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Brad Szollose

Brad Szollose

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Lessons for a 21st Century Workforce

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Brad Szollose Biography

Leadership Lessons for a 21st Century Organization.

TEDx Speaker and Web Pioneer Brad Szollose (pronounced Zol-us), helps businesses and organizations dominate their industry by tapping into the treasure of a Cross-Generational Workforce.

His international bestselling book, Liquid Leadership shares Brad's journey from starting a business as an idea in a coffee shop (without start-up capital), to becoming a publicly traded company worth $26 million in just 24 short months! K2 Design, Inc, became the first dot-com agency to go public on NASDAQ.

Today the world’s leading business publications seek out Brad’s insights on Millennials, and he has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, New York Magazine, Inc., Advertising Age, The International Business Times, Le Journal du Dimanche in France and The Hindu Business Line in India to name a few, along with television, radio and podcast appearances on CBS and other media outlets.

Brad's workshops and keynotes have transformed a new generation of business leaders, helping them maximize their cross-generational corporate culture, management expectations, productivity, and sales growth in The Information Age.

• American Management Association Faculty Member • Axiom Business Book Award Winner Published Journeys to Success: The Millennial Edition Winner of the Arthur Andersen Enterprise Award for Fostering Innovation among his workforce

"Brad Szollose gave an outstanding presentation to our Business Mastery Graduates. No one knows Millennials or cross-generational management better than Brad, and it shows; our attendees are still talking about his work."

– Robbins Research International, Inc., a Tony Robbins Company

Clients include: Allstate, MasterCard Worldwide, Robbins Research International, Dell Computers, Proassurance, Association of Energy Service Companies AESC and Medmarc, to name a few.

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Brad Szollose Speaking Topics

Cracking The Millennial Code:

How to Engage, Retain and Prepare the Next Generation for Leadership...and Legacy.

What Your Attendees WILL Discover:

  • The 3 Things that Changed The Behavior of anyone born after 1977
  • THREE Tried and True Management Tactics to make anyone Loyal
  • How to create a work environment where all generations can thrive
  • What you need to do TODAY to assure that Millennials are ready to take over your company
  • How Online Gaming is Influencing The Next Generation of Leaders

How Online Gaming Is Shaping The Next generation of IT Leaders:

Radical Innovation:

How to Create a High-Voltage, Cross Generational Work Environment from the Inside Out

What Your Attendees WILL Discover:

  • 3 Leadership Development Strategies that make All People LOYAL
  • The most expensive thing you can do is deal with a bad hire. Discover the secrets to better hiring
  • Bridging The Generational Divide by UNDERSTANDING WHAT CAUSED IT Pssst: What Motivates a Boomer WILL NOT Motivate a Millennial
  • 3 Reasons why Yesterday's Management Tactics DO NOT produce results(and learn what DOES!) 
  • Getting self-managed teams into a mindset of fierce productivity
  • How to create a HIGH Trust, High Quality Work Environment
  • How to Retain, Inspire and Prepare The Next Generation for Leadership

Stop Running Your Business Like It Is 1969!

Brad Szollose Videos

Cross Generational Challenges in the Workplace with Brad Szollose
Brad Szollose: On Millennials and Cross-Generational Leadership
The Age of Radical Disruption | Brad Szollose | TEDxTalk

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What topics does Brad Szollose speak about?

Brad Szollose is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Generational Issues, Innovation, Business Leadership, Personal Growth, Motivational, Leadership and Business.

Where does Brad Szollose travel from?

Brad Szollose generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Brad Szollose is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Generational Issues, Innovation and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brad Szollose for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Brad Szollose generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicholas de Wolff, Dave Logan, PhD and Mike Jaffe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brad Szollose for an upcoming event.

Brad Szollose Speaking Topics

  • Cracking The Millennial Code:

    How to Engage, Retain and Prepare the Next Generation for Leadership...and Legacy.

