Lisa Bodell is a global leader, author, and CEO renowned for her expertise in simplification, collaboration, and innovation. Her foundational philosophy is that when the most important work isn't getting done, it's not the people who need fixing, but the work itself. Through her proprietary methodology, she helps organizations transform performance by strategically trading complexity for simplicity, thus unleashing the creativity and energy essential to compete and innovate.
A serial entrepreneur, Bodell launched her career at Leo Burnett before building two successful businesses. In 2003, she founded FutureThink, which has since grown into one of the largest sources for simplification and innovation research, tools, and training globally, working with leading brands worldwide. Her work directly lifts morale, increases employee engagement, and improves well-being and retention by focusing organizational energy on what matters most.
Lisa is the author of two groundbreaking bestsellers, Why Simple Wins and Kill the Company. Her profound insights and clear message have inspired executives at top-ranked organizations such as Google, SAP, and the Department of National Intelligence to lead change within their organizations. She has also taught innovation at American University and Fordham University, and her expertise is widely cited by major authors and publications.
Recognized as a Top 50 Speaker Worldwide, Bodell captivates audiences with her energy and humor. She is a monthly contributor to Forbes and has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and CNN. She also serves on prestigious advisory boards, including the Global Agenda Council for the World Economic Forum and the United States National Security Agency. Her speeches provide thousands of leaders each year with practical tools to question the status quo and create a lasting culture of simplification.
