Lisa Ryan

Creating Energized Workplaces That Inspire and Retain Employees

Expert on

  • Workplace Culture
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership
  • Gratitude Strategy
  • Workforce Retention
  • Motivation

Fee Range

$10,000–$15,000

Travels from

OH, US

Biography

Lisa Ryan is a dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) who helps organizations create energized workplaces where employees want to stay. As the Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist of Grategy®, Lisa delivers engaging, high-energy presentations that inspire leaders to build strong workplace cultures through gratitude, recognition, and connection. Her expertise in manufacturing, construction, and skilled trades enables her to connect with blue-collar and white-collar audiences alike, delivering practical, real-world strategies that drive retention, productivity, and engagement.

With more than a decade of experience speaking at conferences, corporate events, and association meetings, Lisa has shared her message with audiences across a variety of industries. She has authored 12 books, including “Thank You Very Much: Gratitude Strategies to Create a Workplace Culture That Rocks!”

Through her signature “Six Gears of Grategy®” framework, Lisa provides leaders with actionable strategies to foster a workplace culture where employees feel valued, appreciated, and motivated to do their best work.

Speaker Videos

RETAIN: The Five Keys to Keeping Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else’s

Keeping employees engaged and committed is more challenging than ever. Organizations that prioritize a strong workplace culture see greater retention, higher morale, and improved performance. This engaging, interactive program helps leaders create environments where employees want to stay and thrive.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Implement simple strategies that lead to long-term retention
  • Foster a culture of appreciation that boosts morale and productivity
  • Strengthen connections between leadership and employees
  • Create an environment where employees feel heard, valued, and invested in the company’s success

Grategy® at Work: How Gratitude Transforms Workplace Culture

Gratitude is more than just a feel-good concept—it’s a powerful business strategy that improves morale, engagement, and retention. In this high-energy keynote, Lisa shares how organizations can use gratitude to create a culture where employees feel valued and inspired to give their best every day.

Participants will learn:

  • The science behind gratitude and why it works
  • How to implement daily appreciation strategies that make an impact
  • Ways to create a culture of recognition that boosts employee satisfaction and performance
  • How to shift perspectives to focus on what’s working, rather than what’s not

Smiling and Dialing: Building Long-Term Relationships in Sales

Sales success isn’t just about hitting numbers—it’s about building relationships that stand the test of time. This engaging, high-energy session focuses on practical strategies for cultivating trust, nurturing long-term connections, and converting prospects into loyal customers.

Participants will learn:

  • How to develop meaningful relationships with prospects and customers
  • Proven strategies for consistent and effective follow-up
  • Techniques to create a customer experience that fosters loyalty and referrals
  • How to stay top-of-mind with clients without being pushy
  • Actionable steps to turn conversations into long-term business opportunities