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Award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman empowers organizations to unlock human motivation and create a thriving work culture.

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I was blown away by the quality. Dr. Friedman was very prepared, natural and engaging. I’ve already heard discussion throughout our building about bringing him back for a workshop or another speaking engagement.

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Why you should book Ron Friedman for your next event

  • Unlock Motivation: Ron’s keynote speech will empower your team, providing them with practical tools and strategies to unlock their motivation and drive success like never before.
  • Build Thriving Work Cultures: By booking Ron, you gain invaluable insights into building thriving work cultures that foster engagement, productivity, and innovation, leading to happier employees and stronger organizational performance.
  • Global Recognition: Ron’s work has garnered global recognition, having been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in human motivation.
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Speaker Ron Friedman is the perfect choice to ignite passion and drive success at your event. With a proven track record of transforming organizations, Ron's powerful insights into human motivation and creating thriving work cultures will leave a lasting impact. Book Ron Friedman for your event and unlock the keys to greatness. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to inspire your team and elevate your organization. 

Why you should book Ron Friedman for your next event

  • Unlock Motivation: Ron’s keynote speech will empower your team, providing them with practical tools and strategies to unlock their motivation and drive success like never before.
  • Build Thriving Work Cultures: By booking Ron, you gain invaluable insights into building thriving work cultures that foster engagement, productivity, and innovation, leading to happier employees and stronger organizational performance.
  • Global Recognition: Ron’s work has garnered global recognition, having been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in human motivation.

As a leading authority in social psychology and an award-winning expert, Ron Friedman is known for his remarkable ability to unlock the keys to motivation and peak performance. His insights have helped organizations worldwide build exceptional work environments, leading to increased engagement, productivity, and innovation.

With his national bestselling books, including “The Best Place to Work” and “Decoding Greatness,” Ron Friedman has captivated readers and received acclaim from industry leaders. His expertise has been featured in renowned publications such as The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Guardian, further establishing his reputation as a trusted authority in the field.

By choosing Ron Friedman for your event, you align your organization with the best in the industry. His extensive consulting experience with leading brands, professional sports teams, and political leaders demonstrates his ability to deliver exceptional results and drive meaningful change.

Booking Ron Friedman as your keynote speaker is not just a one-time event; it’s an investment in your organization’s future success. Ron’s transformative insights and practical strategies will leave a lasting impact, inspiring your team to unlock their full potential and create a thriving work culture that sets you apart from the competition.

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Motivating Excellence: The Science of Fostering Passion, Loyalty & Top Performance

How do you motivate others to produce their best work? For generations, leaders have received conflicting advice. But now, thanks to
groundbreaking new research, we have clear, data-driven insights into the factors that generate employee engagement and sustain performance over the long term.

In this compelling and persuasive presentation, you’ll learn the surprising truth about what motivates excellence (hint: it’s not money or titles) and discover practical steps you can immediately apply to elevate your team’s performance.

You will learn:

  • The scientific secret to elevating your team’s performance without burning them out.
  • Why lavish bonuses, glowing performance reviews, and employee-of-the-month awards don’t elevate performance—and what does.
  • How to make any job feel more rewarding.
  • Why great workplaces reward failure.

By the end of this keynote, you and your leaders will walk away with a thorough understanding of the latest science, along with practical strategies you can apply to elevate performance.

Keynote by speaker Ron Friedman

What the World’s Best Workplaces Do Differently

In his bestselling book, The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman surveyed the world’s most successful organizations, identifying key practices that empower them to thrive. In this engaging keynote, Dr. Friedman reveals the highlights, offering a surprising look at the emerging science of workplace excellence.

You’ll discover:

  • What the best jobs have in common with a video game.
  • Why turning colleagues into close friends elevates your performance at work.
  • How to boost your energy level without drinking more coffee.
  • The one workplace reward that feels better than a raise.
  • Why Dreamworks pays employees to decorate their desks, the Boston Consulting Group penalizes analysts who don’t go on vacation, and Radio Flyer provides mileage reimbursement for employees who ride their bikes.

By the end of this presentation, not only will you and your team think differently about your workplace, you’re bound to come away
with a variety of actionable insights that you can immediately put to use.

Keynote by speaker Ron Friedman

The Hidden Path To Greatness: The Fastest Way to Become World-Class in Your Field

How do creative geniuses come up with brilliant ideas?

In Decoding Greatness, Dr. Friedman exposes the secret strategy that’s vaulted artists, inventors, and business titans to the top of their profession.  In this interactive keynote, he presents the highlights, and reveals how you can apply it to your work, supercharging your creativity and multiplying your performance.

Using stunning examples of top performers from Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates to Andy Warhol and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Friedman explains:

  • Why everything we’ve been taught about creativity is wrong.
  • The truth about how game-changing innovators come up with original ideas.
  • Why every creative thinker needs a private museum.
  • How to spot hidden patterns inside winning products and marketing campaigns.
  • How to multiply your creativity in 5 easy steps.

By the end of this talk, you’ll have a powerful new framework for generating breakthrough ideas—one that will transform the way you work.

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How to Master New Skills & Achieve Success with Ron Friedman & Jim Kwik

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Dr. Friedman’s insightful, little-known, practical strategies captivated our audience. A joy to work with, he went above and beyond to customize his presentation to our group. I think I speak for everyone when I say we’d have him back in a heartbeat.

PETE SELJEVOLD, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Ron Friedman spoke at our Great Places to Work breakfast, and many people later told me that he was the highlight of the event for them. He offered clear, concise advice on how to make a workplace better, and many of the event’s attendees said they were going back to the office with ideas they wanted to implement.

SHERRI DALPHONSE, EDITOR, WASHINGTONIAN

The Best Place to Work is an engaging journey through the latest science of improving the quality of life in organizations. Psychologist Ron Friedman examines how to unleash creativity, boost motivation, and offer rewards and recognition that bring people together rather than driving them apart.

ADAM GRANT, WHARTON PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR OF ORIGINALS AND GIVE AND TAKE
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5 out of 5 stars

I was blown away by the quality. Dr. Friedman was very prepared, natural and engaging. I’ve already heard discussion throughout our building about bringing him back for a workshop or another speaking engagement.

TREY WHITAKER, MASS MUTUAL See all references

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