Chris Dyer Speaker | 3x Bestselling Author | Leadership & Culture Expert

Who Chooses this keynote? Corporate buyers for leadership events, Large Conferences

Summary: 

Are you stuck figuring out where to focus (WTF) to improve engagement and performance? After years of research and countless interviews with top leaders across industries, Chris Dyer has uncovered seven key ingredients that matter in every workplace. These unconventional factors have the power to transform any culture, kick-starting productivity, performance, and profits.

In this dynamic and interactive keynote, Chris shares the seven things every leader can do better to improve culture and make a real difference, from the C-suite all the way down to new managers. Audience members will assess their effectiveness with all seven pillars of workplace culture and learn where they stand. This keynote has been shared with tens of thousands of people, averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars and comes from his best-selling book: The Power of Company Culture.

Seriously, WTF?! Do you make your employees’ strengths stronger or improve their weaknesses? Come find out!

Learning Objectives:

• Uncovering the top seven things that make a difference at work
• Learning how to better budget time and effort to make improvements
• Developing a personal plan to connect with your employees and determine WTF
• Identifying tactical tips to change your culture for the better

Who chooses this keynote? Large Corporations, Conferences, Leadership Events and Conferences, Non-Profit, Education 

Summary:

Join Chris Dyer in a compelling journey towards a future where work is redefined, not by the tools we use, but by the cultures we cultivate and the humanity we uphold. Chris's vision for the future of work transcends technological determinism, placing a spotlight on the indomitable spirit of human creativity and the foundational role of culture in achieving sustained success. His insights are backed by the accolades his companies have received, recognized for growth and excellence in workplace culture.

This keynote is not merely a forecast of what the future holds but a roadmap for leaders and organizations ready to navigate the next decade with foresight, empathy, and a commitment to cultivating an environment where both people and AI contribute to collective success.

Through this keynote, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the impact of AI trends on the workforce, focusing on the practical application of technologies like ChatGPT and their potential to revolutionize industries while also posing challenges to traditional employment models. Then, strategies for navigating the ethical quandaries presented by AI, ensuring that its integration into the workplace honors principles of transparency, accountability, and human-centric design. Finally, the imperative of upskilling and reskilling to align with an AI-driven future, highlighting the importance of human-machine collaboration to enhance creativity, problem-solving, and productivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Insightful analysis of AI's evolving role in the workplace and its broader societal implications.
• Practical guidance on ethical AI use, focusing on human welfare and organizational integrity.
• Effective strategies for fostering a workplace culture that balances technological innovation with human values, ensuring that the future of work is not only productive but also profoundly human.

Who chooses this keynote? Associations, Conferences for users, Entrepreneurial groups, HR groups, SMB, etc. 

Summary:

What conversations have you been avoiding?  

Just the thought of broaching certain topics can be enough to bring on a spontaneous stomachache and palms so sweaty you’ll be glad shaking hands went out of style.

Sometimes saying what’s on your mind is easier said than done. Where do you start, and what direction should you take the conversation?  How do you prepare, and how do you know when you’ve gone too far?

In this poignant keynote, organizational communication expert Chris Dyer will help audience members understand how to take on tough conversations with skill, tact, and grace. He breaks down key strategies for leading different types of discussions, while also providing powerful tactics for quelling confrontation avoidance.  

Having purposeful conversations, no matter the topic is the ultimate weapon for building an extraordinary culture. This keynote is sure to impact your team for years to come!

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying when tough conversations need to happen
• Identifying cognitive biases that impact how information is perceived
• Knowing how and when to end a conversation
• Identifying personality types and leveraging the best strategy

Mastering discovery, urgency, and your unique edge to close more deals, more consistently. Sales success isn’t just about knowing your product — it’s about knowing your buyer, your value, and your personal selling style. In today’s fast-paced landscape, too many deals stall because reps hesitate to ask tough questions, create urgency, or confidently ask for the business. This keynote is designed to change that. 

Through a blend of relatable stories, tactical tools, and interactive insights, this session will challenge sellers to level up how they discover, communicate, and close. Whether your team is filled with relationship builders, business consultants, or hybrid sellers, they’ll leave with practical strategies they can apply the very next day. Learning Objectives:

• Go deeper in discovery — Uncover the buyer’s real “why” to drive urgency and momentum throughout the deal.
• Ask for the business (with confidence) — Overcome fear-based hesitation and master the timing and tone of closing.
• Sell beyond features — Elevate conversations from functionality to impact using the “ladder of abstraction” framework.
• Bridge fluency and credibility — Learn to win trust with both individual champions and decision-making groups.
• Stay accountable, stay consistent — Build daily habits and time rhythms that keep the pipeline full and performance steady.