Joe Theismann

  • World Champion Quarterback
  • Emmy Award-Winning NFL Analyst
  • Entrepreneur

The most successful quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann is also a world-class entrepreneur whose positive, high-energy presentations provide audiences with expert strategies for handling trying circumstances and dealing with unforeseen change. Voted the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and twice named both the Pro Bowl’s Most Valuable Player and the NFL’s Man of the Year, Theismann led his team to the Super Bowl XVII championship. After a serious injury abruptly ended his football career, Theismann learned firsthand how to think, analyze and reinvent in the face of adversity and change. An Emmy award-winning analyst for two decades on ESPN’s critically acclaimed, Sunday Night and Monday Night NFL broadcasts, Theismann challenges audiences to recognize the potential that lies within—as individuals and as members of a team. He always goes the extra mile to inspire your team to excellence, showing how passion, leadership and teamwork all combine to create a comprehensive game plan for success.

 

 

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Rave Reviews About Joe Theismann as a Speaker
The feedback we received from our Board members and Past Presidents ranged from 'OMG, my mind is blown,' to 'that was simply amazing.' Joe's words were not only inspirational and spot on in regard to the strategic plan efforts which our Board members are now implementing but also provided encouragement in a time of change and uncertainty. His personal stories were interwoven with the opportunities we have within the organization to advance our brand and value proposition for our members and the legal profession. The time he took to learn about the organization before the presentation made it even more valuable and had a personal impact on all who attended.

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Talks & Conversations with Joe Theismann
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Managing to Win

In his charismatic and entertaining style, Joe Theismann draws parallels between his successful career as an NFL quarterback and You – The executive, manager, salesperson, group or individual, with the goal Managing to Win.  He knows and understands that good management and effective leadership is n ...

In his charismatic and entertaining style, Joe Theismann draws parallels between his successful career as an NFL quarterback and You – The executive, manager, salesperson, group or individual, with the goal Managing to Win.  He knows and understands that good management and effective leadership is not a game of follow the leader:  it’s all about PEOPLE – listening to them…trusting them…and motivating individuals to take ownership of team goals. 

 

Game Plan for Success

This dynamic presentation outlines the game plan that brought Joe Theismann success both on and off the football field.  Former NFL MVP quarterback and Super Bowl Champion, he reveals his Game Plan for Success by drawing parallels between winning in football and in business.  Joe focuses on how to s ...

This dynamic presentation outlines the game plan that brought Joe Theismann success both on and off the football field.  Former NFL MVP quarterback and Super Bowl Champion, he reveals his Game Plan for Success by drawing parallels between winning in football and in business.  Joe focuses on how to succeed under pressure – when it’s ” 4th and 1”,  and how to adapt quickly to unexpected situations when you’re faced with a “blitz” instead of a zone.  He urges individuals and organizations to set goals and correct errors each step of the way, an approach that builds momentum…which once on your side, would be hard for the best “defense” to stop. 

Challenge of Change

Drawing from personal experience, Joe Theismann knows how to deal with the Challenge of Change.  On November 18, 1985, he was on top of his game -a two-time Pro Bowl player and the most productive quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins.  Later that evening, he found himself in a hospi ...

Drawing from personal experience, Joe Theismann knows how to deal with the Challenge of Change.  On November 18, 1985, he was on top of his game -a two-time Pro Bowl player and the most productive quarterback in the history of the Washington Redskins.  Later that evening, he found himself in a hospital bed with a compound fracture to his leg, shattering both his career and his boyhood dream.  At age thirty-five, he was faced with starting over his personal life and professional career.  In this stirring presentation, individuals and organizations learn how to tackle change by keeping a positive mental outlook and committing to a vision that guides you to the top.

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Biography

Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and the former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins.  Most recently, he spent the last 2 decades working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an NFL analyst.

Joe graduated in 1971 from the University of  Notre Dame, where he received All-American honors in both Football and Academics.  That same year, he was runner up to Jim Plunket for the Heismann Trophy balloting.  Joe chose to begin his career with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins and Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins.

A 12-year NFL veteran, Joe played in 163 consecutive games from 1974-1985 for the Washington Redskins and holds Redskin records for passing yardage (25,206), completions (2,044) and attempts (3,602).  He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and Pro Bowl MVP leading the Washington Redskins to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII.

Joe was selected as the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1982 for his community service and dedication to the health and welfare of children.  In 1983, he won the league’s Most Valuable Player Award, leading the Redskins to a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance.  Joe Theismann’s career ended abruptly in 1985 after sustaining a badly broken leg during a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants on national television.  In 2003, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and in 2013 received the Walter Camp Football Foundation “Distinguished American” Award.

With every chapter of his life, Mr. Theismann evolved from athlete to the ultimate businessman.  An Emmy award winning analyst, business man and athlete, he utilizes his gifts, talent and high energy to share his strategies for handling unforeseen change.