    What Your Attendees WILL Discover:

    • The 3 Things that Changed The Behavior of anyone born after 1977
    • THREE Tried and True Management Tactics to make anyone Loyal
    • How to create a work environment where all generations can thrive
    • What you need to do TODAY to assure that Millennials are ready to take over your company
    • How Online Gaming is Influencing The Next Generation of Leaders

    How Online Gaming Is Shaping The Next generation of IT Leaders:

  • Radical Innovation:

    How to Create a High-Voltage, Cross Generational Work Environment from the Inside Out

    What Your Attendees WILL Discover:

    • 3 Leadership Development Strategies that make All People LOYAL
    • The most expensive thing you can do is deal with a bad hire. Discover the secrets to better hiring
    • Bridging The Generational Divide by UNDERSTANDING WHAT CAUSED IT Pssst: What Motivates a Boomer WILL NOT Motivate a Millennial
    • 3 Reasons why Yesterday's Management Tactics DO NOT produce results(and learn what DOES!) 
    • Getting self-managed teams into a mindset of fierce productivity
    • How to create a HIGH Trust, High Quality Work Environment
    • How to Retain, Inspire and Prepare The Next Generation for Leadership

    Stop Running Your Business Like It Is 1969!

Brad Szollose Videos

Cross Generational Challenges in the Workplace with Brad Szollose
Brad Szollose: On Millennials and Cross-Generational Leadership
The Age of Radical Disruption | Brad Szollose | TEDxTalk
Are You Preparing The Next Generation of Leaders?

Brad Szollose Reviews

  • "Brad, we received rave reviews after you spoke to our Leadership Lunch Club group, and weeks after your event, people are still buzzing about what they've learned and how they can apply it at work.  Thank you for an eye opening, engaging, interactive and challenging presentation that definitely furthered our mission of inspiring and equipping individuals and organizations to better achieve their mission."  
    Center for Coaching & Leadership Development - Feb 04 2018

  • “As host for Tony Robbins Business Mastery webinar series I have the pleasure to interview some incredibly talented and entertaining individuals from around the world. Brad was masterful in not only connecting generation gaps, but allowing the leaders of today to understand how to embrace and be excited about opening doors for tomorrows leaders. Understanding that leads to action is the mark of a powerful speaker and Brad accomplished it all.” 
    Robbins Research International, Inc., a Tony Robbins Company - Feb 04 2018

  • “Brad Szollose is not to be missed! As a learning and development professional, I had read all the books on leading a multi-generational workforce and believed I had a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities – it was all a bit cliché. Then I had the incredible good fortune to participate in Brad’s Liquid Leadership workshop. Wow, was it enlightening! I left with a much deeper understanding of the “why” behind each generations view of the world and drivers of behavior. I gained a greater ability to facilitate understanding between generations, increase appreciation of each groups perspective and harness the strengths all generation have to offer the other. Best of all, Brad delivers his wealth of knowledge with his highly engaging and energetic style combined with his light, natural, side-splitting humor. I believe everyone, regardless of title, or type of organization should learn what Brad has to offer. It’s all about connection – within your organization and with your customers.”
    L.E.A.D. USA, LLC - Dec 21 2015

  • Dear Brad, I am writing to thank you for your recent presentation at Medmarc’s annual broker meeting in Las Vegas. Your observations about generational behavioral styles and related values were enlightening and timely. As you probably observed by looking at the meeting attendees, the insurance industry is “graying” and we need to attract and retain more Generation X, Y and Millennials to remain vibrant and relevant to our customers. Armed with a better understanding of how these groups think and what motivates them, we are far more likely to be successful. Your observations and your book are invaluable to that understanding. Thank you again for your contribution to our meeting…”
    Medmarc Insurance Group - Nov 20 2014

  • "Brad Szollose is a true partner in our quest for world-class Leadership and People Management. Over the past year Brad has worked to co-design and deliver a cutting edge experience for our top employees, this includes our C-Suite. The results have been astounding. Not only are we as an organization more knowledgeable about the different generations in the work force, we have clear actions on how to get ahead of the ever changing world. We now have a common language and framework we can all use. Our People Managers are more confident in their abilities to keep engagements and productivity high. I find Brad to be incredibility flexibility, collaborative and a true partner to our organization. I fully endorse Brad and would be happy to talk with anyone who wants more information."
    Liquidnet Holdings - Nov 20 2014

