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Dr. Vicki Halsey is an instructional trainer, author, and vice president of applied learning for The Ken Blanchard Companies. As a keynote speaker she has trained for dozens of different companies, including Nike, Bank of America, American Red Cross, Toyota, Sony, and Pfizer.

=Biography=

Vicki received a bachelor’s degree in American studies from the University of California, Davis; a master’s degree in educational administration from San Diego State University; and a PhD in educational leadership from University of San Diego. Before becoming a teacher she was a national champion platform diver. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband Rick.

=Writing credits=

Halsey's first book, The Hamster Revolution, was published in 2008 and co-written with Mike Song and Tim Burress. Using a parable about a businessman who wakes up as a hamster, the book discusses the negative effects that instantaneous communication methods (like email) can have on productivity and provides a framework for optimizing one's time management and communication venues. The book is a bestseller and was succeeded with a follow-up The Hamster revolution For Meetings, which has been translated into 11 different languages. Halsey's next book, Brilliance by Design, was published in 2011 and focuses on teaching educators and leaders how to bring out the best in those they oversee. She's also one of the authors of Leading at a Higher Level with Ken Blanchard.