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Leadership keynote speaker and facilitator delivering practical, research-based insights on culture, trust, execution, and life-changing leadership habits. Keynote Speaker for Associations & Conferences Equip your event participants with life-changing leadership habits they'll apply long after your event ends Make Your Event Unforgettable with Dr. Jeff Doolittle Book Dr. Jeff Doolittle Download Keynote Details Based in Grand Rapids, MI • Travels Nationally | Ideal for 50–2,000+ attendees | Fee: Please inquire TRUSTED BY LEADING ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS What Event Planners & Exeuctive Say Event organizers and senior leaders consistently rate Dr. Doolittle among their top speakers 4.9/ 5.0 Average Post Event Rating 10,000+ Leaders Impacted 50+ Events Delivered Requested Return 100+ attendees "What a great webinar! Thanks for sharing all your research, wisdom, and insight with us, Jeff! I will most definitely reach out to you for future opportunities!" Dani Lauer Event Director Grand Valley State University Career Center Lasting Behavior Change 50+ attendees "Engaging and thought-provoking—I still have leaders who talk about this today and actively use what they learned." Steve Polega Chief Nursing Officer University of Michigan Health - West 5 Star Rated Session 50+ attendees "Thank you for presenting at last week’s Safety Leadership Conference. I received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback, and I am so grateful for your support! " Tracey McLenon Vice President of Operations Construction Association of Michigan 5 Star Rated Session 50+ attendees "I have heard very positive feedback and people felt that the information shared is very helpful." Ken Flowers & Nkenge Bergan Conference Co-Chair Michigan Community College Association Practical Application 50+ attendees "Dr. Jeff Doolittle shared evidence-based insights on leadership habits. I’m especially excited to apply tools like the BEM Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram going into the new year" Lynn Marie Francis Digital Marketing & eCommerce Madcap Coffee Company Customized Content 100+ attendees "I had several people that mentioned just how much they liked ending the seminar with your message and that it seemed purposeful. Some asked to take an additional book. You made a real impact on the crowd!" Rebecca Vought Food & Drug Administration Event Chair Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Join these organizations in delivering a memorable event Request Availability YOUR SPEAKER Dr. Jeff Doolittl e Author, Life-Changing Leadership Habits Founder, Organizational Talent Consulting Much of the success of an event depends on the quality of its speaker. With Dr. Jeff Doolittle, you're giving your guests access to an inspiring strategic leadership and organization development expert, a respected executive coach on leadership habits, and an award-winning author. Speaking Topics Leadership Habits Strategic Leadership Culture Executive Coaching Servant Leadership Pychological Safety Performance Accountability Board Governance WATCH BEFORE YOU BOOK See Dr. Jeff Doolittle in Action Preview both live and virtual presentation styles to envision how Dr. Doolittle will engage your audience Virtual Event Full virtual keynote demonstrating engaging delivery for remote and hybrid audiences Live Event Recent in-person speaking engagement showcasing Dr. Doolittle's dynamic presentation style A transformational keynote that equips leaders with practical tools for lasting change This keynote is perfect for leaders: seeking ways to get more out of life and work. needing a practical plan to make transformational changes that deliver results. aspiring to maximize the impact of their careers. striving for better habits and a powerful point of differentiation. The audience will leave with: proven tools busy leaders can successfully apply to get more out of life and work. ways to recognize the absence or presence of life-changing leadership habits. strategies to break accidental habits and overcome common challenges to lead with life-changing ones. ...and much more. KEYNOTE OVERVIEW Life-Changing Leadership Habits Frequently Asked Questions What topics does Dr. Jeff Doolittle speak about? Dr. Doolittle speaks on leadership development, life-changing leadership habits, organizational culture, psychological safety, talent management, and strategic execution. His signature keynote focuses on proven principles that help leaders develop life-changing habits that stick. Where is Dr. Jeff Doolittle based and where does he travel? Dr. Doolittle is based in Zeeland, Michigan and travels nationally for speaking engagements. He frequently speaks at events throughout the Midwest—including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin—and across the United States. What types of events are ideal for Dr. Doolittle? Dr. Doolittle is ideal for association annual conferences, leadership summits, corporate retreats, healthcare leadership events, HR and talent management conferences, and executive development programs. He's particularly effective with audiences of 50 to 2,000+ attendees. Can the keynote be customized for our association or industry? Absolutely. Dr. Doolittle researches your organization, industry challenges, and audience demographics to tailor examples, case studies, and actionable takeaways specifically for your members. What is the typical keynote length? The signature keynote is typically 45-60 minutes, with options for extended workshops (half-day or full-day) that include interactive exercises and implementation planning. How far in advance should we book? We recommend booking 3-6 months in advance for the best availability, though last-minute requests are sometimes accommodated. Popular dates (spring and fall conference seasons) fill quickly. MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES Everything You Need to Book Download materials, review technical requirements, and access all speaker assets Keynote Details Full overview of the presentation, outcomes, and customization options Download PDF AV Needs & Intro Technical requirements and speaker introduction for event planners Download Rider Speaker Bio Dr. Jeff Doolittle's background, credentials, and expertise View Bio Videos Watch past speaking engagements and leadership insights Watch Now (Virtual) Watch Now (Live) BOOK NOW Interested in Having Dr. Jeff Doolittle at Your Event? