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As a speaker, humorist, and author of four books, including Do it Well. Make it Fun: The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost Everything in Between, Ron Culberson’s mission is to change the workplace culture so that organizations are more productive and staff are more content. By combining excellence with humor, he helps organizations attract and retain great employees, develop excellent leaders, and deliver extraordinary products and services.

For ten years, Ron worked in a large hospice organization as a social worker, Counseling Manager, and Senior Director of Quality Services. Through these roles, he gained experience on the front line, in middle management, and ultimately in senior management. He has a proven track record as a successful member of a multidisciplinary team and as an effective senior leader.

Since 1996, he has delivered over 1000 presentations to over 200,000 people in the U.S. and abroad. In 2001 Ron received the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association and in 2014, he was inducted into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®.

Some of Ron’s clients include: American Cancer Society, NASA, Goodwill Industries, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Johns Hopkins University, US Department of Agriculture, US Senate, American Red Cross, Fairfax County Public Schools, Wells Fargo, Ronald McDonald Charities, US Department of Veteran Affairs, University of Virginia, and Verizon

Finally, Ron’s business model also includes dedicating a significant portion of his time to volunteer service. He was the 2012-2013 President of the National Speakers Association (NSA). In 2010, he received the NSA President’s Distinguished Service Award. He has also served on numerous boards and committees for organizations such as Capital Hospice, the Art Gliner Center for Humor Studies, and Rotary International where he chaired his club’s largest fundraisers. Ron has received the Rotarian of the Year, and the Four Avenues of Service Awards, two of the highest awards given by Rotary.

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If Not Now, When? Making the Most of Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Work

This program is a perfect follow up presentation to Do it Well, Make it Fun and gives participants an understanding of how to continually seek personal and professional development in the way they handle themselves, their relationships and their work.

Managing to be A Great (And Fun) Leader

This presentation is designed for supervisors, managers, and leaders to show them how to discover the necessary skills, values, and communication practices that will create a workplace culture in which excellence and fun can coexist.

Do It Well. Make it Fun. The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost Everything in Between

Ron’s signature presentation shows staff and leaders how combining excellence and fun helps to manage stress, communicate more effectively, and improve the work environment.

Testimonials

Ron Culberson was a terrific kick-off speaker for our annual conference. The attendees were engaged from the moment he took the stage. He provided the perfect balance of message and humor. We tried to make the meeting valuable, yet fun and Ron helped us successfully achieve our vision.
– Rick Eisenman - Executive Vice President / Virginia Society of Association Executives
When you’ve spent months planning and preparing for an important event, the first few minutes are a crucial indicator of how things will go. That’s all the time it took for us to know we made the right decision by selecting Ron as our speaker.
– Crystal Atwell - PharmD / American Pharmacists Association
The standing ovation from the more than 1,000 people in the audience was an indication that your program was quite a hit! You took the messages that we all heard and put a humorous twist on them which was not only funny, but highlighted the important work that our members carry out each day in hospice and palliative care. Plus, you accomplished this in a clean and respectful way.
– Donald Schumacher - President & CEO / National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Ron Culberson Gets Attention With His Funsulting Tips to Make Work More Enjoyable.
– The Washington Post
Your message was one of the most entertaining, informative, and inspirational principles we have ever learned. You have a talent for conveying important life and work lessons in practical terms everyone can understand while having fun. The feedback received from Board members, senior leaders, and staff was remarkable!
– Joe Ferreira - President & CEO / Nevada Donor Network

Booksby Ron Culberson

If Not Now, When?: Making the Most of Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Work

If Not Now, When?: Making the Most of Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Work

Do it Well. Make it Fun: The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost Everything in Between

Do it Well. Make it Fun: The Key to Success in Life, Death, and Almost Everything in Between

Is Your Glass Laugh Full? Some Thoughts on Seeing the Humor in Life

Is Your Glass Laugh Full? Some Thoughts on Seeing the Humor in Life

My Kneecap Seems Too Loose: 365 Random Thought to Inspire Deeply Shallow Thinking

My Kneecap Seems Too Loose: 365 Random Thought to Inspire Deeply Shallow Thinking

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