A Matter of Diversity™:
Harnessing the Power of Diversity for Maximum Success
“You are successful to the degree to which you can effectively deal with diverse personalities in various circumstances.” 
–Al “The Inspiration” Duncan
Whether it is academic, professional, or business, success in today’s world is a matter of diversity. One study involving tens of thousands of undergraduates from selective colleges and universities found that almost two-thirds of the students felt that diversity helped them learn to live and work in harmony with people from different cultural, social, and personal backgrounds. Awareness is not enough. You must develop the skills for working and communicating effectively in a diverse world.
In this engaging, enlightening, and empowering program students will learn to:
- Use the power of diversity.
- Develop cross-cultural and cross-generational communication skills.
- Understand how diversity influences personal beliefs and values.
- Know how diversity impacts your perceptions and choices.
- Be conscious of how diversity can drive behavior.
- Reduce the barriers to change and cooperation.
- Embrace a new awareness of the value of diversity.
Formats: 45, 60, 90 min. keynote or half day seminar
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The Magic of Exceptional Communication™:
Secrets of Great Black Orators
What is it that makes black orators such dynamic speakers? Is it passion? Is it the ability to persuade, motivate, and inspire? Or is it the ability to expand your mind and touch your heart? What are the magical secrets of these exceptional communicators? At last those secrets will be revealed to you.
Great black orators throughout history- from Frederick Douglass to Martin Luther King, Jr., from Malcolm X to Les Brown, and from Mary McLeod Bethune to Shirley Chisholm- have certain things in common. Certain secrets. And when you use these secrets in your life, abundance can be yours because life thrives on communication. In fact, your life up to this point is the sum of your thoughts, actions, and communications.
As you experience this fast-paced, and interactive seminar you will be introduced to cutting-edge information, simple but effective strategies, and powerful techniques. The way you communicate with yourself and others will change forever.
You will receive a brief historical overview of some of the greatest black orators of all time.
Also you will learn to:
- Communicate with yourself and others in a more positive, clear and concise manner.
- Give dynamic presentations.
- Speak to people in their “language”
- Persuade others to your way of thinking.
- Develop your ability to be humorous
- Be a great story teller
- Make them say “Wow!” at your next interview.
Formats: 45-90min.
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Rise 'N Thrive™:
Secrets of Great Black Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Are there secrets that are common to the world’s greatest black entrepreneurs and leaders? Can YOU use these secrets to catapult your career into the stratosphere?
YES!
The ability of a great leader and the mindset of a great entrepreneur are priceless commodities that are always in high demand. There is a set of universal principles that many black leaders and black entrepreneurs follow. Anyone who uses these principles will greatly enhance their ability to succeed.
As you experience this fast-paced and interactive seminar you will take a peak inside the minds of some of the greatest entrepreneurs and leaders of all time.
Just imagine learning how to:
- Increase your earning potential.
- Maximize your time and resources.
- Be a more influential individual.
- Become more self-motivated.
- Increase the number opportunities that come your way.
- Master your emotions in the heat of the moment.
- Use the #1 skill for dealing with adversity.
- Do what you love to do and get paid for it!
Formats: 45, 60, 90 min. keynote or half day seminar
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With the motivational speaker arena saturated, it is rare and refreshing to find an individual who has the true gift and ability to captivate and engage their audience. Al Duncan is one of those rare finds. His Secrets of Great Black Orators lecture educates and inspires listeners to aspire and implement the noted oratory skills of Frederick Douglass, T.D. Jakes, and Martin Luther King, Jr. And that is just the beginning!
Throughout Al's presentation he reminds listeners that Sojourner Truth's emphatically declared, "Ain't I A Woman?" is proof that it’s not always what you say it’s how you say it. He introduces to some and causes others to recall Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X's ability seize the minds of their listeners. And finally, Al teaches his captivated audience that the eloquence and fervor of Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan changed the world of politics. The best part of his presentation- he teaches his audience how they can become equally as great in their own special way!
As a practitioner within the sector of higher education, I'm often challenged with promoting the 'soft' skills that are vital to people’s success in a fun and exciting manner. Thank you Al “The Inspiration” Duncan for brilliantly helping me to achieve this goal!
Wendy Wilson
ACE Fellowship Program Coordinator/
Director of Minority Advising
Darton College
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(Can be tailored or combined to fit your needs)
Harnessing the Power of Diversity for Maximum Success
Secrets of Great Black Orators
Secrets of Great Black Entrepreneurs and Leaders
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"Mr. Duncan,
I really enjoyed your presentation because it actually was a 'breath of fresh air'. There are a lot of 'entrepreneurs' who talk about how they made it and that the way THEY did it is the way to go. You told us what type of mindset you should have to be successful, period. And you showed us how to develop that mindset. We need more people like you."
Gregory Reddick
Alpha Phi Alpha and member of the African-American Student Union
Georgia Tech
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