Wikipedia

Willie Jolley

Willie Jolley (born September 3, 1956, Washington, D.C.) is an author, radio host, speaker, singer and media personality.[1][2][3] He is best known for his motivational best selling book, It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life. In 1999, he was named as one of the outstanding five speakers in the World by Toastmasters International[citation needed] and was also inducted into the 2012 Speaker Hall of Fame by the National Speakers Association.[4][5]

Willie Jolley
BornSeptember 3, 1956
Washington, D.C.
Alma materAmerican University
California Graduate School of Theology
Occupation(s)Motivational speaker, entrepreneur and author
Websitewilliejolley.com

Early life and education edit

Jolley was born in Washington, D.C. He received his Bachelor's in Art degree with specialization in psychology and sociology from The American University in 1978 and a master's degree in theology from Wesley Theological seminary. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry Degree in Faith Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology.[6]

Career edit

Jolley began his career as a solo vocalist, singing jingles for companies such as Pizza Hut, Oldsmobile, and Black Entertainment Television. His voice was featured in national TV and radio jingles. He was later fired from the job and went on to become a motivational speaker. Jolley has given motivational talks to multinational corporate houses for corporate training, leadership, motivation, team-building, and personal breakthroughs.[7][8][9]

He also hosts a regular show, Willie Jolley Show on SiriusXM.[10]

Bibliography edit

  • Jolley, Willie (March 15, 1997). It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life. Macmillan. ISBN 9780312961107.
  • Jolley, Willie (September 9, 2000). A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback: Turn Your Moments of Doubt and Fear Into Times of Triumph. Macmillan. ISBN 9780312267735.
  • Jolley, Willie (January 21, 2010). Turn Setbacks into Greenbacks: 7 Secrets for Going Up in Down Times. Wiley. ISBN 9780470594339.
  • Jolley, Willie (January 19, 2016). Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks: 7 Steps To Go From Financial Disaster to Financial Freedom. Sound Wisdom. ISBN 9780768408898.
  • Jolley, Willie (2000). A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback: Turn Your Moments of Doubt and Fear Into Times of Triumph. GOKO Management Group. ISBN 9780957808102.
  • Jolley, Dr Willie (October 16, 2018). An Attitude of Excellence: Get The Best From Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. BenBella Books. ISBN 9781946885593.
  • Jolley, Willie; Taylor-Jolley, Dee (April 11, 2017). Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last!: 10 Secrets to Shape a Great Marriage. Willie Jolley Worldwide. ISBN 9780999273104.

Awards edit

  • 1986- Best Male Jazz Vocalist WAMMIE (Washington Area Music Association)[11]
  • 1990– Best Male Jazz Vocalist WAMMIE
  • 1991– Best Male Inspirational Vocalist WAMMIE award
  • 1992– Best Male Inspirational Vocalist WAMMIE award
  • 1999– One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World by Toastmasters International
  • 2012– Recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award[12]
  • 2012– Council of Peers Award of Excellence, Speaker Hall of Fame, National Speakers Association[13]
  • 2013– "One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers" by Speaking.com[14]
  • 2013– Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chambers of Commerce[15]
  • 2015 – National Champion of Business Award by Concerned Black Men National[16]
  • 2017 – Legends of Speaking Lifetime Achievement Award by Veterans Speakers Retreat[17]

Appointments edit

References edit

  1. ^ Hyken, Shep. "The Ten Commandments Of Superior Customer Service". Forbes. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "4 Motivational Takeaways From Speaker Hall of Famer Willie Jolley". Black Enterprise. October 5, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  3. ^ FOX. "'Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last' authors share sex, love and marriage secrets". WTTG. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  4. ^ Report, Electronic Urban (July 1, 2018). "Dr. Willie Jolley, is Featured Globally in Ebony Magazine". EURweb. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  5. ^ "International Motivational Speaker Willie Jolley Empowers Nigerian Students as First Bank Inaugurates the "Youth Excel Series" at the University of Lagos & University of Ibadan". BellaNaija. March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  6. ^ O'Donnell, Jayne. "New season of '13 Reasons Why' still targeted by doctors who say it glamorizes teen suicide". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "The keys to a *Jolley marriage". WTVR.com. August 3, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  8. ^ Independent (May 10, 2013). "First Nigerian protege of American top speaker, writer, Willie Jolley". Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  9. ^ Mosley, Cory (October 5, 2018). "Goals, Health, Wellness, and Achievement (Part 1)". CBT Automotive Network. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  10. ^ Editor, Small Business (December 19, 2015). "Have a Happy Holiday and Get Ready for Events Coming in January". Small Business Trends. Retrieved January 14, 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ metatag, cba speakers bureau; cbaspeakersbureau. "Willie Jolley | | Speakers Bureau | Keynote Speakers | Qualified Speakers". Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  12. ^ Chapter, Duane Cashin, National Speakers Association CT. "READER SUBMITTED: National Speakers Association Connecticut Chapter". Courant Community. Retrieved January 14, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Flores, Jose (October 26, 2018). "I Went From Unknown Speaker to Charging More Than $10,000 Per Gig – and You Can, Too". Entrepreneur. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  14. ^ "Willie Jolley". Worldwide Speakers Group. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  15. ^ "Orlando Speakers Bureau, Inc. Speaker Search". www.orlandospeakersbureau.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  16. ^ "Willie Jolley – Public Speaking & Appearances – Speakerpedia, Discover & Follow a World of Compelling Voices". speakerpedia.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  17. ^ "Willie Jolley Honored as 'Top International Speaker'". The Washington Informer. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  18. ^ "CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame | National Speakers Association (NSA)". Retrieved January 22, 2019.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Willie_Jolley&oldid=1108020481"