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Turner, Dee Ann

Dee Ann Turner

Author of

It's My Pleasure: The Impact of

Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture

30+ Years at Chick-fil-A

Currently Serving as

Vice President, Enterprise Social Responsibility

Travels from Georgia
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Dee Ann Turner is Vice President, Enterprise Social Responsibility, for Chick-fil-A, Inc., where she began her career more than 31 years ago. She previously served as the Vice President, Talent, and Vice President, Human Resources, for Chick-fil-A.

Her first book, It's My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture, reveals the secret sauce behind building and growing Chick-fil-A's revolutionary business model.

Turner believes talent offers competitive advantage in any organization, and companies that recognize the value of individuals can grow extraordinary businesses and have long-lasting influence and impact on the people and communities they serve.

In addition to serving as past Advisory Board member, she serves on the Board of Lubbock Christian University Business School and on the Board of Advisors, First Care Clinics. Previously she served as Chairman of the Board, The Kenya Project. Chairman of the Board, Eagle Ranch, and Foundation Board Member, Proverbs 31 Ministries.

The married mother of three is also active with a variety of family-focused missions that support women and children.

Speaking . . .

Corporations nationwide have benefitted from Dee Ann's presentations. Past corporate speaking engagements have included:

Coca Cola

Dr. Pepper

Cooper Wellness

The Human Capitol Leadership Forum

Dose of Leadership with Richard Person

University of Georgia Leadership Luncheon

Georgia Tech Society of Women in Business

Samford University Business Network Breakfast

Rosen College of Hospitality Management & Courtship

United States Air Force Academy Leadership Conference

SHRM 2016 Talent Management Conference & Exposition

Universities and faith-based organizations reap great benefits from Dee Ann's presentations for leadership conferences, missions events, women's conferences, as well as student audiences. Ministry spouse organizations are another unique audience benefiting from Dee Ann's wisdom and her personal experiences as the wife of a pastor.

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Here's What Others Are Saying

About Dee Ann Turner and "It's My Pleasure" ...

Dee Ann Turner publicly reveals for the first time the core DNA of Chick-fil-A's selection process which is the fundamental reason we are recognized among the top ten brands in customer service across all industries.

Dan Cathy

Chairman, President and CEO

Chick-fil-A

This is one of those rare books that contains such deceptively simple wisdom that you'll wonder 'Why doesn't every company do this?'

Patrick Lencioni

President, The Table Group

Author of The Five Dysfunctions

Of a Team and The Advantages

Chick-fil-A is an extraordinary organization with one of the most distinctive and most powerful cultures I have ever studied. Dee Ann Turner has done a masterful job of allowing us to see into this culture and understand what makes it so vibrant and so strong.

Marcus Buckingham

Founder, The Marcus Buckingham Company

Author of StandOut and Co-Author of

Now, Discover Your Strengths

I love Chick-fil-A! The culture is a model for how to create great results for your people and your guests. Read Dee Ann Turner's It's My Pleasure and get your organization headed in the right direction.

Ken Blanchard

Chief Spiritual Officer, The Ken Blanchard Companies

Co-Author of The One Minute Manager and Leading at a Higher Level

The Chick-fil-A culture is one that inspires above and beyond performances in all they do to serve their customers. The company's model of excellence begins with their team and Dee Ann Turner's leadership has been an integral part of its success.

Paul Bowers

Chairman, President and CEO

Georgia Power

It's My Pleasure is a thoughtful blueprint of how to build and sustain a healthy culture.

Alli Worthington

COO, Propel Women

Author of Breaking Busy

Many people love and admire Chick-fil-A. This is a closer look at 'why.' Enjoy and be enriched!

Dr. Henry Cloud

Author of Boundaries: When to Say Yes,

How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

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