
Yogi is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, author, and the force behind Craft Leadership LLC. With more than 30 years in talent development, he has led leadership initiatives for major organizations including The Walt Disney Company, Hilton, and Bluegreen Vacations. His work has shaped thousands of leaders, from frontline supervisors to senior executives.
Known for his direct, no-fluff style, Yogi combines real executive experience, a Disney and hospitality background, the timing of a former comedian, and the candor of someone who cares enough to tell the truth. He is the creator of the G.R.I.T. Index Mindset and Assessments, the Sandpaper Learning approach, and the author of The Great Slapping: The Power of Mentorship and Leadership Fuel.
On stage and inside organizations, Yogi brings energy, humor, honesty, and practical leadership growth that challenges people to think differently, get honest about blind spots, and reconnect with the responsibility of leading people well.
"Yogi is the most dynamic trainer that I have ever met. His ability to give undivided attention to every individual in a large group setting is simply amazing. Under his direction, no one feels left out or ignored."
" Yogi listens actively to see where he may maximize your strengths and then lends his own where it makes sense. I recommend Yogi as a conference speaker, roundtable facilitator, or panel leader. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the leadership learning space, and is, as author Lou Adler might call him, a "PWK" or Person Worth Knowing."
"He was a very good, very charismatic, humorous presenter. I appreciated what he had to say, and I think people in the audience learned a lot."
" Yogi is an intelligent, dynamic personality with a flair for facilitation and development. A highly effective leader and developer and just a phenomenal person overall."
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