CHUCK MALKUS
TOPICS
GETTING THERE
In this empowering talk, Chuck outlines a four-step process for success and shares five portraits of resilience and connection that will inspire you to put doubt aside and go after your dreams. He includes profiles of accomplished men and women from diverse walks of life who beat back physical, emotional, or professional obstacles to realize success. The subjects of his first-hand accounts include legendary LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri; consumer insights app creator Nadia Masri; health food entrepreneurs Neter Alkebulan and Trendolyn Hopkins; pioneering Wake Forest University surgeon Dr. Anthony Atala; and Susan Perry, a healthcare technology innovator. Getting There is a culmination of hard-won wisdom that can be applied by anyone, no matter their current situation in life.
ETHICAL CHOICES
Chuck delivers important lessons related to personal and professional branding by identifying the warning signs associated with poor business ethics. He describes Scott Rothstein’s operation of one of the most ruthless Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, and Rothstein’s theft of $1.4 billion to finance his opulent lifestyle. Chuck’s best-seller, The Ultimate Ponzi: The Scott Rothstein Story, (Pelican) explains for the first time how this polished con man built a prestigious law firm from scratch while taking down an entire community in the process.
RAISING YOUR GAME
Chuck describes key strategies, including goal setting, practice routines and leadership to provide guidance on fulfilling better the roles we play every day. What we learned on the playground as children still holds true today in our work: have fun, enjoy learning and be passionate about contributing to your team. Chuck delivers important lessons on reaching your potential through practice, and the resulting confidence and motivation that brings out the best in your game. He shares how community involvement can produce positive outcomes for employees and your corporate culture.
EXECUTIVE STORYTELLING FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Storytelling lies at the foundation of the human experience. It is a tool that builds connections, conveys values and removes the barriers of culture, age and lifestyle. Chuck explains how executives can structure stories to drive company performance among internal and external audiences. For employees, storytelling can boost morale, enhance a sense of belonging, and increase productivity. To external audiences, stories about the company or CEO can reinforce the business’ value proposition, attract customers, and heighten investor interest. Chuck helps executives identify the compelling stories that will advance the company’s goals, such as customer testimonials, corporate milestones and tales of individual excellence. He shares captivating examples of how companies of all sizes can better communicate their core values and unique culture.
UNEXPECTED RETURNS DELIVER SUCCESS
Chuck weaves together his personal stories as a business strategist and community leader to deliver a gripping narrative how rewarding experiences result when least expected. Chuck shares how he became an executive producer for Netflix and creator of an Emmy-nomination for ESPN from volunteerism. For the past 29 years, community service has been a central feature in Malkus’ life, and he describes how involvement can deliver personal and professional growth.
PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS
Chuck teaches your organization to protect its brand through better communication and by developing a culture of ethical behavior. He brings attention to vital business tactics through unique and true-life stories related to culture, employee training and charitable commitments. Today’s business environment requires not only a business plan for dealing with crises, but also a personalized plan that enables each employee to develop his or her skills, work with others outside the office, and provide service to the community.
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