Dr. Desmon Daniel

PASSION IS RELENTLESS DETERMINATION TO ACHIEVE WHATEVER IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU...

Dr. Desmon R. Daniel is the CEO of Motivating Factor, LLC. Established in 1995, this forward-thinking consulting company is known for its ambition and inspiration while maintaining a presence in the community for nearly 30 years. When it comes to electrifying an audience with a powerful, entertaining motivational speech, Dr. Daniel is one of the most quintessential speakers in the area. 

 

Growing up in Saginaw, MI, Desmon graduated from St. Mary’s Cathedral High School and attained his Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. His motto is “Education Is A Liberating Process.” Holding true to that adage, he earned a Master of Theology from Vanderbilt University and a PhD in Education from Capella University. 

 

Desmon recently served as the Superintendent of the Pontiac Academy for Excellence after retiring from the Bridgeport-Spaulding School District, just outside Saginaw. During that time, Desmon was the Principal of Buena Vista High School and Ricker Middle School, and Assistant Principal of Bridgeport-Spaulding Middle School. 

 

In 2009, Desmon completed another goal and published his first book “Giant Slayers,” subsequently publishing his second book “Seeing It: If You can’t See It Before You See It, You May Never See It.” Today, he is a John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer and Coach. His numerous awards and recognitions include the King Chavez Parks Fellow bestowed by his alma mater, Central Michigan University. 

 

Motivating Factor, LLC offers a range of professional services, including Consulting, Executive Coaching, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Motivational Speaking, Organizational Management, Human Resources, and Employee Assistance Programming. 

 

 

 

Awards and Organizations

Former Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw/Bay City

Saginaw Community Foundation Executive Board

Former Chaplain of the NAACP Saginaw Branch

Frederick Douglas Award for Meritorious Community Service and Leadership

Vice-Chair of the Advisory Council for St. Mary’s Hospital

Past President of Michigan Association of African American Superintendents

Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Michigan Chronicle Man Of Excellence

King Chavez Parks Fellow awarded by CMU

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