JUSTIN RICKLEFS.

Keynote speaker | Author of Give a Damn

Care is not a soft skill.

It's a competitive advantage.

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On stages like these

  • Beacon Mental Health
  • IIA Miami ChapterMiami Chapter
  • KC IABCKansas City
  • NKC Business Council
  • Kansas Missouri Superintendent's Leadership ForumKansas Missouri Superintendent's Leadership Forum
  • Heartland CPM / KU Public Management Center
  • Northland CAPS
  • Cottey College
  • The Plaza Club
  • The Directorate
  • McCrite Plaza

Most teams don't fall apart. They drift.

It costs zero dollars to give a damn.

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Justin on stage, mid-story, in front of a full room

What hosts say

  • “The absolute most present person in the room.”

    Adrian A. Romero, President, IIA Miami Chapter
  • “A great TED talk”

    IIA Miami keynote attendee
  • “Remembering why I chose the career today. Inspiring to keep going.”

    Workshop attendee, Beacon Mental Health
  • “The highlight of the day for me and for many others.”

    Elaine Symanski, KC IABC
  • “The presentation and PowerPoint was informative, interesting and you made it super fun.”

    Workshop attendee, Beacon Mental Health
  • “The loudest applause I've ever heard from a group of high school students.”

    Sara, Northland CAPS
  • “Keep the stories coming.”

    IIA Miami keynote attendee
  • “An outstanding, human-focused session.”

    Victor Vieira, IIA Miami Chapter

How strong is your spark?

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The Spark Leadership Profile start screen: What makes you spark?
Lit match from the Give a Damn book cover

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