Joe Tye

Joe Tye

Keynote Speaker: Values-Based Leadership Expert, Healthcare Culture Specialist, Author

Joe Tye Biography

Joe Tye is a leading authority on values-based life and leadership skills and strategies, and on building a culture of ownership on a foundation of values in the healthcare setting. He is a motivational speaker focusing on organizational culture, leadership, and personal values.

Joe is the CEO and Head Coach of Values Coach Inc., which provides consulting, training, and coaching on values-based leadership and cultural transformation for hospital, corporate, and association clients. Joe earned a master's degree in hospital and health administration from the University of Iowa and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is the author or co-author of twelve books including "The Florence Prescription: From Accountability to Ownership," which has sold over 100,000 copies, and "All Hands on Deck: 8 Essential Lessons for Building a Culture of Ownership."

Prior to founding Values Coach in 1994, Tye was chief operating officer for a large community teaching hospital. He helped establish one of the nation's most comprehensive emergency medical services programs at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. On the volunteer front, he was the founding president of the Association of Air Medical Services and a leading activist in the fight against unethical tobacco industry practices through the nonprofit organization STAT (Stop Teenage Addiction to Tobacco).

Joe and his wife Sally live on a small farmstead in Iowa, and their second home is a tent in the Grand Canyon. Joe's commitment to values-based leadership extends into his personal life, where he embodies the principles he teaches.

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Joe Tye Speaking Topics

Speaking and customized events:

Joe provides keynotes, conducts leadership retreats, and creates special events for hospital, corporate, and association clients across North America. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • The Florence Prescription: From a Culture of Accountability to a Culture of Ownership

  • The Ownership Challenge: Building a Culture of Ownership on a Foundation of Values

  • The Power of Values

  • Designing and Building the Invisible Architecture of Your Organization

  • Honey and Glue, Because Recruiting and Retention is Not Just One Word

  • Discovering the Lion in Your Mirror

  • Leadership Lessons from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

  • The Physics of Cultural Transformation

Topics are available as keynotes, breakouts, and half-day or full-day retreats. Custom topics are also available and will be tailored to fit your specific needs and goals. The Florence Prescription: From a Culture of Accountability to a Culture of Ownership.

Joe's most popular topic for hospital audiences covers essential characteristics for building a culture of ownership, including practical ideas for implementing these strategies in your organization, and real world examples for each. To supplement the program, we offer copies of Joe's book The Florence Prescription: From Accountability to Ownership at a very steep discount for audience participants.

Joe Tye Videos

The Power of Invisible Architecture™ by Joe Tye - YouTube
OONE - YouTube
Joe Tye: Values-Based Leadership and Accountability Expert ...

How do I book Joe Tye to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Joe Tye for a speaking engagement?

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

Joe Tye is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Health & Wellness, Business Leadership, Healthcare, Business Consulting, Motivational, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership and Corporate Culture.

Where does Joe Tye travel from?

Joe Tye generally travels from Solon, IA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joe Tye?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Tye 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 Joe Tye 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 Joe Tye 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.


Joe Tye is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Tye for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Joe Tye generally travels from Solon, IA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Izzo, PhD, Matt Weinstein and Patrick Lencioni. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Tye for an upcoming event.

Joe Tye Speaking Topics

  • Speaking and customized events:

    Joe provides keynotes, conducts leadership retreats, and creates special events for hospital, corporate, and association clients across North America. Topics include but are not limited to:

    • The Florence Prescription: From a Culture of Accountability to a Culture of Ownership

    • The Ownership Challenge: Building a Culture of Ownership on a Foundation of Values

    • The Power of Values

    • Designing and Building the Invisible Architecture of Your Organization

    • Honey and Glue, Because Recruiting and Retention is Not Just One Word

    • Discovering the Lion in Your Mirror

    • Leadership Lessons from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

    • The Physics of Cultural Transformation

    Topics are available as keynotes, breakouts, and half-day or full-day retreats. Custom topics are also available and will be tailored to fit your specific needs and goals. The Florence Prescription: From a Culture of Accountability to a Culture of Ownership.

    Joe's most popular topic for hospital audiences covers essential characteristics for building a culture of ownership, including practical ideas for implementing these strategies in your organization, and real world examples for each. To supplement the program, we offer copies of Joe's book The Florence Prescription: From Accountability to Ownership at a very steep discount for audience participants.

Joe Tye Videos

The Power of Invisible Architecture™ by Joe Tye - YouTube
OONE - YouTube
Joe Tye: Values-Based Leadership and Accountability Expert ...

Joe Tye News

  • How do I book Joe Tye to speak at my event?

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

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

    Joe Tye is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Health & Wellness, Business Leadership, Healthcare, Business Consulting, Motivational, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership and Corporate Culture.
  • Where does Joe Tye travel from?

    Joe Tye generally travels from Solon, IA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joe Tye?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Tye 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 Joe Tye 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 Joe Tye 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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