Brad Szollose News

  • 7 Best Practices for Multigenerational Management

    By Sania Jamil In an age where generational stereotypes about Boomers and Millennials are thrown about without clear understanding, the tension displayed by managers holding onto the “old ways” of leadership is visible. How does one lead in a time when hierarchies themselves are being destroyed? This new age fueled by technology and its workforce requires an entirely updated set of best practices and a leader who is self aware enough to adapt and change, rather than fear the bumpy business terrain ahead of us. Brad Szollose, the authority on helping companies understand generational issues, coined the term “Liquid Leadership” to describe what it takes to succeed as a leader today: adaptability, transparency, and strength. Szollose is a recognized thought leader, entrepreneur, business coach, and speaker who specializes in transitioning leaders from the Industrial Age to the Information Age, and his advice is not based on theory. Szollose has bootstrapped over 8 startups, one of which he took public in an IPO on NASDAQ, which was worth over $26 million. Based on his experience, here are his 7 best practices (multigenerational management ideas) that define what it means to be a liquid leader today. 1st Law: A Liquid Leader Places People First Despite all the technology available to leaders today, they must understand that people are and will always be the most important asset of any company. “Baby Boomers tend to isolate themselves from younger people and treat them as expendable ‘kids’, while Millennials tend to undervalue the experience of Boomers and ignore them. Generation X, on the other hand, showed up on time, wore suits, and did everything the Boomers told them to do, and now are being overlooked for leadership positions for some reason,” noted Szollose. “Liquid leadership is about being inclusive—creating opportunities for all generations to thrive within an organization.” 2nd Law: A Liquid Leader Cultivates an Environment Where It is Free and Safe to Tell the Truth Micromanagement will be the death of a misguided leader in today’s marketplace. Szollose said, “When responsibility is shifted to the individual—when people are given the freedom and power to manage their time and solve problems—the result is that no one wants to let down even a single member of their team.” It also means you must teach people how to manage themselves in this day and age. Szollose refers to Valve Software’s employee handbook… “A fearless adventure in ...

  • Inc: Forget Millennials. Gen Xers Need Leadership Development Too

    Don't make them the forgotten generation. By David Burkus Author, "Under New Management" David sits down and interviews Brad Szollose "There's a lot of talk about Millennials today, much of it about the challenges and opportunities presented by Millennials entering the workforce. But as important as those discussions are, they're missing something...a big something. They're missing a whole generation: Generation X. When we talk so much about the back and forth between Baby Boomers and the Millennials, the Generation X employees get stuck in the middle. I recently interviewed Brad Szollose, author of Liquid Leadership and an expert on cross-generational leadership issues, and the conversation inevitably fell to what to do about the problems facing Generation X...fast becoming the forgotten generation. "Generation X is a smaller portion of the population," he said. "They...

  • Forbes: Top 10 Business Trends That Will Drive Success In 2017

    According to Brad Szollose, cross-generational leadership expert in NYC and author of Liquid Leadership, “You can’t put someone in a leadership role assuming they have the skills to lead, only to train them 10 years later. If you want Millennials to succeed, invest in their leadership development today.”

  • Forbes: Half Of Nonprofits Are Set Up To Fail -- How About Your Favorite?

    "Over the past 10 years,” Szollose adds, “There has been quite a bit of pressure on charities to run more efficiently, just like a regular business. That's why many charities both in the United States and Europe are turning to former CEOs and directors from the private sector." Lack of vision and efficient operations impacts millennials as employees and as donors.

  • Filling the Void: How Construction Executives can Embrace Diversity in an Evolving Workforce

    Brad Szollose, cross-generational learning and development consultant in New York, award-winning author of Liquid Leadership and cofounder of K2 Design, Inc., said that although he is part of the baby boomer generation, in his experience as a CEO, he saw the need to tap into the millennial generation. The biggest mistake, he said, that an industry leader can make given population trends is to ignore the younger, diverse workforce and the potential it can have for a CEO, who may not be able to predict trends the way millennials can. “I think a lot of boomers don’t see themselves as older and going to retire soon. They need to understand that that’s going to have to happen, and they need to consider how the new generation can fill in,” he said. “[Employers] have to start taking younger people seriously, because they may be bringing to the table that secret sauce that can make you more innovative and stand out in your industry.” In terms of trying to find a way to attract employees in this age and racial bracket, Altman said the best strategy is simply to hire a millennial in HR and in managerial positions.

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