Lance Secretan

Lance Secretan

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Author, Former CEO

Lance Secretan Biography

Dr. Lance Secretan is one of the world's foremost thinkers about leadership and a renowned pioneer in innovative methods of inspiring people and organizations. The former CEO of a Fortune 100 company and an acclaimed business school professor, Dr. Lance Secretan works with a gifted worldwide faculty changing the lives of people and transforming companies and revolutionizing the way they think about leadership.

Dr. Lance Secretan is the international best-selling author of 21 books on leadership, including notable titles such as "ONE: The Art and Practice of Conscious Leadership" and "The Bellwether Effect: Eight Inspiring Leadership Solutions to the Most Self-Defeating Business Practices". An award-winning columnist, teacher, philosopher, corporate coach, and mentor, he is also one of North America's most sought-after keynote speakers, retreat leaders, and business advisors. His innovative methods, which include the CASTLE Principles and ONE Dream®, focus on values-centered leadership and the concept of oneness in corporate environments. Dr. Secretan has guided six organizations to be named on Fortune's Best Companies to Work for in America.

Awarded the prestigious International Caring Award, whose recipients include notables like Mother Teresa and Jane Goodall, Dr. Lance Secretan was recognized for a lifetime of caring about people and the planet. He has also received the McFeely Leadership Award from the International Management Council. Dr. Secretan holds several degrees, including a Master's in International Relations from the University of Southern California (magna cum laude) and a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. He was the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the 1997 Special Olympics World Winter Games and a former Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Program. Today, Dr. Secretan is also the Chairman of the Pay it Forward Foundation, and his firm, The Secretan Center, Inc., is ranked #1 globally as an international Leadership Consulting firm by Leadership Excellence.

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Lance Secretan Speaking Topics

Reawakening the Human Spirit

Lance Secretan has dedicated his life to creating inspiring organizations. He built a Fortune 100 company from scratch to 72,000 full- and part-time employees and he has been sharing this wisdom by advising leaders of corporations for more than 40 years.

His latest book is "Reawakening the Human Spirit" in which he describes how we have spent nearly 100 years building leadership theories that don’t work. In this invigorating and innovative speech, he lays out a roadmap for creating inspiration within ourselves and organizations.

Spirit@Work

This is the most unusual format you are likely to see in a speech – everyone has the mobile Spirit@Work® Cards app on their phone. Participants shake their phone to choose a digital card. Lance uses his world-famous multi-media to spend 10 minutes taking a deep dive into the meaning and advantages of that word, before engaging the audience in an interactive dialogue to further the understanding of the concept under discussion. Then another participant chooses a card and the process is repeated. GUARANTEED: Everyone leaves more inspired than they were at the beginning.

The Bellwether Effect

This keynote draws on Dr. Secretan's recent bestseller, The Bellwether Effect, which explores how and why leaders are attracted to, and seduced by, trendy ideas, and the process by which these ideas then become mainstream (he calls the originators of these trends “bellwethers”). He shares eight examples of counterproductive business practices (which contribute to 80% of employees wishing they could quit) and proposes novel and inspiring alternatives that, for forward-thinking organizations, is leading to transformation, exceptional results and an inspiring culture.

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How much does it cost to book Lance Secretan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Lance Secretan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lance Secretan are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lance Secretan, 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 Lance Secretan speak about?

Lance Secretan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Business Leadership, Health, Fitness, Peak Performance, Authors, Communication, Negotiation, Leadership, College, Motivational and Innovation.

Where does Lance Secretan travel from?

Lance Secretan generally travels from Ontario, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Lance Secretan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lance Secretan 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 Lance Secretan for your next private or corporate function.

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Lance Secretan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Business Leadership and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lance Secretan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Lance Secretan generally travels from Ontario, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Garrison Wynn, Vince Poscente and Joseph Grenny. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lance Secretan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/12/2024.

Lance Secretan Speaking Topics

  • Reawakening the Human Spirit

    Lance Secretan has dedicated his life to creating inspiring organizations. He built a Fortune 100 company from scratch to 72,000 full- and part-time employees and he has been sharing this wisdom by advising leaders of corporations for more than 40 years.

    His latest book is "Reawakening the Human Spirit" in which he describes how we have spent nearly 100 years building leadership theories that don’t work. In this invigorating and innovative speech, he lays out a roadmap for creating inspiration within ourselves and organizations.

  • Spirit@Work

    This is the most unusual format you are likely to see in a speech – everyone has the mobile Spirit@Work® Cards app on their phone. Participants shake their phone to choose a digital card. Lance uses his world-famous multi-media to spend 10 minutes taking a deep dive into the meaning and advantages of that word, before engaging the audience in an interactive dialogue to further the understanding of the concept under discussion. Then another participant chooses a card and the process is repeated. GUARANTEED: Everyone leaves more inspired than they were at the beginning.

  • The Bellwether Effect

    This keynote draws on Dr. Secretan's recent bestseller, The Bellwether Effect, which explores how and why leaders are attracted to, and seduced by, trendy ideas, and the process by which these ideas then become mainstream (he calls the originators of these trends “bellwethers”). He shares eight examples of counterproductive business practices (which contribute to 80% of employees wishing they could quit) and proposes novel and inspiring alternatives that, for forward-thinking organizations, is leading to transformation, exceptional results and an inspiring culture.

Lance Secretan Reviews

  • Lance Secretan successfully challenges traditional notions of leadership by dealing directly with what really matters - how one finds their own and an organization's calling, how we interact with each other and how these principles create and sustain true success. He is bold enough to challenge leaders to deal with fundamental inner questions and communicate them openly in order to inspire. Lance is able to articulate complex principles in a way that the reader understands intuitively, because you know deep down that he is right. The Spark, the Flame and the Torch works like a great piece of music - the listener's inner ear knows where the melody is flowing, because it is truthful.
    Humana Inc. - Jan 05 2011

  • How do I book Lance Secretan to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Lance Secretan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lance Secretan are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lance Secretan, 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 Lance Secretan speak about?

    Lance Secretan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Business Leadership, Health, Fitness, Peak Performance, Authors, Communication, Negotiation, Leadership, College, Motivational and Innovation.
  • Where does Lance Secretan travel from?

    Lance Secretan generally travels from Ontario, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lance Secretan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lance Secretan 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 Lance Secretan 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 Lance Secretan 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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