Scott Lesnick

Scott Lesnick is confident that his powerful signature keynote, based on his book “Kidjacked: A Father’s Story,” will be a valuable addition to your conference, as it has been for many events. It offers participants a unique and inspiring perspective on leadership, resilience, implementing successful strategies, navigating change, and overcoming barriers in both their professional and personal lives.

As the person who successfully devised and executed a daring plan to rescue his two small children kidnapped to the Middle East, Scott has firsthand experience in facing extreme challenges and conquering seemingly insurmountable odds. The journey he undertook not only tested his resolve and strength of conviction but also taught invaluable lessons in tenacity and persistence.

By sharing his story and drawing upon the principles of grit exemplified by trailblazers such as Ernest Shackleton and Dr. Angela Duckworth, Scott will inspire and motivate your attendees to tap into their own reservoirs of resilience and determination. He offers a unique and inspiring perspective on navigating change and overcoming obstacles and will provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing effective strategies for both personal and professional lives.

Throughout the keynote, Scott engages the audience with his captivating storytelling skills and a fun group activity. By highlighting the universal nature of the challenges we encounter, he creates a compelling and immersive experience for attendees. Laughter, gasps, and cheers are common reactions as he describes the remarkable journey of locating and rescuing his children against all odds.

Participant Outcomes:

1. Elevate leadership skills through effective relationship building: Participants will enhance their leadership abilities by mastering the art of building strong and meaningful relationships.
2. Enhance Communication Proficiency and Engagement: Participants will refine their communication skills to establish impactful connections with their teams, customers, and staff.
3. Heighten Decision-Making by Recognizing and Managing Stress and Burnout: Participants will develop a heightened awareness of how to reduce stress and burnout to strengthen your decision-making process.
4. Foster Agile Approaches to Long-Term Challenges: Participants will acquire the ability to navigate long-term challenges by cultivating an agile mindset. Through the exploration of effective strategies, tenacity, and persistence, participants will learn to adapt their approaches, seize opportunities, and overcome obstacles to achieve success.
5. Cultivate Growth, Mentorship, and Leadership Amidst Significant Change: Participants will gain the skills to thrive as leaders during times of significant change.

In an ever-changing world, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges that demand adaptability and resilience. The impact of these changes on employees cannot be ignored, as they face new pressures, exhaustion/burnout, and the need to navigate uncharted territories. From AI to well-being and Inclusion. Employee satisfaction to achieving company goals. We’re in this together!

To retain top talent, leaders must understand the effects of change on their staff and provide training with the necessary support. This is accomplished by acknowledging and addressing shifting priorities, fostering resilience, and promoting interaction that allows for us to enhance recruitment and retention efforts.

This popular keynote delivers essential ideas and strategies to navigate change successfully, encouraging open communication, and cultivate a resilient and inclusive workplace culture. From EAP’s (Employee Assistance Programs) to “a day off for you”, organizations are working hard to stay focused on employee’s needs which directly benefits staff and is good for the bottom line.

By embracing the challenges of change, leaders can position their workplace for sustained growth, increase employee retention and engagement, and create a productive and thriving workforce. Prepare to level up your leadership skills, inspire your teams, and lead your organization with resilience and agility.

Key Takeaways:

1. Successfully Leading and Navigating Positive Change: Develop skills to support and lead teams. Discover strategies that foster collaboration, navigate positive change, and inspire your staff to embrace opportunities for growth.
2. Learn 7 powerful actions, derived from my five-year survey, that will strengthen communication and promote inclusion within your organization. Explore techniques to cultivate a workplace culture that values open dialogue, collaboration, and diversity.
3. Gain insights into identifying and addressing the challenges your staff faces, both personally and professionally. Understand how to create a supportive environment that acknowledges individual needs, fosters well-being, and provides the tools and resources for personal and professional growth.
4. Develop a strong, agile vision that aligns with the changing landscape. Explore strategies to stay productive, engage as a leader, and foster meaningful relationships at all levels of the organization.
5. Discover three key tools that allow individuals to stress less, engage better at work, and boost productivity, even in the face of adversity. Learn practical techniques to promote employee well-being, reduce burnout, and create a positive work environment that supports individuals during challenging times.