What people are saying about
Michael...
"I have had the pleasure of working with Michael Wade Smith
through FCCLA. Michael is an impressive young professional that has an uncanny
ability to motivate and resonate with other young leaders. Michael's message is
one of action and change. Students who hear Michael's message walk away wanting
to do more. He understands the importance of career and technical education and
has worked tirelessly for its' continued funding and importance in the American
education system."
Teresa Mankin
Senior Account Representative
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
"Michael Wade Smith is one of the most talented young
presenters that I have had the privilege of knowing. His passion for young
people is evident in everything that he does. If you are looking for a keynote
speaker or meeting facilitator, Michael is tremendous!"
Marta Lockwood
Executive Director
Illinois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.
"I have worked with thousands of student leaders in my
fifteen years of leadership, speaking, and training. Only a handful of students
have had the authentic charisma and raw skills to take their own speaking
interests to the professional level. Michael Wade Smith is on that short list."
Rhett Laubach
Professional Speaker
Michael’s stage presence and depth of thought is most
noticeable! After each time he’s been at a podium, the buzz among my
professional colleagues has always been the same, “Who is that remarkable young
man from Kansas?” I am proud to have had the chance to work with Michael on
the board of directors of a national youth organization; to watch him take
command of a meeting with his concepts and ideas … all while being the most
likeable person in the room. Michael is truly an up and coming “leader to
watch!”
Carolyn W. Jackson, CFCS
Executive Director
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
“I had the privilege of hearing [Michael] speak on several
occasions, primarily in professional teacher settings. I was immediately struck
by his excellent articulation of thoughts and perspectives, his obvious
sincerity, and his passion for effecting positive change. His level of maturity
and depth of thinking…was amazing!
I had the opportunity to talk with Michael about some
rather deep issues regarding opportunities for growth and direction for the
future of our student organization, FCCLA. …I recently quoted his comments in a
professional meeting where we were working on marketing strategies for our field
of work and study --- family and consumer sciences --- and his ideas were very
persuasive.
I believe that Michael will be a leader in any field in
which he works and that his ideas and perspectives could be very useful to a
variety of audiences. I highly recommend him as a speaker and as a leader for
positive change.”
Janis P. Meek, Ed.D., CFCS
FACS Consultant
Career and Technical Education/Family and Consumer Sciences
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
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