Leading the Educators

Written by Bruce Lund | 10 March 2010

Coach Delivers His Message to Peers at Woodbury

Once again, Coach Micheal Burt was able to go back to his roots in Cannon County, this time to perform a teaching in-service at Woodbury Grammar School. The event, sponsored by FirstBank, had many of the same educators in attendance that guided Coach Burt through his schooling and into his vocation now as a Leadership Expert.

The two hour session was focused on Coach Burt’s signature message of finding your unique voice in life. Despite growing up in a small town, Coach Burt made it clear that there is more out there if a person chooses to take that path. He encouraged others to not be discriminating external factors that push a person down from chasing their dominant aspirations.

When finished, over 100 spectators rose to give Coach Burt a standing ovation. For some, the reasons could be different but the overall understanding is that Coach Burt has gained the admiration and respect from his peers in Cannon County. A former teacher himself, Coach Burt realizes the importance of educators noting for most parents, “The person watching their children is more important than the President of the United States.”

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First Part of Concert Series a Hit

Written by Bruce Lund | 03 March 2010

Coach Burt and Leon Redbone combine to create joyous night

The 2010 Coach Micheal Burt Concert Series kicked off on Tuesday night at the Cannon County Art Center in sold-out fashion.

Coach Burt began the event by captivating the audience with a speech about finding your “unique voice” voice in life. Coach Burt was fortunate enough to find his unique voice early on in life through the mentorship of Woodbury resident, Dr. Daryl Deason. Coach Burt touched on his upbringing in Cannon County and the importance of continually giving back to the community he grew up in. He urged the audience to continue in their pursuit of motivation and inspiration as they opened their minds and their hearts to the event.

The first of the five part concert series featured Leon Redbone, whose unique blend of music has grown a following for the past three decades. Redbone was a frequent guest in the 1980s-90s on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

The next scheduled event will feature Jack Legg Stompers on April 1. The Legg Stompers feature pre-war roots music on period instruments in lively, authentic styles by drawing on decades of historical research. They envision to evoke the moods and atmospheres during the Second World War.

To find out more on the concert series visit www.artscenterofcc.com

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"Jazzing" It Up with Coach Burt

Written by Bruce Lund | 22 February 2010

The Coach Micheal Burt Concert Series highlights "Small Towns, Big Dreams" tour

Combining his generosity of charitable contributions with his appreciation for the arts, Coach Micheal Burt has partnered with the Art Center of Cannon County (Woodbury, Tenn.) during a five date concert series.

Known throughout Middle Tennessee as an enthusiast for pioneering and partnering with charity functions including most recently his “Small Towns, Big Dreams” tour, Coach Burt will be the title sponsor creating the Coach Micheal Burt Concert Series.

“As we grow in life we get the opportunity to go back to where it all started and make a difference,” said Coach Burt, about returning to his hometown. “One of the reasons I'm where I am today is because Dr. Daryl Deason invested in me when I was 15-years old.

He taught me how to speak, dream big, and act on my dreams. When he asked me to sponsor this series I gladly accepted. Cannon County is known for several things around the mid-south and one of those is the Arts Center. I look forward to the series and the opportunity to partner with this cause."

The event kicks off on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. with legendary performer Leon Redbone. Traditionally known for his trademark fedora and dark sunglasses, Redbone will perform his three decades worth of unique finger-picking guitar style.

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Burt, Reeves-Sain Agree to New Deal for 2010

Written by Bruce Lund | 18 February 2010

Set to Begin in March

2010 brings unlimited and infinite possibilities to Reeves-Sain. Rick Sain and Shane Reeves have asked Leadership Expert Micheal Burt to help their organization create a series of symposiums and coaching sessions to maximize the potential of every member of the Reeves-Sain team with systems, structures, and trainings that can, if implemented, enhance the experience; therefore, creating a better work environment, more sales, enhanced management and leadership, more personal development, more customer service, better morale, and a culture that operates at high levels.

Coach Burt is extremely excited about this opportunity and honored to be asked.

"Shane Reeves and Rick Sain are two of the brightest CEO's that I'm fortunate to work with,” said Coach Burt, now in his second year working with Reeves-Sain. “They are progressive and forward thinkers who understand in order to grow a company all the members of the company must be involved in a consistent and structured way of learning and development toward a dominant focus. This program is geared to positively affect every member of the Reeves-Sain team in effort to reflect and refine their skills."

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Tuesday Morning Coffee with John Jones

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Small Towns and Big Dreams to the Palace in Crossville Feb. 2

Written by Bruce Lund

All proceeds benefit United Way

While spending time in the mountains in the fall of 2008 Leadership expert and former championship coach Micheal Burt listened to his conscience. It was telling him that he needed to create an event that would draw awareness and money for causes he believed in while simultaneously inspiring and motivating the people who participated in the process. That particular night he rented the movie "The BucketList" with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson where two men were diagnosed with chronic illnesses with only a short time to live. They both create their "must do" items in life and set about on a journey to truly begin living.

While watching the movie Burt created the concept for The Small Towns and Big Dreams Tour where he would go into cities and put on a major production that included a VIP reception, a first class dinner, and musical entertainment while partnering with people who had produced significant success in their lifetime. On Tuesday, February 2nd Burt and Title Sponsor FirstBank is bringing the tour to the Palace in Crossville, Tenn.

The night is predicated to inspire people in small towns to achieve big things. All proceeds of the event will go towards the United Way. Coach Burt has made charitable contributions throughout the state of Tennessee and will continue to do so while delivering his message.

Ticket information will be coming soon.

Contact Coach Burt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to see about bringing this tour to your city to raise money for a great local cause.

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