What Others Are Saying

"After one of John's presentations, I could see a change in our company culture with improved lines of communication." Dale Penner, Sales Manager, Qualico Developments

“John’s story-telling ability and remarkable background allow him to connect with his audience as he provides them with real tools they can use to build better teams.” Rob Berkowits, Football Manitoba

“John delivers a hard hitting message in a very gentle manner.”

“Your positive outlook and meaningful message were just what we were hoping for and, in fact, exceeded our expectations.”

“You were a joy to listen to. You are a very honest speaker.”

“You helped show your audience how important teambuilding can be for all business operations from baseball owners to accountants to plumbers.”

Biography

John Hindle is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and award-winning author. He has a passion for life that is contagious and invigorating. He grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, where he developed a tremendous love of sports. His lifetime involvement with amateur sports as a participant, coach, and administrator helped shape his values and provided an important focus in his life. It also led to his induction into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

John has had considerable success in business and currently serves on various boards of directors. Some years ago, he started a little sporting goods business in the garage of his home selling top quality baseball equipment. The company prospered and evolved into Home Run Sports – one of the largest independent sporting goods stores in the country. Through Home Run Sports, John was responsible for bringing unique products to the Canadian market, including BlastBall. This introductory level game has served to promote and foster baseball and softball throughout the country.

John was the original General Manager of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Professional Baseball Club. During his tenure with the Goldeyes, the team made the play-offs all eight years, set numerous attendance records, and John was twice named Northern League General Manager of the Year. All of this happened at a time when professional baseball teams were disappearing from the Canadian landscape. John's passion for the job was obvious to everyone who met him and his hands-on approach won him the respect of his colleagues and the Goldeyes' many supporters.

After leaving the Goldeyes, John took a position as the General Manager of the Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball Club in South Dakota, a position he held for one year. That powerful learning experience gave him a broad perspective on different professional sports operations and a unique understanding of business on both sides of the border.

Jackrabbits in the Outfield, the book John launched in October of 2006, brought rave reviews. This enjoyable read shares John’s philosophies in business and is filled with hilarious anecdotes from his time in professional baseball. The book received international acclaim in 2007 when it won an Independent Book Publishing Award in New York City.

John is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is an executive member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) Winnipeg Chapter. His warm and engaging keynotes have inspired audiences everywhere as he takes them on a fun and motivating journey. John helps his audiences become better “Contact Hitters!”

John is married to his supportive wife, Bev, and is the proud father of two children, Allyson and D'Alton.