Leadership Essentials- It takes more than a $400 Haircut

Terry Sumerlin is The Barber-osopher, a seriously funny speaker. For more than 15 years, Sumerlin has used humorous stories derived from his life as the owner and manager of an “old-fashioned” barbershop and from his travels as a motivational speaker and trainer, to provide positive, encouraging, and empowering messages for people who work in a variety of leadership positions.  

Our meeting will be held at our usual location, Dave and Buster's (MAP) at Crossroads Mall, where Loop 410 and IH 10 intersect.

Sumerlin’s entertaining presentations describe how to create an environment that cultivates true leadership and teamwork in organizations.  His keynotes are customized to each audience, and offer memorable “barber-osophy” wisdom appropriate for all employees at all levels—from administrative and sales staff to C-level management.

Testimonials from Past Clients

Terry, I thought your presentation was excellent. I have heard many positive comments about our (60th anniversary) reunion event, and your contribution was a big part of making it a success. Thanks so much for your help." --Robert E. Dawes, SES SAF/AG
The Auditor General, Air Force Audit Agency
The Pentagon, Washington, DC

"Thank you, Terry. You kicked off our conference with a lot of energy and enthusiasm--exactly what we had hoped for. It really set the stage for one of our most successful conferences and many presenters used the themes they heard during your keynote to accentuate their points. That was a testament to the effectiveness of your messages."
--Gerald Wojtala, Vice President
Association of Food & Drug Officials

Sumerlin has traveled all over the U.S. and abroad to deliver a motivating message to customer contact and sales personnel, managers, and executives. The stories that pepper his speeches come from life in J.B’s Barbershop, an environment that is ripe for generating anecdotes illustrating the principles of good leadership and customer service, including:

    * The importance of a positive attitude and enthusiasm
    * Improving customer satisfaction and earning trust
    * Effective communication and teamwork
    * Emotional maturity
    * The importance of a sense of humor in the workplace

Sumerlin is a columnist for American City Business Journals, which publishes business newspapers in 41 US cities. He is also the author of two books of his columns, and an inspirational novella, which has been a selection of the Forbes Book Club.