AREAS OF FOCUS

“Derek provides simple solutions to complex situations.”    - Mitchell Korn, National Symphony Consultant

“Immediately following Derek’s session for our management team, I received tons of feedback. The managers commented on how they were going to use the information immediately. His ability to connect with the group was fantastic!”    -Jonathan Norris, Vice President of Human Resources, Nashville Symphony

“Derek inspires and motivates you to re-ignite your focus.”   - Kim Sharp, Diversity Executive

“Whether it’s a group of executives, college students or stay at home moms, no one can reach an audience like Derek.”    -Diane Hayes, Executive Director, Young Leaders Council

“Derek Young is an idea machine!”  -Melvin Malone, Managing Partner, Miller & Martin, PLLC

“Just to let you know …you hit a “Home Run” with the managers with your presentation…your messages were the talk of the evening and to the person, every manager I spoke to not only repeated back the lessons, but said they were committed to put them in practice immediately.”    -George Van Eron, Division Manager, Tractor Supply Company

"After I attended YMG’s session, I felt I needed to go back to some of the past teams I lead an apologize to them. Apologize for always going to my 'go to people' and not soliciting the ideas from the masses and including everyone."    -Amber Cales, District Manager, Best Buy

“For leaders who are serious about “next level” ministry, YMG delivers a unique word that helps employees and youth reach new heights!”    -Bishop James W. Walker, III, Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship

“Some companies give the same talk to Coke that they give to Pepsi. Not Derek! He makes sure your group receives exactly what they need to hear.”   - Mike Brown, Human Resources Executive

 "Derek recently executed an interactive presentation focusing on diversity and inclusion to our Tennessee Hospitality Association Board of Directors. As a former colleague of Derek's at Cracker Barrel, I knew he had the knowledge and background to present this material in a very engaging way. What I'd forgotten is just how good he is! Lots of 'light bulbs' came to life during his time with us. Thank you, Derek, for doing such a great job and for helping us begin to move TnHA's leadership into new and fruitful directions!"  - Pat Sheehy, Board Member, Tennessee Hospitality Association 
                 
"I have had the pleasure of benefiting from Derek's sessions more than once this year and have been extremely impressed with him and his topic knowledge. Derek is extremely prepared and well presented. I would recommend him without hesitation." - Tim Bewley, Chief Deposit Officer, Avenue Bank