Blanchard Leadership Summit Keynote Speakers

Marcus Buckingham

How Inspired Leaders Maximize the Most Powerful Force—in Business and in Life

Marcus Buckingham
Global Researcher | NYT Bestselling Author


Love is the most powerful driver of all productive human behavior. And the world is missing it, desperately. This isn’t about chocolates, bouquets, and “kissing in front of the Eiffel Tower” love. It’s about the kind of love that drives learning, resilience, and loyalty—the kind of love that leads to advocacy, creativity, true collaboration, and sustained excellence. Hear Marcus Buckingham share how the best leaders operationalize the power of love to build inspired organizations.

Jennifer Brown

Courageous Inclusion

Jennifer Brown
Inclusive Leadership Expert | Bestselling Author


Everyone deserves to be in a work environment where they can truly be themselves. But achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn’t easy. Hear Jennifer Brown explain how to make progress on your DEI journey. She will introduce a framework for understanding the stages of inclusion and suggest actions for becoming a more knowledgeable and active proponent of inclusion in the workplace.

Terrell Fletcher

The Champion's Mindset

Terrell Fletcher
Executive Director | The Blanchard Institute


Some people win frequently, but others are real champions. Terrell Fletcher believes true champions help others become champions, similar to how leaders help their people succeed by coaching and developing them. Hear him describe four mindsets that compassionate leaders should adopt to lead with clear direction, empathy, and an eye on the future. It’s the difference between just winning and being a champion.

Scott Blanchard

It’s Always the Leader

Scott Blanchard
CEO and Co-Owner | Blanchard


Leaders have always been responsible for empowering individuals and teams while driving organizational results. Even though that hasn’t changed, some of the methods for achieving these results have changed. Hear Scott Blanchard describe a new level of leadership skills that all leaders must learn to be successful today. He’ll explain what it means to be an authentic, inclusive, and empathetic leader and how those behaviors inspire performance.