Matt Tenney

Matt Tenney

Keynote Speaker: Motivational Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author of "Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process"

Matt Tenney Biography

Matt Tenney is the author of three leadership books, including the national bestseller "Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process", and his inspiring TED talk has been viewed over 1 million times.

Since 2014, Tenney has delivered programs that help develop world-class leaders, who improve engagement, retention, and performance, to hundreds of clients, including companies like Salesforce, T. Rowe Price, Roche, Marriott, Keller Williams, United Airlines, L’Oreal, Canon, and Signet Jewelers.

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Matt Tenney Speaking Topics

Inspire Greatness: A Groundbreaking Approach To Employee Engagement

In this program, the highly-acclaimed author, Matt Tenney, will share a simple yet inspiring approach - based on lessons learned on his journey from prisoner, to monk, to social entrepreneur - to quickly and significantly improve employee engagement and retention, and scale a high-performance culture. You'll learn why the average level of employee engagement hasn't improved in the last 20 years, along with a groundbreaking approach to employee engagement that saves organizations hundreds of hours per year while also dramatically improving outcomes. The inspiring 4-step process that you'll discover also helps managers and team members to improve their well-being and realize more meaning and fulfillment at work.

Servant Leadership

Matt Tenney Videos

Leadership Keynote Speaker Matt Tenney
Why The Best Leaders Make Love The Top Priority | TEDxWestChester

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How much does it cost to book Matt Tenney for a speaking engagement?

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

Matt Tenney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Author, Ethics & Integrity, Sales, Personal Growth, Educational Motivational, Business, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Leadership, Business Leadership and Human Resources.

Where does Matt Tenney travel from?

Matt Tenney generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Matt Tenney?

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

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Matt Tenney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Author and Ethics & Integrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matt Tenney for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Matt Tenney generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Abrashoff, Libby Gill and Adam Markel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matt Tenney for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/05/2025.

Matt Tenney Speaking Topics

  • Inspire Greatness: A Groundbreaking Approach To Employee Engagement

    In this program, the highly-acclaimed author, Matt Tenney, will share a simple yet inspiring approach - based on lessons learned on his journey from prisoner, to monk, to social entrepreneur - to quickly and significantly improve employee engagement and retention, and scale a high-performance culture. You'll learn why the average level of employee engagement hasn't improved in the last 20 years, along with a groundbreaking approach to employee engagement that saves organizations hundreds of hours per year while also dramatically improving outcomes. The inspiring 4-step process that you'll discover also helps managers and team members to improve their well-being and realize more meaning and fulfillment at work.

  • Servant Leadership

Matt Tenney Videos

Leadership Keynote Speaker Matt Tenney
Why The Best Leaders Make Love The Top Priority | TEDxWestChester
  • How do I book Matt Tenney to speak at my event?

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

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

    Matt Tenney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Author, Ethics & Integrity, Sales, Personal Growth, Educational Motivational, Business, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Leadership, Business Leadership and Human Resources.
  • Where does Matt Tenney travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matt Tenney 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 Matt Tenney 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 Matt Tenney 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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