Chris Widener
THE LEADER of a New Generation of Personal Development and Leadership Experts Chris Widener is an example of how anyone can overcome any odds to achieve a successful life and help others achieve the same. Chris has overcome many obstacles... living through his fathers sudden death when he was four, being sent away from his family to live with relatives at age nine and becoming involved with drugs and alcohol by the age of twelve. Chris overcame those obstacles and has been speaking professionally since 1988 and has shared the stage with US Presidential candidates, nationally known television news anchors, best-selling authors and professional athletes. He has spoken on motivation and leadership to some of America's finest organizations such as General Electric, Cisco Systems and the Harvard Business School. Chris has written over 350 articles, 5 books and has produced more than 30 audio CD programs on leadership and motivation. His articles appear monthly in close to 100 publications. Chris is also a contributor to The Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan. Chris, his wife Lisa, and their four children make their home in a suburb of Seattle, Washington.