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HELPING YOUR  ORGANIZATION EXCEED EXPECTATIONS THROUGH LEADING INSPIRATIONALLY & DEVELOPING A LEADERSHIP CULTURE

Dr. Ralph Hughes is a high-energy award-winning speaker, renowned leadership trainer, author, former higher educational leader, retired senior federal law enforcement officer, and creator of the Leadership Culture Framework, a comprehensive guide to building a sustainable leadership culture, the Leadership Retention Program, a strategy to develop and retain top talent, and the Leadership THINK Model, a unique approach to leadership development.

Dr. Hughes Transforms Organizations

Dr. Hughes is a service provider with a powerful story, purpose, and passion who can help business and organizational leaders go to the next level by:


• becoming transformational
• leading effectively & inspirationally
• boosting morale
• lowering attrition
• improving relationships
• increasing long-term success

•sustaining customer relationships

•increasing client portfolio

Dr. Hughes serves organizational followers by helping them to:


• tap into their inner-leader
• be more inclusive and collaborative
• raise awareness
• enhance productivity
• improve communication skills

​• develop a growth mindset

I Look Forward to Helping Your Team Exceed Expectations!

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Dr. Ralph Hughes delivers inspiring and empowering keynote speeches and workshops that leave audiences energized and ready to take on new challenges.

BELOW REPRESENTS A PARTAL LIST OF CLIENT ENGAGEMENTS

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ADDRESSING ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL PAIN POINTS FOR SUCCESS

Dr. Hughes, drawing from his real-world experiences, uses storytelling to provide practical solutions for organizations navigating the challenges that often lead to a lack of motivation, inspiration, burnout, and high turnover. His journey from adversity to triumph is a testament to his understanding of resilience, a quality he shares with organizations to empower them and prepare them for the road ahead. His personal story, a beacon of resilience, serves as a guide that leaders and followers can relate to, inspiring them to take action.

Dr. Hughes doesn't just talk about the struggles of the inner person in the organizational context; he's lived them. As an organizational follower, supervisor, manager, and leader, he's delved deep to understand the root cause of issues like feelings of mediocrity, self-doubt, insecurities, burnout, and uncertainty.

 

Dr. Hughes shares stories similar to yours, uplifting stories to inspire, and hard-hitting anecdotes that are personal, relatable, and connected. His work is about helping people to be ready to tackle anything in life, on the job, and in business, leaving your team feeling positive, motivated, and encouraged to bring forth their best selves all day, every day!
 

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HELPING YOU TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

Dr. Hughes provides knowledge and insights that help organizations reach their full potential. He offers unique perspectives, inspires audiences, and motivates change.

Dr. Hughes is a subject matter expert in leadership strategies, communication, and decision-making and can help organizations become more efficient, reduce costs, and introduce better practices.
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Dr. Hughes does not take a cookie-cutter approach to addressing organizational needs. He masters the organizational mission, vision, and values and crafts a framework by getting to know the organization holistically to provide the best value—yes, Dr. Hughes believes in going deep to turn problems and issues around and overdelivering results!
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Dr. Hughes has over 30 years of combined experience and education in leadership and is a well-known, respected, and highly influential leadership expert, mainly in the areas of leadership development, organizational behavior, and organizational change. He has literally trained thousands of people, facilitated hundreds of classes and workshops, and delivered over one hundred empowering speeches on helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals through having a strategic and bold plan of action.

TRANSFORMING MINDSETS FOR WINNING ATTITUDES

Organizations have benefitted from Dr. Hughes’ teachings because he:

• Brings different and new perspectives
• Enhances company culture
• Reengages employees
• Helps organizations live to their full potential
• Helps with employee engagement and development

 

Dr. Hughes can assist members of your organization in adapting to change, developing a resilient attitude, fostering leadership skills, and promoting well-being. His strategic insights and practical solutions are designed to drive both internal and external growth while potentially reducing attrition.

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HELPING TO FOSTER A CLIMATE OF LEADERSHIP AND INCLUSION

Dr. Hughes will facilitate your organization on how to foster a culture of leadership and inclusion by sharing principles on:

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  • Team Building: Structuring a positive community through  the development of cohesive and collaborative relationships.

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  • Defining purpose from the organizational mission and vision: Clarifying and aligning goals.

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  • Becoming creative and innovative through critical thinking.

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  • Emotional triggers and detractors.

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  • Maintaining a service attitude:  Focus on building and retaining healthy relationships with staff and clients.

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  • Continuous learning from an organizational  context: Growth through the transfer of  knowledge and ongoing training and development.

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  • Creating change agents: Organizational transformation due to perceived and actual threats and trends.

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  • Strategic Leadership: Creating a leadership culture from the follower dynamic.

TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC

  • ​Corporations: any corporate entity with a minimum of 20 employees (no maximum) that desires to become top-level by learning about true leadership and how to apply the principles on a daily basis for staff development, retention, and organizational growth, fostering a culture of adaptability and responsiveness.

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  • Business Entrepreneurs: new or seasoned business-related entrepreneurs seeking to learn practical and effective methods of inspiring motivation within their workforce, equipping them for the challenges of business leadership.

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  • Government Agencies: any federal, state, local, or tribal agency, civilian or law-enforcement, that wants to foster a leadership culture within their organization to boost morale, improve collaboration and communication, and develop leadership competencies in the workforce, which can also significantly aid in the seamless transition to leadership roles to fill the pipeline with viable candidates once positions become available.

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  • Colleges & Universities: business, management, and leadership professors and students seeking to learn more profound methodologies for real-world application.

 

  • Career Professionals: any business or government employee who wants to develop leadership skills to brand, market, and vie for promotional opportunities, empowering them to stand out in their careers.

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WHY DR. HUGHES

A different approach, using the THINK leadership model.

Dr. Hughes' success is primarily attributed to his unique blended facilitation formula, a method that doesn't just skim the surface but delves deep into the subject matter. This approach, which has been proven time and again to yield tangible results, is what truly sets Dr. Hughes apart. His focus areas include:

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  • Content - comprised of relevant and vital information

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  • Delivery - masterful facilitation and engagement

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  • Action - participants apply what they learn to the real world

Are you looking for an inspirational leadership keynote speaker to empower your organizational members with tangible ways to get out of their way, to help your team feel like they aren't alone, and to provide actionable steps that they could implement immediately?

Dr. Ralph Hughes, known for his innovative and thought-provoking approach to leadership, delves into real-world case studies, discusses prominent leadership issues, and offers practical best practices for overcoming organizational and personal issues. Through fun, engaging, witty, and substantive dialogue, he ensures that leaders, individuals, and team members are not just listeners but active participants in the journey to elevate their potential. 

Dr. Hughes' keynotes and workshops are not just inspiring, they're deeply practical. He shares skills that are not only easy to understand but also can be applied immediately. Dr. Hughes' goal is to leave his audiences not jut inspired, but also empowered and ready to take action! 

Signature Keynote Speech Topics (In Minutes)

20-60

30-60

FROM BURNING OUT TO

CHILLING OUT

30-90

25-60

When Dr. Hughes speaks, he is not just sharing his personal experiences, he is truly focused on his audience - he is a partner with you and your organization. His goal is to help facilitate your organization to fulfill its mission, vision, and goals beyond limitations. He values your organization's success as much as you do, making you feel valued and important. 

EXPERIENCED SPEAKER & EDUCATOR

Major Speaking Events 

In addition to giving speeches at significant organizations, including Broward Health, Re/Max, The Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club, Progressive Insurance, Palm Beach State College, and DeVry University, to name a few, Dr. Ralph Hughes has spoken as an emcee before crowds from 1,500 to 20,000 at Amerant Bank Arena, formerly the BB&T Center, the Watsco Center, formerly the BankUnited Center, and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Dr. Hughes' keynote addresses are not just inspiring, but also highly practical. They equip your audience with the tools and mindset to tackle new challenges, motivating them to exceed expectations and be prepared for any situation that may arise. 
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Dr. Hughes' most profound signature speech is not exclusive to a select few; it's for everyone. It's a powerful tool that values each individual's journey, be it personal or professional, and helps them develop resilience. This speech is a testament to the fact that everyone's experiences, be it trials, tribulations, hurt, sweat, tears, or rejection, can be powerful tenets to create an attitude of fortitude. When everyone in the organization is inspired and motivated to do their part, the organization as a whole becomes elevated, many times beyond expectations. 

 

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20,000 PEOPLE (2013 & 2014)

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1,500 PEOPLE (2012)

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10,000 PEOPLE (2015 & 2016)

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (2012) 

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January 4, 2017 

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200 PEOPLE (2016)

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2017 

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Boca Raton, FL

(January 27, 2017)

Dr. Hughes is not only a passionate speaker who inspires, motivates, and boosts morale, he is a subject matter expert, a trusted guide who can help your organization build retention and achieve measurable results that go beyond the industry norm. His expertise instills confidence in his ability to deliver tangible outcomes for your organization. 

TESTIMONIALS

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DR. H.

Here are a few testimonials based on Dr. Hughes' speeches, workshops, and consultation. 

TESTIMONIAL

Plantation, FL

"Dr. Hughes is really passionate about making people's lives better. He has a very motivating and captivating personality.  He wants you to do better and tells you how to do better. He actually cares!" 

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