National Speakers Association NYC

Carolyn Ezzo News & Notes

Enmeshed in the warm exchanges and generously shared tips at the National Speakers Association – NYC chapter meeting last Friday, April 5, I quickly realized why this group is noted for its friendly atmosphere. If you’ve got something to say, here’s a fine group to broaden your megaphone. Yet as experienced and talented as all these speakers are, we were all Tsunamied by the tales, tips and engaging demonstrations by guest speaker Steve Spangler. This amiable magician’s son has blended innate talent with a bold mix of dogged persistence and creative fun to become very justifiably one of America’s most sought-after speakers, along with founding Steve Spangler Science, The virally popular Sick Science, Be Amazing Toys and many other projects to humorous to mention. Steve’s best speaking tip: “Don’t give the audience words or activity – give them an experience.”

Restorer of Hope Rewarded – CEOReport

Carolyn Ezzo News & Notes

Wed. Jan 24. President & CEO of Maxons Restorations, Inc. Damon Gersh stepped to the podium to receive The Art of the CEO’s Community Contributor Award. In presenting the award, host Bart Jackson noted, “We were looking to praise that firm which labors continually to serve and improve the community around it, and the people at Maxons Restorations have embraced that giving spirit, helping bring back hope to everyone from the victims of hurricane Sandy, to the congregation of historic Trinity Church after the 9/11 attacks.” As part of the award, Damon Gersh is invited to appear on The Art of the CEO radio show as featured guest. In accepting, Mr. Gersh said, “It is a great honor to be singled out and rewarded not only for the work we perform, but the passion our entire team puts behind it.”

The Art of the CEO’s Community Contributor Award was presented as a finale to the CEO Report’s Corporate Culture Awards celebration in which 24 companies from the NY – NJ – CT region were honored exceptionally engaging their entire staff and “making it a pace where A players love to work.” The event was held, amidst great fun and frivolity at Times Square’s newest entertainment theme park, the NFL Experience.