"Your opinions should never undermine and erode empathetic compassion."

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"You will never know true inner peace until your self-esteem is truly SELF-esteem."

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"Excuses do not change results."

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"We want to be accepted for who we are and not shunned for who and what we are not."

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"Connection is created by one tender and occasionally not so tender conversation at a time."

Human Connection: How the "L" Do We Do That?

"People do not want to be managed. They want to be led. If you want to manage someone, manage yourself."

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"Strong Leaders will encourage, listen to, and ponder opposing views. They will not always accept them but will always entertain them."

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"When you give individuals the why, and they buy into it, stand back and get out of the way."

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"Balance and imbalance are realities for all. Inner peace comes from not attaching too much value to either state."

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"Mercy, compassion and the humanity of forgiveness is the true energy of any relationship."

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"If you want to marry a Queen, you must first become the King."

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"Being present, authentic and vulnerable is the scariest, bravest, and most liberating choice you can ever make."

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"When the heart is convinced that the head has it right, we are motivated to change."

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"Real leaders encourage honest mistakes, they do not tolerate repetitively making the same mistake."

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"The bird chooses the tree; the tree does not choose the bird. Be the bird!"

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"Your opinions should never undermine and erode empathetic compassion."

Human Connection: How the "L" Do We Do That?

"You will never know true inner peace until your self-esteem is truly SELF-esteem."

Human Connection: How the "L" Do We Do That?

Meet Leadership Development Speaker Art Coombsdotted

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During the past twenty-five years, Art has worked in leadership positions with a number of global firms and their call/BPO centers worldwide. Currently president and CEO of KomBea Corporation, Art has served for more than a dozen years developing and marketing tools that blend human intelligence and automation to improve call center phone interactions. Find out more about Art’s company, KomBea, HERE .

Art has also served as executive vice president of business development and strategic initiatives for First-Source; CEO and founder of Echopass Corporation (the world’s premier contact center hosting environment, which was acquired by Genesys for about $110 million); CEO of Sento Corporation; and managing director and VP of European business development for Sykes Enterprises.

What started more than twenty years ago with a presentation in Paris has positioned Art as a charismatic, innovative, and sought-after speaker across the globe. His authentic style of delivery, solid content, and practical applications leave his audiences ready to make a difference in their own spheres of influence.

Without a doubt, Art’s heartfelt and humorous insights captivate and inspire all who hear him. Now, with his number one bestselling book Don’t Just Manage—LEAD!, everyone can experience Art’s inspiring storytelling!

Art's Story