Books, Media & Speaking
Most Speakers tell you what is happening. Paul tells you how to think clearly about the complexity and prosper by it
Keynote Topics
01
Why Leadership of AI is Different
C-SUITE, BOARDS, SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Most organizations approach AI adoption like previous technology transitions search and replace "cloud" with "AI." Leadership of AI requires fundamentally different thinking about strategy, risk, and organizational capability.
45 / 60 / 90 minutes
02
Leaders Say "Culture Change." They Really Mean Behavioral Change
HR LEADERS, OD TEAMS, CHANGE LEADERS
"Culture" is a vague concept. What organizations actually need is behavioral change and behavioral science gives us the tools to make it stick.
45 / 60 / 90 minutes
03
The Leadership Behaviors That Kill Innovation
INNOVATION LEADERS, PRODUCT TEAMS, R&B
Organizations invest millions in innovation infrastructure but unknowingly kill it through leadership behaviors.
45 / 60 / 90 minutes
04
Hidden Geniuses: How AI Unlocks Performance at the Bottom of the Pyramid
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS, HR, TALENT DEVELOPMENT
AI adoption often concentrates value at the top while disrupting frontline workers. Leading organizations are using AI to amplify the capabilities of frontline talent.
45 / 60 / 90 minutes
05
How Leading Firms Deliver High-Double-Digit Performance Improvements with AI
CFOS, COOS, STRATEGY TEAMS, BOARDS
While most firms struggle to measure AI ROI, leading organizations are delivering 15-30%+ performance improvements.
45 / 60 / 90 minutes
06
Why Adaptive Adoption Works Better Than Change Management for AI
CHANGE LEADERS, TRANSFORMATION OFFICES, BOARDS
Change management frameworks were designed for predictable, sequential change. AI adoption is neither.
45 / 60 / 90 minutes
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In-Person Keynote: from $20,000
Virtual Program: from $12,000
Association / Non-Profit: from $6,000
All keynotes available in 45, 60, or 90 minute formats. Travel from Denver, Colorado. Available globally.