Benjamin Laker
Keynote Speaker: Professor of Leadership, Future of Work Strategist & Bestselling Author
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Benjamin Laker Biography
Benjamin Laker is a Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School and a visionary thinker redefining the possibilities of modern work. The architect behind two of the most influential workplace concepts of the past decade—the four-day workweek and meeting-free days—Laker has challenged conventional wisdom on productivity, demonstrating how radical ideas can unlock extraordinary results.
Guided by a provocative question—What if leaders stopped focusing on performance altogether and instead designed workplaces so meaningful that people naturally excel?—Laker inspires leaders to rethink the very purpose of work. His research, featured in over 50 articles in Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, has sparked global movements that transformed how leaders approach workplace design. These contributions go beyond theory—they offer blueprints for a new era of leadership, where meaningful work environments take precedence over chasing metrics.
Laker’s 2024 book, "Job Crafting" builds on the groundbreaking ideas in his earlier titles, "Too Proud to Lead" and "Closing The Service Gap"—all of which were shortlisted for the New York Times Best Sellers list. "Job Crafting" offers a revolutionary framework for leaders to redesign roles, relationships, and perspectives—creating workplaces where purpose, belonging, and excellence come naturally. Hailed by McKinsey & Company as “essential for the future of work,” and endorsed by firms including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Adidas, this approach challenges leaders to think less about managing people and more about designing spaces where people thrive.
As a columnist for The Washington Post and Forbes, Laker reaches over 3.5 million readers with his insights into how leaders can transform workplaces into spaces of meaning and excellence. He enriches his writing with lessons drawn from his interviews with global icons like Mariah Carey, Ja Rule, Christina Milian, and Bella Thorne, uncovering how passion, creativity, and resilience fuel extraordinary achievement. These stories, combined with Laker’s groundbreaking research, challenge readers to rethink how they lead and inspire.
Laker’s concepts have not only sparked corporate innovation but also influenced government policies worldwide. A regular guest on major media outlets such as BBC, CNN, and Bloomberg, as well as global think tanks like the World Economic Forum, his frameworks have been successfully applied across industries, showcasing their universal relevance. His global impact, combined with his dynamic and thought-provoking keynotes, have positioned him as a highly sought-after speaker and a leading voice in shaping the future of work.
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Benjamin Laker Speaking Topics
The future of leadership lies at the intersection of human intelligence and artificial intelligence. In a world where AI is reshaping industries and reimagining how we work, trust has become the most valuable currency for leaders. But how can leaders embrace AI not as a disruptor, but as a catalyst for amplifying human potential? In this keynote, Benjamin Laker challenges traditional views on leadership by exploring how AI can be leveraged to enhance what makes us uniquely human—creativity, empathy, and connection. Drawing on his research, Laker delves into the urgent need for leaders to reskill themselves and empower their teams to thrive alongside AI, fostering a culture where trust and innovation flourish in tandem. As AI reshapes the workforce, leaders must evolve to become architects of a new kind of intelligence—one that is driven by collaboration, adaptability, and purpose. This keynote provides a roadmap for transforming leadership in an AI-driven world, inspiring leaders to navigate the complexities of tomorrow while remaining firmly grounded in the human principles that drive sustainable success.
In an era defined by polycrisis—a convergence of complex, global challenges—and ever-evolving geopolitical shifts, leadership must transcend traditional approaches. Benjamin Laker’s keynote explores how leaders can navigate an increasingly volatile and uncertain world with clarity, resilience, and strategic foresight. Laker challenges leaders to embrace a holistic, adaptive mindset, rethinking leadership to empower organizations to not just survive, but thrive amidst disruption. His groundbreaking research and influence in shaping government policies worldwide offer transformative insights that have reshaped industries across the globe. This keynote provides actionable strategies to help leaders turn chaos into opportunity, foster resilient organizations, and guide their teams with purpose and vision in the face of the unknown.
Industry 5.0 requires architect leaders designing workplaces so meaningful, people can’t help but excel. Benjamin Laker challenges traditional views of leadership by urging leaders to focus on designing workplaces where people thrive, rather than obsessing over performance metrics. Drawing on his groundbreaking research, Benjamin offers a bold new framework for leaders to redesign roles, relationships, and perspectives—enabling workplaces where purpose, belonging, and excellence naturally emerge.
Today’s challenges of growth and productivity cannot be solved with yesterday’s methods. Leaders are faced with a critical question: How can they turn megatrends into milestones, transforming disruption into opportunities for focused innovation? This keynote explores cutting-edge strategies for creating more productive workplaces, embracing forward-thinking concepts such as the four-day workweek and meeting-free days. By reimagining how we work, leaders can break free from traditional productivity models and build environments that foster focus, creativity, and sustainable growth. It’s time for a new era of leadership that turns disruption into momentum, creating a culture where innovation thrives, and results speak for themselves.
