Chris Dyer

Bestselling Author on Company Culture and Remote Work, Change Management Expert, Current Leader in the Future of Work (AI) Space

Expert on

  • Workplace Culture
  • Innovation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Future of Work
  • Hybrid and remote work
  • Communication

Fee Range

$15,000–$20,000

Travels from

CA, US

Chris Dyer is a recognized company culture and remote work expert. As a former CEO managing thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have also been named a fastest growing company by Inc Magazine 5 times. Chris routinely consults and speaks, and Inc Magazine ranked him as the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He has three bestselling books The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and has been named #5 on the Leadershum Power List, a Top 50 Voice in Leadership, a Top 40 Change Management Guru, a Top 50 Global Thought Leader, and a Top 50 leadership podcast, Top 50 HR Leaders Shaping the Future of Work, and a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement & Experience Influencers by Inspiring Workplaces and Work Buzz, just this year. He is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, and the Fast Company Executive Board.

As a keynote speaker his goal is to inspire audiences with a straightforward delivery, insightful candor, and engaging humor. His talks leave audiences permanently transformed, offering innovative perspectives on leadership to improve company culture, and empower organizations to discover new successes. Countless companies have unlocked productivity, performance, and profits by implementing his 7 Pillar Strategy. 

7 Pillars of Amazing Culture

Why culture is not an art, but a science.
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.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identifying key factors that impact workplace dynamics
  • Strategies for efficient time and resource management
  • Creating effective plans for employee engagement and success
  • Practical tips for positive culture transformation

Embracing the Future of Work

Understanding change and our humanity going forward.
The future of work is undergoing a profound transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). In this keynote presentation, we will explore the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on the way we work, with a particular focus on the emergence of ChatGPT and its implications for businesses and employees.

Learning Objectives:

  • Insights into the latest AI trends and their impact on the future of work.
  • Understanding the ethical dilemmas posed by AI technologies like ChatGPT and strategies for navigating them.
  • How to train and upskill leaders and employees to leverage AI effectively, avoid costly mistakes, and stay relevant in an ever-changing marketplace.
  • Shifting the paradigm on how we build culture in an AI-driven world using Chris’ successful 7 Pillar Strategy.

AI in Action: Embracing the Future of Work

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world of work, presenting unparalleled opportunities to innovate, enhance productivity, and drive growth. This keynote will explore the impact of AI, from revolutionary tools like ChatGPT to the broader landscape of intelligent technologies that are transforming industries. Attendees will gain insights into how AI can empower teams, optimize decision-making, and shape dynamic, high-performing cultures. Focusing on the “what” and “why” of AI, this session will help leaders and employees alike understand the importance of AI adoption and the need for strategic thinking in an evolving world.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discover AI’s Influence on Workplaces: Understand how current AI trends are reshaping the future of work and why staying ahead of this curve is crucial for all organizations.
  2. Recognize the Ethical Implications: Gain insight into the ethical dilemmas of AI technologies like ChatGPT and learn why ethical considerations are fundamental for sustainable AI integration.
  3. Upskill for AI Adaptation: Learn why it’s essential to upskill and train leaders and employees to harness AI effectively, ensuring relevancy and innovation in a rapidly changing marketplace.
  4. Cultivate an AI-Driven Culture: Explore how to build a strong organizational culture in an AI-driven world using the 7 Pillar Strategy, focusing on transparency, learning, and continuous growth in a tech-enabled landscape.

Mastering Key Conversations

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?

Learning Objectives:

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

The Leadership Lab: Innovate, Experiment, and Thrive

Leadership isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about taking bold steps and embracing experimentation to achieve groundbreaking results. In today’s fast-paced world, one-size-fits-all approaches no longer lead to success. This keynote dives into how leaders can transform their leadership style by treating their work as an experimental lab, trying new methods, and embracing unconventional practices like reverse mentoring, “No-Meeting” days, and celebrating failures. These techniques are proven to inspire change, boost creativity, and deliver tangible results. Attendees will leave ready to challenge conventional leadership approaches and try something new.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Redefine Leadership Mindset: Shift from a “play it safe” mentality to viewing leadership as a space for experimentation and innovation.
  2. Implement Unconventional Techniques: Learn how to introduce techniques like reverse mentorship, “No-Meeting” days, and failure celebrations to inspire creativity, build stronger teams, and drive change.
  3. Foster a Culture of Experimentation: Cultivate an environment where risk-taking is encouraged, failures are celebrated as learning opportunities, and leadership evolves through trial, reflection, and collaboration.
  4. Identify and Apply Experiments in Leadership: Develop the skills to identify new leadership techniques, experiment effectively, and adjust based on real-world feedback and outcomes.