Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

“Office Whisperer”; 7 best-selling books on Generative AI and future of work; Columnist for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and Forbes; CEO, Disaster Avoidance Experts

Expert on

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Future of Work
  • Change Management
  • Hybrid and Remote Work
  • Futurism

Fee Range

$5,000–$10,000

Travels from

OH, US

Biography

Called “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps meeting planners enlighten, engage, and excite their audiences with proven strategies to manage change in the future of work, on topics ranging from hybrid work to Generative AI. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.

Dr. Gleb authored seven books in total, and his newest best-selling book is ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators. His previous best-seller is Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. Dr. Tsipursky’s cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interviews in prominent venues, such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc Magazine. His writing was translated into Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, French, Vietnamese, German, and other languages.

His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting and speaking for organizations like Microsoft, Nationwide, and the US Defense Department. It also comes from over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State.

A proud Ukrainian American, Dr. Gleb lives in Columbus, Ohio (Go Bucks!). In his free time, he makes sure to spend abundant quality time with his wife to avoid his personal life turning into a disaster.

Speaker Videos

Mind Over Machine: Conquering the Human Factors of Implementing Generative AI

You will explore the challenges of implementing generative AI, focusing on psychological barriers and resistance to change. Learn how cognitive biases like status quo bias, empathy gap, and functional fixedness hinder AI adoption. By applying behavioral science principles, discover strategies to facilitate smoother transitions, foster acceptance, and integrate AI within teams. Real-world case studies will illustrate successful navigation of these challenges, providing actionable tactics. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the human factors influencing AI adoption and practical tools to drive positive change and innovation in their organizations.

From Frustration to Flourishing: Mastering Generative AI Adoption

Learn to transform the challenges of adopting generative AI into a thriving, innovative culture by mastering the psychological aspects of change. Understand and address the cognitive biases and discomforts employees face during the transition. Discover techniques to foster a learning culture, gain employee buy-in, and enhance autonomy for experimentation. Leveraging behavioral science and change management principles, create a supportive environment that encourages openness and collaboration. Real-world examples and case studies will showcase successful AI adoption, providing actionable insights and tools to foster a flourishing culture through effective AI integration.

How to Solve the Problem of Innovation in Distributed Work via Behavioral Science and Generative AI

Discover groundbreaking strategies to enhance innovation in distributed environments, from different offices to WFH. Learn virtual asynchronous brainstorming techniques using advanced digital tools to gather diverse ideas across time zones, optimizing individual and collaborative synthesis. The session covers both synchronous and asynchronous brainstorming approaches, maintaining momentum through structured deadlines. Explore the transformative role of generative AI in boosting creativity, whether for solo contributors or remote teams. Real-world case studies will demonstrate how AI can revolutionize idea generation, enhancing productivity and communication. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to foster a connected, innovative, and productive workplace.

How to Use Generative AI to Seize the Future

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to harness the power of generative AI and transform it into a competitive advantage for your business. As the world continues to evolve and technology advances, those who don’t leverage generative AI effectively will fall behind in their ability to create, develop, and launch innovative ideas, products, and solutions. But what are the key benefits of using generative AI, and how can you overcome the potential challenges and limitations? This talk will provide you with a roadmap for success by delivering both high-level strategies and actionable tactics to help you make the most of generative AI in your specific context. By the end of this presentation, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage generative AI and seize the competitive advantage you’ve been seeking.

Unifying AI and Hybrid Work: A Blueprint for the Future

Many companies treat AI and hybrid work as separate areas, but this fragmented approach falls short. Leaders face the challenge of unifying technology and work culture. This keynote empowers them to create a seamless strategy, envisioning AI as the conductor of the hybrid workplace. AI revolutionizes communication, enhances productivity, boosts mentoring, empowers learning, and secures cybersecurity, solving coordination challenges and knowledge silos. Integrating AI fosters continuous improvement and adaptive learning. Inspired by Wayne Gretzky’s advice to “skate to where the puck is going,” this keynote guides leaders to harness AI’s potential, redefining the workplace into a more innovative, efficient, and fulfilling future.

Hybrid Harmony: How to Address Headaches, Frustrations, and Conflicts Around Hybrid and Remote Work

Learn to navigate the challenges of hybrid and remote work, from office attendance conflicts to team dynamics and communication barriers. Discover actionable strategies to enhance communication flow, boost productivity, and foster a collaborative culture using cutting-edge tools like generative AI. Explore techniques to mitigate misunderstandings, respect individual work styles, and cultivate a culture that transcends physical boundaries. Gain insights from real-world case studies and equip yourself with tools to transform frustrations into opportunities for a more connected, productive, and harmonious work life, preparing you for the evolving future of work.

Creating Thriving Stars: How to Maximize Employee Engagement via Hybrid Work

Fostering employee engagement is paramount for organizational success. As companies navigate the transition from remote to office-centric work models, understanding the spectrum of employee engagement becomes a critical aspect. This talk explores innovative strategies to maximize employee engagement by recognizing and addressing the diverse needs and expectations of your team and leveraging data-driven approaches to boost productivity and job satisfaction. By cultivating an environment where employees thrive as stars, leaders can significantly enhance organizational performance and retention, ensuring a robust and resilient workforce ready to meet the challenges of the modern workplace.

Defeating the Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office: Resistance, Attrition, Quiet Quitting, and DEI

Learn to overcome the four major challenges of mandated return to office: employee resistance, attrition, quiet quitting, and loss of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discover best practices and metrics to address these issues effectively. Understand how to manage resistance, reduce attrition, prevent quiet quitting, and protect diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through case studies and practical strategies, your team will excel in navigating the return to office, ensuring a harmonious and productive workplace while maintaining inclusivity and engagement.

No Shame, No Guilt: Addressing Discomfort With Diversity and Inclusion Using Behavioral Science

You will learn to effectively address discomfort with diversity and inclusion. Typical programs often rely on shame and guilt, which behavioral economics and cognitive science show can backfire. Our tribal instincts, evolved for ancient environments, cause resistance to such methods. Instead, this training explains the evolutionary psychology behind our tribal impulses and offers tools to manage them without relying on guilt. Learn research-based techniques to improve emotional self-awareness and decision-making, fostering a more inclusive workplace. This approach elevates diversity and inclusion by addressing natural but unhelpful instincts in a constructive way.

How Effective Leaders Make the Most Profitable Decisions via Behavioral Science

Improve your decision-making skills by learning how effective leaders make the best decisions to enhance their bottom line. Avoiding profit-destroying business disasters, from minor mishaps like team conflicts to major threats like market shifts, is crucial. Cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics reveal that such disasters often stem from poor decisions due to cognitive biases. Recent decision science offers strategies to protect against these biases, enabling more profitable decisions. Learn from pioneering leaders who integrate these strategies into their processes. This presentation provides case studies, best practices, and critical skills to help you and your team make better decisions.