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doug-moran-looking-for-a-speakerDoug Moran is not a “Motivational-Speaker.” Rather he is a speaker whose messages motivate and inspire his audiences to change. He starts by getting them to change how they think about leadership. Then he shows them why they should. Finally, he helps them understand what it will take to adopt new ways to lead. With experience ranging from Fortune 100 companies and government agencies to start-ups and non-profits, Doug understands the challenges facing today’s leaders.

Doug has spoken to audiences around the world, and he connects with every audience he addresses because he appreciates the challenges today’s leaders confront. He brings a wealth of knowledge to every audience he addresses, leveraging his vast professional experience, and unique insights he gained while writing If You Will Lead: Enduring Wisdom for 21st-Century Leaders. Doug believes in the power of storytelling, and he uses lessons from some of history’s greatest leaders as well as his personal stories to keep all of his messages grounded in reality.

Doug Moran’s opening keynote address to our annual conference set the tone for the entire event. It was my hope that we would have a speaker who would inspire and encourage our attendees to think and act more boldly about the topic of sustainable mobility, and Doug delivered exactly what we needed. Most importantly, he provided us with concrete leadership advice that we can use to drive positive change. His provocative and challenging words were repeated by many of our other presenters who integrated his leadership messages into their speeches and discussions.

Sharon Lewinson, P.Eng.

President

ACT Canada

Doug offers keynote addresses, targeted presentations, interactive group workshops, and leadership seminars to help organizations understand and develop the leadership capabilities they need to produce real results. He works with groups of any size and with leaders at all stages of development. Doug will customize his materials to meet each audience’s unique requirements.

Doug Moran: Leadership Development Keynote Speaker

Sample Topics

“The IF 16:” Leadership Attributes for Those Who Choose to Lead

Based on his award-winning book, Doug explores the skills required to be an effective leader. “The IF 16,” the essential attributes all leaders must possess, forms the foundation for his work. At the heart of leadership are four essential questions that we must ask and answer throughout our careers. These questions are as follows:

  • Who am I?
  • What do I want?
  • How to I attract others to choose to follow me?
  • How do I earn and retain the privilege to lead?

Doug’s speeches and workshops explore these essential questions and help his audiences recognize their individual and collective importance and challenges we face to ask and answer them. More importantly, Doug teaches his audiences how to use these questions to begin new journeys to become stronger and more effective leaders.

Doug created “The IF 16” based on the poem ‘If-’, by Rudyard Kipling. The poem’s wisdom is as relevant today as when it was written more than 100 years ago. Each engagement challenges the audience to assess their individual and collective strengths and weaknesses and to determine their greatest challenges for growth. Doug offers practical ideas and guidance on what it takes to excel as a rising star, seasoned executive, and everything in between.

The Power of Collaborative Leadership

What happens when we can’t do it all ourselves? Whether we know it or not, we all face leadership challenges. This is as true for sole proprietors as it is for Fortune 500 giants. The nature of the challenge may be different, but the root cause isn’t. No one can be the perfect leader for every situation.

So how do we let go and let others help us lead our organizations? How do we become more collaborative in our leadership? how do you attract people whose skills and abilities will leverage your own? It is easy to focus on technical competence, while leaving leadership leverage as an afterthought. Even when we do think about leadership, we often lack the tools to identify what we need most.

I have lived this challenge, and I have found ways to overcome it – not by throwing money at the problem; rather, by investing time and energy in building self-awareness. I’ll show you ways to identify your hidden strengths and weaknesses, so you can find the right talent to leverage both. I’ll show you how to understand not only what you enjoy, but why you enjoy it. I’ll show you how to be a stronger leader by letting go of the things that others do best, so you can invest your time where you should. I will teach you the secret to unlocking the power of collaborative leadership.

Transforming Compliance to Commitment

Every organization confronts some type of regulation. For some, regulations create only minor disruptions. For others, regulations are integral to every aspect of their work. Leading in these highly regulated environments presents a unique set of leadership challenges – especially in times of uncertainty and change. Motivating others to achieve high performance in these situations can often feel impossible. Most leaders do this by attempting to help others see the light at the end of the tunnel. They build a culture of compliance that focuses on “getting through this together.” That approach would work if regulations represented one time events, rather than the on-going processes that they are.

True success depends on transforming your culture of compliance into culture of commitment. The most successful companies in highly-regulated industries recognize that regulations can help improve risk management, and they make risk management a competitive advantage. A culture of commitment is one that looks for these opportunities. This approaches makes competitive advantage the goal and regulatory compliance a minimum standard.

Doug Moran can help you recognize and embrace the leadership skills and behaviors needed to create this type of commitment. He will help your leaders understand how to become inspired, so they can inspire others. He will also help them see how to build and leverage the core leadership attributes that regulatory commitment demands – inspiration, resilience, self-efficacy, stamina, and enthusiasm.

