Our speaker today speaks from his heart and the heart of a faraway village.
He has appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes, in a segment that featured
Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell and Anthony Robbins.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution calls him a “motivational hit” and
the Miami Times calls him a “motivational guru.”
But most people know as a simple man with an extraordinary message
that is quietly changing lives.
In 1983, he arrived in America with five dollars, two shirts, one pair
of pants and NO ability to speak English.
He taught himself English one word at a time.
Where many would see nothing but obstacles, he saw opportunities.
Today, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Charles Schwab, and Bell South are among
the many companies that have sought his winning ideas to impact their
bottom line.
His award-winning book Kick Your Excuses Goodbye, Which will be available
right after his speech, is getting rave reviews.
The City of Smyrna, Georgia where he now resides dedicated an entire
day as ‘Rene Godefroy Day.”
Please help me welcome the man who reminds us that success is all about
going an extra mile everyday, the “Extra Miler” himself,
Rene Godefroy.