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Loveland, CO 80538
United States
NSA Member
NSA Designations
Professional Bio
Manley helps leaders build Exponential Commitment™ Cultures that Drive Exponential Results™. He is a former Build-a-Bear executive, expert mountain climber, professional musician and photographer. Through high-energy, edge-of-your-seat keynotes and Vertical Experiences, he empowers leaders and teams to create high commitment cultures where they embrace uncertainty and achieve breakthrough momentum.
Manley is recognized as an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader, and best-selling author whose work has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox, and in The New York Daily News, Entrepreneur, American Express Open Forum and World News. He is a Certified Speaking Professional and past chapter president of the National Speakers Association.
His book, Reaching Your Next Summit! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact has reached more than 20,000 people.
During Manley’s 11 years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, he helped take the revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide, realizing revenue growth from 55 million to over 474 million, and a successful IPO on the NYSE. Manley’s leadership influence contributed to a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List four years in a row.
Manley’s inspirational keynotes are brought to life through his epic adventure photography from the edge of the planet and riveting stories culminating from a lifetime of adventure through 25 countries, to over 500 outdoor destinations.
Fueled by his infectious energy, his vivid storytelling from the most beautiful places on earth is creates an immersive and deeply visceral experience.
On a personal note, Manley likes to sleep on the side of mountains.
More shocking is that his wife has been encouraging that for more than three decades, and his two adult kids still kiss him on the cheek in front of their friends.
Manley is recognized as an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader, and best-selling author whose work has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox, and in The New York Daily News, Entrepreneur, American Express Open Forum and World News. He is a Certified Speaking Professional and past chapter president of the National Speakers Association.
His book, Reaching Your Next Summit! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact has reached more than 20,000 people.
During Manley’s 11 years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, he helped take the revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide, realizing revenue growth from 55 million to over 474 million, and a successful IPO on the NYSE. Manley’s leadership influence contributed to a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List four years in a row.
Manley’s inspirational keynotes are brought to life through his epic adventure photography from the edge of the planet and riveting stories culminating from a lifetime of adventure through 25 countries, to over 500 outdoor destinations.
Fueled by his infectious energy, his vivid storytelling from the most beautiful places on earth is creates an immersive and deeply visceral experience.
On a personal note, Manley likes to sleep on the side of mountains.
More shocking is that his wife has been encouraging that for more than three decades, and his two adult kids still kiss him on the cheek in front of their friends.
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Vertical Lessons
1704 Fire Rock Court
Vertical Lessons
Loveland, CO 80538
United States
NSA Member
NSA Designations
CSP
Expertise
Business, Corporate Culture, Inspiration & Motivation, Leadership & Achievement, Sales
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