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Leadership

There is indeed a vast difference between a “boss” and a true leader. In the past decade alone, our workforce and the business environment have shifted in countless ways, one of which is what we look for in a leader. While companies previously focused on profits alone, we now see more and more organizations taking workplace culture into account in addition to hitting numbers.

We found 1,129 Speakers.

Speaker By Last Name
Deborah Rosado Shaw

Deborah Rosado Shaw

Former SVP, Chief Global Diversity and Engagement Officer of Pepsico

Deborah Rosado Shaw
Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee: $10,000 - $15,000
Jez Rose

Jez Rose

Behavior Insight Advisor with 20 years experience

Jez Rose
Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee: $7,500 - $10,000
Merrick Rosenberg

Merrick Rosenberg

Founder of Team Builders Plus & Take Flight Learning

Sara Ross
John Rossman

John Rossman

Former Amazon Executive who launched the third-party marketplace which accounts for over 50% of units sold at Amazon

Lainie Rowell

Lainie Rowell

Bestselling author and international keynote speaker Lainie Rowell advances human flourishing through timeless wisdom backed by science and amplified through innovation

Lainie Rowell
Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire
Angel Royal

Angel Royal

Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the American Association of Community Colleges

Angel Royal
Speaker Fee: $5,000 - $10,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire
Dr. Michelle Rozen
Lee Rubin

Lee Rubin

Thought Leader known for his ability to understand and articulate winning principles on team building, leadership, and peak performance

Lee Rubin
Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee: $10,000 - $15,000
Pamela Rucker

Pamela Rucker

Engaging keynotes on leadership, strategy, and mastering the digital economy.

Pamela Rucker
Speaker Fee: $30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
Chris Ruden

Chris Ruden

Elite Amputee Powerlifter, Social Media influencer, and Disability Advocate who was featured on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s hit TV Show ‘Titan Games”

Ed Rush

Ed Rush

Business At The Speed of Sound

Ed Rush
Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire
Patricia Russell McCloud

Patricia Russell McCloud

Former Attorney

Patricia Russell McCloud
Speaker Fee: $10,000 - $15,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire
David Rutherford

David Rutherford

Former US Navy SEAL, Speaker on Teamwork & Leadership

David Rutherford
Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire
Robert Safian

Robert Safian

Founder of The Flux Group

Robert Safian
Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee: Please inquire
Susan Salgado

Susan Salgado

Leadership Expert on Workplace / Workforce Culture

Susan Salgado
Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

Why Leadership Speakers Matter

A dynamic leadership speaker delivers actionable strategies tailored to your team’s challenges and goals. Whether you’re looking to cultivate future leaders, strengthen communication skills, or navigate change with confidence, the right keynote speaker can transform your team’s performance and communication.

Build a Stronger Company Culture

Great leaders shape company culture from the top down. Our speakers offer profound insights into what it means to lead with purpose and vision. By addressing real-world leadership issues, they help organizations foster collaboration, increase employee morale, and create a shared sense of mission.

Benefits of Booking a Leadership Speaker

A professional speaker with a proven track record in leadership brings clarity and inspiration. The benefits include:

  • Strengthened leadership capabilities across all levels
  • Improved effective communication within teams and departments
  • Boosted employee morale and team engagement
  • Renewed focus on company vision and strategy
  • Fresh, outside perspectives that challenge the status quo

Authorities on Leadership

Business leaders nowadays need the right leadership skills to be able to inspire others, connect with individuals, lead successful teams, and embody the values they preach. A true leader will do all of the above while shattering quotas, while a boss can reach goals, but they may have a hard time with employee retention and morale. The traits of a great leader can be learned and we have gathered the best Leadership Keynote Speakers around to share their insights and transform anyone into a leader people want to follow.

We work with some of the world’s most respected thought leaders, executives and bestselling authors, each an authority on leadership in their own right. Their stories and insights resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact long after the applause ends.

Leaders from All Walks of Life

Our Leadership Keynote Speakers reach across industries to provide advice and learnings that will make your leadership versatile and flexible enough to apply your new knowledge to any company. They have compiled best practices, data from studies spanning years, and personal experiences to bring you exactly what you and your team need to grow into the leaders you were always meant to be.

One form of leaders you can explore are the men and women who lead teams in the Navy, Marines, and Army, on special missions, and into life-threatening situations—people like Vernice “Fly Girl” Armour who is America’s first Black female combat pilot, or former Commander of USS Benfold Mike Abrashoff. Their time behind enemy lines guiding their teammates into danger and out to safety has given them valuable insights into leading under immense pressure, making them powerful, inspirational speakers. They can help you create a strong voice people will trust, team morale that you can rely on, and reliant decision-making in times of stress.

Or maybe you prefer learning about leadership through a sports lens. Bring someone like Dr. Thom Mayer, Medical Director for the National Football League Players Association and Disaster Leadership Expert to your next event to understand how a team’s integrity is built upon each individual and the leaders who uphold their values. And there’s no one to speak on leading a championship culture like Jennifer Azzi, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer.

For those of you more data-oriented, turn to a speaker to explain the science behind great leaders and powerful cultures. Behavioral Scientist Ashely Whillans can work one on one with your team to address key behaviors that lead to greater success. Rasmus Ankersen, a High-Performance Anthropologist, uses the study of culture to pinpoint the attributes that make a great leader and shares those insights with audiences around the world.

Real-World Experience and Powerful Messages  

Let Executive Speakers Bureau share our expertise in finding you the perfect leadership conference speakers for your next meeting. No matter what speaks to you and your team, we can match you with an influential leadership expert who says it best. These business speakers deliver inspirational keynote speeches and share life experiences that are unique, but applicable to a wide variety of business leaders and managers. From team building to employee engagement to corporate culture, our business keynote speakers can inspire you and your team to improve. Learn how to go from boss to leader with one of our expert Leadership Keynote Speakers.