Todd Henry
Inspiring speaker, expert on managing creatives, and the best-selling author of several books, including The Accidental Creative.
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“He was fantastic. Clients loved him. Super dynamic speaker and great content. Was a pleasure working with him and he went above and beyond.”  “Todd was excellent! The feedback on him from our participants was really good. He was very easy to work with leading up to the program, and we so appreciated his partnership.”  “12 on a scale of 10. He was FABULOUS!”  “Todd was fantastic. I’ve never seen our audience so captivated. We’ve received a LOT of very positive feedback – notably from our CEO. He brought together our proposed themes very well and left people with a lot to consider.”  “Todd’s ability to connect and engage the audience was amazing. Two months later and people are still referencing the talk.”  “Todd Henry was absolutely amazing. Probably my favorite keynote speaker I’ve ever heard (and I’ve heard a lot). I’ve already told all my colleagues they need to find a way to make his content work.” “Todd Henry was a slam dunk. Everyone loved him. I had more positive comments about his presentation than I’ve ever had with any other speaker. He set the tone perfectly and really nailed it!”  “Feedback has been extraordinary! In fact, to quote one of our guests, ‘Todd’s presentation was both mind blowing and life changing!’ Wow!” |
| HIGHLIGHT REEL (3MIN.)A best of 'sizzle reel' featuring some of Todd's most inspiring moments over the last few years. | FULL KEYNOTE (47MIN.)Todd delivers the very crucial message that "Brilliance Demands Bravery." | FULL KEYNOTE (50MIN.)The complete Passion for Work on how to unleash your best work everyday. | TED TALK (18MIN.)This TEDx talk from Xavier University focuses on how to be creative under pressure. |
Todd Henry: Books
 Doing the work and leading the work are very different things … ➡︎ |  "One of the best books of the year. Passionate, practical and powerful, Todd will help you do more and do it better, starting right now" … ➡︎ |
 Are you doing your best work, or are you just getting by? Are you fulfilled at the end of the day, or are you just glad the day is over? … ➡︎ |  It isn't enough to just do your job anymore. In order to thrive in today's marketplace, all of us, regardless of our role, have to be ready to generate brilliant ideas on demand …➡︎ |
Todd Henry: Bio
   | Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of four books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Wordsand Herding Tigers) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. His book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it “…one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read.” Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need (2018) has been called an “urgently needed manual for managers doing important work” by Seth Godin. |
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| TODD HENRY |
Inspiring speaker, expert on managing creatives, and the best-selling author of several books, including The Accidental Creative.
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① Herding Tigers: Be The Leader Creative People Need
A practical guide for every new manager charged with leading teams to creative brilliance, from the author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty.Managers in creative fields often got the job because they were good at being makers–and learned to strategize their time, relationships, and mindset to produce the best creative work possible on their own. But when they’re put in charge, the rules change, and they must unlearn their hard-won working habits in favor of new ones, and navigate a minefield of complex relational dynamics with colleagues and bosses. Successful leaders of creative teams have mastered the difficult transition from doing the work to leading the work, and this talk shows how. Todd Henry picks up where The Accidental Creative left off, and provides an indispensable look at on-the-ground, tactical advice for managers of creative people. He draws from interviews with brilliant leaders and his experience consulting in creative organizations to share a wealth of practical advice.
② The Power of an Authentic VoiceYour work tells tales. It speaks about you, your values, your hopes, your ambitions, and ultimately what you deem worthy of your energy and attention. The key to making your work speak loudly and resonate with others is to uncover, develop, and then bravely use a voice rooted in authenticity. In this talk you’ll discover how to develop the core drivers of an authentic, resonant voice (authentic, uniqueness, precision, consonance, empathy, timing), and why some voices connect deeply while others simply miss the mark. You’ll also learn why your most resonant work results when you are mindful of three key factors: what you care about, what your audience cares about, and ideas already gaining momentum. Those people and teams who are brave enough to cultivate an authentic voice are impervious to cultural noise. They are the ones who change the game and resonate deeply with their intended audience. You will learn how to develop the “markers of resonance” to help you connect more effectively and consistently.
③ Passion for WorkAre you building a body of work you can be proud of? When you channel a passion for work into something useful to others, the world around you changes. In this Opening Plenary, you will learn a practical process for identifying personal and organizational passion areas, and a framework for applying them to the work you are already doing. Additionally, you’ll come to understand why so many people and teams get stuck in a place of mediocrity, and how to avoid these common ruts and pitfalls so that you can unleash your best work every day.
④ How to be Brilliant at a Moment's NoticeCan you improve your odds of having great ideas when you need them most? Yes! While creative ideas can be elusive, with a few purposeful practices you can set yourself up to have great ideas, even under pressure. Learn the basics of life and work rhythm, and how to build an infrastructure that supports your personal and team creative process. (This talk is based on invaluable insights from Todd’s book The Accidental Creative.)
⑤ The Essentials Of CollaborationLack of effective collaboration kills teams, but it’s easier to default to old habits and familiar systems when the pressure is on. If you want to do brilliant work, you must understand why collaboration breaks down, and what to do about it. In this talk, you’ll learn how to effectively engage in conversation about process, gain a better understanding of your co-workers’ motivations and goals, and how to set yourself up for long-term success in the marketplace of ideas.
⑥ Leading through Uncertainty
There are certain core attributes that brilliant, effective leaders share, especially in the face of uncertainty. In this talk, you’ll learn how to deal with the uncertainty inherent in our ever-changing marketplace, how to set your team and co-workers up for success, and what great creative leaders do consistently to unleash their best work every day.
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Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of four books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Wordsand Herding Tigers) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.
His book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it “…one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read.”
Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need (2018) has been called an “urgently needed manual for managers doing important work” by Seth Godin.
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