Jerry Porras

Jerry Porras

Keynote Speaker: The Lane Professor of Organizational Behavior and Change, Emeritus; Consultant on Organizational Change

Jerry Porras Biography

Jerry Porras is the Lane Professor of Organizational Behavior and Change Emeritus at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.

Porras has taught courses in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational development and change in the MBA and executive programs. From 1991 to 1994 he served as an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the GSB. He served as the University's Faculty Athletic Representative to the Pacific-10 Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association during the period 1988 to 2001 and on two occasions was President of the Pacific-10 Conference Council.

Winner of numerous awards, Porras' honors include the Brillante Award presented by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs; the Silver Apple Award presented by the Stanford Business School Alumni Association; the Kantor Medal awarded by the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology; and the Robert T. Davis Award from the Stanford Business School.

A consultant on organizational change, Porras has helped numerous clients in both the U.S. and Mexico improve their organizational performance. As a lecturer on visionary companies he has delivered presentations to over 150 senior management audiences worldwide.

Porras has served on the editorial boards of many academic publications, including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Business Review and the Journal of Organizational Change Management.

In addition to over 40 articles or reviews for leading publications, Porras has published two books on organizational success. In 1987, he wrote Stream Analysis: A Powerful New Way to Diagnose and Manage Organizational Change, which has since been converted into an exciting software tool used for diagnosing, planning and managing change within an organization. Working with Jim Collins, Porras co-authored the international bestseller, Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. The book is based on the results of an exhaustive six-year research project aimed at discovering the approaches and behaviors of the most visionary companies of the past century. It has been translated into 18 languages.

Porras currently serves on the board of directors of the State Farm Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Life Insurance Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Quaker Fabrics and ReloAction.

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Jerry Porras Speaking Topics

Built to Last

Vision-Driven Organizational Change

Individual Behavior: Why It Should Be the Primary Target of Organizational Change & The Best Way to Change It

What a Truly Useful Organizational Vision Looks Like & How to Use It

Beyond the Charismatic Visionary Leader

Jerry Porras Videos

Leadership and Vision - YouTube

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Jerry Porras is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Business, Business Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Author, Business Authors, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Change Management, Hispanic Heritage, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Motivational, Athlete, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Leadership, Business Growth, Sports, Sports Coaching, Culture and Bestselling Authors.

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Jerry Porras is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Business and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerry Porras for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jerry Porras generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ram Charan, JP Pawliw-Fry and Steve Farber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerry Porras for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/05/2025.

Jerry Porras Speaking Topics

  • Built to Last

  • Vision-Driven Organizational Change

  • Individual Behavior: Why It Should Be the Primary Target of Organizational Change & The Best Way to Change It

  • What a Truly Useful Organizational Vision Looks Like & How to Use It

  • Beyond the Charismatic Visionary Leader

Jerry Porras Videos

Leadership and Vision - YouTube
  • How do I book Jerry Porras to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jerry Porras, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jerry Porras, 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 Jerry Porras speak about?

  • Where does Jerry Porras travel from?

    Jerry Porras generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jerry Porras?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jerry Porras 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 Jerry Porras 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 Jerry Porras 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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