Biography

·          Those new to leadership

·         Leaders looking to develop or improve people and communication skills

·         People sealing more out of their life and profession

·         Union Members, corporate managers, company employees

·         Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement

·         The “Involvement” – Experience, energy and attitude. Ken has the to engauge audiences of all types and sizes. The participants get involved

·         The “Take Away” – You can apply his message right now, today, and become a better employee, co-worker, leader and person.

·         The “Customization” – Presentation designed specifically for your organization and needs. Ken prefers to conduct a pre-meeting with leadership to assess the needs and expected outcomes of your group.

 Showing people who are in a position of authority how to use their power for the collective common good

 

 

Ken Betterton works with leaders in the public and private sectors to give organizations the ability to work together as a team, develop leaders within the ranks, and contribute meaningfully to the quality of life in the communities they serve.

 

Focusing on emotional intelligence, interpersonal awareness, and individual integrity, Ken shows people in positions of authority how to use their power to promote change and exhibit a commitment to true service. Whether through his powerful keynote presentations, his on-site training workshops, or consulting engagements, he has enabled private companies and law enforcement agencies across the country to build stronger organizations based on respect, trust, and service.

 

For over 30 years Ken has demonstrated his commitment to "giving back" as a proud U.S. Marine, State Trooper (Commander) in Utah and now as the CEO and owner of a training and development company that specializes in working with people in positions of authority.

 

My passion is my purpose and it lies in service, people, inspired (selfless) leadership, leading others to self-discovery, self-understanding, and self-reinvention

 

Ken Betterton

 

Ken has delivered keynote presentations and worked in a consulting capacity with government agencies including the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also worked with major corporations such as Pfizer Pharmaceutical, General Chemical, and Tesoro Oil.

 

Ken has two decades of experience as a professional speaker, trainer/facilitator, and coach. Ken has written articles for Law & Order magazine, a publication that reaches over 36,000 executive level police administrators. He has also received honors such as: The National Leadership Award, Distinguished Service Medals, and an Outstanding Police Services Award.

 

Ken holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice / Psychology and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy session #186 and Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command.

 

 

Training and Speaking Topics

 

Ken Betterton offers keynotes, full and half-day workshops, and custom-tailored seminars that enable people in positions of power to be the best that they can be personally so that they are in a position to lead others and motivate them to work in furtherance of the common goals of the organization. He offers programs targeted to the personal development of people in leadership positions and programs for those who are looking to improve their effectiveness through the development of skills and perspectives that will improve the overall performance of the organization. Ken's engaging presentation style has earned him rave reviews from audiences around the country from law enforcement personnel to the management teams of private businesses. He has acquired a singular reputation for being able to ignite passion and restore a commitment to the higher goals that drive the mission and vision of public and private sector organizations.

 

 

Personal Development Programs

 

Finding the Best in You:

 

Ken Betterton believes that in order to effectively lead an organization, a leader needs to be in touch with who they are, their personal strengths, their internal motivation and their external goals. Ken's personal development programs offer participants tools and techniques that will take them through a self discovery process that results in:

 

    * Self-awareness

    * Self-understanding

    * Reinvention

    * Self-actualization

 

If people are confused about their own purpose and values or unclear about the issues that get in the way of maximum effectiveness, they cannot provide the leadership and vision needed to build a result-driven team. Ken has developed a set of 10 factors, which he calls the Power Tools that are the key variables in defining personal success. The Power Tools find their way into most of his personal development presentations because they are the necessary ingredients to personal effectiveness and provide the foundation for good leadership.

 

These programs are designed for the improvement of interaction between people and to help individuals fully understand the impact they have in the workplace. They provide tools to achieve immediate results and enhance the opportunity for ongoing personal and team development. Ken's personal development programs include the following topics:

 

• Finding your passion and your purpose
• Overcoming fear and adversity
• Understanding emotional intelligence
• Taking responsibility for personal actions and their consequences
• Understanding others who may have different preferences, expectations, desires, and motivations

 

 

Organizational Development Programs

 

Helping Others Find the Best in Them:

 

Ken also offers programs that give participants the skills and perspectives they need to bring out the best in their co-workers and direct reports. One of Ken's Power Tools is learning to find joy in the development of others. These presentations are focused on specific skills, such as influencing, coaching, and mentoring, or on foundational perspectives that are the keys to leadership success, such as understanding the relationship between people's needs and their motivation.

 

 

Most requested presentation topics

 

From One of Us to One of Them: A New Leader's Guide for Success

 

This program targets individuals who are emerging into leadership positions from the ranks. It helps people new to a supervisory role understand the true meaning of leadership and service to others.

 

The workshop consists of the following topics:

 

• Introduction to Coaching
• Establishing Credibility
• Trust and Communication
• The Art of Influencing Change
• Self Discovery
• Self Re-invention
• Inspired Leadership (Self-less)

 

The full workshop is eight hours in length; abbreviated workshops are provided in two and four hour presentations.

 

 

Coaching Skills: Getting People to do Things They Never Thought Possible *

 

Coaching skills are an essential asset for leaders within every organization, yet many neglect its importance. By attending this session, you will learn about the Eight-Step Coaching Model, a proven road map to effective coaching. The "Coaching Skills Workshop" teaches executives, managers, team leaders, and supervisors not only the benefits of effective coaching, but also the "How-To’s" for creating more productive partnerships in the workplace. The workshop initiates measurable change towards greater employee involvement, empowerment, and quality improvement.

 

The Eight-Step Coaching Model develops skills in:

 

• Resolving Conflict
• Motivating Ownership
• Improving Performance
• Maintaining Accountability
• Creating Partnerships

 

 

* The "Coaching Skills" workshop is designed by Dr. Steven Stowell, owner and CEO of the Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness (CMOE). Ken Betterton is an accredited facilitator with over 13 years experience delivering the program.

 

 

You, the Inspired Motivator

 

The vital functions of a leader are vast and numerous, though, none are more important than the ability to motivate others. During his program, Ken pushes individuals to discover their purpose. For many, this may seem like a simple task, however, motivation is not an easy ability to learn. According to Ken, this has a lot to do with the fact that motivation and fear go hand in hand. Ego often gets involved, and gets in the way of progress because of the all-to-common "fear of failure." Ken explains, "100 % of people experience fear, and 90% of this fear is fancied, meaning self-imposed fear." He believes that the reflective self is only as good as the thoughts within each individual. In Ken's words, "what you think about is what you become." He believes that positive, hopeful thoughts equal a successful future because you begin to "live positively."

 

During this four-hour workshop participants will learn:

 

• To understand and define motivation
• The guidance necessary to enter a deeper understanding of self
• Encouragement to look at personal strengths, goals, and vision
• The eight-step model to motivate others
• The joy and satisfaction of developing others

 

This course is an absolute must for people in leadership and new to leadership.

 

Using Power for the Right Reasons

 

(Special Law Enforcement and Security Professionals Presentation)

 

This presentation zeroes in on the challenges and competing priorities that make it difficult for law enforcement personnel to focus on serving the community. Using power to serve the greater common good is not a topic that is discussed very often in the law enforcement community, yet it is at the core of everything law enforcement professionals do. The motto is "to serve and protect". Ken proposes that the true meaning of leadership is to understand the honor of service for others. Power and ego are two things that can easily cloud the judgment of those we put in charge of the welfare of our communities. Ken emphasizes the message that giving the best to the community the officers serve means dedication and commitment to the right values—playing a leadership role in that community. This is the most effective way a law enforcement officer can give service to the community and develop trust with the people they serve, leaving the ego behind.