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John O’Leary learns firsthand why Jack Buck kept showing up for him throughout his childhood. Dozens of visits to my burn center hospital room Creating John O’Leary day at the ballpark Sending me a signed baseball teaching me how…

“During a period of personal heartache, professional adversity and societal upheaval, I’ve been encouraged by the words you speak, stories you share and impact your organization is part of. Thank you.” – Mark W., Live Inspired Together Community Member…

Slow life and work down when you are unclear on what truly matters. “We get so wrapped up in numbers in our society. The most important thing is that we are able to be one-to-one, you and I with…

John O’Leary shares the redemptive story of how he learned to shake hands after losing his fingers to amputation. At age 10 a painful experience revealed how broken, disabled, and imperfect I was. A conversation with my mother afterward,…

John O’Leary shares the best gifts he’s ever received and why the audacity of giving is more important than the gift itself. After delivering more than 2,000 speeches and speaking live to several million people, I have been honored…

John O’Leary shares the story of Ambrose as a reminder of the importance of the dreams and goals we choose to chase in life and legacy. The dreams we chase, the goals we set, and the prayers we request…

John O’Leary shares how Jimmy Choi’s amazing story is a good reminder to all of us that the “good race” is worth running, together. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller…

John  O’Leary’s message to the US Men’s National Soccer Team matters to you because they are the best example of unity in the US right now. How do you achieve something as a team far greater than what could…

John  O’Leary shares the problem with forecasting the weather and how understanding it just might help you find that elusive “extra time.” “Is it going to snow tomorrow?” This is a frequent question my kids ask as I tuck…

John shares an intimate story about his father that illuminates what empathy means, why it’s important and how it is the key to breaking down barriers.   “Sympathy is easy because it comes from a position of power. Empathy…