Erick Burton, CSP

Powerful, positive, and practical is how Erick Burton, CSP is frequently described. He is known as "The Leadership Accelerator TM." As President of Burton Resources, Erick has partnered with hundreds of corporations and associations as a professional speaker, facilitator, executive coach, and author. He equips people with practical tools that enable their organization to succeed.

There are no barriers for Erick in the various ways he motivates people. As a division director for a fast-growing Fortune 500 company in the United States, Erick led his division to an annualized growth rate of 350%, proving his practical, hands-on approach. Individuals respond to Erick and his natural ability to train and inspire in an inviting and entertaining manner. Erick is a dynamic and versatile speaker who has proven he can bring powerful, positive, and practical results to organizations.

Erick is the founder of the Burton Leadership Center, a 28-acre facility near Kansas City, Missouri. It features a Leadership Course designed to develop organizational and personal leadership. His international expertise is included in his interactive book on leadership: "Have You Filed Your Flight Plan? Leadership: Destination and Direction."
 

MOST REQUESTED PROGRAMS:

The Leadership Launch

It is people that make history, not the other way around. Don't let your leadership growth stand still - take charge! After participating in this highly interactive experience, you will be able to: 1) Identify outstanding leadership examples; 2) Enhance your ability to lead in different environments; and 3) Create your own leadership action plan, customized to your world.

Embracing Change for Success

Embrace change or change will embrace you. Our world is changing at an accelerated rate, but who remains successful and why? In this session you will: 1) Discover the top three reasons for accelerated change and 2) Accelerate through the Stages of Positive and Negative Change 

Accelerating to World Class Leadership 

• Discover the Top 4 Competencies for World Class Leadership
• Learn “The Ocean Train Model” for Strategic Visioning
• Utilizing Humorous Visual Learning Photos for Retaining Information

Have You Filed Your Flight Plan? Leadership: Destination and Direction

No commercial airline pilot can legally leave the runway without first filing a flight plan including the destination and the direction. This interactive experience defines unique and practical ways to transform the recurring obstacle of random thinking into the strength of a clearly focused plan.

 

Negotiation

When most people think of negotiation, they think of an exchange with a winner and a loser. Little thought is given to the collaborative relationships where all parties win. This type of negotiation will add value to your organization. Explore the nature of interest-based, collaborative negotiation: 1) Planning for the Negotiation; 2) Active Negotiation; and 3) Identify Best Practices in a Negotiation

SalesMax Success Clinic-  Developing High Performing Sales People

The purpose of the SalesMax Success Clinic it to help you know yourself better--your strengths and, perhaps, some of your weaknesses--and to encourage you to commit the effort to achieving your full potential. Your overall effectiveness in sales may be influenced by your personality, knowlege of sales techniques, experience, motivations, background, contact and, sometimes, even a bit of luck.

The SalesMax Success Clinic provides valuable information about your personality, your sales knowledge and your motivations through a customized report that can help you understand yourself better and target your development efforts.