Drawing from his solid background in business and athletics, along with degrees in psychology and communications, Carl Mays is a much-requested speaker. Focusing on leadership, teamwork and performance improvement, he has spoken to over 3,000 groups, totaling over a million people. His clients include corporations, associations, government entities, sports teams and education groups. Carl presents keynote addresses, banquet talks, seminars and workshops.

From the National Speakers Association, Carl received the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) designations. He is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame.

Among his honorary awards is the Faith & Freedom Award presented by W. Clement Stone, founder of Success magazine -- a recognition that honors communicators on the national level who contribute to the high ideals and values on which America was founded. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Murray State University.