Keynotes

Keynotes that regenerate the conversation about the future of leadership.

These aren’t motivational hours. They’re system rethinks.
Research, stories, and moves you can apply today to prepare for tomorrow.

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The 13 Unlucky Steps of Today’s Leadership Identification, Recruitment, Onboarding, and Development Systems and Processes


Overview
Why our steps for identifying, recruiting and developing leaders keep repeating the past — and how to make them fit for the future.


You’ll leave with

  • A simple audit of where your current approach blocks the future

  • Three data points to track leadership health

  • First moves that don’t require a reorg

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Keynote
Embracing Tomorrow’s Leader, Today


Overview
Leaders with ‘disruptive leadership’ capabilities aren’t the problem — they’re the future.


You’ll leave with

  • A shared lens for cultivating leaders with disruptive leadership capabilities 

  • A proven framework for embedding these leaders into your culture

  • An individual and enterprise-level maturity map to pace ambition and determine readiness

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Trust the Agitator

Overview
The people you label difficult often see what’s coming and can see around corners.


You’ll leave with

  • Tactics to protect dissent without breaking trust

  • Patterns to spot, embrace, and normalize useful agitation early

  • A F.I.R.E.D. playbook to turn friction into throughput

Testimonials

  • Forbes School of Business logo in black text on white background.

    Paul delivered an exceptional and thought-provoking talk, “F.I.R.E.D. Leadership: Reinventing Tomorrow’s Leader, Today,” as part of the Forbes School of Business and Technology MBA Speaker Series. His session challenged conventional views on leadership in the most refreshing way, addressing the paradox of how organizations seek innovation yet often resist the very disruptive leaders capable of driving it. Paul’s authenticity, courage, and insight resonated deeply with our audience of business leaders, faculty, and students alike. The conversation he sparked about embracing disruption, questioning the unquestionable, and redefining leadership for the future continues to inspire reflection and dialogue. Truly one of the most impactful sessions of the series; thank you, Paul, for sharing your vision and energy with us! 

    Maja (Maya) Zelihic

    Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Forbes School of Business and Technology, Forbes Contributor; Fulbright Specialist; GLOBE Researcher; Author, TEDx Speaker 

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    Paul delivered an inspiring presentation to the TD Agile at Scale team on “How to Reinvent the Future of Leadership – A Counterintuitive Philosophy, Mindset, and Approach.” His ability to truly connect with the audience—engaging both heart and mind—made the session unforgettable. He shared thought-provoking research on normalizing “disruption” in leadership, challenging traditional models and showing how transformation can begin with just one meaningful conversation at a time.

    Vijay Chander

    TD – Director, Next Evolution of Work

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    I invited Paul to join the IBM Change Exchange and his talk on "Reinventing leadership to navigate ongoing disruption" was both timely and relevant. He engaged the audience with thought-provoking stories - all in a manner that was genuine, relatable and rooted in research. I recommend Paul to anyone looking for leadership inspiration!  

    Lisa Cassidy

    IBM – Change & Digital Experience Consultant

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    When Paul took to the virtual stage at one of our Sales Rebellion conferences, he showed us what it looks like to dismantle the old playbook and choose legendary in your leadership role. He hit some nerves with his message on regenerating the future of leadership and reinforced to us that: leadership is broken, but it can be rebuilt. Paul delivers intention and purpose with every word spoken. Each leader listening to Paul speak walked out differently that day for the better.

    Dale Dupree

    Founder, The Sales Rebellion 

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