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Dee Ann Turner

Dee Ann Turner

Keynote Speaker: Communicator, Consultant & Coach, Former Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability at Chick-fil-A, Inc.

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Dee Ann Turner Biography

Dee Ann is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability for Chick-fil-A, Inc. Selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001, she was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Turner was responsible for thousands of selections of Chick-fil-A Franchisees and corporate staff members. Additionally, she led Talent Management, Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture and Engagement. Most recently, Dee Ann launched and led the Sustainability function focusing on Chick-fil-A’s strategy to implement sustainable practices at the then$10.5 billion company.

Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, writing books, speaking to over 50 audiences per year and consulting and coaching leaders globally. She is the author of the best seller, It’s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture. Her latest book is Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture and Win the Hearts of Customers was released in September 2019 and her new book, Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job and Launch Your Career will release in April 2021.

She is a graduate of Clayton State University with a degree in Management. She also completed executive education courses at Emory University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School. She is a 2009 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.

Dee Ann has been married her husband, Ashley for 37 years and they are the parents of three grown sons. She has served numerous non-profit boards in the past including The Kenya Project, Eagle Ranch and Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has also served on the board of advisors for Lubbock Christian University and First Care Clinics. Currently, she serves on the board of advisors for Unconventional Business Network Women and the advisory board for the Pure Hope Foundation. When she is not traveling, she can often be found on her Peloton bike in her home outside of Atlanta or on her stand up paddleboard at Lake Hartwell in northeast Georgia.

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Dee Ann Turner Speaking Topics

Recipe for a Remarkable Culture

This talk outlines the elements that create a Remarkable culture: A Meaningful Purpose, A Challenging Mission and Demonstrated Core Values. Dee Ann explains how to create these elements within your organization and how to apply them to win the hearts of employees and customers.

  • The Essence of a Compelling Culture
  • Building a Team that Creates a Compelling Culture
  • Growing a Compelling Culture Among Your Team
  • Engaging Your Guests in a Compelling Culture

Dee Ann Turner Videos

Betting on Talent with Former Chick-fil-A VP, Dee Ann Turner ...
How To Build a Remarkable Company Culture with Dee Ann Turner ...
It's My Pleasure: Why People and Purpose Matter with Dee Ann Turner

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Dee Ann Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business and Authors.

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Dee Ann Turner generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dee Ann Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Customer Service and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dee Ann Turner for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dee Ann Turner generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert Spector, Dennis Snow and Doug Lipp. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dee Ann Turner for an upcoming event.

Dee Ann Turner Speaking Topics

  • Recipe for a Remarkable Culture

    This talk outlines the elements that create a Remarkable culture: A Meaningful Purpose, A Challenging Mission and Demonstrated Core Values. Dee Ann explains how to create these elements within your organization and how to apply them to win the hearts of employees and customers.

    • The Essence of a Compelling Culture
    • Building a Team that Creates a Compelling Culture
    • Growing a Compelling Culture Among Your Team
    • Engaging Your Guests in a Compelling Culture

Dee Ann Turner Videos

Betting on Talent with Former Chick-fil-A VP, Dee Ann Turner ...
How To Build a Remarkable Company Culture with Dee Ann Turner ...
It's My Pleasure: Why People and Purpose Matter with Dee Ann Turner
Orlando Business Update - Chick-fil-A Business Success- Dee Ann Turner
Dee Ann Turner Interview with Fox & Friends
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