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David Rendall

Keynote speaker. Giant. Author of The Freak Factor. Finding hidden strength in apparent weakness.

Before becoming a professional speaker, David Rendall was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and manager for nonprofits that provided employment for people with disabilities. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership and is the thought leader on harnessing weaknesses to leverage the unique potential of individuals and organizations. He has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent with clients such as the United States Air Force and the Australian Government, as well as companies in the Fortune 500 like AT&T, State Farm, Ralph Lauren and GlaxoSmithKline. As a freak, David also uses his hyperactivity to compete in marathons, ultramarathons, and triathlons. He lives in North Carolina with his wife and three daughters.

Philosopher's Notes on David Rendall's Books

The Freak Factor
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The Freak Factor

by David Rendall

David Rendall has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He’s a former Professor of Leadership and stand-up comedian. And... He’s so freaky that he spells his name “Dav!d” (notice that exclamation point... :) and starts the book on page number 74 so we can immediately feel like we’re making progress. (Hah!) As per the inside flap, David tells us: “You don’t need to fix your weaknesses. The Freak Factor shows you how embracing your flaws will increase your happiness, energy and fulfillment. So, be unusual, be weird—but above all, be successful.” Big Ideas we explore include the 7 strategies for getting your freak on (Awareness + Acceptance + Appreciation + Amplification + Alignment + Avoidance + Affiliation), how (and why) to flaunt your weaknesses, the four P's of alignment (passion + proficiency + payment + purpose), and the power of embracing limitations.