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CREATING DIFFERENCEMAKER LEADERS

For A Future-Ready And Thriving Workplace

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For workplaces to thrive, it takes leaders who are able to produce great teams.

When leaders:

You'll see:

  • Create a robust vision.

  • Understand how to build employee connection.

  • Become consistent in key areas.

  • Unleash the potential of their team.

  • Unity and excitement from employees.

  • Team members feel valued and want to deliver their best.

  • Employee trust and predictable outcomes.

  • A ripple effect on every area of the company: quality of products, services, customer experiences, and the bottom line.

These results become achievable through Austin J. Franklin’s DifferenceMaker Leader Framework

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A DifferenceMaker Leader is someone who is trained to develop the full potential of their teams.

Many leaders spend their time trying to get results through training employees, but this approach often leaves leaders feeling exhausted in today's challenging business environment of high turnover and labor shortages.

 

Austin J. Franklin is a keynote speaker who teaches leaders to shift their focus from short-term outputs to long-term team success.

Through interactive keynotes and trainings, Austin guides leaders on how to unleash the full potential within each employee. He teaches that true connection, built on empathy, allows people to perform at unprecedented new levels.

Within his DifferenceMaker Leader Framework, leaders develop a robust vision, strengthen their ability to build connections with their team, and focus on the key areas where they will show up with consistency.

Organizations who invest in Austin's keynotes and trainings experience reduced burnout, heightened employee retention, elevated employee engagement, and stronger team results.

MEET AUSTIN J. FRANKLIN

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Austin J. Franklin is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and leadership strategist. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of Good-Natured Life. The company was established in 2015 when he was 20 years old and a junior at Hampden-Sydney College. The mission of the company is to spread kindness, friendliness, and patience (KFP) and to uplift minds across the world.

 

​Drawing on his insights from consulting with many leaders, extensive research, and an exceptional educational background, Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the stage. He completed Harvard Business School's prestigious pre-MBA program and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business.

 

His transformative keynote speeches have empowered thousands of leaders across the globe to make a meaningful difference in both their professional and personal lives. At 29, Austin was the keynote speaker for the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR) Summit Induction Ceremony. This is a prestigious group that includes many of the biggest Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the world. Also, he has been invited to conduct leadership trainings for numerous executives and leadership teams including those in healthcare, education, transportation, hospitality, law, construction, and government.

​Recognized as a beacon of inspiration and a thought leader in his field, Austin J. Franklin has served as a three-time commencement speaker, named one of Florida Black Expo's Top 20 Under 40, and was named as a "Leader Under 40 Changing Lives" as a Community Pearls Award recipient. Franklin is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Leadership Jacksonville - Next Generation, and he actively contributes to his community by serving as an Advisory Board Member for the Johnson Family YMCA in Jacksonville, Florida.

With a media presence that spans radio and television, as well as appearances in notable publications such as CEOWORLD Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and Medium's Authority Magazine, Austin's impact and influence continues to resonate on a global scale.

​In booking Austin J. Franklin as a keynote speaker, organizations can expect more than just a presentation; they can anticipate a transformative experience. His keynotes inspire positive cultural shifts, promote strategic thinking, and deliver tangible results, making him a sought-after voice for those aiming to elevate leadership, foster innovation, and drive sustained success.

WHAT LEADERS SAY

about Austin J. Franklin's keynotes and trainings

What Leaders Say
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“Austin J. Franklin was incredibly inspiring. He touched on so many different elements of how to become a better leader and person. Every word of Austin's speech hit home for me. It was a palpable energy that was in the room and his message transcends time and space."

Carla Preston

Director of Global Corporate Procurement, Amazon

With his dynamic presence, robust takeaways, and leadership insights, Austin J. Franklin is an exceptional choice for your organization's keynote speaker or workshop leader ...
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PUBLICATIONS

The DifferenceMaker Leader

 

Austin J. Franklin's newest book-The DifferenceMaker Leader equips the reader with five timeless ideas that inspire one to lead differently in the world.

 

Wake, Rise, and Smile

Austin J. Franklin's 1st book is about four true stories and one remarkable idea that encourage us to rise above life's disadvantages.

Literary Guide to Wake, Rise, and Smile

 

There is a workbook to accompany the book, Wake, Rise, and Smile.

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