Michael G. Winston
Keynote Speaker: Former Global Executive, Leadership Thinker, Whistleblower
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Michael G. Winston Biography
Michael Winston is a former global business executive with over thirty years of experience as a business leader, change agent, and organization strategist. Winston has held executive positions in high technology, aerospace, and financial services industries, and his career spans across notable companies like Motorola, Merrill Lynch, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed, and Countrywide. Notably, he has been recognized multiple times by Leadership Excellence Journal as one of the "100 Most Influential Thinkers on Leadership in the World."
In his roles, Winston has been pivotal in developing business models, crafting strategies, and shaping organizational cultures. At Motorola, he spent over ten years as Vice President and Managing Director, contributing significantly during the company's growth from $6 billion to over $30 billion. In this capacity, Winston also created "The Leading Edge", "S.W.A.T.", "Vision, Strategy & Culture", and "PULSE" initiatives, and co-chaired the 6 Sigma Steering Committee. As Managing Director and Chief Leadership Officer for Countrywide Financial, Winston led the team that devised and implemented the company’s first-ever organization strategy, development, and integration initiatives, elevating it to number eight internationally in leadership development. During his tenure at Merrill Lynch & Co. as Global Head, Worldwide Leadership and Organization Strategy, he played a crucial role during the challenging periods surrounding the events of 9/11.
Winston holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, a Master's Degree from the University of Notre Dame, and has attended executive programs at Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He has also served as a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Stichting de Baak in The Netherlands for 16 years.
As a seasoned speaker, Winston has delivered over 500 keynotes and addressed executives from numerous companies. His lecture topics cover a broad range of subjects including organizational ethics, change, principled performance, and leadership in turbulent times. He has lectured at prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, University of California, Berkeley, and INSEAD. Winston is the author of "World-Class Performance," and his insights have been featured in various publications such as Business Week and Huffington Post.
-As a Whistleblower-
Winston's role as a whistleblower came to the forefront during his time at Countrywide Financial, where he attempted to address and reform fraudulent practices within the company. Despite his efforts, his warnings were largely ignored, leading to his dismissal. His legal battle against Countrywide and Bank of America attracted public and media attention, culminating in a jury verdict in his favor in 2011, although this was later controversially overturned by an Appeals Court. Winston's integrity and determination in confronting these challenges have been recognized in profiles by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gretchen Morgenson of the NY Times and in a television special by Frontline entitled The Untouchables.
Michael is a founding member of Bank Whistleblowers United, continuously advocating for accountability and ethical practices in the financial industry.
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Michael G. Winston Speaking Topics
Throughout history, great leaders have understood that change brings tremendous opportunities as well as fresh risks. In this presentation, you will learn how great leaders throughout the ages…from the ball field to the boardroom, from politics to science, learned to survive- and even thrive- during turbulent times by adhering to timeless principles and maintaining flexible visions. While clearly “the past is not prologue”, we can still learn the characteristics that lead to abiding success from great leaders in all walks of life. They all consistently communicate vision, inspiration, courage and character…critical components for leadership greatness!
Lessons from Legendary Leaders provides a blueprint for the characteristics of true leadership, clearly illustrated with stories that make our understanding of these leaders clear, compelling and worthy of note and, perhaps, emulation.
Today's hyper-competition has eroded many traditional sources of competitive advantage. Technology can be copied or appropriated more and more quickly, economies of scale and scope are less important in a rapidly changing marketplace and a global business environment makes it more difficult to control access to resources or distribution channels.
The ways in which people are managed, in contrast, can lead to competitive advantages that are much harder to imitate. In today's business environment, it is clear that human capital and intellect drive business success. As organizations become more and more dependent on technology, human capital becomes more critical to long-term competitive advantage.
In good times and bad, there has always been, and will always be, a war for talent. You cannot be a top company unless you have top people. Acquiring, building, supporting and leveraging a high-performance workforce have never been more critical for profitable growth...or client satisfaction. Developing Human Capital reveals important ways you can make your organization the premiere talent magnet.
Today’s knowledge explosion and the galloping pace of change demand an unprecedented learning response from organizations. Rapidly evolving technology, diminishing natural resources, increasing global competition, and a more diverse workforce – all are changes requiring organizations to learn more and to learn it faster in order to remain competitive.
To survive and prosper, companies must adopt a way of managing that is based on their capacity to learn and change -- consciously, continuously and quickly. “Learning organization” is not just a buzzword. It is a critical capability for any company that wants to navigate the coming years successfully. This program uncovers the critical success factors discovered and employed by high-performing companies in becoming learning organizations.
A changing business environment requires an increasingly high level of human performance within an increasingly complex business world. Leadership…in the Eye of the Storm details cutting-edge tools and strategies leaders use during turbulent times to tap and optimize the talents and skills of those around them - stimulating high performance, sparking creativity and imagination, encouraging teamwork and inspiring loyalty.
The key is stepping up to the task of creating an environment in which people want to, and can, perform at the highest levels of their potential. This program provides participants with the perspectives, strategies and tactics to shape both their personal destinies and their organization’s futures in an age of complexity and uncertainty.
