Jeff Leitner

Jeff Leitner

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Unwritten Labs, Innovation Pioneer & High-Stakes Strategist

Jeff Leitner Biography

The Big Idea--the kind-that fundamentally changes our lives--comes along so rarely that our head snaps back when we hear it. Jeff Leitner’s insights into Unwritten Rules is one of those ideas. His work unlocks the hidden code that shapes how we behave, what we believe, and how our organizations work. The Unwritten Rules pulls open the curtain, showing how work really gets done, how communities actually operate, and how our culture truly functions. It gives us a new lens to understand what we can do to lead successful change, game-changing innovation, and real social impact. Leitner spent years in the trenches working on some of the world’s biggest problems, then deep in the latest research, where he developed a groundbreaking approach for identifying and changing social dynamics. The inaugural Innovator in Residence at the University of Southern California, the founder of Insight Labs, and the co-founder of the international award-winning UX for Good, Jeff and his approach have helped solve some of the biggest and most interesting challenges, including:

  • Starbucks: As the company prepared to redesign all of its stores around the world, Leitner brought together design leaders from some of the world’s most influential brands to develop a strategy for Starbucks to increase its creative capacity.
  • U.S. Department of State: Faced with the lingering structural challenges of institutions like the United Nations, the State Department engaged Leitner to develop a new model for international organizations.
  • Professional Convention and Management Association (PCMA): With more and more of our personal and professional lives moving online, PCMA engaged Leitner to develop and publicly present a strategy for them and their hundreds of organizational members to remain relevant in the digital age.
  • Allsteel: As part of the company’s effort to bring the latest social science insights to bear on office design and worker productivity, Allsteel partnered with Leitner to integrate his work on unwritten rules with workplace strategy. Leitner and Allsteel are now on a year-long, national tour presenting the product of their work to thousands of executives at hundreds of companies. unwrittenrulestour.com
  • Law 2023: A partnership of national law firms and legal industry vendors engaged Leitner to project the future of the legal service sector. He enlisted experts in economics, sociology, and technology to partner to produce important insights, which are the foundation of recommendations for the industry. law2023.org
  • United Nations: In partnership with the OECD in Paris, Leitner developed the first-ever sequence for solving the world’s biggest problems, based on a year-long, international survey of economists, political scientists, and social scientists.

Warm and funny, Jeff Leitner’s presentations provide a profound “Ah-Ha” moment for audiences, with a smile of recognition on their faces. He weaves stories, science, and insights together to help us all break through and get the real work done.

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Jeff Leitner Videos

Jeff Leitner - Unwritten Rules: The Rules That Matter Most - YouTube
Smart Bites - Jeff Leitner speaking about The History of Unwritten ...
The Undiscovered Power of Unwritten Rules | Jeff Leitner ...

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What topics does Jeff Leitner speak about?

Jeff Leitner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Creativity and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Jeff Leitner travel from?

Jeff Leitner generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jeff Leitner?

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Jeff Leitner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Leitner for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jeff Leitner generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Michael Time, Saj-Nicole Joni and Adora Svitak. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Leitner for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/03/2025.

Jeff Leitner Videos

Jeff Leitner - Unwritten Rules: The Rules That Matter Most - YouTube
Smart Bites - Jeff Leitner speaking about The History of Unwritten ...
The Undiscovered Power of Unwritten Rules | Jeff Leitner ...
  • How do I book Jeff Leitner to speak at my event?

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

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

    Jeff Leitner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Creativity and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Jeff Leitner travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Leitner 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 Jeff Leitner 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 Jeff Leitner 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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