Benjamin Laker Videos
Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series)
Advanced Strategic Management
Job Crafting (Management on the Cutting Edge)
Closing the Service Gap: How to connect customers, employees and organisations
Too Proud to Lead: How Hubris Can Destroy Effective Leadership and What to Do About It
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How much does it cost to book Benjamin Laker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Benjamin Laker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Benjamin Laker are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Benjamin Laker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Benjamin Laker speak about?
Benjamin Laker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Professors, Future of Work, Futurism, Peak Performance, Business Leadership, Resilience, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding and European Heritage.
Where does Benjamin Laker travel from?
Benjamin Laker generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Benjamin Laker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Benjamin Laker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Benjamin Laker for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Benjamin Laker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Benjamin Laker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Professors and Future of Work. The estimated speaking fee range to book Benjamin Laker for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Benjamin Laker generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adam Markel, Binod Shankar and Dr. Mansoor Soomro. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Benjamin Laker for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Benjamin Laker Speaking Topics
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Leading the Future: Navigating Trust, Humanity, and AI to Redefine Leadership
The future of leadership lies at the intersection of human intelligence and artificial intelligence. In a world where AI is reshaping industries and reimagining how we work, trust has become the most valuable currency for leaders. But how can leaders embrace AI not as a disruptor, but as a catalyst for amplifying human potential? In this keynote, Benjamin Laker challenges traditional views on leadership by exploring how AI can be leveraged to enhance what makes us uniquely human—creativity, empathy, and connection. Drawing on his research, Laker delves into the urgent need for leaders to reskill themselves and empower their teams to thrive alongside AI, fostering a culture where trust and innovation flourish in tandem. As AI reshapes the workforce, leaders must evolve to become architects of a new kind of intelligence—one that is driven by collaboration, adaptability, and purpose. This keynote provides a roadmap for transforming leadership in an AI-driven world, inspiring leaders to navigate the complexities of tomorrow while remaining firmly grounded in the human principles that drive sustainable success.
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Leading Through Polycrisis and Geopolitical Instability
In an era defined by polycrisis—a convergence of complex, global challenges—and ever-evolving geopolitical shifts, leadership must transcend traditional approaches. Benjamin Laker’s keynote explores how leaders can navigate an increasingly volatile and uncertain world with clarity, resilience, and strategic foresight. Laker challenges leaders to embrace a holistic, adaptive mindset, rethinking leadership to empower organizations to not just survive, but thrive amidst disruption. His groundbreaking research and influence in shaping government policies worldwide offer transformative insights that have reshaped industries across the globe. This keynote provides actionable strategies to help leaders turn chaos into opportunity, foster resilient organizations, and guide their teams with purpose and vision in the face of the unknown.
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Lead the Experience, Not the Performance.
Industry 5.0 requires architect leaders designing workplaces so meaningful, people can’t help but excel. Benjamin Laker challenges traditional views of leadership by urging leaders to focus on designing workplaces where people thrive, rather than obsessing over performance metrics. Drawing on his groundbreaking research, Benjamin offers a bold new framework for leaders to redesign roles, relationships, and perspectives—enabling workplaces where purpose, belonging, and excellence naturally emerge.
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Redefining Productivity: Turning Disruption into Focus and Innovation in the Modern Workplace
Today’s challenges of growth and productivity cannot be solved with yesterday’s methods. Leaders are faced with a critical question: How can they turn megatrends into milestones, transforming disruption into opportunities for focused innovation? This keynote explores cutting-edge strategies for creating more productive workplaces, embracing forward-thinking concepts such as the four-day workweek and meeting-free days. By reimagining how we work, leaders can break free from traditional productivity models and build environments that foster focus, creativity, and sustainable growth. It’s time for a new era of leadership that turns disruption into momentum, creating a culture where innovation thrives, and results speak for themselves.
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Benjamin Laker Videos
BOOKS
Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series)
Advanced Strategic Management
Job Crafting (Management on the Cutting Edge)
Closing the Service Gap: How to connect customers, employees and organisations
Too Proud to Lead: How Hubris Can Destroy Effective Leadership and What to Do About It
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How do I book Benjamin Laker to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Benjamin Laker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Benjamin Laker, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Benjamin Laker or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Benjamin Laker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Benjamin Laker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Benjamin Laker are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Benjamin Laker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Benjamin Laker speak about?
Benjamin Laker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Professors, Future of Work, Futurism, Peak Performance, Business Leadership, Resilience, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding and European Heritage. -
Where does Benjamin Laker travel from?
Benjamin Laker generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Benjamin Laker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Benjamin Laker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Benjamin Laker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Benjamin Laker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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