"The Voice Against Stagnation"

Dr. Derrick C. Samuels, the Founder and President of Derrick Samuels Leadership Institute (DLSI)’; Prolus Consulting Services Inc. and the host of Evening with Dr. Derrick, holds the keys to wisdom that will help you circumnavigate the pull of mediocrity, the temptation to do “just enough,” or to settle for a life less than the best. As a highly passionate speaker, highly regarded business consultant, author, professor, transformational leader, he embodies the skill, integrity, vision and drive to become one of the most prominent inspiring thought leaders. Dr. Derrick is a Registered Education Provider with Project Management Institute and holds continuous scheduled certification classes. His current published book entitled, The Power of Movement provides inspiration and to achieve your goals. Soon to be published are two books entitled, The Audacity of Inconvenience and The Power of Your Tomorrow.

Dr. Derrick deploys hard won experiences to help others understand their strengths, unlock their passions and achieve their goals. He has mentored other to achieve their masters’ degree, PhD and their Project Management Certification.

His keynote speaking engagements include United Nations, School Construction NYC Authority Mentor Contractors Seminar and NYC School Construction Authority Board of Directors , NYC Construction Engineers Seminar, Project Management Institute/NYC Chapter Seminar, Baruch College's Alumni Association, DeVry University Northeast Scholars Conference, TeKtrotonics LLC, The Jaques Roger Radio Show, PMI/NYC Chapter Seminar, SUNY Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center, Gideon’s Business Men's Fellowship, Frequence Ganndal Radio, Intercontinental, Project Management Training and more.

In Rwanda, Dr. Derrick has been invited to speak as a keynote speaker to the Rwanda Governance Board, Zion Temple International, the Rotary Club, on radio shows and more.

As a subject matter expert, Dr. Derrick has spoken on a variety of topics including "Kiss Stagnation Goodbye," "Global Challenges Facing African Immigrants," "The Power of Education," "The Heart of a Leader," "Leadership Across a Multifaceted Business Environment, ""Linking Project Manager Effectiveness to Classroom Success," "A future worth fighting for," "Mind Lubrication," "Immigrants as pillars of the US economy: A look at models of integration and Immigration Reform," "Managing Conflict Across a Multifaceted Environment," and an array of engineering, project management, business and motivational topics.

Dr. Derrick Samuels, a Certified Project Management Professional, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Management and; PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences and; has taught for DeVry University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, American Military University, Argosy University, and a host of other colleges and universities.