James Kerr

About James Kerr

James Kerr is a celebrated author, speaker, and advisor specializing in leadership, high performance, and cultural transformation. He is best known for his bestselling book Legacy, which delves into the success strategies of the New Zealand All Blacks, the world’s most successful rugby team. Kerr’s expertise spans across elite sports, military, and corporate sectors, making his insights highly sought after globally.

Key Topics and Speaking Themes

• Leadership: Developing leaders who create leaders, inspiring and motivating, female leadership, and coping with change.
• High Performance: Establishing high-performing cultures, marginal gains, and continual improvement.
• Teamwork and Culture: Building trust, fostering collective commitment, and embedding shared values.
• Mindset and Resilience: Overcoming adversity, dealing with pressure, and maintaining focus.

Achievements and Impact

Kerr’s influence extends to elite organizations such as US and UK Tier One Special Forces, Formula 1 teams, Premier League football managers, and corporations like Google, PayPal, Dyson, and Boeing. His engaging style and practical insights have helped transform leadership and team dynamics across various sectors.

Notable Works

• Legacy: A deep dive into the leadership and culture strategies of the All Blacks.
• Upcoming Books: Where the Earth Meets the Sky, about resilience, and The Legacy Workbook, focusing on implementing cultural change.