John Ott
MOST REQUESTED KEYNOTE
What REALLY drives leadership and interpersonal effectiveness?
“Effectiveness” in this context is indicated by any meaningful measure: profitability, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, quality of innovation, etc. Your conscious and unconscious beliefs about this inform everything you think and do. So, it’s important to have a grounded response to this question—a response that’s based on data, stands up to critical thinking, and resonates with your life experience.
To date, John has shared this interactive, flagship session with thousands of leaders on three continents. It is scalable in scope and can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as half a day.
Becoming Exceptional Leaders
John guides audiences to explore what authentic leadership truly means. He inspires leaders to align their vision with their values, creating clarity and confidence in their decision-making. Through thought-provoking insights, John equips teams to foster meaningful collaboration and drive lasting, impactful change.
“Leadership is aligning your actions with your values to inspire growth, trust, and lasting impact.”
Leadership is a journey.
Other Keynotes from John include:
Perform in the Storm - Leading Strong in the Face of Adversity
It Might Be You - Six Questions to Know If It’s a Leader Problem or a Follower Problem
Lead On Level - How to Decrease Stress, Increase Capacity, and Drive Profitability Without Hiring More People
The Four Gates - Key Questions For High-Trust Teams
Lead Authentically. Inspire Collaboration. Create Lasting Change.
John Ott is an experienced executive coach and dynamic speaker, dedicated to helping leaders align who they are with how they lead. With over 25 years of leadership and coaching experience, John has guided executives, teams, and organizations through transformative growth and meaningful change.
As a former nonprofit leader turned coach and consultant, John brings a unique perspective to leadership development. His tailored approach combines deep self-awareness, actionable strategy, and a commitment to values-driven leadership, helping leaders achieve sustainable success both professionally and personally.
John’s leadership philosophy emphasizes clarity, authenticity, and purpose. He believes that great leadership begins with understanding yourself, thrives on building authentic connections, and creates lasting impact through intentional action. His work inspires leaders to navigate challenges with confidence, foster collaboration, and lead with integrity.
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