John G. Miller

Biography

John travels the nation to serve major organizations as a keynote speaker. His clients include firms such as General Motors, Novartis Pharmaceutical, Northwest Airlines, Carlson Companies, Norwest Bank/Mortgage, Merck Pharmaceutical, American Express Financial Advisors, Farmers Insurance, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Polo Ralph Lauren, Delaware Investment, State Farm Insurance, Wachovia Bank, 3M, Mass Mutual, ProStaff, and Legg Mason!

John is the author of and on-screen host for the training film titled "The Power of Personal Accountability," he is also author of the new book Personal Accountability.

John is a 1980 graduate of Cornell University, having grown up in Ithaca NY. After five years with Cargill Inc. as a commodity trader, he entered the training industry in 1986 as a salesperson who sold and implemented leadership development programs. Nine years later he left that organization to serve as a presenter of an idea that makes a difference for organizations and people: Personal Accountability!

Publications

Asking the right kind of question is only the first step to becoming fully engaged at work and in life.

In his bestselling book QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, John G. Miller revealed how personal accountability helps to create opportunity, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals by eliminating blame, complaining, and procrastination. The result? Stronger organizations, more dynamic teams, and healthier relationships.

Now Miller takes readers to the next level to show how they can use the power of the QBQ! and personal accountability every day.

When a light switch is flipped the flow of energy that is released reaches the lightbulb in an instant, bringing it to life. Similarly, asking the right kind of question-a QBQ-is the first step to empowering what Miller calls the Advantage Principles-five essential practices that will lead to a richer experience in every aspect of life:

LEARNING: live an engaged and energized life through positive personal growth and change
OWNERSHIP: attain goals by becoming a solution-oriented person who solves problems
CREATIVITY: find new ways to achieve by succeeding "within the box"
SERVICE: build a legacy by helping others succeed
TRUST: develop deep and rewarding relationships

With compelling real-life stories and keen insights, Miller demonstrates how anyone can find success and satisfaction by "flipping the switch."

Titles

Personal Accountability and the QBQ!