John Furlong's New Book and Speech Topic

Inspirational and Management Speaker, John Furlong, Vancouver 2010 Organizational Committee CEO, releases one of Canada’s most inspiring stories:  Patriot Hearts: Inside the Olympics that changed a Country.

Revisit in gripping detail the people, events and activities that lead up to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Find out how one man with a vision inspired thousands to conceive and achieve what the International Olympic Committee is calling the most successful winter games in Olympic history.

Early on, Furlong realized the Olympics weren’t about highways and buildings and tourism, they were about people: not only the athletes, but also everyday Canadians who wanted to see their country shine on the world stage. He pioneered a vision for the games that would capture the hearts and minds of Canada: A games for the many, not just for the few.

Working with Globe and Mail columnist Gary Mason, Furlong recounts how he handled seemingly insurmountable setbacks ― such as the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, a global recession and the washed¬ out snow at Cypress Bowl ― to achieve a runaway success and, ultimately, a pivotal moment of nationhood.

Learn more about John Furlong, his riveting story, incredibly successful motivational and management skills, and how he might help you achieve your keynote speaker goals.