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\nEric Thomas Ph.D is a critically acclaimed author, World-renowned speaker, educator, pastor and audible.com Audie Awards Finalist.<\/p>\n

Thomas delivers high energy messages that encourage people to live up to their full potential by breaking the cycles of crime, hopelessness and despair that many face daily. Known for his engagingly personal approach, his messages are both dynamic and inspiring. His spiritual walk, tenacity and drive are the perfect example of his quote, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.”<\/p>\n

His words continue to impact tens of millions of people in several hundred countries across the planet. Through a significant social media presence and his recent domestic and international tours, \u201cET, The Hip Hop Preacher\u201d has become a global phenomenon. Eric Thomas is one of the most popular speakers available right now.<\/p>\n

As CEO of his Consulting Firm, ETA LLC., Eric has led his team through the doors of dozens of reputable organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric, Quicken Loans, AT&T, Nike, Under Armour, New Balance and UPS. He has also consulted for major Universities and the major sports teams within the MLB, NBA, NFL and MLS.<\/p>\n

Drawing from his own personal experiences as they relate to homelessness, the absence of his biological father, scholastic struggles, and various other obstacles, Eric allows his life to be an \u201copen book\u201d from which radiates dynamic and inspiring messages that relate to many people across all strata.<\/p>\n

Teemat: Motivation | Education | Innovation | Inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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