Kevin Brown: The Hero Effect Orlando Business Podcast with Eric English

Kevin Brown, author of The Hero Effect — being your best when it matters the most

I was fortunate to spend one-on-one time with Kevin before he spoke to a group of executives. Not only is Kevin an exceptional communicator on stage, his sit-down conversations are authentic and speak straight to the heart about the things that matter most.

Kevin came from a working-class background and was a straight-A student who went through some very turbulent teenage years, dropped out of high school, and was living in his car in his early 20s. Salvation came in the form of David, his boss, mentor, and friend who inspired him to do and be better. He gave Kevin the gift of optimism. "The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” David also introduced Kevin to his wife, Lisa.

Kevin found his footing and had a successful career in franchise development and sales. At age 48, he left corporate American and reinvented himself as an author and speaker, spreading a message about heroes — who they are and how to be one. His message is a universal one of presence, gratefulness, being others-focused. It’s a message he delivers to C-suite executives and to cleaning crews alike. It’s a message for all of us. Each of us has been impacted by heroes, and — deep down — it’s what we all want to be for others.

The Hero Effect® is about being your best when it matters the most. And when, you may be wondering, does it matter the most? Right in this moment.