Bruce Tulgan

Bruce Tulgan

Keynote Speaker: Business Leadership Expert, Consultant, Bestselling Author of "The Art of Being Indispensable at Work" & CEO of RainmakerThinking

Bruce Tulgan Biography

Bruce Tulgan is internationally recognized as the leading expert on young people in the workplace and one of the leading experts on leadership and management. Tulgan is a best-selling author, an adviser to business leaders all over the world, and a sought-after keynote speaker and management trainer.

Since 1995, Tulgan has worked with tens of thousands of leaders and managers in hundreds of organizations ranging from Aetna to Wal-Mart; from the Army to the YMCA. In recent years, Tulgan was named by Management Today as one of the few contemporary figures to stand out as a “management guru” and he was named to the 2009 Thinkers 50 rising star list. On August 13, 2009, Tulgan was honored to accept Toastmasters International’s most prestigious honor, the Golden Gavel. This honor is annually presented to a single person who represents excellence in the fields of communication and leadership. Past winners have included Stephen Covey, Zig Ziglar, Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Ken Blanchard, Tom Peters, Art Linkletter, Dr. Joyce Brothers, and Walter Cronkite.

Tulgan’s most recent books include the updated and expanded edition of "Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: How to Manage the Millennials" and "Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: How to Teach the Missing Basics to Today’s Young Talent". He is also the author of "The 27 Challenges Managers Face," and the best-selling "It’s Okay to Be the Boss," "Managing Generation X", and "It’s Okay to Manage Your Boss". Tulgan’s other books include "Winning the Talent Wars," which received widespread acclaim from Fortune 500 CEOs and business journalists; the best-seller "Fast Feedback"; and "Managing the Generation Mix". Many of Tulgan’s works have been published around the world in foreign editions.

Tulgan lectures at the Yale Graduate School of Management, as well as other academic institutions, and his writing appears regularly in human resources, staffing, and management journals, including a regular column in TRAINING magazine called ‘Sticky Notes’ and a regular column in the Huffington Post. His writing has also appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers such as the Harvard Business Review, BusinessWeek, HR Magazine, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. As well, his work has been the subject of thousands of news stories around the world.

Before founding RainmakerThinking, Tulgan practiced law at the Wall Street firm of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn. He graduated with high honors from Amherst College, received his law degree from the New York University School of Law, and is still a member of the Bar in Massachusetts and New York. Tulgan continues his lifelong study of Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate Do and holds a sixth degree black belt, making him a Renshi master of the style. He lives in New Haven, Connecticut with his wife Debby Applegate, Ph.D., who won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Biography for her book "The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher."

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Bruce Tulgan Speaking Topics

The Art of Being Indispensable at Work Program Topic

In today’s high-stakes, high-collaboration workplace, knowing how to work together and get things done is more important than ever. Bruce provides anyone, at any level, with the tools, insight, and best practices they need to align on the chain of command and build their reputation as an indispensable, go-to member of the organization.

Highly Engaged Management

When managers practice strong leadership, everyone in the organization benefits. Bruce builds leaders at every level by teaching them the fundamentals of highly engaged management, providing solutions to common management challenges, and challenging the myths that prevent managers from being strong.

Generational Shift in the Workplace

Ever since Bruce began his generational research in the mid-90’s studying Generation X, he has remained committed to researching generational shift and difference in the workforce. Providing audiences with fresh perspective, Bruce dispels damaging misconceptions about today’s new young talent and offers actionable advice for leaders managing the whole generational spectrum.

Talent Attraction, Retention & Development

The talent wars are back on and more heated than ever. Bruce gives audiences the tools and knowledge they need to adjust to the new reality of work across the human capital management spectrum, increase retention, reduce turnover, and build a culture that attracts top talent.

Bruce Tulgan Videos

Bruce Tulgan: Achieving Productivity through Fatigue Management
Bruce Tulgan Discusses How To Manage The Millennials
The art of being indispensable at work | Bruce Tulgan | peopleHum

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What topics does Bruce Tulgan speak about?

Bruce Tulgan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Generational Issues, Authors, Customer Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Communication, Negotiation, Leadership, College, Virtual, Public Health, Business, Motivational, Health and World Affairs.

Where does Bruce Tulgan travel from?

Bruce Tulgan generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bruce Tulgan?

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Bruce Tulgan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bruce Tulgan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Bruce Tulgan generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Garrison Wynn, Dr. Kevin Freiberg and Richard Florida. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bruce Tulgan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Bruce Tulgan Speaking Topics

  • The Art of Being Indispensable at Work Program Topic

    In today’s high-stakes, high-collaboration workplace, knowing how to work together and get things done is more important than ever. Bruce provides anyone, at any level, with the tools, insight, and best practices they need to align on the chain of command and build their reputation as an indispensable, go-to member of the organization.

  • Highly Engaged Management

    When managers practice strong leadership, everyone in the organization benefits. Bruce builds leaders at every level by teaching them the fundamentals of highly engaged management, providing solutions to common management challenges, and challenging the myths that prevent managers from being strong.

  • Generational Shift in the Workplace

    Ever since Bruce began his generational research in the mid-90’s studying Generation X, he has remained committed to researching generational shift and difference in the workforce. Providing audiences with fresh perspective, Bruce dispels damaging misconceptions about today’s new young talent and offers actionable advice for leaders managing the whole generational spectrum.

  • Talent Attraction, Retention & Development

    The talent wars are back on and more heated than ever. Bruce gives audiences the tools and knowledge they need to adjust to the new reality of work across the human capital management spectrum, increase retention, reduce turnover, and build a culture that attracts top talent.

Bruce Tulgan Videos

Bruce Tulgan: Achieving Productivity through Fatigue Management
Bruce Tulgan Discusses How To Manage The Millennials
The art of being indispensable at work | Bruce Tulgan | peopleHum

Bruce Tulgan News

  • The Great Generational Shift

    Since 1993, we have been tracking the “Great Generational Shift” underway in the workforce and we remain committed to updating our research every year in this white paper. To date, our primary research has included...

  • How do I book Bruce Tulgan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bruce Tulgan 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 Bruce Tulgan, 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 Bruce Tulgan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bruce Tulgan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bruce Tulgan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bruce Tulgan are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bruce Tulgan, 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 Bruce Tulgan speak about?

  • Where does Bruce Tulgan travel from?

    Bruce Tulgan generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bruce Tulgan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bruce Tulgan 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 Bruce Tulgan 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 Bruce Tulgan 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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