adult business programs

Merrill Lundgren and his team members have presented to well over 16,000 adults.  The names of many of these businesses are on our Participating Businesses page.  Not individually listed there, however, are 51 Michigan hospitals and 110 Michigan municipalities that have also benefited from The Bucket Man’s presentations.

Keynote Address

We will create a keynote address based upon the needs of your organization.  The powerful Bucketfilling concept is great for any large group, conference or retreat.

Testimonial (See the Testimonials Page for more)

“Bucketfillers For Life presented the Keynote address for the 6th Annual Early Childhood Administrators Conference. It was the most moving presentation that we have participated in for years. Our emotions journeyed from tears to smiles for those we love – to words of kindness to those we serve. It was simply joyful! We are all better Early Childhood Administrators for having participated in this wonderful training.”

Drema Raupp
Executive Director
Children’s Resource Network Center, New Boston, MI

Daytime or Evening Workshop (90 minutes)

Change can happen overnight. Professional skills are essential; personal skills also have a powerful effect in business. Are you Bucket Filler or a Bucket Dipper at work? Our thought-provoking, change-promoting workshop has been presented to over 16,000 adults.  Interactive discussion, a written exercise, laughter and sometimes tears combine to create a powerful look at self.  Is your perception of yourself similar to the perception others have of you?  How do these perceptions affect your job performance and relationships with co-workers?

Testimonial (See the Testimonials Page for more)

“I’m writing on behalf of the membership of the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA) to thank you and your daughter Stacey for your inspirational presentation at our August 23rd membership meeting where you showed that “every action has a consequence.” If you’re judging the success of the presentation by the reaction of the people attending, then you definitely “hit a home run.” Most people struggle to verbalize their emotions and appreciation for others. The program that you have developed is structured in a way that allows people to freely express their feelings without feeling threatened. Once again, thank you for a job well done!”

Michael F. Harris, Executive Director – Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA)

"Trinity Lutheran School recently underwent a transformation. In my 24 years of education, this in-service activity with the children has been most gratifying. It was incredible to read and witness the emotional and joy-filled responses from one of the exercises that were returned by our students' loved ones. I am indeed grateful, as are my staff and school families. Our hope is that Trinity Lutheran School will practice bucketfilling always."

Thomas Wrege, Principal
Trinity Lutheran School, Utica, MI
"This is our 3rd consecutive year with the Bucketfillers For Life program. Follow-up is crucial to make sure the message is reinforced. There is great value in BFL’s Maintenance Program, and it enables my staff to carry the message forward in between visits much more effectively."

Bill Cain, Principal
Village Elementary School, Hartland, MI
“It’s a wonderful program for the kids to do. The Bucket-Filling experience has really played an important role and impacted the atmosphere in my classroom in such a positive way! I overhear students on a daily basis trying to fill one another’s buckets. It’s nice to hear and see!”

Richard Parker, 5th Grade Teacher
Farms Intermediate School, Hartland, MI