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Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, keynote speaker, and educator with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies.

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Unique Expertise & Deep Perspective.

Having worked his way from the bottom of the corporate ladder to the top, and having overcome career setbacks and personal challenges along the way, Doug brings a unique “in-the-trenches” expertise to his groundbreaking speeches.

Doug was named a Top 100 Leadership Speaker by Inc. Magazine, a Top Thought Leader in Trust for 2014, 2015, and 2016 by Trust Across America, a Top 30 Leadership Professional for 2015 by Global Gurus, a Leader to Watch in 2015 by the American Management Association (AMA), a Top 50 Leadership Innovator Changing How We Lead in 2015 by Inc.com, and a Top 75 Human Business Champion by Switch & Shift.

What People Are Saying

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Doug's words are insightful and inspiring. He is an engaging and thoughtful speaker and his approach and advice regarding interpersonal skills and relationships in the workplace was immediately actionable and practical”
Google
Doug, your presentation was a big hit! You weren't just a consultant telling us what we should be doing. You had been in our chairs and saw first-hand what worked and what didn't work.”
Tony Earley
Chairman & CEO, Pacific Gas & Electric
It’s not just what Doug does; it’s how he gets it done, and there is much to be learned by observing him and from his work on the subject of leadership. As leaders go, Doug is truly 'one of a kind.'”
Sara Mathew
CEO & Chairman, Dun & Bradstreet Inc.

Current Topics

Doug works collaboratively with event organizers to customize his material for each audience.

Leadership That Works

Mastering Effective Practices for Top-Tier Performance in the New Millennium

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Embracing the Genius of the "And" for Superior Outcomes

Making Tough Decisions in a Fiercely Complex World

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Championing Engagement to Win in the Marketplace

The "Soft Stuff" Is the "Hard Stuff." It's All about the People

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The Action Is in the Interaction

Unlocking Your Full Leadership Potential in an On-Demand Age

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