Book Management Speakers

Dr. Herminia Ibarra is the Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. She is an award-winning author and a leading global expert on leadership, career transition, and organizational transformation. Her highly influential books, including Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader and Working Identity, are staples in business education. As a speaker, she provides actionable strategies for leading cultural change and developing the five vital skills necessary for sustained corporate transformation in a digital and highly-competitive age.

Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and a leading expert in organizational health. He is the bestselling author of eleven books, including the enduring classic The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Lencioni’s leadership models are used by a diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and the military. As a highly-rated keynote speaker, he uses accessibility, humor, and storytelling to provide audiences with practical, research-backed tools for building strong teams and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage around culture.

Gary Hamel is one of the world's most influential management thinkers, a Professor at the London Business School, and a former Chairman of the consulting firm Strategos. He is the most-reprinted author in Harvard Business Review history. The author of bestsellers like Humanocracy, Hamel presents an impassioned plea for reinventing management to unleash human capability. His keynotes deliver powerful insights on strategy, leadership, and innovation, providing a blueprint for building organizations that are dynamic, effective, and "fit for the future."

Beth Davies is a leading expert on talent management and corporate learning. With a distinguished career at companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla, she is a trusted authority on building high-performing teams and fostering a strong organizational culture. She is also an adjunct professor and the host of the Career Curves podcast. A compelling keynote speaker, Davies shares her expertise on leadership development, workforce strategy, and organizational culture. She provides audiences with a clear, actionable guide for building a more engaged and resilient workforce. Her talks are essential for business leaders and HR professionals.

Dr. Ram Charan is a world-renowned business consultant and a celebrated author of over 30 books, including the New York Times bestseller Execution. He has spent over 40 years advising top CEOs and boards globally on growth and strategy. His books, which have sold over 4 million copies, provide "Monday morning" actionable advice on growth, talent development, and moneymaking models for the digital age. His keynotes are sought after by organizations aiming to cut through complexity and find real-world solutions to uncover their core business problems.

Erin Meyer is a professor at INSEAD and a leading expert on global leadership and intercultural communication. She is the author of the acclaimed book, The Culture Map, and the co-author of No Rules Rules with Reed Hastings. As a keynote speaker, Meyer provides a clear, data-driven framework for understanding cultural differences in business. Her talks equip global leaders and teams with the insights to communicate more effectively and build stronger, more collaborative organizations.

Gregory Robinson is a 33-year NASA veteran and the former Program Director of the James Webb Space Telescope. He is widely credited with turning around the complex project, leading it to a successful launch and deployment. His leadership earned him a place on TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2022 list. As a keynote speaker, Robinson provides a powerful look at what it takes to lead a “moonshot” project. He speaks on leadership, project management, and the strategies for inspiring large, global teams. His talks offer invaluable insights for anyone looking to manage complex projects and drive innovation.

Garry Ridge is the former CEO of WD-40 Company and a leading expert on corporate culture. He teaches in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program at the University of San Diego and co-authored Helping People Win at Work. His philosophy focuses on creating a "tribal workplace culture" where employees are happy, protected, and empowered by a set of core values. His keynotes offer universal steps for cultural transformation, leadership traits, and the critical decisions leaders must make to build high-engagement organizations.

Marcus Buckingham is a leading authority and keynote speaker on leadership and human performance. He is the bestselling author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths. His work, including the influential HBR article "The Feedback Fallacy," provides valid data and practical tactics to challenge entrenched preconceptions about success. He shows companies how to increase efficiency and dramatically improve turnover, profits, and productivity by focusing on what employees want to do and where their comparative advantage lies.

Dr. Peter Senge is a world-renowned thought leader, founder of the Society of Organizational Learning, and the author of the seminal book The Fifth Discipline. His work focuses on systemic change and building collective wisdom to solve global challenges. A Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, Senge is recognized for driving large cross-sector projects focused on climate change, global food systems, and the future of education. His presentations offer fundamental principles for creating learning communities and fostering shared leadership worldwide.

Kwame Christian is the CEO of the American Negotiation Institute and a leading expert on negotiation and compassionate communication. He is the author of the best-selling book, I Hear You, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Negotiate Anything. His work is centered on his unique Compassionate Curiosity method. A compelling keynote speaker, Christian provides a practical and actionable framework for having difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. He speaks on negotiation, communication, and the importance of emotional intelligence, offering audiences a transformative guide for building stronger relationships and achieving better outcomes.

Subir Chowdhury is a renowned global expert on the Quality movement and the Chairman and CEO of ASI Consulting Group, which has helped hundreds of clients save billions of dollars. He is recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world's most influential management thinkers. The author of 15 books, including the bestsellers The Ice Cream Maker and The Difference, his ideas are translated into over 20 languages. His keynotes provide leaders with the expertise, knowledge, and passion needed to implement the concept of “Quality is Everyone’s Business” (QIEB) and drive organizational excellence across the critical People, Planet, and Process (PPP) dimensions.

Thomas Kolditz is a retired Brigadier General and a leading expert on leadership and crisis management. He is the founding Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and the author of the influential book, In Extremis Leadership, which distills the principles of leadership from high-stakes environments. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Kolditz provides a practical and powerful framework for leading in times of uncertainty. He speaks on crisis leadership, resilience, and the importance of a clear and decisive leadership style. His talks are essential for leaders and teams looking to improve their ability to navigate change and manage pressure.

Wema Hoover is a highly influential global leader and former Chief Diversity Officer at Google, Pfizer, and Sanofi. She is an expert in leveraging DEI to drive organizational and cultural transformation. Her keynotes provide practical tools for leaders on topics like Reframing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, EQ & Inclusion, and Building Diverse Talent Pipelines. She is committed to helping organizations embrace difference for enhanced innovation and to drive sustainable well-being and mental health practices.

David Mead is a leading organizational facilitator who uses mentalism and popular psychology to deliver a profound message on human behavior and corporate effectiveness. He is a first-class honors graduate and an award-winning business researcher. His talks, which are often co-authored with clients to incorporate their mission and strategy, focus on improving company culture and responsibility. He provides delegates with a proven toolkit to dramatically and sustainably improve their performance, emphasizing that “Without true ownership and accountability, no growth will occur.”