Learning to Lead

Lewiston, ME

$350 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I have over 20 years of experience in leadership development and I bring all that knowledge to life in my talks covering topics like trust based leadership, adapting your leadership style to your team, leading through influence, and more. It's all about leading the right way, I've seen it, done it and now teach others how to do it!


Reviews

14 reviews

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Christine H.

October 20, 2022

Engaging with humor!

I've attended a number of events that Mr. Leslie has lead and found myself (and others) completely engaged in the topics at hand thanks to his humor and charisma! Rit's style of humor is fun enough to relax the audience but also "serious" enough to get the point across and make it stick. Whether he's training on products or coaching on sales or public speaking techniques, he finds ways to connect with any size audience and leave them wanting more.

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker


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Christina

September 21, 2022

Rit is AWESOME!

Rit is a high energy great presenter. I have seen Rit present in extremely large groups and events. Rit has the ability to engage the crowd and keep the crowd attentive for long periods of time!

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker


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Stephanie B.

September 2, 2022

Great Facilitator and Motivational Speaker

I've had the privilege of observing several training and speaking engagements led by Richard Leslie (AKA, Rit). One that stands out to me is his presentation on True North Leadership. He was enthusiastic, animated, and full of energy. His use of space, visual aids, and voice inflection, draws you in. He's a subject matter expert at Tell, Show, and Do. His message is always very clear, and he effectively inspires change in his delivery.

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker


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Brandon O.

August 23, 2022

Leadership Training Expert

Working with Rit on any training content was always a pleasure. He brought fresh and realistic ideas on a consistent basis. Even taking the training material to an audience was no problem for Rit. His passion showed on all aspects of training.

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker


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Dan G.

August 22, 2022

Inspirational and Captivating

I have witnessed Rit speak in multiple different capacities. From addressing an entry level sales team, speaking with everyone in the organization, and all the way to presenting at the executive level. In each opportunity, Rit was able to capture the attention of his audience, engage with them, and never let it go! I strongly encourage anyone, at any capacity, to allow Rit the opportunity to speak. The impact that he has made on lives and careers is priceless.

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker

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Booking information

Price range: $350 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes

About

Rit Leslie is seasoned leadership development coach and trainer. He has worked for several companies creating and delivering trainings on a plethora of subjects for managers and executives to achieve their goals. He has developed leadership certification programs designed to upskill leaders in the essentials to the complex. His background in retail gives him the "customer first" paradigm which is so important these days as leaders everywhere are struggling to understand their stakeholders needs and wants in the midst of the Great Resignation.
Rit's high-energy, action packed talks not only uplifting and motivating - but deliver practical, actionable take-aways that leaders can use TODAY to help improve their performance

Additional booking notes

I am a fan of the "organic experience," so I do not have any special requirements. For larger audiences, I do ask for a microphone and a stage, if at all possible.

Influences and inspiration

Stephen Covey and Stephen M.R. Covey
Simon Sinek
Jocko Willink
Matthew Kelly
Robert Cialdini
Ken Blanchard

Setup requirements

microphone, speakers, stage.

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