Greg McKeown

Greg McKeown

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Strategist & Productivity Expert; Author of "Essentialism" & "Effortless"; CEO at McKeown Inc.

Greg McKeown Biography

Greg McKeown is a British-born author, public speaker, and leadership strategist known for his work in business leadership, productivity, and organizational strategy. McKeown earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business after completing a BA in communications and journalism at Brigham Young University. He also holds a certificate from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and conducts doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. He is the founder and CEO of McKeown, Inc., a leadership and strategy design agency based in California.

McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" and "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most." He also co-authored the New York Times bestseller "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter" with Liz Wiseman. His books, which focus on essentialism, leadership, and personal productivity, have sold 3 million copies and been published in 40 languages. McKeown co-created the course "Designing Life, Essentially" at Stanford University.

As a public speaker, McKeown has addressed hundreds of organizations in more than 45 countries, with clients including Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nike, and the Navy SEALs. He has appeared on NPR, NBC, FOX, and as a regular guest on "The Steve Harvey Show." His interview at Stanford University was recognized by Entrepreneur as a must-see video on business, creativity, and success. McKeown has spoken at SXSW, interviewed Al Gore at the Annual Conference of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and was invited by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to speak at the Annual Innovation Conference.

The World Economic Forum inducted McKeown into the Forum of Young Global Leaders. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. McKeown is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn's Influencers group, averaging a million views a month. He hosts a self-improvement podcast and reaches a global audience through online courses and his weekly "1-Minute Wednesday" newsletter. Through his books, courses, and keynote presentations, McKeown provides insights on focus, priority, and the disciplined pursuit of what matters most in leadership and organizational effectiveness.

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Greg McKeown Speaking Topics

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

This keynote speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked and underutilized, always busy but never productive who are making a millimeter of progress in a million directions. Greg McKeown shares a system he used as part of the Stanford course he co-created called “Designing Life, Essentially.” It is a system for achieving more by doing less: a way for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what IS essential as easy and effortless as possible.

By applying tougher, more selective criteria, we can regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and efforts toward the goals and activities that truly matter.

Leadership Essentials – The Leadership Development Training

In this workshop McKeown gives participants the tools to define the Strategic Intent of their business. Specifically, they will learn to Evaluate the trivial many from the vital few, Eliminate the nonessentials and to Enable the team to almost effortlessly execute on the essentials.

Leading as an Essentialist – Keynote

In this keynote, Greg McKeown illustrates why leading as an Essentialist can help organizations accomplish more with fewer resources, take teams to the next level and produce breakthroughs in results and innovation.

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (But Better) – Keynote

This lecture speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked but underutilized or always busy, but never productive. Greg McKeown offers a framework for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what is essential as effortless as possible. The disciplined pursuit of less allows employees to channel their time, energy and effort toward making the highest possible contribution to what really matters.

Greg McKeown Videos

Greg McKeown on Striking a Problem at the Root
Avoiding Burnout with Greg McKeown
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

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What topics does Greg McKeown speak about?

Greg McKeown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Futurism, Social Media, Author, Business Authors, Business Consulting, Research & Exploration, Non-Fiction Authors, Journalist, Bestselling Authors, Virtual and Leadership.

Where does Greg McKeown travel from?

Greg McKeown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Greg McKeown?

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Greg McKeown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Greg McKeown for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Greg McKeown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Walsh, Erica Dhawan and Dan Heath. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Greg McKeown for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/10/2026.

Greg McKeown Speaking Topics

  • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

    This keynote speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked and underutilized, always busy but never productive who are making a millimeter of progress in a million directions. Greg McKeown shares a system he used as part of the Stanford course he co-created called “Designing Life, Essentially.” It is a system for achieving more by doing less: a way for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what IS essential as easy and effortless as possible.

    By applying tougher, more selective criteria, we can regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and efforts toward the goals and activities that truly matter.

  • Leadership Essentials – The Leadership Development Training

    In this workshop McKeown gives participants the tools to define the Strategic Intent of their business. Specifically, they will learn to Evaluate the trivial many from the vital few, Eliminate the nonessentials and to Enable the team to almost effortlessly execute on the essentials.

  • Leading as an Essentialist – Keynote

    In this keynote, Greg McKeown illustrates why leading as an Essentialist can help organizations accomplish more with fewer resources, take teams to the next level and produce breakthroughs in results and innovation.

  • The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (But Better) – Keynote

    This lecture speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked but underutilized or always busy, but never productive. Greg McKeown offers a framework for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what is essential as effortless as possible. The disciplined pursuit of less allows employees to channel their time, energy and effort toward making the highest possible contribution to what really matters.

Greg McKeown Videos

Greg McKeown on Striking a Problem at the Root
Avoiding Burnout with Greg McKeown
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Greg McKeown: "Essentialism" | Talks at Google

Greg McKeown Reviews

  • Appreciated the team's willingness to help with an unusual request and deliver on time. Looking forward to when we can book Greg in person! Thanks again!
    Finicity - Feb 08 2021

  • eVestment Alliance, LLC - Mar 31 2020

  • Southwest Michigan First - Jan 29 2018

  • Spoke to a public radio conference, one of the best speakers we've ever had at the event. Also worked well in a leadership symposium after the keynote.
    Greater Public - Jan 30 2015

  • How do I book Greg McKeown to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Greg McKeown 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 Greg McKeown, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Greg McKeown or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Greg McKeown for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Greg McKeown, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Greg McKeown are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Greg McKeown, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Greg McKeown speak about?

    Greg McKeown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Futurism, Social Media, Author, Business Authors, Business Consulting, Research & Exploration, Non-Fiction Authors, Journalist, Bestselling Authors, Virtual and Leadership.
  • Where does Greg McKeown travel from?

    Greg McKeown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Greg McKeown?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Greg McKeown 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Greg McKeown 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 Greg McKeown 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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