Keynote Topics
Keynotes That Command the Room
Every address is tailored to the audience — corporate retreats, board gatherings, global leadership forums, and industry trade associations — and delivered with the candor, energy, and wit that keep audiences returning, some more than 50 times.
Insights from Real-Time CEO Thinking
Real-time lessons and trends drawn from decades of convening and advising thousands of global CEOs through the Yale CEO Summit — on everything from global leadership challenges to macroeconomic outlooks to political turbulence.
Leading Through Volatile Times
Navigating unprecedented times for leaders across sectors — across political, social, economic, and cultural changes.
What Makes Great Boards Great
Based on his extensive research into the hallmarks of effective board governance — and the pitfalls to avoid.
C-Suite Roles in a Fractured Society
Navigating evolving political and social changes, corporate governance, stakeholder expectations, and geopolitical crises.
CEO Voice and Social Impact
When to speak out, why, and how to engage effectively on social impact issues.
Decoding the Method Behind President Trump's Madness
Timely, practical leadership and negotiation lessons for C-Suites and other leaders in how to navigate President Trump — drawn from the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Trump's Ten Commandments, based on three decades of personal relationship with President Trump.
Firing Back: Resilience and Leadership in Adversity
Based on his extensive research and landmark book Firing Back — breaking down personal and professional resilience, and bouncing back from setbacks.
The Succession Imperative
The unvarnished truth about boardroom dynamics, CEO transitions, and what boards consistently miss when evaluating and choosing the next generation of leadership.