Business leaders, school administrators, and team leaders are increasingly seeking effective approaches to enhance team performance and learner outcomes while also promoting individual well-being to boost efficiency and reduce burnout. I specialize in building strategies for success with employees and students, improving teamwork, fostering perseverance, cultivating a sense of agency, and developing a positive mindset. Additionally, I help others see that they weren't born to be average, encouraging them to strive for excellence. Through my proven methods, let me guide your staff or students in developing these essential skills!

What makes Keith unique from other speakers?

Keith's journey of perseverance and triumph distinguishes him from other speakers. Growing up as an African-American man in Washington, DC, and Capitol Heights, Maryland, Keith encountered significant adversities, including violence, drugs, racism, and poverty—circumstances beyond his control as a child. Despite these obstacles, Keith chose not to let other people’s perceptions and the circumstances he faced become his reality or future. Keith cultivated a "Championship Mentality," propelling him to succeed. As part of the Nebraska Cornhusker Football Championship team, Keith won the Big 8 Championship in 1993 and competed in the 1993 Orange Bowl with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. 

Drawing from his lived experiences, Keith founded Mercer Elite Academy in Iowa, where he shares his unique strategies for overcoming adversity. His strategy for success focuses on developing leadership skills and the mental aspects of success, such as fostering a championship mentality and understanding one’s unique role within a team. As a speaker, coach, and mentor, Keith strives to inspire individuals of all ages to surpass average and achieve greatness. His ultimate goal is to guide others on their journey to realizing their full potential. 

Keith will share his practical activities to help you overcome obstacles, set goals for yourself, build motivation to achieve those goals, and be an example for others to follow. Keith will guide you as you embark on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself and get into the habit of making every place you go better how you found it.

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