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Jennifer Moss
Journalist, Author, Speaker, Workplace Expert
Jennifer Moss is a leading authority on workplace culture, burnout, and performance in high-stress environments. She helps leaders turn chronic pressure into sustainable performance by combining research, real-world insight, and practical strategies they can apply immediately.
Bio
Jennifer Moss is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, award-winning journalist, and leading voice on workplace culture, burnout, and the future of leadership.
She is the author of three influential books on leadership and well-being. Her first book, Unlocking Happiness at Work (2015), made the business case for prioritizing employee well-being. Her second book, The Burnout Epidemic, published by Harvard Business Press, was named one of Thinkers50’s 10 Best New Management Books and reframed burnout as a systemic leadership challenge rather than an individual failing. It remains a foundational resource for organizations navigating chronic stress and cultural fatigue.
In 2025, Jennifer expanded the conversation with her third book, Why Are We Here, also published by Harvard Business Press, exploring purpose, meaning, and the human experience at work. Her work has been included twice in the Outstanding Works of Literature for Leadership and Culture, recognizing its enduring impact on modern management thinking.
In 2026, Jennifer received the prestigious Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International, joining past recipients such as Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins. The award honors individuals whose communication has made a lasting global impact.
A regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and Society for Human Resource Management, Jennifer bridges research and real-world leadership. Her keynotes combine evidence-based insight with practical application, equipping leaders to build cultures that sustain performance without sacrificing well-being.
Keynotes
Featured Keynote
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Why Are We Here? Creating the culture everyone wants.
In her provocative new book, Why Are We Here, to be released by Harvard Business Press, Jennifer Moss pinpoints what is missing from work today. Jennifer guides attendees to the forefront of this significant and historical change. Incorporating dialogues with leading academic researchers, interviews with CEOs from the most respected and admired companies worldwide, and discussions with employees across various industries and roles, Jennifer equips attendees with the understanding needed to answer the question for themselves and the people they lead: "Why are we here?"
Practical Strategies
- Leadership development focused on purpose, cognitive empathy, and hope to enhance team performance.
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Techniques to boost intrinsic motivation and minimize turnover.
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Initiatives to combat employee isolation and foster belonging.
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Approaches to widen the pipeline for women in leadership roles.
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Effective methods for transitioning from change fatigue to change readiness.
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Guidance for integrating AI while ensuring a sustainable future workforce.
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Leveraging key shifts to more effectively manage a multi-generational workforce.
Key Takeaways
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The three unexpected shifts in worker behavior explained through behavioral science research reveals.
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Moving beyond "the new normal" to "jumping the timeline," examining how rapid change impacts our attitudes and behaviors.
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Implications of these shifts for talent management and organizational culture
Topics
- Human Resources
- Inspiration & Achievement Trending
- Leadership Trending
- Mindfulness
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