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2009-2010 Eight-to-Five Unplugged Speakers

"Is There a Hole in Your Gospel?"

Dr. Steve Graves, Founder of Coaching by Cornerstone presented a powerful message on "Is There a Hole in Your Gospel?"

Download -- "Is There a Hole In Your Gospel" MP3 (Size:~10MB Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Influence in the Workplace"

Tommy VanZandt, Managing Partner, Sage Partners shared his story and delivered a powerful message about "Influence in the Workplace."

Download -- "Influence in the Workplace" MP3 (Size:~10MB Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Excellence in the Workplace"

Susan Barrett, Former President of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas, presented an inspiring and challenging message on "Excellence in the Workplace."

Download -- "Excellence in the Workplace" MP3 (Size:~7MB Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Leading with Integrity"

Andy Wilson, Executive Leader, Ministry & Operations, FBC and Church at Pinnacle Hills delivered an impactful message to lead with integrity even under the most difficult of circumstances.

Download -- "Leading with Integrity" MP3 (Size:~7MB Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"How to Balance your Work Life and your Home Life"

David Roth, President, WorkMatters delivered a powerful message about how we should never underestimate how much our work life impacts our marriage and family life. Learn five principles that help you with this ongoing life challenge.

Download -- "How to Balance Your Work Life and Your Home Life" MP3 (Size:~9MB Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"The Unknown Bundle"

Bob McCaslin, Mayor of Bentonville had an extraordinarily successful career with Kraft Foods for 30 years. He retired in 2002 and subsequently became involved in making northwest Arkansas a better place to live. Bob has always believed in living his faith in all aspects of his life.

Download -- "The Unknown Bundle" MP3 (Size:~9MB Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Get in the Boat"

Chris Crossland, Executive Vice President of Crossland Construction, delivered a powerful message concerning how sometimes in life and work God asks us to leave our dry ground and step into the boat with him.

Download -- "Get in the Boat" MP3 (Size: ~6MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Joy in the Journey"

Elise Mitchell is President and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group. Learn what she has to say about how the journey matters more than the path to success.

Download -- "Joy in the Journey" MP3 (Size: ~8MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

2008-2009 Eight-to-Five Unplugged speakers

"Pray, Work and Watch"

John Roberts, President, DCS, J.B. Hunt Transport shared his remarkable spiritual journey of leading a team at one of the North America's largest transportation logistics companies through economic challenges and successes.

Download -- "Pray, Work and Watch" MP3 (Size: ~12MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"His Work, His Way, His Reward"

Jose Saavedra of McKee Foods speaks about listening to God and trusting His plans for you at work.

Download -- "His Work, His Way, His Reward" MP3 (Size: ~7MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Leadership Through Adversity"

Jim McCormick, Vice President, Shell Lubricants shared a powerful message about leading through adversity by putting your faith to work and restoring your peace.

Download -- "Leadership Through Adversity" MP3 (Size: ~7MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Getting Through Difficult Times"

David Roth, President, WorkMatters speaks about the unique opportunity we have to use "difficult times" to put a new level of meaning and purpose in our lives at work in 2009!

Download -- "Getting Through Difficult Times" MP3 (Size: ~7MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates"

Brian Sotorske, production manager, Superior Industries and long time WorkMatters small group participant, speaks about his near death illness and how his workplace small group rallied around him during such a difficult time.

Download -- "Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates" MP3 (Size: ~7MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"Not Your 'Average Joe'"

Sam Hannon, Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church shared this powerful message about "Competence" and "Character" and how your influence at work will be impacted positively or negatively. He uses the life of Joseph, a man of skill and a man of God, who rose from the bottom to be the most influential person in the organization.

Download -- "Not Your 'Average Joe'" MP3 (Size: ~7MB - Please allow 60 seconds to download)

"It's Your Serve"

Steve Lampkin, VP, Benefits Services and Strategic Initiatives, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
shared a powerful message about how your influence is closely linked to how well you serve those around you and how willing you are to let God's plans and purposes be the road map for your day.

Download -- "It's Your Serve" MP3 (Size: ~6MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

"Excellence from the Heart"

Todd Simmons, COO, Simmons Foods, shared his experiences, perspectives and recommendations for working with your head, hands...and your heart.

