In the Press

 

Kevin Brown and his ‘The Hero Effect’ message and book have been featured on podcasts, newspapers, top industry magazines, blog posts, and more. Check out a few highlights below…

 

Kevin’s Latest Media

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kevin Brown named one of the Top 30 Motivational Speakers of 2024 by Global Gurus

Along with other influential speakers like Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and Mel Robbins. Kevin understands what drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. Read the full write up here.

Visit Santa Barbara Celebrates Tourism Industry and Local ‘Hospitality Heroes’

Kevin Brown, author of “Unleashing Your Hero: Rise Above Any Challenge, Expand Your Impact, and Be the Hero the World Needs,” was this year’s keynote speaker. Read more here.

 

Speaker Kevin Brown presents “The HERO Effect” at Pioneer Technology Center

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) hosted motivational speaker and author, Kevin Brown, at an event on Wednesday, May 24 from 11 am to 1 pm at the PTC Conference Center. Read the full article here.


Changing the Idea of Leadership: A conversation with bestselling author and speaker Kevin Brown in Repertoire Magazine

Repertoire Magazine recently sat down with Kevin Brown to discuss what leadership means in 2023 and how we can better dismantle it to the very basics of the idea. Brown is a motivational speaker and bestselling author of “Unleashing Your Hero,” where he redefines the idea of who a hero can be. Read the entire article here.

 


Kevin Brown was Featured on FranklinCovey On Leadership With Scott Miller

From this conversation viewers were given tools to recognize their extraordinary gifts and ways to use them to create a positive difference in the world around them. Watch here.

 
 

Chicago is Buzzing with Safety Professionals at Safety 2022

When you ask Kevin Brown, keynote speaker at the Opening Session, what a hero is, he will tell you. “It means bringing the best version of yourself to this little place called now.” Read more at Occupational Health and Safety.

 
 

Kevin Brown Named One of the “Top 10 Keynote Speakers of 2021”

Keynote speaker Kevin Brown is honored to be included as part of Speak Inc’s list of the Top 10 Booked Keynote Speakers of 2021 along with Jon Dorenbos, Ben Nemtin, Simon T. Bailey, and more. Read more at Speak Inc.

 
 
 

Celebrating Volunteers

Kevin’s book The Hero Effect is mentioned in an article celebrating volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Read more here.

 
 
 

Carroll County Times: Westminster Fire Department honors eight individuals who died last year

Kevin Brown’s The Hero Effect presentation is included in this tribute by Kevin Dayhoff. He’s absolutely right in saying these individuals were not ordinary folks, but extraordinary people who stepped up to the plate to serve their community. Read more here.

 
 
 
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A Time For Heroes - Kevin Brown on the ‘Convenience Matters’ Podcast

Kevin chats with Jeff and Britt from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) about The Hero Effect. Listen here.

 
 
 
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Dentists: Are you ready to be heroes?

This dental consultant would not be where she is today if it weren't for the people who helped her along in her career. She considers them heroes. Have you had heroes in your life? Would you like to be a hero? Read more at Dentistry IQ.

 
 
 
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Kevin Brown Shares ‘The Hero Effect®’ with the Building Service Contractors Association International at their 2020 Virtual Conference

The first keynote led by Kevin Brown, was inspirational, moving and just what we all needed to hear. Feedback from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive. One reader said, “Great kickoff to the conference. An amazing keynote, inspiring and a tear jerker. Thank you BSCAI Team!” Another commented, “I didn't know I could be moved by a ‘virtual speaker,’ but I most certainly was. Well done.” Read more at CleanLink.

 
 
 
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Leadercast Blog: Influence is a Two-Way Street

We are influencing and being influenced every moment of every day. We race through life in a constant state of distraction and reaction while forfeiting the opportunity to intentionally influence the lives of others. Read Kevin’s article on Leadercast’s Blog.

 
 
 
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Kevin on The Brian Buffini Show

The world needs heroes more than ever right now! Check out the latest episode of  The Brian Buffini Show — host, Brian Buffini, and I discuss what it really means to be a hero and why we were all born not to be ordinary, but extraordinary. Listen here.

 
 
 
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Finding The HERO In You! - ‘Live a Life By Design’ Podcast with Jimmy Williams

Many of us fail to achieve hero status simply because we don’t know how to invoke our inner-hero. Kevin shares the secret to becoming a hero with Jimmy Williams on Episode 61 of the ‘Live a Life By Design’ podcast. Listen to his interview on Apple Podcasts.

 
 
 

Kevin on Sprint’s Day of Learning Podcast

Kevin talks about leaving Corporate America, his ‘The Hero Effect’ journey, and what it means to be a “hero” on Sprint’s Day of Learning podcast. Watch here.

 
 
 
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Kevin Brown Named ‘Gold Star Speaker’ by GDA Speakers

The GDA Gold Star Speakers is comprised of individuals who have been recognized as elite speakers that GDA works with consistently. Read more at GDA Speakers.

 
 
 
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ASTRA Reveals Opening and Closing Speakers for 2020 Marketplace & Academy

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is gearing up for its 2020 Marketplace & Academy under a fresh theme: More than a Toy Show. The closing keynote will be delivered by Kevin Brown, author of The Hero Effect, on June 10. Read more at Toy Book.

 
 
 
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Leader's Bookshelf: The Hero Effect by Kevin Brown

The Hero Effect by Kevin Brown was recommended to me by a friend and it was the perfect read for a recent flight I was on. I have to say, I got drawn in immediately and read it straight through. Read more at the Innovations Consulting blog.

 
 
 
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Feel Good Friday: Volunteer Family Meets Their Disney Hero

The Bell-Wallace family from Ohio recently traveled to Walt Disney World Resort, but there was one special person they were most excited to meet — Chef Bea. Read more at Disney Parks Blog.

 
 
 
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Avanti Markets Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration As Part Of Operators Meeting

Kicking off the event will be renowned speaker Kevin Brown. Read more at Vending Market Watch, Vending Connection, or Vending Times.

 
 
 
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How Successful Companies Improve the Customer Service Experience

The most successful companies start with a customer-service strategy. Here are five top speakers on customer service who can help start your conversation in building loyal customers. Read more at Eagles Talent Speaker Bureau.

 
 
 
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Bloom, Brown to keynote 2019 CUNA Lending Council Conference

CUNA Lending Council announces their lineup of keynote speakers for their 25th Annual CUNA Lending Council Conference, Nov. 3-6 in New Orleans. Read more at Credit Union Magazine.

 
 
 
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The Hero Effect - Kevin Brown on the Beyond Speaking Podcast

Kevin Brown can show you how you can become a hero in your work, life, and family. Listen to this episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast by Premiere Speakers Bureau.

 
 
 
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Best Keynote Speakers of 2019

Kevin was named one of the four most in-demand presenters for conferences and events. Read more at NorthStar Meetings Group.

 
 
 
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Kevin Brown named among ‘Top 41 motivational speakers who can energize any sales team’

Kevin Brown is named one of the top 41 motivational speakers by Resourceful Selling.