Training & Consulting

As an organizational development specialist, Anton will work with your organization to craft just the right program, or to design a large-scale event that addresses your specific needs.

In addition, he offers the following programs that have been most popular with training clients.

• “How to become a Great Candidate for Public Office ,” a one day leadership seminar based on Mr. Gunn’s life experience
• “Getting What You Want out of Government,” a one- or two-day leadership program based on Mr. Gunn’s articles on this subject.
• “Your Voice Matters”, a half day program geared to empowering everyday people to speak truth to political power.
• “Power of People in the Political Process”, a half day program for anyone working to impact law making.
• “Hip Hop Music”: Tools to Understand the issues affecting our Youth, a one-or two day workshop geared toward people working with the Hip Hop Generation (Generation X and Y).
• “Higher Learning on Hip-Hop”, a half, full or two day program on understanding the life and times of Generation X.

CUSTOMIZATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

Nonprofit Organization Development

Government & the Political Process

Hip Hop Culture

Leadership Development (Every Leadership Program Deserves Customization)

Anton Gunn exemplifies leadership. His experience and background in leadership positions help to make his programs relevant, practical, and credible. From helping directors create organizational vision to showing staff members how to self lead, each program is designed to help attendees reinforce individual leadership skills, while determining the best strategic direction for their company, government agency, association, organization, community group, faith based group or school. Programs include:

1) Leading by Example

Anton’s programs look at the possibilities of leadership, and how great men and women throughout time have confronted adversity while never forgetting their important leadership roles. In a changing world, leadership is more important than ever before. Anton’s programs articulate the type of leadership skills best suited for increasing outcomes while improving staff morale.

2) Best Practices

Determining the type of leadership that’s right for your group can be made so much easier when you can learn how others turned their trials into victories. Each program will highlight real success stories where you can see how men and women have used their leadership skills to change lives and achieve greatness.

3) Visionary Leadership

Having a clear mental picture of your vision takes commitment, courage and insightfulness. This session will teach you the essential steps for creating a vision that will inspire others to succeed. The basic components of visionary leadership and the strategy that you must use to secure its growth will be detailed in this highly interactive format. Capturing the magic moments of visionary leadership make this session the perfect keynote, workshop or training program for your audience.

Leading from the Center of the Crowd: For the Next Generation Leader

Teambuilding and Team Leadership go hand in hand in our fast past age of technology, trends and transition. Learn how you can turn a work group into a powerful top producing team by finding out what it takes to connect people to each other. This interactive leadership session will teach you new ways of developing the raw potential in others and yourself at the same time. Learn how to resolve difficult challenges and personal conflicts with diplomacy and style. The elements of clear communications and appropriate feedback are key ingredients of this must attend session.

Being an Originator in a World of Duplicators

Nobody ever said that leadership was easy. Being a leader is different from being a follower. Most leaders feel as if they are the loneliest person on the planet. This session is for every leader or potential leader who must navigate through criticism and negative feedback in order to get the job done. You’ll learn how to get beyond the haters, players, and takers, while never losing sight of your important role you play in reaching your objectives. And you’ll learn how to seize opportunity when being different is the only path you can take. Handling backlash, taking strategic risks, and articulating your vision to others will be covered in this action-packed session.

Self Leadership in a Changing World

Self motivation is the most valuable quality for achieving personal leadership, and it takes time, energy and effort to maintain this discipline on an ongoing basis. Self leadership in a Changing World is designed to show you how to motivate yourself to succeed by determining what it takes to change your behavior for the better. The perfect keynote, workshop or training program for your audience.

Leadership for the Nonprofit Community

Anton has been a board member, volunteer and staff leader for more than 10 years, serving local, state and national organizations, including his current position as Executive Director of South Carolina Fair Share. When it comes to the non-profit world, Anton knows it best. Determine what type of leadership you’ll need to fundraise, organize a new association/chapter, produce a national convention, recruit new members, find paid employees or create a new strategic direction for an organization that needs jump starting. Customize your session by using Anton’s expertise in board development, strategic planning and leadership issues.

• Chapter Development
• Fundraising and Sponsorships
• Board Retreats
• Conflict Resolution Between Volunteers and Staff Members
• Strategic Planning
• Recruiting New Members
• Producing a local, regional or national convention, conference or annual meeting
• Collaborating With Other Non-Profit Organizations
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Positioning the Image of your Non-Profit Organization
• Leadership Development For Volunteers and Staff

Looking for a topic not listed? Contact Anton and find out how your program can be specially designed to fit your audience.