Leigh Branham

Leigh Branham

Keynote Speaker: Keeping People Who Keep You In Business

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Leigh Branham Biography

Mission & Focus

Leigh Branham is dedicated to assisting organizations in the management of people, and helping individuals in the management of their own careers, so as to balance the achievement of organizational and individual goals. He is a strong proponent of the idea that investing in people is the surest path to business success and profitability.

Professional Profile

Leigh brings 30 years experience in business, education, and management consulting to his mission of helping employers implement best practices in employee engagement and retention.

He is the author of Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business: 24 Ways to Hang On to Your Most Valuable Talent (AMACOM, 2001), which consistently ranks on Amazon.com as one of the best-selling books on employee retention. His newest book is The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It’s Too Late.

Leigh was Vice President, Organizational Consulting with Right Management Consultants in Kansas City and leader of the firm’s Talent Management practice in the Heartland region. Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant with Lee Hecht Harrison in Irvine, California.

In these roles, Leigh has consulted in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, banking/finance, telecommunications, hospitality, insurance, government, health care, energy, and construction.

He has been widely quoted in the media, including Fortune, Business Week and The Associated Press, as an expert on employee retention. He writes a regular commentary on managing talent for The Kansas City Star.

Areas of Expertise

Leigh consults and speaks throughout the U.S. on the following topics:

Employee Retention/Engagement

Employee Surveys

Behavior-based Interviewing

Employer-of-Choice Strategies/Branding

Workforce Trends

Generational Differences

Performance Management

Individual Assessment/Coaching

“Career Coach” Training for Managers

Employee Career Self-Management Workshops Education

Leigh holds Master’s degrees in Counseling/ Personnel Services and Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Vanderbilt University.

Selected Achievements

Designed employee career development program for an 11,000-employee division of major defense company, which significantly increased the retention of engineering professionals. Authored employee “Managing Your Own Career,” and “Manager As Career Coach,” currently being used by major food company.

Coached hundreds of executives, managers, and professionals through successful career transitions over 18-year period.

Designed and delivered employee retention workshops for corporate managers and authored accompanying guide – “Keys to Keeping the Right People”.

Conducted strategic planning and leadership development project for company president and team of direct reports.

Coached executives from diverse companies in personal development based on 360 feedback. Designed employee engagement survey and conducted major organizational survey projects designed to help develop new talent engagement strategies.

Affiliations

Leigh is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and The Organizational Development Network. He also volunteers for Junior Achievement and The Center for Faith and Work in Kansas City.

Re-Engage! Inspiring Extra Effort in Extraordinary Times

The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Disengage and Leave

Employment Branding from the Inside Out

Engaging and Retaining All Four Generations

The 7 Ways Engaging Leaders Keep Their Workforces Engaged

The 15 Pitfalls of Hiring

Becoming a Better Place to Work: How to Measure Your Progress

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Leigh Branham Videos

The 7 hidden secrets why employees leave -by Leigh Branham ...
Leigh Branham, how employees leave - YouTube

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What topics does Leigh Branham speak about?

Leigh Branham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership and College.

Where does Leigh Branham travel from?

Leigh Branham generally travels from Kansas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Leigh Branham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Leigh Branham for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Leigh Branham generally travels from Kansas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Seth Mattison, Dominique Wilkins and Bruce Tulgan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leigh Branham for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Leigh Branham Videos

The 7 hidden secrets why employees leave -by Leigh Branham ...
Leigh Branham, how employees leave - YouTube
  • How do I book Leigh Branham to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Leigh Branham, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Leigh Branham, 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 Leigh Branham speak about?

    Leigh Branham is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership and College.
  • Where does Leigh Branham travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Leigh Branham 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 Leigh Branham 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 Leigh Branham 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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