The company that dominates in today’s tough business climate will be the one with the most energizing vision, soundest business strategies, most empowering structure and culture, and most talented leadership team. The key to success is designing a total system of improvement in which these key elements are aligned. This exciting program contains the results of over two decades of research focused on Creating a High Performance Culture to generate world-class performance. Participants learn new strategies for promoting a new structure and culture that will support the quest for ever-higher levels of excellence in anticipating and exceeding customer needs, reducing cycle time, creating flawless product and service integrity and reliability, creating cost-competitive advantage, and developing best-in-class partnerships with employees, suppliers and customers.
How do I book Michael G. Winston to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael G. Winston 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 Michael G. Winston, 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 Michael G. Winston or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Michael G. Winston for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michael G. Winston, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael G. Winston, 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 Michael G. Winston speak about?
Michael G. Winston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Change Management, Futurism, Business Leadership, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Leadership, College, Finance, Cancer and Marketing.
Where does Michael G. Winston travel from?
Michael G. Winston generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Michael G. Winston?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael G. Winston 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 Michael G. Winston 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 Michael G. Winston 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.
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Michael G. Winston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Sales and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael G. Winston for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Michael G. Winston generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rolfe Carawan, Marcus Buckingham and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael G. Winston for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Michael G. Winston Speaking Topics
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Lessons from Legendary Leaders
Throughout history, great leaders have understood that change brings tremendous opportunities as well as fresh risks. In this presentation, you will learn how great leaders throughout the ages…from the ball field to the boardroom, from politics to science, learned to survive- and even thrive- during turbulent times by adhering to timeless principles and maintaining flexible visions. While clearly “the past is not prologue”, we can still learn the characteristics that lead to abiding success from great leaders in all walks of life. They all consistently communicate vision, inspiration, courage and character…critical components for leadership greatness!
Lessons from Legendary Leaders provides a blueprint for the characteristics of true leadership, clearly illustrated with stories that make our understanding of these leaders clear, compelling and worthy of note and, perhaps, emulation.
-
Developing Human Capital
Today's hyper-competition has eroded many traditional sources of competitive advantage. Technology can be copied or appropriated more and more quickly, economies of scale and scope are less important in a rapidly changing marketplace and a global business environment makes it more difficult to control access to resources or distribution channels.
The ways in which people are managed, in contrast, can lead to competitive advantages that are much harder to imitate. In today's business environment, it is clear that human capital and intellect drive business success. As organizations become more and more dependent on technology, human capital becomes more critical to long-term competitive advantage.
In good times and bad, there has always been, and will always be, a war for talent. You cannot be a top company unless you have top people. Acquiring, building, supporting and leveraging a high-performance workforce have never been more critical for profitable growth...or client satisfaction. Developing Human Capital reveals important ways you can make your organization the premiere talent magnet.
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Breakthrough: Organizational Learning
Today’s knowledge explosion and the galloping pace of change demand an unprecedented learning response from organizations. Rapidly evolving technology, diminishing natural resources, increasing global competition, and a more diverse workforce – all are changes requiring organizations to learn more and to learn it faster in order to remain competitive.
To survive and prosper, companies must adopt a way of managing that is based on their capacity to learn and change -- consciously, continuously and quickly. “Learning organization” is not just a buzzword. It is a critical capability for any company that wants to navigate the coming years successfully. This program uncovers the critical success factors discovered and employed by high-performing companies in becoming learning organizations.
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Leadership…in the Eye of the Storm!
A changing business environment requires an increasingly high level of human performance within an increasingly complex business world. Leadership…in the Eye of the Storm details cutting-edge tools and strategies leaders use during turbulent times to tap and optimize the talents and skills of those around them - stimulating high performance, sparking creativity and imagination, encouraging teamwork and inspiring loyalty.
The key is stepping up to the task of creating an environment in which people want to, and can, perform at the highest levels of their potential. This program provides participants with the perspectives, strategies and tactics to shape both their personal destinies and their organization’s futures in an age of complexity and uncertainty.
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Creating a High Performance Culture
The company that dominates in today’s tough business climate will be the one with the most energizing vision, soundest business strategies, most empowering structure and culture, and most talented leadership team. The key to success is designing a total system of improvement in which these key elements are aligned. This exciting program contains the results of over two decades of research focused on Creating a High Performance Culture to generate world-class performance. Participants learn new strategies for promoting a new structure and culture that will support the quest for ever-higher levels of excellence in anticipating and exceeding customer needs, reducing cycle time, creating flawless product and service integrity and reliability, creating cost-competitive advantage, and developing best-in-class partnerships with employees, suppliers and customers.
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Michael G. Winston Videos
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Michael G. Winston News
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Wall Street's greatest enemy: The man who knows too much
Aug. 28, 2013 - What Michael Winston knows about corporate crimes will horrify you. That's why financial giants want to destroy him...
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How a Whistle-Blower Conquered Countrywide
Feb. 19, 2011
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A Whistleblower’s Horror Story
Feb. 18, 2015 - Years after blowing the whistle on Countrywide, Michael Winston is bogged down in the courts, and fighting for his life...
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How do I book Michael G. Winston to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael G. Winston 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 Michael G. Winston, 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 Michael G. Winston or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Michael G. Winston for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michael G. Winston, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael G. Winston, 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 Michael G. Winston speak about?
Michael G. Winston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Change Management, Futurism, Business Leadership, Personal Growth, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Leadership, College, Finance, Cancer and Marketing. -
Where does Michael G. Winston travel from?
Michael G. Winston generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Michael G. Winston?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael G. Winston 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 Michael G. Winston 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 Michael G. Winston 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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