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Dave Mitchell

Dave Mitchell

Keynote Speaker: Founder of The Leadership Difference & Author of "The Power of Understanding People"

Dave Mitchell Biography

Dave Mitchell founded the Leadership Difference in 1995, and ever since over 450,000 people have attended Mitchell’s “enter-TRAIN-ment” seminars on topics that include leadership, customer service, selling skills, and personal performance enhancement. His clients include Allstate Insurance, Bank of America, Universal Studios, Hilton Worldwide, Janssen/Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, Sub-Zero Wolf Appliances, Electrolux Appliances, Trek Bikes, Walt Disney World and the CIA. In July 2013, Meeting Professionals International selected him as Best Speaker of the Year at their World Education Congress in Las Vegas. In September 2015, Meetings and Conventions Magazine named Mitchell one of the Best Speakers of the Year.

Mitchell is the author of four books. "Live and Learn or Die Stupid!" focuses on personal contentment and performance excellence. "The Power of Understanding People" was released in December 2013 by acclaimed publisher Wiley and was immediately named Best Business Book of the Month by Amazon. "The Power of Understanding Yourself" was released on January 7, 2019, also by Wiley, and was an Editor’s Pick by getAbstract and named Top Read by Training Magazine. His fourth book, "Peak Performance Culture: The Five Metrics of Organizational Excellence," was released in September 2020 on Wiley and is used as a textbook for organizational development in colleges around the country.

Mitchell has a Master’s of Education degree from the University of Illinois and is a certified Advanced Wine Sommelier. After failing to achieve his dream of playing professional baseball, Mitchell went on to a successful four-year career as a coach at the Tee Ball level.

Mitchell lives in the Walla Walla Valley wine country with his wife of 38 years, Lori; has two adult children, Brooklyn and Slade; three horses, and Miles and Mingus – the canine security system (and Jazz tribute).

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Dave Mitchell Speaking Topics

The Power of Understanding People

One of Dave’s most requested programs, “The Power of Understanding People,” provides the tools to understand each participant’s own unique communication and leadership style. This info-filled, energizing training event provides an ideal combination of strong content, laugh-out-loud humor, and audience interaction. Attendees discover the cornerstone of high performance and tips for enhancing communication, teamwork, employee engagement, customer service excellence, and influence. This program was named the Meeting Madness Winner 2013 for best event of the year by Meeting Professionals International at the World Education Congress in Las Vegas. In December 2013, the book of the same name was released and was immediately named Best Business Book of the Month by Amazon. It is now available as an interactive webinar!

Attendees will walk away energized with strategies for applying the following insights:

• An understanding of their own strengths and vulnerabilities as a leader, team member, and communicator

• An ability to better understand the intrinsic needs of others and how to best engage them, build more effective relationships, inspire them to peak performance, meet their service expectations, and influence them.

• Better communication skills to apply in all relationships in their life

• Content can be tailored to leadership, sales, teambuilding, or customer service themes

Leading a Peak Performance Culture

This powerful program focuses on the leadership characteristics that are the foundation of the most successful organizations worldwide. Attendees will discover the behaviors embodied by leaders that instill a desire in others to perform at a high level while avoiding environmental stress and burnout. Notable in the content is that these are behaviors, processes, and approaches that are easy to replicate, not nebulous values that can be subjective and hard to manifest. They are designed to help all leaders drive a successful ideology throughout the organization, delivered in Dave’s “laugh and learn” style. The content is from Dave’s book, "Peak Performance Culture: The Five Metrics of Peak Performance Culture," released in September 2020 and represents data collected from over 1000 organizations over the last 25 years.

Being Resilient: Managing Stress Before it Manages You

Even before the life-altering changes brought about by the global pandemic, chronic stress had become a public health threat. Today, that threat is more severe, leading to heart disease, hypertension, digestive distress, mental health challenges, and other potentially life-threatening disorders. Minimally, chronic stress interferes with our quality of life and happiness. But is stress bad? The answer is a resounding “NO!” Stress is an important part of our physiological response to life’s demands. The problem is most of us have never developed a comprehensive strategy for using sudden stress effectively as a performance enhancement tool while avoiding the damaging effects of prolonged, chronic stress. Dave breaks down the origins of stress, distinguishes between sudden stress, chronic stress, and burnout, and maps out a strategy for liberating us from the toxic consequences of being the victim of stress rather than the victor.

What is Your Wine Personality?

Imagine combining laughter, wine tasting, and applied cognitive psychology into one high-energy event. In this highly interactive, 60-minute session, you will learn your leadership/communication style, obtain strategies for becoming even MORE effective in delivering and receiving information, and taste some delicious wines! A traditional wine-tasting event can be stodgy, pretentious, and boring. A class on applied cognitive psychology? No, thank you! But in the hands of Dave Mitchell, named one of the top speakers of 2015 by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, you will laugh and learn about both!

Are you similar to a complicated Chateauneuf du Pape from France? Or are you more the unconventional Petit Verdot from Walla Walla, Washington? Maybe you communicate like a charming Spanish Cava, or you are direct and big like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Whatever your style, there is a wine that behaves just like you, and Dave will identify the wine that best reflects the way you communicate. Perfect for team building, ice-breaking receptions, or improving group communication while having fun and learning about wine.

