As one of the most requested speakers in America, John Cassis has been delighting audiences with his highly-charged presentations since 1980. John brings real life examples to his audiences by sharing his experiences as a professional baseball player with the California Angels, 12 years as a highly touted pre-game speaker for the Chicago Bears as well as his current aspirations of taking on the Senior Tour as a scratch golfer. John’s ability to connect with an audience is uncanny and his humorous, yet inspirational presentations encourage people to face adversity, embrace change and meet the daily pressures of modern life head on!

John earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati and after three years of professional baseball, a Masters of Divinity degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston. John has diverse community involvement. From 1973 to 1975, he directed a youth counseling center. In 1975, he became a minister of a small church in Colorado, where the congregation grew from 80 to 2,000 people in five years. Then in 1981, as Director of Special Projects at World Relief, John challenged people throughout the world to get involved in helping the hungry.

Since 1983, when he founded the Cassis Group, John has provided motivational and team building resources to professionals. Having met face-to-face with hundreds of successful CEO’s and managers from top-performing companies, John understands today’s “high pressure” business environment.

MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:

The Game Has Changed Meeting the challenges of change is no longer a choice for people, it’s a way of life!  Too often we sit on the sidelines benched by our fears – bogged down by emotions, anchored to a job or stuck in a relationship.  Getting unstuck is about courage and choosing to change.  With John’s special blend of warmth, motivation and humor, audiences are able to identify with the challenges of change in a positive, pro-active manner.  Cassis presents positive ways to embrace change, ignite new potential and launch into success.

Catching a Second Wind Motivation, management and building a winning team often become simple steps when the situation is viewed with an accurate perspective.  John shares humorous stories and ideas on how to sit back, take a deep breath and “Catch a Second Wind” while turning life’s challenges into opportunities.  Attendees will gain a renewed sense of passion and purpose for their work, which is crucial in building an effective team environment.

Humor, Motivation and Mental Toughness Modern-day demands often cloud the most important issues in our lives.  As we inevitably lose perspective, we tend to sabotage our success and compromise our passion.  John shares several key points for developing mental toughness with a positive attitude, helping to re-energize lives, careers and relationships.  Regain perspective by tapping into the humor that will help bridge the gap between the perfections we strive for and the imperfections we are stuck with!

The Art of Leadership People aren’t burned out on their jobs…they’re burned out on the atmosphere in which they work.  Like it or not, leaders create atmosphere.  In this uplifting presentation, John provides insight on understanding leadership and effective communication, as well as the importance of change and adaptability for those in a leadership role.  By practicing John’s Art of Leadership, today’s leaders can produce an environment that is driven by inspiration, motivation and joy-filled passion. 

John will customize and combine any of the topics to fit the client’s needs.