Special Speaking Topic
We Can STOP
Distracted
Driving
Every day there are nine deaths in this country due to distracted driving. These deaths are 100% preventable. Take a stand, have a conversation with your family, friends, and co-workers about putting the phone down and getting home safely every day.
Your sphere of influence is so much bigger than you think it is. You can make a difference. Have the conversation, then be a role model.
The FActs
So, What's the big deal with Distracted Driving?
2,849
Killed in 2018
400,000
Injured in 2018
2.9%
Drivers using cellphone in 2017
25%
of the distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes were aged 20–29 (2018)
60%
of drivers aged 18+ texted or emailed while driving (2019)
5x
Cell phone users are 5 times more likely to get into an crash than undistracted drivers
How to save a life
As the former CEO of LeasePlan USA, one of the largest fleet management companies in the United States, Mike and his team instituted the first cell phone ban while employees were driving LeasePlan vehicles. He was part of the team that successfully passed legislation in the state of Georgia on a hands-free law that began saving lives in 2018. During this initiative, Mike met several family members impacted by the deaths of relatives caused by distracted driving crashes. He committed to assisting these passionate and determined individuals that are trying to ensure other families don’t have to face this type of tragedy. Mike believes that success will come through a strategy that involves multiple efforts. These include state legislation, corporate policy and individual responsibility. As individuals, our sphere of influence is so much larger than we believe. By taking a stand, and having one on one conversations, every one of us can do our part to end the deaths that occur through distracted driving, (deaths that are 100% preventable).
Testimonials
“When Mike Pitcher presents his “How to Save a Life” presentation on Distracted Driving people listen. More importantly, people change their behavior. Rated as the highest speaker of our annual conference, Mike gets very personal about how one person can influence the behavior of so many others. He’s right when he states – Leaders influence always. In this instance, it is about saving lives.”
Brian Barber
Automotive Fleet Leasing Association
"Ever since Mike Presented “How to Save a Life” and “Seven eLements at our conference, I have been inundated with accolades for his presentations. Not only is he one of the most down to earth CEO’s I’ve ever met, but his presentations resonated with our audience in a visceral way. They were truly captivated by what he had to say, and walked away ready to make positive change in their organizations – and most importantly – in themselves. And it’s no wonder, really. He has a profoundly understandable and effective leadership philosophy that he shares openly, and freely with everyone. As a man of great accomplishment, he knows it’s time to “send the elevator back down” and bring up those around him. If you have Mike at your next conference, you will not be disappointed. You will be incredibly lucky to have him."
ALISON CODY
Manufacturers And Food Services Industry
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Media
Stop Distracted driving Interview
Distracted Driving Month 2020
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