Download -- "Excellence from the Heart" MP3 (Size: ~6MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

Eight-to-Five Unplugged 2007-2008 Speakers

"The Summer of Your Life: Making Progress Where it Matters Most"

Dr. Steve Graves, founder, Coaching by Cornerstone, shared this powerful message on how to plan the "summer of your life."

Download -- "The Summer of Your Life:Making Progress Where it Matters Most" MP3 (Size: ~7.03MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

Click the link below to download the handout from Dr. Steve Graves' Eight-to-Five talk

"A Road Less Traveled"

David Roth, President, WorkMatters, Inc. shared a compelling faith-and-work message that includes his personal faith-and-work journey along with specific guidance on the question most often asked in his role at WorkMatters, "How do I do it?"

Download -- "A Road Less Traveled" MP3 (Size: ~7.06MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

"Are You a Business Person who is also a Christian or a Christian Business Person?"

Joe Goddard, Founding Owner, Cardinal IT Resources, Inc. and Cardinal Healthcare Group, Inc., shared a compelling message providing a fresh perspective on what is possible if you don't check your faith at the door when arriving to work.

Download -- "Are You a Business Person who is also a Christian or a Christian Business Person?" MP3 (Size: ~8.6MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

"Feeling God At Work?"

Donnie Smith, Group VP, Consumer Products, Tyson Foods shared a powerful message how God can use us as we are going through difficult personal circumstances to not only teach us some great principles, but also to show others that God cares about every aspect of our lives.

Download -- "Feeling God At Work?" MP3 (Size: ~8.6MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

"Descending into Greatness"

Stan Tyra, SVP, Blueberry Hill Foods, shared a powerful message about achieving success by either climbing to the top, or descending to the top. One will take great effort, the other great purpose.

Download -- "Descending into Greatness" MP3 (Size: ~9.3MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

"Trusting God Beyond Reason At Work"

John Aden, SVP, International Operations, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. shared a powerful message about trusting God beyond your own logic and reason in your workplace.

Download -- "Trusting God Beyond Reason At Work" MP3 (Size: ~9.3MB - Please allow 30 - 90 seconds to download)

"From Marketplace to Missionplace"

John Aden, SVP, International Operations, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc shared a compelling message about transitioning from being "market-minded" to being "mission-minded" and letting God re-invent us inside of our current surroundings.

Download -- "From Marketplace To Missionplace" MP3 (Size: ~3.8MB)

"Trying Times in the Desert: Learning to Abide in God at Work and Home"

Mike Thompson, founder, SVI (Seasons Ventures International) shared a powerful message of abiding in God at work and at home during difficult times.

Download -- "Trying Times in the Desert: Learning to Abide in God at Work and Home" MP3 (Size: ~3.5MB)

Eight-to-Five Unplugged 2006-2007 Speakers

"Success and Failure God's Way"

John Roberts, president, Dedicated Contract Services division of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shared a powerful message of experiencing success and failure on his own and then discovering what it looks like to try and give it all to God.

Download -- "Success and Failure God's Way" MP3 (Size: ~3.5MB)

"The R&B of Worklife"

Blair and Bruce Johanson, co-owners, Johanson Group discussed key components of gaining "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and achieving "Balance" in your workday and your life. Breakfast attendees walked away with some great ideas to immediately implement into their workday.

Download -- "The R&B of Worklife" MP3 (Size: ~3.8MB)

"Influence: It's Not Free"

Jim McCormick, Vice President, Shell Lubricants, shared a compelling message at both our Fayetteville and Rogers locations on how we must understand the power of influence in order to create and sustain a positive change in others.

Download -- "Influence: It's Not Free" MP3 (Size: ~4.1MB)

"Reconciling Differences At Work: What is the true cost/benefit analysis of forgiveness?"

Tim Broughton, V.P. and General Manager, McKee Foods, shared how God gives us the grace to forgive others and reminds us of the true cost and benefit of forgiveness everywhere, including the workplace. He challenged us to examine ourselves in our relationship with co-workers and determine to reconcile differences and break the "pay back" when we have the opportunity.

Download -- "Reconciling Differences At Work" MP3 (Size: ~4.4MB)

"Find Strength in Weakness: A Path to Leadership Effectiveness"

Bill Couey, V.P. Operations, DaySpring, shared a straight-shooting message on how business people become even more effective in the workplace when they are willing to acknowledge and admit their weaknesses.

Download -- "Find Strength in Weakness: A Path to Leadership Effectiveness" MP3 (Size: ~4.1MB)