Dick Burleson Inspirational Speaker Former SEC Referee
Funny, insightful, engaging – Richard B. “Dick” Burleson is one of the most unique inspirational leaders and one of the most requested sports speakers in the South.
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Dick Burleson
Professional Speaker
Dick Burleson offers real-life experience and a host of anecdotes and stories, told energetically, that are not only humorous but also insightful and engaging. Your audience will be entertained by his 25 years of experience as a top college football official in the Southeastern Conference, and will receive invaluable lessons about leadership from his career as a top-ranking general in the military.
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Written from his 25 years as a college football official in the nation’s premier football conference, the SEC, the best-selling “You Better Be Right!” delivers an engrossing behind-the-scenes look at life on the gridiron from the perspective of Dick Burleson.
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“...he completely held the audience in his hand, even those who don’t proclaim to be football fans.”
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
“He is a masterful storyteller.”
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
“Your presentation has received ‘rave’ reviews!”
- ALFA
“an entertaining and inspiring start to our fall semester.”
- Samford University
“I have your leadership lessons taped to my desktop.”
- Samford University
“You have served our country with distinction and honor.”
- President Bill Clinton
“A Great Official with Class.”
- Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant
“Thanks for the great job you do.”
- Coach Lou Holtz
“The Best.”
- Broadcaster Keith Jackson
“You’re terrific.”
- Carol Burnett
“...the best program we’ve ever had!”
- Kiwanis Club
“You delivered just what the doctor ordered.”
- Alabama Power Company
“...unique leadership lessons...”
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
“...an endless number of humorous stories...”
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
“...a true gift of communication and wonderful sense of humor.”
- Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
“In 30 years I've rarely seen a guest speaker receive a standing ovation.”
- Bellsouth
Dick Burleson: Inspirational Leadership Speaker
Drawing on his 25 years as a head football official in the Southeastern Conference, as well as a distinguished career as a Major General in the U.S. Army, Dick Burleson offers a cavalcade of anecdotes, stories, and lessons designed to not only entertain, but inspire, motivate, and educate.
Dick Burleson offers three must-see speaking programs unlike any others. In “Leadership”, he shares his “12 Mandatory Leadership Traits” for success developed during his time with great leaders such as Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and General Colin Powell.
In “SEC Football”, Dick Burleson takes you behind the scenes of SEC football action seen from the college football officials’ point of view. Filled with humorous, light-hearted anecdotes, Dick Burleson’s presentation shows you the lighter side of college football as we know it in the South – and delivers a knockout performance.
In “You Better Be Right – 7 Steps to Success”, Dick Burleson draws upon his experiences as an SEC official – including plenty of humorous, real life stories from the field – to share his proven formula for success: seven steps to success for any walk of life and any profession.
If you are looking for one of the top leadership speakers today, with unique presentations you won’t find anywhere else, contact Dick Burleson – and let him help you make a difference!
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Eye-opening insight. Timeless tales and anecdotes from the hallowed fields of the SEC provide humorous motivational stories. . Impactful lessons learned from decades of service are ideal for inspirational speaker events. . Contact Dick Burleson today to schedule him for your next event for an experience your audience won’t forget.