Conflict Resolution: It's the Issue, Not the Person

Part of Dave’s award-winning The Power of Understanding People series, It’s the Issue, Not the Person, focuses on an easily learned methodology to resolve common interpersonal conflict that naturally arises between individuals with different communication styles. Using Dave’s “laugh and learn” approach to adult education, participants will learn a step-by-step methodology for addressing conflict. Additionally, the course identifies the most common causes for these conflicts, toxic behaviors that exacerbate their negative impact, and how to become more comfortable having positive conversations around the cognitive diversity that inevitably creates friction between team members. This invaluable course empowers team members to address their own conflicts with co-workers, family, and friends and reduces the need for leaders to play referee at work.

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How do I book Dave Mitchell to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Mitchell 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 Dave Mitchell, 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 Dave Mitchell or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Dave Mitchell for a speaking engagement?

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

Dave Mitchell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Personal Growth, Authors, Motivational, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Consulting, Business and Customer Experience.

Where does Dave Mitchell travel from?

Dave Mitchell generally travels from Walla Walla, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dave Mitchell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Mitchell 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 Dave Mitchell 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 Dave Mitchell 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.


Dave Mitchell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Personal Growth and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Mitchell for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dave Mitchell generally travels from Walla Walla, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Dennis Snow and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Mitchell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/07/2024.

Dave Mitchell Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Understanding People

    One of Dave’s most requested programs, “The Power of Understanding People,” provides the tools to understand each participant’s own unique communication and leadership style. This info-filled, energizing training event provides an ideal combination of strong content, laugh-out-loud humor, and audience interaction. Attendees discover the cornerstone of high performance and tips for enhancing communication, teamwork, employee engagement, customer service excellence, and influence. This program was named the Meeting Madness Winner 2013 for best event of the year by Meeting Professionals International at the World Education Congress in Las Vegas. In December 2013, the book of the same name was released and was immediately named Best Business Book of the Month by Amazon. It is now available as an interactive webinar!

    Attendees will walk away energized with strategies for applying the following insights:

    • An understanding of their own strengths and vulnerabilities as a leader, team member, and communicator

    • An ability to better understand the intrinsic needs of others and how to best engage them, build more effective relationships, inspire them to peak performance, meet their service expectations, and influence them.

    • Better communication skills to apply in all relationships in their life

    • Content can be tailored to leadership, sales, teambuilding, or customer service themes

  • Leading a Peak Performance Culture

    This powerful program focuses on the leadership characteristics that are the foundation of the most successful organizations worldwide. Attendees will discover the behaviors embodied by leaders that instill a desire in others to perform at a high level while avoiding environmental stress and burnout. Notable in the content is that these are behaviors, processes, and approaches that are easy to replicate, not nebulous values that can be subjective and hard to manifest. They are designed to help all leaders drive a successful ideology throughout the organization, delivered in Dave’s “laugh and learn” style. The content is from Dave’s book, "Peak Performance Culture: The Five Metrics of Peak Performance Culture," released in September 2020 and represents data collected from over 1000 organizations over the last 25 years.

  • Being Resilient: Managing Stress Before it Manages You

    Even before the life-altering changes brought about by the global pandemic, chronic stress had become a public health threat. Today, that threat is more severe, leading to heart disease, hypertension, digestive distress, mental health challenges, and other potentially life-threatening disorders. Minimally, chronic stress interferes with our quality of life and happiness. But is stress bad? The answer is a resounding “NO!” Stress is an important part of our physiological response to life’s demands. The problem is most of us have never developed a comprehensive strategy for using sudden stress effectively as a performance enhancement tool while avoiding the damaging effects of prolonged, chronic stress. Dave breaks down the origins of stress, distinguishes between sudden stress, chronic stress, and burnout, and maps out a strategy for liberating us from the toxic consequences of being the victim of stress rather than the victor.

  • What is Your Wine Personality?

    Imagine combining laughter, wine tasting, and applied cognitive psychology into one high-energy event. In this highly interactive, 60-minute session, you will learn your leadership/communication style, obtain strategies for becoming even MORE effective in delivering and receiving information, and taste some delicious wines! A traditional wine-tasting event can be stodgy, pretentious, and boring. A class on applied cognitive psychology? No, thank you! But in the hands of Dave Mitchell, named one of the top speakers of 2015 by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, you will laugh and learn about both!

    Are you similar to a complicated Chateauneuf du Pape from France? Or are you more the unconventional Petit Verdot from Walla Walla, Washington? Maybe you communicate like a charming Spanish Cava, or you are direct and big like a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Whatever your style, there is a wine that behaves just like you, and Dave will identify the wine that best reflects the way you communicate. Perfect for team building, ice-breaking receptions, or improving group communication while having fun and learning about wine.

  • Conflict Resolution: It's the Issue, Not the Person

    Part of Dave’s award-winning The Power of Understanding People series, It’s the Issue, Not the Person, focuses on an easily learned methodology to resolve common interpersonal conflict that naturally arises between individuals with different communication styles. Using Dave’s “laugh and learn” approach to adult education, participants will learn a step-by-step methodology for addressing conflict. Additionally, the course identifies the most common causes for these conflicts, toxic behaviors that exacerbate their negative impact, and how to become more comfortable having positive conversations around the cognitive diversity that inevitably creates friction between team members. This invaluable course empowers team members to address their own conflicts with co-workers, family, and friends and reduces the need for leaders to play referee at work.

Dave Mitchell Videos

Dave Mitchell 2023

Dave Mitchell Reviews

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  • How do I book Dave Mitchell to speak at my event?

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

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

    Dave Mitchell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Personal Growth, Authors, Motivational, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Consulting, Business and Customer Experience.
  • Where does Dave Mitchell travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Mitchell 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 Dave Mitchell 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 Dave Mitchell 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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