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The Speaker With Solutions

2012-01-26T12:10:00.003-06:00

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50 and Fascinating

2012-01-06T13:08:00.001-06:00

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January 4, 2012

Connect

2011-05-06T13:00:00.000-05:00

Break for delight

From time to time

Connect: call, write

No need to rhyme

Bob Bevard 5-06-11

Imagine...and know...

2010-12-07T14:54:00.015-06:00

The world is filled

With sunshine

Rainbows

Waterfalls

Poetry

And occasionally

A real friend

Time passes

Events intercede

Yet, that which is worthwhile

Is always worthwhile

Close your eyes

See the rainbow

Imagine

Magic

2009-06-20T09:22:00.001-05:00

Some spend their lives searching
Most never know
That amazing connection
Which continues to grow

You never find it, here’s the deal
That which is wonderful
That which is truly, truly real
Is always, always

Deep, deep inside
It is always, always there
Simply waiting to be known
Born of much patience, time, and care

Introspection
Understanding
Connection
Minds

Not just a plaything
Not just a toy
A wonderful, wonderful
Type of joy

I am older, so are you
Sublimely connected
Amazingly true
Magic becomes . . . us!

Bob Bevard
6/20/08
copyright 2009

Memories

2009-03-11T15:11:00.002-05:00

The wonderful thing about being human
Is we get to remember
As long as there are memories
We have life

Where there is life
There is grace
There is meaning
There is the possibility of joy

May your life continue
To be filled with memories
Grace, meaning, and joy
These become you...

RJB
Copyright 2009

Portrait

2008-07-21T11:11:00.001-05:00

As your portrait is drawn on the universe
The paint is only slightly mine
Yet the words, the feelings
Wondrously divine

May each moment of your life
Each and every year
Bring quiet whispers of
Music, only you can hear

Sounds of joy and happiness
Chords of magic from the skies
Imagine what you can see and feel
When you simply close your eyes. . . .

Bob Bevard 7-13-2008
copyright 2008

Watch and Listen

2008-05-02T14:59:00.004-05:00

Rub your eyes
Close them tight
Watch the black
Swirl in light

Colors-Beauteous colors
Red-purple-gold
The day-full of promise
Begins to unfold

Listen carefully
Hear the rainbow play
Know that you are special
Each and every day...

Bob Bevard 4-03-08
copyright 2008

Once

2008-05-02T14:47:00.003-05:00

Once
In a very rare while
Wandering
There is a smile

Carried
Demurely
Yet
Perspicaciously

My luck
Caught with a glance
On that special day -A smile
Which started to dance

That smile
Oh so coy
Hinted, barely hinted
At wonder and joy

Bob Bevard 3-10-2008
copyright 2008

Days & Knights

2008-05-02T14:42:00.001-05:00

There are days
There are Knights
There are wonders
There are delights

Sand, water, and poetry
Images full of magical flair
Unwrap your present slowly
Interesting friend-so very rare

Bob Bevard
copyright 3-03-08

Words are the way...

2008-05-02T14:37:00.002-05:00

Words are the way
To share
To play
To know

Eloquence comes
Knowledge flows
Language dances
Connection grows

Inhale the essence
Feel the bubbles
Taste the presence
See the rainbow

Touch the universe
Catch the star
Dance with the moonbeams
Here we are...

En---joy

Bob Bevard
copyright 2008

The Woodlands

2008-01-04T03:02:00.000-06:00

The woods are dark green,
The lake is beautiful blue,
Observe carefully,
In the mist: A rainbow hue.

Relax, enjoy,
Show them how it is done,
You are the Goddess and I give to you-
Mist, a rainbow, and the sun...

RJB 9-14-2004

copyright 2008 by Bob Bevard

A Song For You

2008-01-04T03:00:00.001-06:00

I wanted to write a song for you
A song to celebrate the first time that I saw you
A song that acknowledges your voice
A song that recalls your laugh

I wanted to write a song for you
A song that somehow creates images-images of the joy deep within
A song that shares with the universe
The very specialness that is so uniquely, specially you

I wanted to write a song for you
A song that begins to tell you what I felt and saw
Things that are not necessarily understood by the rest
But our universe is infinitely better

I wanted to write a song for you
I put in words like serenity, beauty, natural, sparkling
I added thoughts like wit, charm, delight, tenderness
I swirled it full of feelings like joy, caring, wonderment

I wanted to write a song for you
A song to be sung for another thousand summers
A song to be played for a million adventures
A song to tell you how much you are loved

I wanted to write a song for you
So I put words on paper
Words with meaning not rhyme
And I ask you to add the music...

RJB 10/18/2004

copyright 2008 by Bob Bevard

Grandma

2007-11-27T02:39:00.000-06:00

Grandma always made life a little extra special-
Special cookies, Special candies,
Special clothes that she made,
Special visits & holidays.

I remember her apple tree,
I remember her flowers,
I remember spending summers with her,
I remember her wonderful laugh.

Most of all-
I remember the lesson that she taught to those who were open to it-
You can get what you want-
If you are willing to work for it-

Work for it & make your dreams come true-
Live your dreams &
Do what you love-
& You will be filled with great joy!

