7 Business Gurus to Watch

If there was just one secret recipe for success in the corporate world, everyone would be on a wild goose chase to find it. Fortunately, there is more than one way to define success. Hundreds of different best practices can lead companies to achieve a glowing reputation and maintain record profits within their individual industries. As a leader, it is your responsibility to be the catalyst for growth, pivot when needed, and provide a sense of unity and respect within your team or organization. Resiliency and leadership can determine whether or not a company thrives year after year.

When (not “if”) you encounter conflicts that surpass your expertise, it is paramount to bring in experts who can diagnose the problem and provide you with the tools to create sustainable solutions and processes that will set you up for success.

Erin Brockovich: Environmental and Consumer Advocate, Consultant and New York Times Bestselling Author

As a household name, Erin Brockovich is a symbol for how the actions of one can impact many. Brockovich became an iconic force to be reckoned with on a whim. During her time as a file clerk at a law firm, she uncovered PG&E’s dark secret – they were responsible for hundreds of serious health concerns in the city of Hinkley, CA due to their leaching of hazardous amounts of a toxic Chromium 6 into the groundwater.

Brockovich’s true story spearheading the largest class action lawsuit in state history inspired the Oscar-winning film in her namesake. Her David and Goliath story was daunting and grueling, but she knew the importance of standing up for what is right and never backing down. Today, Brockovich strives to be a voice for the voiceless by tackling environmental projects all over the country. Bring her to your next event to understand how to do business with better ethics.

Sterling Hawkins: CEO of the Sterling Hawkins Group and Bestselling Author

Master innovator, Sterling Hawkins, is able to embrace the uncertainty of the future and encourages others to do the same. It can be uncomfortable to face your challenges head-on, but he believes that is the only way to truly overcome them. Hawkins wrote Hunting Discomfort to reframe “discomfort” as an opportunity to learn and grow. By pushing through the challenges we face every day, you become a more experienced, calm, and evolved version of yourself.

His extensive experience at every level of business has allowed him to navigate adversity — and help you do the same — from a start-up level, the C-suite, or as an investor.

John Rossman: Former Amazon Executive and Bestselling Author

Amazon paved the way for a new era of business: online, fast, and spoilt for choice. John Rossman’s innovative ideas were pivotal to the prosperity of the beloved internet marketplace, accounting for over 50% of the units sold and shipped via third-party vendors on Amazon.

Today, Rossman shares his profound knowledge on the functions of successful business operations and thinking outside of the box. Having worked with many of the most recognizable corporations in the world, Rossman is a sought after business keynote speaker who provides creative solutions to handle market volatility, scale growth “the Amazon way,” and dominate the future of your industry.

Chris McChesney: Global Practice Leader of Execution for FranklinCovey, and Bestselling Author

Internationally known as a leader on strategy execution, Chris McChesney is the brain behind the “4 Disciplines of Execution.” His high-energy, interactive keynotes focus on mastering the execution of purposeful, unambiguous strategies and how to avoid the most common downfalls that many companies struggle with.

McChesney has decades of business acumen under his belt and has spent his career refining and testing his principles of strategy internationally. Practicing execution strategies has enabled McChesney and the companies he consults to focus on getting quantifiable and continuous results.

Peter Sheahan, Founder and CEO at Karrikins Group and Author

Peter Sheahan has a firm vision to share with leaders seeking internal transformation and drastic growth acceleration. His teachings highlight how leaders should take ownership for the path of the company and set the example for how to innovate amidst industry disruptors.

At the Karrikins Group, Sheahan works to analyze trends and seize the hottest market opportunities. In his keynote, Accelerating Growth through Transformation, Sheahan discusses how to meet and exceed real-world growth expectations by taking calculated risks and aligning clearly defined goals with leadership action.

Sam Silverstein, Founder of The Accountability Institute and Author

Sam Silverstein is best known for his dedication to living an accountable life and his emphasis on cultivating a vibrant workplace. Silverstein thoughtfully created The Culture Audit, an assessment tool for organization leaders to effectively gather invaluable feedback and perspectives from their teams directly. Using this tool, leaders will be able to take an active role in developing impactful processes and reflect upon the perspectives from those driving their daily operational functions.

As a Council of Peers Award of Excellence Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, Silverstein’s keynotes have helped thousands of businesses identify and remove obstacles, inspire active employee collaboration, and achieve consistent positive results.

Liz Wiseman, President of the Wiseman Group, Former Oracle Executive and Bestselling Author

A natural born leader, Liz Wiseman, worked her way up the corporate ladder at Oracle before founding her own executive leadership and strategy consulting firm. Her polished people-skills have resonated with audiences facing a myriad of challenges. She offers her fresh perspective on remote work, hiring and retaining top talent and leadership tactics to innovate the future of the workplace.

In her dynamic keynote, “Are you a genius or a genius-maker?,” she defines two types of leadership: diminishers vs. multipliers. Wiseman’s tips on how to become a leader who uses their intelligence to amplify the capabilities of those around them illustrates the positive and profitable results that leaders can expect when they collaborate with their talented teams.

Ready for a deep-dive into your business operations and culture? Look no further than these experienced business thought leaders and contact Executive Speakers Bureau to book them for your next event.