Mark Sanborn

Mark Sanborn

Keynote Speaker: Leadership, Teamwork & Performance Expert; Bestselling Author; President of Sanborn & Associates

Mark Sanborn Biography

“Few of us can be famous, but every one of us can be great.” This mantra is at the core of Mark Sanborn’s keynotes and leadership training programs, and one that resonates with organizations around the world who want to create workplace cultures that stand out.

As President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., Mark has spent 30+ years cultivating extraordinary leaders.

He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker who has written eight books, including the New York Times and International Bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. His latest book is The Intention Imperative: Three Essential Changes That Will Make You a Successful Leader Today.

Mark is also a Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University, the Premier Life Skills University. Students are invigorated by his strategic and actionable principles that empower them to tap into their unique assets to achieve their best, but also to feel fulfilled.

Mark holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. He was honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor the NSA bestows on its members, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the speaking profession.

Mark’s ideas are taught in 90 counties by Crestcom Leadership Training and his list of more than 3,000 clients includes Costco, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, KPMG, New York Life, RE/MAX, ServiceMaster, ESPN, GM, IBM, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Sandvik and John Deere.

As Mark shares with audiences, “Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be extraordinary in whatever you do.” Are you ready to Be Extraordinary?

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Mark Sanborn Speaking Topics

Extraordinary Leadership

How to Create an Engaged and Inspired Team

In a rapidly changing world, with challenges at every turn, being an extraordinary leader comes down to learning ordinary practices and doing them just a little bit better. Drawing upon 40+ years of expertise in the business realm, Mark Sanborn’s mission has consistently been to shape the leader within each of us. He guides organizations with unwavering dedication, helping them understand that while circumstances may shift, the timeless principles of leadership remain steadfast, and ultimately exist in all of us.

Extraordinary Service

How Doing a Little Extra Creates Huge Results

Based on the phenomenal success of his international best-selling book, "The Fred Factor," Mark Sanborn has become the leading expert on how to turn ordinary into extraordinary. In a world where customer service can often feel mundane and lackluster, it’s time to revolutionize the way we engage with customers, colleagues, and vendors. In this dynamic keynote, Mark equips businesses with the tools and strategies to elevate their customer service experience from ordinary to extraordinary.

Extraordinary Organizational Performance

Little Everyday Actions That Create Remarkable Outcomes

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations need to transcend mediocrity and strive for extraordinary performance. By cultivating a culture of passionate doers, this program equips leaders and teams with the mindset, strategies, and tools necessary to surpass ordinary performance and achieve exceptional results. By fostering a sense of purpose, igniting enthusiasm, and driving accountability, organizations can unleash their collective brilliance and thrive in an increasingly dynamic environment.

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How do I book Mark Sanborn to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Mark Sanborn for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Mark Sanborn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Sanborn are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Sanborn, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Mark Sanborn speak about?

Mark Sanborn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Customer Experience, Business, Change Management, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Personal Growth, Author, Business Authors, Business Leadership, Health & Wellness, Sales, Technology, Marketing, Inspirational, Peak Performance, Motivational, Business Growth, Leadership, College, Education, Faith & Religion, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Bestselling Authors and Corporate Culture.

Where does Mark Sanborn travel from?

Mark Sanborn generally travels from Highlands Ranch, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mark Sanborn?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Sanborn 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Sanborn 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 Mark Sanborn 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.


Mark Sanborn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Customer Experience, Business and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Sanborn for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mark Sanborn generally travels from Highlands Ranch, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Boles, Mike Abrashoff and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Sanborn for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/04/2026.

Mark Sanborn Speaking Topics

  • Extraordinary Leadership

    How to Create an Engaged and Inspired Team

    In a rapidly changing world, with challenges at every turn, being an extraordinary leader comes down to learning ordinary practices and doing them just a little bit better. Drawing upon 40+ years of expertise in the business realm, Mark Sanborn’s mission has consistently been to shape the leader within each of us. He guides organizations with unwavering dedication, helping them understand that while circumstances may shift, the timeless principles of leadership remain steadfast, and ultimately exist in all of us.

  • Extraordinary Service

    How Doing a Little Extra Creates Huge Results

    Based on the phenomenal success of his international best-selling book, "The Fred Factor," Mark Sanborn has become the leading expert on how to turn ordinary into extraordinary. In a world where customer service can often feel mundane and lackluster, it’s time to revolutionize the way we engage with customers, colleagues, and vendors. In this dynamic keynote, Mark equips businesses with the tools and strategies to elevate their customer service experience from ordinary to extraordinary.

  • Extraordinary Organizational Performance

    Little Everyday Actions That Create Remarkable Outcomes

    In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations need to transcend mediocrity and strive for extraordinary performance. By cultivating a culture of passionate doers, this program equips leaders and teams with the mindset, strategies, and tools necessary to surpass ordinary performance and achieve exceptional results. By fostering a sense of purpose, igniting enthusiasm, and driving accountability, organizations can unleash their collective brilliance and thrive in an increasingly dynamic environment.

Mark Sanborn Videos

Welcome to the Mark Sanborn Leadership Channel!
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Leadership Keynote Presentation & Keynote Demo Reel For Mark ...
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Mark Sanborn Reviews

  • Mark Sanborn's messages on leadership are extraordinary and insightful. Mark motivates and challenges his audiences to put his creative leadership ideas into immediate and effective use. An absolute NO MISS speaker!
    Unknown - May 26 2011

  • Mark is a very thought-provoking and entertaining speaker. I have been a fan since reading "The Fred Factor" but I was absolutely blown away when he spoke for our organization recently. Being a student of Mark Sanborn has helped me become better in business and life!
    Savvy Vision Media - Jul 28 2010

  • How do I book Mark Sanborn to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Sanborn 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 Mark Sanborn, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mark Sanborn or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mark Sanborn for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mark Sanborn, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Sanborn are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Sanborn, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mark Sanborn speak about?

  • Where does Mark Sanborn travel from?

    Mark Sanborn generally travels from Highlands Ranch, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mark Sanborn?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Sanborn 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Sanborn 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 Mark Sanborn 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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