Keith Ferrazzi

In a world where virtual, hybrid, and AI-powered teams are the new norm, success hinges on a radical shift from traditional leadership to teamship. Drawing on over 20 years of coaching observations and a dataset of more than 3,000 diagnostic assessments conducted with Fortune 500 firms, fast-growing unicorns, and other world-leading organizations, best-selling author Keith Ferrazzi presents a groundbreaking approach to organizational performance.

As AI reshapes the business landscape, the teams that will thrive are those who can adapt, innovate, and co-create with both human and AI teammates. This keynote is your guide to making the leap from leadership to teamship and unlocking your team’s full potential in the AI era.

In this transformative keynote, you’ll discover:

• The power of Co-Elevation behaviors and how they can dramatically improve team performance
• 10 critical shifts that provide a roadmap for transforming team dynamics in as little as six months
• High Return Practices for fostering a culture of candor, inclusivity, and purposeful collaboration
• Strategies for leveraging both human and AI perspectives to drive innovation and bold thinking
• Insights on building resilience, accountability, and sustained alignment around a shared vision

In an era where virtual and hybrid teams have become permanent fixtures, and now AI is an ever present teammate, the key to success lies in forging a new social contract. This keynote is your guide to unlocking the potential of your teams, fostering a culture of innovation that transcends boundaries and elevates your team’s success.

During this thought-provoking  keynote Keith will:

• Discuss high return practices that empower exceptional teams to break free from outdated behaviors, fostering lasting and transformative change. 
• Share insights and strategies needed to propel your team into the future, where high achievement is not just a goal but a tangible reality. 
• Provide strategic alignment to help individuals understand the broader strategic focus and how their roles and actions contribute to the overall success of the organization.

This keynote is a catalyst for a profound shift in perspective and offers a roadmap for catalyzing positive change at every level and breaking down of silos. Ferrazzi challenges the audience to rethink old notions of authority and hierarchy to become a formidable force for change within their respective organizations, irrespective of their role or positional authority. 

Attendees will:

• Examine the power of Co-Elevation®, an innovative approach to collaboration that dismantles silos, creating teams not just committed to the mission but deeply connected to one another, regardless of the work setting.

• Unlock the potential to forge meaningful connections with the people they need to co-create the future independent of the org chart.  
• Embrace change management by helping your teams understand and adapt to the changes at hand from their unique vantage point within the organization. This includes empowering individuals to lead and drive change, even without formal authority. 

In today’s dynamic and increasingly virtual landscape, professionals navigate the unique challenge of fostering connections through screens and in-person. Yet, amidst the digital divide, the enduring key to sustained revenue growth remains unchanged: the art of cultivating authentic and deeply loyal relationships. 

During this keynote Ferrazzi will delve into the strategies that both transcend virtual barriers, but leverage new technology to empower your teams to proactively forge meaningful connections with clients and prospects alike. 

During this talk you will:

• Discover how to infuse loyalty building into every interaction, leveraging technology not as a barrier but as a conduit for trust and rapport. 
• Learn the timeless principles that underscore successful relationship-building, providing you with actionable insights to elevate your business transactions.

Only 15% of organization have successfully forged clear innovative paths forward in this perpetually volatile, post-pandemic business landscape. In this keynote, Ferrazzi will empowering you with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape, delving into the insights and best practices gleaned from the elite 15% of organizations that have mastered the art of leading teams through change in the ever-evolving world of work.

During this keynote, you will:

• Gain practical takeaways and recommendations to not only stay competitive but also foster bolder, faster, and more inclusive collaboration within your organization.
• Learn the secrets of “the new people rules for a virtual workplace”
• Explore what it truly means to leverage AI and new ways of collaborating to be “world-class hybrid” and a “world-class digitally forward team.”