Doug speaks from experience, leveraging his background both as a regulator and a leader within a variety of regulated industries. He has worked in financial services, nuclear power, telecommunications, healthcare, and human services, and he has seen first-hand the success of commitment and the failure of compliance.

Crossing Boundaries:

Doug has built his career leveraging the power of connections and collaborations. Crossing boundaries means understanding and appreciating differences while seeking common ground. His personal and professional success has come from his authenticity and principled leadership. As a CIO, Doug crossed the boundary between IT and his business partners. His international experience demonstrated his ability to cross cultural divides. As a business, government, and community leader, Doug has bridged the gap among countless stakeholders. His speeches teach leaders the power of connections and collaboration.

Career Guidance: The Power of Benign Neglect:

Doug’s leadership career started very early. His experience has ranged from managing small teams to leading thousands. His career has taken him from the beaches of Virginia to the streets of India. He has served Governors and Senators. He has launched new products and established his own company. He has been highly successful even in roles outside his demonstrated areas of expertise. Doug teaches leaders to embrace unexpected opportunities while working towards achieving their career goals.

Testimonials

If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
I've invited Doug to speak several times at our university and will continued to enjoy doing so. Both students and faculty members love Doug's humility, his comfortable and highly interactive manner, and willingness to share both painful and successful experiences. He comes across as wise yet without a trace of arrogance. I think students almost instantly view him as the type of person they'd like to have as a mentor. I’m confident that those who apply the wisdom he shares will be introduced to new and practical ways of improving their leadership.
-Bob Kolodinsky

Ph.D., Director, Gilliam Center for Free Enterprise and Ethical Leadership and Professor, Management Department, College of Business, James Madison University
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
I've invited Doug to speak several times at our university and will continued to enjoy doing so. Both students and faculty members love Doug's humility, his comfortable and highly interactive manner, and willingness to share both painful and successful experiences. He comes across as wise yet without a trace of arrogance. I think students almost instantly view him as the type of person they'd like to have as a mentor. I’m confident that those who apply the wisdom he shares will be introduced to new and practical ways of improving their leadership.
-Bob Kolodinsky

Ph.D., Director, Gilliam Center for Free Enterprise and Ethical Leadership and Professor, Management Department, College of Business, James Madison University
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Bringing years of personal experience in leadership in Fortune 500 companies, Doug's presentation is based on his Book "If You Will Lead." Doug's program was much more than a “motivational” sales seminar. It was an inspirational and energizing session that provided us with the tools and insights to lead more powerfully and sell more effectively.
- Ivan Gomez

President, AAISP – DC
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Doug Moran’s opening keynote address to our annual conference set the tone for the entire event. It was my hope that we would have a speaker who would inspire and encourage our attendees to think and act more boldly about the topic of sustainable mobility, and Doug delivered exactly what we needed. Most importantly, he provided us with concrete leadership advice that we can use to drive positive change. His provocative and challenging words were repeated by many of our other presenters who integrated his leadership messages into their speeches and discussions.
– Sharon Lewinson

P.Eng., President ACT Canada
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Doug Moran looks at the practice of leadership from a unique perspective - through the lens of a literary classic. It’s a fascinating way for today’s managers to think about their own leadership brand.
- Steve Arneson, Ph.D.

President, Arneson Leadership Consulting

(Steve was named one of the country's Top 100 thought leaders on leadership in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and one of the Top 25 leadership coaches in America for 2008, 2009 and 2010 by Leadership Excellence magazine. )
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Although the problems we confront have changed, the fundamentals of leadership remain the same. Recognizing this enduring truth, Doug Moran has created a book that draws leadership lessons from some of history’s greatest figures. If You Will Lead surely will help readers become better leaders.
- George Allen

Former Governor and Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Few people are born leaders. The rest of us need a guide to help us gain both the courage and competency to lead well. Doug Moran’s book provides a perfect blend of a thoughtful leadership framework and anecdotes from some of history’s greatest leaders to help make his points come to life. If You Will Lead is a great companion for any aspiring executive.
-John Scanlon

EVP and CFO, Intersections, Inc.
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
I was particularly impressed with the section of the book about Jim Mulligan and the role of leading with stamina. It is an outstanding representation of one of the toughest men to endure the Hanoi Hilton. His leadership kept us young guys going. This book captures the importance of leadership stamina.
- Cdr. Paul Galanti

(USN ret.), former POW
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
In IF YOU WILL LEAD, Doug Moran provides keen insights on leadership while drawing lessons from some of history’s great leaders. Moran has taken a complex and challenging subject and created lessons and a framework that can help leaders realize and leverage their strengths.
- Sanjiv Yajnik