Celebrate & remember this message-
Live your dreams,
Do what you love, &
Everytime you see a rainbow,
Everytime you feel the sunshine,
Remember Grandma Bea & Feel Great Joy!!!

I left the text and punctuation exactly as it was on the napkin on which I wrote this and from which I delivered the eulogy for my Grandmother-Beatrice Koehntopp-on December 1, 2003 in Bellingham, MN. She finished her life on November 27, 2003 at the still vibrant age of 98 years, 10 months, 7 days.

All Saints Day

2007-11-01T17:42:00.000-05:00

All Saints Day comes but once a year
Yet the day
Shall always be remembered
For the unknown promise

A thousand summers
A million adventures
Magical love and incredible joy
Yet to come...
RJB 11-01

Goddess of the Senses

2007-10-18T13:44:00.001-05:00

this piece received the Editor's Choice Award
and is the first piece in the hardcover volume
Forever Spoken

Goddess of the Senses

The universe
Knowing there are infinite possibilities
Put the Goddess of the Senses on my path
So that I might take her by the hand
And share with her new tastes, touches, sights, sounds
Growing understanding
Building wisdom and joy
Creating a new and more beautiful universe

Bob Bevard
Copyright ©2007 by Bob Bevard

World Changing

2007-09-18T00:11:00.000-05:00

When I hear your laugh
When I feel your smile
When I play with your mind
When I know the warm

The warm, the warm
That makes her, her
The World-My World
Is a better place

The dreams
The work
The care
The love

Things that are needed
The necessary things
To make My World-The World
She freely gives

Together
Our minds play
Our minds consider
Our minds ponder and dance

When this happens
When we truly share
I wonder about the ways
The World changes Her World

Copyright ©2007 Bob Bevard

Little Easy

2007-09-17T23:45:00.000-05:00

I wander through New Orleans
A City I have known
A place I have played
A place I have loved

The City takes me by the hand
She leads me through
The Quarter, The Marina
And more, much more

I taste the delectable
I sip the nectar
I listen to the music
I see the beauteous artwork

I view what is left
And what is not
I wonder, wonder Why?
Why bother, why try?

The City isn't there anymore
But it is...
I will keep coming back
To have the City take me by the hand

To wander through New Orleans
To play
To love
To watch and to see

How they bother
How they try
To make the Place That Care Forgot
Live, Play, Love, Sing, and Dance

As I wander through New Orleans
I understand-Care Remembers
I know-if I can wander through
New Orleans is!

BB 9-05-2007
Copyright ©2007 Bob Bevard

Forever Friend

2007-09-17T23:40:00.000-05:00

I hear her voice,
I know she is hard at work.
She hears my voice,
I feel her smile.

That special smile,
Which began oh-so-long ago,
And oh-so-far away,
Yet still, in an instant, it is mine.

I listen to her words,
My mind dances with her thoughts,
She knows...
I begin to understand

That special smile
Her heart,
Her warmth,
Her spirit,

My joy
Forever....

Bob Bevard
8-29-2007 2:34 a.m.

Copyright ©2007 Bob Bevard

Awakening

2007-08-24T20:32:00.000-05:00

AWAKENING

The velvet blackness

Flecked with gold

Slowly, oh so slowly

Turns velvety purple

And into deep, deep red

Her rich blood courses hotly

The sun begins to rise

The day emerges

And the love,the passion,the joy,

Envelop her as she slowly awakens,

Knowing that she is safe and at peace,

Yet still a thousand dances and a million adventures to come

An uncountable number of firsts yet to be shared

As his heart touches her mind, her heart, her spirit...

2007-08-04T02:32:00.000-05:00

"To give and share love, to leave smiles wherever you go, to make every day an adventure, this is living a life full of joy!"

Bob Bevard
6-07-05

2007-08-03T05:14:00.000-05:00

"The true key to the universe is taking the time to build friendships, building trust along the way, learning what true joy, love, and feeling safe along the journey means. When you can do that, you are well along the way."

Bob Bevard
7-12-07

Employee Motivation?

2006-11-22T11:10:00.000-06:00

More Than The Almighty Buck

Employee motivation studies suggest that if money is a

motivator (and that is a very big if,) it is generally only

effective for about six weeks. Granted, a salary increase or

bonus will pump up an employee’s attitude or performance for

a while. And yes, raises are important. But the raise

quickly becomes “what I’m worth,” and performance usually

reverts to the previous level.

While most employees would like more money – and could

easily find a way to use it – they are not as financially

motivated as they tell us. To be sure, there are many

workplace motivators besides “the almighty buck.” It is

important to balance rewards with results, and there are

many rewards and motivators that cost little or nothing.

Four strong motivators that consistently appear at the top

of employee wish lists are:

· Being acknowledged for things they do well;

· Feeling “in” on things;

· Challenging work; and

· Knowing management cares.

It’s no secret – people want to be appreciated, respected

and involved.

Unfortunately for many employees, the only interactions they

have with their leaders are corrective and perceived as

negative. As a leader, it is critical you make time to

solicit employees’ opinions and recognize their

accomplishments. You might think this approach would only

produce a positive response from “good” employees. Wrong!

