Dr. Timothy R. Clark is a highly unique leadership expert, renowned as both an Oxford-trained scholar and a former three-time CEO who specializes in organizational turnaround. He is the founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, an international leadership consulting firm. Clark’s expertise is defined by his ability to bridge the theory-to-practice gap, slicing through complexity and fads to distill the core, evidence-based principles of leadership, change, and innovation for global organizations.
Known affectionately as the “blue collar scholar,” Clark’s work is praised for its ability to find the practical application in his rigorous research, with instincts for both the executive suite and the shop floor. He is the best-selling author of four books and over 125 articles. His works, including Epic Change and The Employee Engagement Mindset, have been lauded by thought leaders like Stephen R. Covey and Marshall Goldsmith for their brilliant and immediately applicable insights.
Dr. Clark holds a Ph.D. in Social Science from Oxford University, where he was both a Fulbright and British Research Scholar. His diverse experience includes serving as CEO of Novations SDC in Boston before founding LeaderFactor. As an undergraduate, he completed a triple degree at Brigham Young University and was a first-team Academic All-American defensive-end, showcasing a history of high performance in both the intellectual and physical realms. As a keynote speaker, Dr. Clark delivers his speeches with a rare combination of humility and commanding presence, backing it up with in-depth and penetrating content. He works extensively with corporations, government agencies, and healthcare organizations globally, providing practical concepts and tools that have an immediate impact, enabling leaders to understand why emotional intelligence, integrity, and competence are the true catalysts for positive and lasting change.
