As a motivational speaker and humorist John reaches thousands each year. His teachings have spanned the globe, encompassing 29 countries and totaling more than 16,000 times over the course of more than 5 decades. Born in the small town of Abbeville, Alabama, he was taught early on about the importance of hard honest work and building lasting relationships. He went on to play football for Auburn University and was drafted by Oakland. When his football career came to a sudden end in 1970 John explored the business world. After six years he answered the calling deep down inside and began speaking full-time. He has been teaching companies how to incorporate those honest values that he learned so long ago into building lasting working relationships with each other as well as the companies they work with. John has received countless awards and recognition, but nothing is as rewarding to him as when he is sharing the simple but important principles of living with a group of people. He has spoken for multiple companies in all parts of the world. He does team building and coaching for some of the most recognized brands. John is sure to stir and motivate anyone who is looking to excel and reach new heights within themselves and the world around them.