Even “problem” employees respond to leaders who make them

feel useful and important.

Here is your challenge: Take five minutes every day to

“catch your employees doing something right.” Then, let them

know about it – recognize and acknowledge them. If you do

this in a sincere and realistic manner, your employees will

know you care, and they will appreciate the fact that you

noticed their contribution.

Those behaviors that are recognized are generally repeated.

If you want more of the appropriate behaviors, take the time

to notice with a verbal “pat on the back.” It is that

simple, and it doesn’t cost a thing.

A respected and recognized employee is usually an efficient,

happy, and committed employee!

Bob Bevard
Motivational Speaker
BB&A Seminars
210/695-2700

Copyright 2006 by Bob Bevard

Bob Bevard
Motivational Speaker
210/695-2700

When he’s on stage, you can feel the electricity in the room. “Outstanding!” That’s how thousands have rated Bob Bevard’s high energy presentations. Bob has mastered the art of motivating an audience by combining a just-right mix of practical, how-to applications with humor and thought-provoking insights. The result is an empowered group, armed with new and proven skills which they can put into action immediately.

Bob Bevard has delivered 2000+ keynote speeches and training sessions since 1982. Skilled in the analysis of problems and in the presentation of solutions, this one-of-a-kind speaker has served as a motivator and consultant to many diverse organizations: Fortune 500 companies, governments, universities, the military, associations, and small businesses.

Over the years Bob has:

Developed and customized dozens of seminar topics.

Created an intensive and highly successful two-week sales management course.

Co-created the role-playing negotiation game taught at various colleges.

Designed and implemented “train-the-trainer” seminars for the VA.

Wrote and starred in the videos:

Team Leadership-The Essentials of an Effective Leader
Team Leadership-Understanding and Building a Winning Team

On-Camera narration:

So, You Think You Want To Be A Supervisor?

Contact Bob today at 210/695-2700 to find out why so many of his clients invite him back again and again and to discuss how he can help you "help your people do what they do-better!"

Interviewing? Dr. Jekyll?

2006-11-22T11:09:00.000-06:00

You Hired Dr. Jekyll but Mr. Hyde showed up to work?

Many people who conduct interviews are never trained in the

process. The implications and risks involved in this lack

of training are enormous.

One of the biggest mistakes made by interviewers and one of

the primary reasons for the Jekyll and Hyde phenomena is

that often people ask hypothetical questions and/or use the

same old tired questions that have been asked forever. The

paradigm shift is to create and ask behavior-based

questions.

If behavior-based questions are properly constructed, most

people can answer the questions-answers which give you a

much better picture of who the candidate really is. The

principle is simple: If they have done it before, they will

likely do it again.

Behavior-based questions, if they are well written, do not

telegraph the response you want. Behavior-based questions

often begin with “tell me about a time,” “share with me a

situation,” or “give me an example of....”

An example of a good behavior-based question: “Tell me

about a time when you found it necessary to break company

policy.” There are two basic responses to this question.

The first, “Oh, I would never break company policy under any

circumstances.” The second, “Well, I remember one time when

the customer needed .... Even though I bent the rules a

little bit, I took care of the customer and solved the

problem!” Both interviewees are proud of their answers.

But which one fits your needs? In either case, the answer

to that simple behavior-based question will give you an

insight into the individual’s philosophy and method of

operation.

The more behavior-based questions asked which focus on the

specific job requirements, the better your insight into who

and what the candidates are and which one will be the best

match for the position and your organization. Additionally,

by writing and vetting the primary questions in advance, by

asking the same base list of questions of every applicant

for the position, and by taking good notes, you

significantly lower your legal exposure to EEOC claims and

lawsuits.

High performing teams and successful organizations start by

making the right hire, the best hire possible. This begins

by using a well-structured interview process with great

questions.

Bob Bevard
Copyright 2006 by Bob Bevard

When he’s on stage, you can feel the electricity in the room. “Outstanding!” That’s how thousands have rated Bob Bevard’s high energy presentations. Bob has mastered the art of motivating an audience by combining a just-right mix of practical, how-to applications with humor and thought-provoking insights. The result is an empowered group, armed with new and proven skills which they can put into action immediately.

Bob Bevard has delivered 2000+ keynote speeches and training sessions since 1982. Skilled in the analysis of problems and in the presentation of solutions, this one-of-a-kind speaker has served as a motivator and consultant to many diverse organizations: Fortune 500 companies, governments, universities, the military, associations, and small businesses.

Over the years Bob has:

Developed and customized dozens of seminar topics.

Created an intensive and highly successful two-week sales management course.

Co-created the role-playing negotiation game taught at various colleges.

Designed and implemented “train-the-trainer” seminars for the VA.

Wrote and starred in the videos:

Team Leadership-The Essentials of an Effective Leader
Team Leadership-Understanding and Building a Winning Team

On-Camera narration:

So, You Think You Want To Be A Supervisor?

Contact Bob today at 210/695-2700 to find out why so many of his clients invite him back again and again and to discuss how he can help you "help your people do what they do-better!"