Joe Theismann is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, and former NFL quarterback whose journey from the football field to the boardroom has made him a powerful voice in leadership and personal development. After a successful 12-year career with the Washington Redskins—where he led the team to a Super Bowl victory, earned NFL MVP honors, and set multiple franchise records—Joe’s career came to a sudden end due to a devastating leg injury during a nationally televised game in 1985.
Rather than letting the injury define him, Joe reinvented himself. He spent nearly two decades as a broadcaster for CBS, ESPN, and NFL Network, becoming one of football’s most recognizable voices. But it was his transition into entrepreneurship and motivational speaking that solidified his post-football legacy. Drawing from his experiences in high-pressure environments, both on the field and in the media spotlight, Joe developed powerful insights into resilience, adaptability, and success under adversity.
As a speaker, Joe Theismann is known for his high-energy, engaging talks that inspire audiences to embrace change, take control of their mindset, and strive for excellence. He speaks regularly to corporate teams, business leaders, and professional organizations, offering strategies on leadership, peak performance, and personal growth. His authenticity, humor, and ability to connect with audiences make him a standout in the world of professional speaking.
Joe is also a successful entrepreneur, with ventures that include restaurant ownership and business consulting. In 2020, he published How to Be a Champion Every Day, a book that shares the principles that guided his success both on and off the field. Whether motivating teams or mentoring executives, Joe Theismann continues to lead by example—turning life’s toughest moments into opportunities to grow, adapt, and succeed.
This dynamic presentation outlines the game plan that brought Joe Theismann success both on and off the football field. Former NFL MVP quarterback and Super Bowl champion, he reveals his Game Plan for Success by drawing parallels between winning in football and in business. Joe Theismann focuses on how to succeed under pressure—when it's "4th and 1"—and how to adapt quickly to unexpected situations—when you're faced with a "blitz" instead of a "zone." He urges individuals and organizations to set goals and correct errors each step of the way, an approach that builds momentum, which, once on your side, would be hard for even the best "defense" to stop!
Drawing from personal experience, Joe Theismann knows how to deal with the Challenge of Change. On November 18, 1985, he was on top of his game—a two-time Pro Bowl player and the most productive quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins. Later that evening, he found himself in a hospital bed with a compound fracture to his leg, shattering both his career and his boyhood dream. At age thirty-five, he was faced with starting over his personal life and professional career. In this stirring presentation, individuals and organizations learn how to tackle change by keeping a positive mental outlook and committing to a vision that guides you to the top.
In his charismatic and entertaining style, Joe Theismann draws parallels between his successful career as an NFL quarterback and YOU—the executive, manager, salesperson, group, or individual—with the goal of Managing to Win! He knows and understands that good management and effective leadership is not a game of follow the leader: It is about PEOPLE—listening to them... trusting them... and motivating individuals to take ownership of team goals. By example, Joe Theismann shows that an effective leader cares about and trusts subordinates and demonstrates it by empowering individuals to take risks in order to perform above levels that have become comfortable.
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