President, Financial Services, Capital One
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
As I was reading If You Will Lead, I was reminded of Santayana’s famous quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This book offers the opportunity to learn from some of history’s greatest leaders, so we can replicate their success. Moran's masterful framework translates these historical lessons into a concrete and practical guide for today's leaders.
- Larry Klane

CEO, Korea Exchange Bank
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Doug Moran’s humane and insightful study reminds us of some of the timeless qualities great leaders need. And even if leaders sometimes have to “govern in prose”, drawing inspiration from poetry is a fine idea.
- Stefan Stern

formerly management columnist at the FT, now Visiting Professor at the Cass Business School, London, and director of strategy at Edelman in the UK
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Doug Moran did a great job of tying essential leadership attributes to great, recognizable leaders. The attributes chosen are essential traits of good leadership and very well organized.
- /s/ Vice Admiral Ed Clexton, USN (Ret)

former Commanding Officer, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, CVN-69, and recipient of the John Paul Jones 'Inspirational Leadership Award' from the Navy League of the US.
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
This is an engaging primer for anyone committed to becoming a leader at work or in life. Using compelling examples, Doug Moran has provided a valuable series of leadership lessons that are relevant and useful to all of us. This book will make a difference to you and to all who look to you for leadership.
- R. Jack Weber

Professor Emeritus, Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Doug Moran’s book will motivate leaders at all level to strengthen key leadership traits of character, authenticity, integrity and self-efficacy. You will learn tangible leadership techniques and walk along side some of history’s best known figures from Lincoln to Mandela, making this a truly inspirational book.
- Wendy S. Swire

Co-author Anytime Coaching: Unleashing Employee Performance Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins Carey Graduate School of Business
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
I highly add my name of recommendation to the book by Doug Moran entitled If You Will Lead. "One of the great needs in our country and in our world is the need for capable and inspiring leadership. There is, in my judgment, an absence of good leadership as we hear each day of the incessant wrangling among elected officials. We certainly need some new leaders to come forward. This book gives the reader a sense of the qualities of leadership which are so needed today. Leadership is an innate quality. It certainly can be acquired, as long as we have examples which this book gives to emulate." "In my judgment this book is most worthwhile and sorely needed in our world today.
- Walter F. Sullivan

Bishop Emeritus of Richmond
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
This is an engaging primer for anyone committed to becoming a leader at work or in life. Using compelling examples, Doug Moran has provided a valuable series of leadership lessons that are relevant and useful to all of us. This book will make a difference to you and to all who look to you for leadership.
- R. Jack Weber

Professor Emeritus, Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia.
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
I was introduced to “IF” at a young age by my mom, and it is a poem that I keep in my mind at all times as I try to do my job to the very best of my ability here at Butler. Many of the positive lessons in the poem have been very applicable for me. It’s a terrific poem to study for those that aspire to be in a position of leadership.
-Brad Steven

Head Coach, Butler University Men’s Basketball Team
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
“If You will Lead” brings real insight into the qualities needed for successful leadership. This book is exceptionally well written and provides a true guideline into all aspects that challenge true leadership. Inspiring balanced and well thought out it is a major contribution for those who would lead in our fast changing society.
- Jim Mulligan
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
At a time when leadership in the world is at such a low ebb – “If You Will Lead” will make a tremendous contribution to the upcoming generation!
- Louise Mulligan
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
After 26 years on Wall Street, the last 20 of them leading people, I am more aware than ever of the need to level-set your actions and philosophies and always be adjusting to the fast-paced world we live in where change is the only constant. Doug Moran has proven himself to be a forward-thinking leader and insightful assessor of practical practices in an increasingly complex and competitive business environment, having demonstrated a track record of creative and strategic thinking along with successful tactical execution in both the public and private sectors across multiple leadership roles. As one fights off the temptation to become jaded and dismissive of those offering the latest recipe for leadership success, Doug has proven to be one of the few people whose opinions I seek out proactively, knowing that I can count on candid feedback, spirited debate and a collaborative partner when dealing with issues important to me both personally and professionally. If You Will Lead is an important addition to any leader’s short list of practical business reading and will make an immediate positive impact on how one ties effective leadership principles to the future success of their organization.
- Chris Dupuy

Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
If You Will Lead - Enduring Wisdom for Those Who Choose to Lead
Doug's book on leadership is a standout. Based on Kipling's poem, "If," the book is thoughtful and comprehensive, pragmatic and inspiring, and grounded in self awareness, which is the fundamental requirement for leadership excellence. This book, with its well-drawn examples of leadership attributes, is in itself a courageous act of leadership. Serious leaders interested in transformation for themselves or their organizations ought to savor it, journal with it, and refer to it often as a way to calibrate, contribute, and create results that matter.
- Christine Wahl, MCC

Author of Be Your Own Coach, and On Becoming a Leadership Coach, and creator of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Program



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