“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion!” - Alexander the Great

The sentiment is perhaps a bit heavy handed, but considering that it was said by Alexander the Great—Macedonian leader and conqueror of all—we can probably stand to give the melodrama a pass. The lesson is critical regardless. Leadership matters.

Without it, no organization, big or small, will succeed in their industry. Putting effective leadership into practice can feel overwhelming and it can be intimidating to find yourself in a leadership role. These Leadership Keynote Speakers are among the world’s foremost experts on leveraging the unique strengths and personalities in any organization to develop truly authentic, powerful and effective leaders. Though each speaker brings their own expertise and perspective to their audiences, each of them can help transform your organization into a mission-driven, passion-led dynamo. Who knows, you might even give Alexander a run for his money.

Fatima Doman: Find Your Own Authentic Strength

Fatima Doman is an award winning executive coach, CEO of Authentic Strengths Advantage, and author of the best-selling book Authentic Strengths. With a style rooted in a deep understanding of positive psychology, Doman guides audiences through harnessing their unique authentic strengths. Her keynotes emphasize the power of emotional intelligence and using evidence-based methods to identify and empower entire teams.

Her message resonates with organizations of all sizes, highlighting that leadership skills are not just about authority but about understanding and motivating individuals to unleash transformative power. Doman’s goal is to help organizations create a culture of authentic strengths, where leaders inspire by example to elevate the collective morale, resulting in improved collaboration, reduced conflicts, and enhanced overall performance.

Liz Brunner: Practice Makes Perfectly Authentic Leaders

Two-time Emmy winning journalist, longtime Boston news anchor and award winning Podcast host Liz Brunner is a seasoned communications strategist with over 35 years of industry experience. Her approach to leadership is based on her mastery of storytelling and living true to herself. One of her most critical insights she holds is that leadership, like all good things, takes practice. Holding a title is not enough to guarantee success.

In her keynote speech based on her book, Dare to Own You, Brunner visualizes effective leadership as consisting of six core traits. She gives a step by step guide on how any individual can exercise (and ultimately master) these traits to become the most effective leader possible.

Adam Braun: Leadership Goes Beyond Profits

Adam Braun first broke onto the global stage as the founder of Pencils of Promise, an international nonprofit that has built over 2000 schools around the world. Braun draws insights from his own story of going from wall street to social entrepreneur and shares powerful lessons on the fusion of leadership and purpose-driven endeavors.

His keynotes revolve around the idea that authentic leadership extends beyond profits, urging organizations to integrate social responsibility into their core values. In addition, Braun is an expert on managing the generational gap and identifying the differing values and communication approaches necessary to guide Millennials and Gen Zs into leadership roles. Braun’s perspective is invaluable for organizations looking to inspire their teams in connecting with a higher mission, developing increased motivation, building a stronger sense of community, and ultimately creating a profound impact on society.

Hannah Ubl: Leadership that Doesn’t Suck

Hannah Ubl is the co-founder of Good Company Consulting where she partners with organizations consisting of 10 to well over 10,000 individuals looking to shape (or often reshape) their culture. Regardless of size, her modus operandi remains the same: build workplaces that don’t suck.

By encouraging audiences to develop workplace cultures and environments that treat people like flesh and blood human beings instead of numbers on a spreadsheet, Ubl spotlights how organizations can bounce back from Covid stronger than ever. With an approach based upon years of research on what employees need to feel valued, Ubl’s humorous and deeply compassionate message is valuable to any organization looking to defeat burnout and create a culture that attracts top tier talent.

Mike Lee: Lead like a Champion

Founder of MindShift Lab and author of the best selling personal wellness guide, UnTrain, Mike Lee’s approach to leadership is based on years of partnering with top-level NBA talent to develop game winning on-court mindfulness. Working off the understanding that the world operates very differently than it did even five years ago, Lee tailors his message to help leaders from all industries fight distraction, practice deep focus, and develop the necessary personal and organizational skills to thrive in the post-Covid landscape.

Utilizing psychological insights from some of the NBA’s top performing athletes, Lee supports his audience in mastering actionable strategies to cut through negative thoughts and improve personal and team performance when it matters most. Lee is a highly adaptable speaker who employs a five step process to customize his message for audiences of any size or background.

It’s no secret that effective leadership is absolutely fundamental to engineering sustainable success. From emotional intelligence to purpose-driven approaches, generational understanding to servant leadership, the insights of the speakers above highlight the significance of authenticity, empathy, and purpose in developing successful leaders.

Their messages hold relevance across organizations, encouraging a shift in outdated paradigms and fostering positive cultural change. If you or your organization are interested in booking one of these industry leaders to unleash the leadership potential of your own team, do not hesitate to contact Executive Speaker Bureau today.