College and University

Powerful, hard-hitting, this compelling presentation goes beyond the classroom, and provides the audience an unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of kids who have turned to drugs and alcohol, joined gangs and have given up on life. Ron Glodoski offers a fresh, new perspective on how to effectively connect with young people and help them look past their anger and fear to take charge of their lives. He not only identifies the issues, but also provides practical solutions to the problems confronting society and our youth today. Understand the effect that personal learning styles have on how we perceive and interact with our environment. Discover personal attitudes and judgments, which may be blocking our optimal effectiveness with students. Recognize the correlation between family patterns, peer pressure, and abuse - to destructive decisions, drug and alcohol dependency, gang life, and violent behavior.

Ron Glodoski not only turned his own life around; he succeeded in business and is dedicated to helping others transform their lives. Learn how to have a profound impact on children and make a difference in the world. Discover how to heal the past, change the present and create the future.

"Spoke from the heart…he gave us the truth… Best speaker I've seen on this campus so far."
E. Johnson, Student

"Very energetic and humorous. Learned a lot about how people can change no matter how far they have fallen. Very enjoyable and educational speaker."
          C. Plamama, Student

"Very good speaker/not just a lecture. Good issues for people this age because they are going into the real world. Really enjoyed it."
          T. Dahl, Student

"…A lot of fire. He spoke because he cared, not just to be heard. Ron should speak at every inner city and every suburban school. He gives realities."
          T. Kolpien, Student

"…Problems of our children - they are deeper than we think…can really help me with interactions with other people…really made me think about why things are the way they are and how we can change."
J. Richardson, Student

"He wasn't preaching but talked to us like we were adults. I really liked the speech and saw it again that night and bought the book."
G. Jones, Student

"Many of my students have expressed to me that they learned so much more from Ron's presentation than from reading any text book on children being 'at-risk' in our schools and society. I would recommend Ron Glodoski as a speaker in any adult learning setting…" Patti Fochi, MAED, University of Phoenix

"Mr. Glodoski's presentation was of great value to teachers participating in a masters degree program who work daily with students exhibiting issues of self-esteem, gang involvement, and classroom performance problems. A number of students commented they had received information that gave them a different orientation on not only the problems their own students face, but also ideas about how to effectively interact with them."
          Dave Funk, Faculty and Administrative Assistance, Aurora University

"Not only was it entertaining, but very educational as well. Your messages were powerful and you had the gift to relate those messages to the students, faculty, staff, and campus community. I have not seen any other speaker interact with students on that level. It was incredible!"
          Erika Enk, Student Media and Activities President,
          Student Senate Vice President, Ripon College

"After both experiencing and witnessing the powerful effects of Ron's speech, I can say without reservation that the efficacy of it greatly surpassed my already high expectations. During all his talks Ron had the audience attentively hanging on to every work he said. The spirit and truth of Ron's speech was manifested not only in his powerful vocal accord, but also through the tears and personal testimonies that were emotionally evoked during and after his speech."
          Joseph Schaefer, Student Coordinator, Ripon College

"It was a pleasure to learn from you throughout the day. Your flexibility and personalized approach to the day were perfect. You were ready to 'fit' with the needs of our students. Thank you, thank you, and thank you for your terrific visit."
          Eric Tames, Director of Student Activities and Orientation,
          Ripon College

"…Excellent spokesguy…enthusiastic advocate…do intend to use your book in my upper-class courses…"
          Jack Christ, Professor and Director of Leadership Studies,
          Ripon College
          Executive Director, Wisconsin Leadership Institute

"He's in the business of saving kids' lives."
Quote from Ellen Ferentz, Gateway Technical College, Racine, WI
(saw Ron at St. Francis staff development, school board administrator)