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 48 hours to discuss how we can make your event extraordinary. Let's discuss how Dr. Doolittle can inspire and equip your audience. Ready to Elevate Your Next Event? 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Leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. In-Person Maximizing Performance Bring out the best in your employees Leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. About Many leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. Too often, employees are treated like light bulbs by busy leaders. When they aren't working well, they get replaced. In today's employee-driven marketplace, a failure to bring out the best in your team is a costly mistake. Wouldn't it be great to have proven tools that busy leaders can successfully apply to break bad habits and maximize employee performance? During this interactive workshop, you will engage with other participants using Gilbert's Behavioral Engineering Model and something called PIC/NIC Consequence Analysis. You will also learn why performance-based accountability grounded in behavioral psychology is key to Life-Changing Leadership Habits. Who should attend? Leaders and managers who are curious about how they can deliver better, faster, or more efficiently to set their company apart from the competition. Leaders and managers who are skeptical of their ability to motivate their team and enhance engagement among team members. Why you want to learn it? Every business is vulnerable to threats. But too few businesses and leaders stop to consider the possibility of becoming irrelevant. Harnessing the potential of company growth takes well-equipped leaders. "If you believe that training is expensive, it is because you do not know what ignorance costs." Leboeuf Well-equipped leadership makes a difference. Here is how: Team Performance: Several research studies have investigated the connection between the leader and business performance. Studies have demonstrated that effective leadership improves follower performance and promotes higher business results, follower job satisfaction, and follower organizational commitment. Innovation and Creativity: Evidence suggests that leadership is essential for driving innovation in a company. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. Trust and Change: Studies have demonstrated that the level of trust in leadership directly correlates to employee retention, organizational commitment, and support for organizational change. Furthermore, when executives build trust, evidence suggests that organizational change readiness increases. Internal Communication & Relationships: Words shape worlds. Studies have revealed that influential leaders enhance two-way communication, creativity, collaboration, job attitudes, and organizational commitment. Leadership Transitions: Leadership transitions, whether successful or not, are costly. Evidence suggests that, on average, 35% of internally promoted executives fail, and direct reports spend 10-20% of their time helping a new leader transition. Successful leadership transitions increase company revenue, have 13% lower attrition rates, and are 90% more likely to achieve long-term performance goals. Leadership development is a leadership transition acceleration tool. Want to personalize or bring Maximizing Performance training to your business? LEARN HOW Schedule US $275 Date & Time (EDT) TBD Please contact us to ask about additional dates! Location Railside Golf Club - Alder Room 2500 76th St. SW Byron Center, MI 49315 Language English Terms and Conditiions Here is our cancellation and refund policy . More Details Lunch is included in the registration price. Early Bird Special: Save $50 if purchased 2 weeks before the event start date. Questions? Interested in training your team of 10 or more? Fill out our contact form to get started. Next REGISTER NOW Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Apply the ABCs of worthy performance to bring out the best in you and your team. Recognize and optimize leadership behaviors critical to r einforcing performance. Use the behavioral engineering model to solve performance challenges and create lasting behavior change. How it will help you The warning reads: "Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear." While driving, you likely don't think twice about it as you have probably seen and read this warning hundreds of times. It's a realistic warning about the dangers that can come from a distorted point of view. We see the world through a lens shaped and molded by culture and our experiences. Are you aware of your performance management blind spots? In a complex and fast-paced workplace, leaders need to be able to recognize and avoid the performance management pitfalls that come from common organizational dysfunctions and cognitive errors. If I am unable to attend the session I signed up for can I transfer to a new date? How? Yes, you can transfer into a new session by contacting info@organizationaltalent.com and making your request in writing. Please indicate the class/date you would like to reschedule in the subject of the email. Review the available course offerings and indicate the class/date of interest. How do I get a refund on a course? What is your cancellation and refund policy? How do I contact you with questions about my training? Where can I book leadership development workshops in the Grand Rapids area? FAQs

