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Keith Ferrazzi Keynote Speaker

#1 NY Times Bestselling Author
Recipient of the 2018 Golden Gavel Best Global Speaker Award
Former CMO & Head of Sales at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels

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Keith Ferrazzi's Biography

Keith Ferrazzi, is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, Competing in the New World of Work, and his newest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship.

An accomplished speaker, entrepreneur, investor, Keith is recognized as the world’s top executive team coach, having coached the transformation of Fortune 50 corporations, the World Bank, Unicorns and governments. You’ve perhaps read his columns in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, WSJ, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine.

Former CMO & Head of Sales at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels, Keith founded Ferrazzi Greenlight—a team coaching firm—and leads the greenlight research institute focused on team transformation.

From Leadership to Teamship: 10 Shifts to Unleash Your Team's Potential in the AI Era

In today's world of virtual, hybrid, and AI-powered teams, success demands a shift from traditional leadership to teamship. Drawing on two decades of coaching experience and insights from 3,000+ diagnostic assessments with leading organizations, Keith Ferrazzi presents a revolutionary approach to organizational performance.

As AI transforms business, teams that adapt, innovate, and co-create with both human and AI colleagues will excel. This keynote guides you through the transition from leadership to teamship, unlocking your team's full potential in the AI era.

Key Takeaways:

Co-Elevation behaviors for enhanced team performance

High Return Practices fostering candor, inclusivity, and purposeful collaboration

Strategies for integrating human and AI perspectives to drive innovation

Techniques for building resilience, accountability, and shared vision alignment

Leading Without Authority: Unleashing Radical Interdependency for Transformative Change

Shatter traditional hierarchies and ignite organization-wide transformation. Keith Ferrazzi challenges you to redefine leadership beyond titles, becoming a catalyst for change regardless of your position.

In this revolutionary keynote, attendees will:

Master Co-Elevation®: Dismantle silos and forge unbreakable team bonds across all work settings.

Build a change-driving network: Create powerful alliances that transcend the org chart.

Empower grassroots leadership: Equip every team member to drive innovation and adaptation from their unique vantage point.

Unleash your organization's full potential by embracing leadership at every level. Transform how you collaborate, innovate, and navigate change in today's dynamic business landscape.

Never Eat Alone: Mastering the Art of Authentic Connection to Drive Revenue

In our hybrid world, the key to sustainable growth remains unchanged: building genuine, loyal relationships. Keith Ferrazzi reveals how to master this art, bridging digital divides and leveraging technology to create unbreakable bonds with clients and prospects.

In this game-changing keynote, you'll learn to:

Transform every interaction into a loyalty-building opportunity, using tech as a trust amplifier

Apply timeless relationship principles to elevate your business connections and transactions

Discover how to turn digital challenges into relationship goldmines, driving revenue through the power of authentic connection. Equip yourself with strategies that work seamlessly across virtual and in-person landscapes, setting your team apart in today's competitive market.

Thriving in the New World of Work: Unleashing the Potential of Hybrid, AI and Digital Transformation for your Teams

In a volatile post-pandemic landscape, only 15% of organizations have cracked the code for innovative success. Keith Ferrazzi reveals their secrets, equipping you with cutting-edge strategies to thrive in the modern business world.

In this transformative keynote, you'll:

Discover elite tactics for leading teams through seismic change

Unlock the "new people rules" for dominating the virtual and hybrid workplace

Learn to harness AI and next-gen collaboration, transforming your team into a world-class hybrid powerhouse

Catapult your organization into the top 15%. Forge a path to bolder, faster, and more inclusive collaboration that leaves competitors in the dust. Don't just adapt to the new world of work - conquer it.

Keith Ferrazzi Speaker Reel

High-Performing Teams

Deeper Relationships for Revenue Growth | Keynote Preview

Competing in a New Work World | Keynote Preview

Articles, Media & Podcasts

A New Social Contract for Teams

Harvard Business Review

Making Teams The New Unit Of Value-Generation

Forbes

Keith Ferrazzi: The value of human relationships

BBVA

Here’s how to fix what’s sapping your team’s energy

Fast Company

Books by Keith Ferrazzi

Never Lead Alone

Competing in the New World of Work

Leading Without Authority: Why You Don’t Need To Be In Charge to Inspire Others and Make Change Happen (2020)

Who's Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success--and Won't Let You Fail (2009)

Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time (2005)

Comments & Testimonials

Keith Ferrazzi is that rare speaker who combines infectious energy with inspiration and great stories to lift the audience. No matter how engaged people are when they enter the room, Keith grabs their attention immediately and takes them on a ride where they will leave, wanting not only to transform their teams, but transform their lives to be more honest, open, and of service to others. I always know we’ll have an amazing experience when Keith speaks.

Peter Diamandis, The XPRIZE Foundation

Keith has the rare gift of inspiring you to think deeper, dream bigger and, most importantly, bring more generosity to the people and communities that matter most to you.

Patagonia

Keith facilitates each event so that every guest walks away feeling a little more connected both with themselves and with the industry peer group they are part of.

Airbnb

[Keith] fundamentally transformed the way our partners engage with each other.

Accenture

I walked away yesterday with a new vigor. This was a real gift

General Motors North America

As we continue to challenge ourselves to further the development of our organization and workplace, having Keith join our Key Leaders’ Meeting added energy, creativity, and great leadership challenge. I look forward to deploying Ferrazzi Greenlight concepts and developing along their Team Maturity Model.

Paul Bay, Ingram Micro

We recently brought Keith in to talk with leaders to share his perspective on achieving breakthrough team performance. Keith's expertise, authenticity, energy, and ability to address relevant issues and provide practical solutions left a lasting impression on our leaders. I highly recommend Keith as a speaker for any organization seeking to optimize decision-making, foster collaboration, and build world-class hybrid teams. His insights and approach will undoubtedly inspire positive change.

eBay