Neen James - Attention Pays: How to Drive Profitability, Productivity, and Accountability

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Dubbed the Ener-gizer bunny by event planners worldwide, shes a highly rated keynote speaker and sassy little Aussie. With a down-to-earth style, contagious enthusiasm, and sharp business mind, Neen k has also authored three books including Folding Time k and contributed to four books. She is a regular contributor to industry publications and online forums, as well as a sought-after thought leader in productivity and attention. Her company provides high-energy keynotes and execu tive mentoring. Clients describe her as fun, real, energetic, and wicked smart. Neen is happily married, a self-proclaimed champagne taste tester, shoe-loving, proud godmother of Maddie and Ava.