https://gracileadershipsolutions.comLeaders aren’t born...they are made. When a baby is born, they do not say a leader is born. They say it is a girl! It’s a boy! They never say it is a leader! What makes John unique is the way he delivers the information! He combines a “straightforward” approach with real-world solutions that comes across as refreshing and riveting. John Graci has been called the “Professor of Common Sense” for a reason. He firmly believes his frank talk and unvarnished truth telling will lead to higher profits. John has been entertaining audiences for the past 22 years. John’s debut book, “The Buck Stops with You” exposes leaders who are quick to blame employees for having bad attitudes, instead of looking in the mirror and asking what they could have done to cause the situation. John’s second book, doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to offering solutions to the question: “Why Don’t Employees Perform as Expected?” John’s third book, “Leaders Are MADE, Not Born!” was released in the summer of 2018. John shines a light on what your employees always wanted to tell you,but never do! John and his books have been featured on CNN, FOX and radio stations across the country! John has been speaking to audiences ranging from 10 employees to 500 conference attendees. By designing and conducting countless focus group interviews and investing countless hours of research on each of the generations, John promises you will learn something from his four signature keynote presentations. Attendees will appreciate how he makes the complex simple and compelling. Weaving inspirational stories, coupled with poignant life lessons, John tactfully helps audiences understand how their behavior or their boss’ behavior may contribute to tension in the workplace. More importantly, John can tell you what to do about it!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETHE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MRA), Plymouth, MN 1998 to PresentA not-for-profit group and Midwest’s largest employers association serving 4000+ members and 800K employees. Director of Leadership Training (2002 to Present) Leadership Training Specialist & Leadership Training Director• Built a $1.7 million dollar book of business through relationships with key decision makers→ Regularly makes presentations/conduct training sessions for CEOs/directors/other leadership personnel→ Consistently develops strong sustainable relationships with C-level executives and key decision makers• Designed/developed/facilitated 50+ leadership courses and interpersonal communications• Credited with cultivating and establishing 7 new revenue streams in numerous markets including Milwaukee, WI ● Palantine, IL ● Decorah, IA ● Mankato, MN ● Sioux Falls, SD Corporate Client says:“When you combine the charisma, passion and energy John brings to a room with a wonderful sense of humor spawned from his days as a major market radio announcer, you have the necessary ingredients for an entertaining and knowledgeable keynote speaker.” • Frequent keynote speaker on change, motivation and communication for Fortune 500 firms, national conventions and prominent business organizations and professional leadership groups including:MN Society for Human Resources (SHRM), 2007 through 2015 MN County Attorney’s AssociationIndependent Community Bankers Association Automotive Recyclers AssociationInternational Public Management Association for H.R. MN Pork Producers AssociationAnimal Humane Society Alzheimer’s Association • Extensive portfolio of loyal corporate customers; a selected list includes: Best Buy Minnesota Twins Winnebago Industries Andersen Corporation Polaris Mall of America BIC CHS Inc.

Recruited to manage a staff of 12 quality specialists. Identified and developed training initiatives for 400 call center employees.

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