Glenn Van Ekeren

Glenn Van Ekeren

Personal Bio

Glenn is known for his down-home and personal communication style that encourages people to laugh, think, and look at life, relationships and work in a fresh new way. His practical power-packed messages capture people’s attention, stir emotions, motivate people to stretch toward their potential and provide practical strategies for personal and organizational growth. He delivers practical wisdom. . . doses of humor. . . and a you-can-do-it spirit.

Glenn's messages of encouragement and wisdom are delivered through entertaining and captivating presentations, heart-felt books, and personally written blog entries. His popular inspirational blog can be enjoyed at www.enthusedaboutlife.com

Glenn is the author of the popular 12 Simple Secrets of Happiness series including:

12 Simple Secrets to Finding Fulfillment at Work

12 Simple Secrets to Staying Calm in a Crazy World

12 Simple Secrets to Experiencing Joy in Everyday Relationships

In addition, he penned:

The Speaker’s Sourcebook

The Speakers Sourcebook II

Love is a Verb

Van Ekeren is a featured author in many of the early Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and the editor for Braude’s Treasury of Wit & Humor and The Complete Speaker’s & Toastmaster’s Library. Glenn’s works have been translated and published in 19 foreign countries.

Glenn Van Ekeren is the President of Vetter Health Services in Omaha, Nebraska. Vetter Health Services owns and manages over 30 care centers that specialize in quality care and services that are changing the view of long term care for our senior citizens. As President, Glenn brings his unquenchable passion for leading team members and helping to instill the company’s mission, vision and values and into the culture.