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In today's complex and fast-paced digital marketplace, no organization is looking to stay the same year over year. The goal is not to predict the future but to enable better decision-making and preparedness so that leaders can grow revenue amid uncertainty In-Person Becoming Future Ready Enable better decision-making to be future-ready In today's complex and fast-paced digital marketplace, no organization is looking to stay the same year over year. The goal is not to predict the future but to enable better decision-making and preparedness so that leaders can grow revenue amid uncertainty. About During this workshop, you will learn about strategic foresight principles, engage in an activity, and learn how to use a couple of strategic foresight tools that help you understand the future better. The world is complicated with accelerated change. Many organizations and individuals can not implement change fast enough. In this workshop, you learn how to apply STEEPLE and a Futures Wheel to become future-ready. Who should attend? Leaders and managers who are curious about how work and leadership will be different in the future. Leaders and managers who feel skeptical about preparing for the future or even a bit exhausted by the idea. Why you want to learn it? Every business is vulnerable to threats. But too few businesses and leaders stop to consider the possibility of becoming irrelevant. Harnessing the potential of company growth takes well-equipped leaders. "If you believe that training is expensive, it is because you do not know what ignorance costs." Leboeuf Well-equipped leadership makes a difference. Here is how: Team Performance: Several research studies have investigated the connection between the leader and business performance. Studies have demonstrated that effective leadership improves follower performance and promotes higher business results, follower job satisfaction, and follower organizational commitment. Innovation and Creativity: Evidence suggests that leadership is essential for driving innovation in a company. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. Trust and Change: Studies have demonstrated that the level of trust in leadership directly correlates to employee retention, organizational commitment, and support for organizational change. Furthermore, when executives build trust, evidence suggests that organizational change readiness increases. Internal Communication & Relationships: Words shape worlds. Studies have revealed that influential leaders enhance two-way communication, creativity, collaboration, job attitudes, and organizational commitment. Leadership Transitions: Leadership transitions, whether successful or not, are costly. Evidence suggests that, on average, 35% of internally promoted executives fail, and direct reports spend 10-20% of their time helping a new leader transition. Successful leadership transitions increase company revenue, have 13% lower attrition rates, and are 90% more likely to achieve long-term performance goals. Leadership development is a leadership transition acceleration tool. Want to personalize or bring Becoming Future Ready training to your business? LEARN HOW Schedule US $275 Date & Time (EDT) Sorry, there are no upcoming dates scheduled for this locati on at this time. Please contact us to ask about upcoming dates! Location Railside Golf Club - Alder Room 2500 76th St. SW Byron Center, MI 49315 Language English Terms and Conditiions Here is our cancellation and refund policy . More Details Lunch is included in the registration price. Questions? Interested in training your team of 10 or more? Fill out our contact form to get started. Next REGISTER NOW Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the purpose of strategic foresight List the benefits associated with strategic foresight Apply the Futures Wheel strategic foresight tool How it will help you It is clear that today's leaders and employees can benefit from giving thought to becoming future-ready. Falling behind in a fast-changing workplace can become career-limiting. Although the amount of change may feel overwhelming at times and it is important to never give up on the person you are capable of becoming. If I am unable to attend the session I signed up for can I transfer to a new date? How? Yes, you can transfer into a new session by contacting info@organizationaltalent.com and making your request in writing. Please indicate the class/date you would like to reschedule in the subject of the email. Review the available course offerings and indicate the class/date of interest. How do I get a refund on a course? What is your cancellation and refund policy? How do I contact you with questions about my training? Where can I book leadership development workshops in the Grand Rapids area? FAQs

Strategy and succession planning to ensure leadership continuity, informed decision-making, and long-term organizational health during growth and transition. STRATEGIC SERVICES Strategy & Succession Clarity. Alignment. Continuity. When strategy and succession are treated as separate workstreams, organizations drift. We help CEOs, executive teams, and boards connect strategic direction with leadership depth so execution stays strong through growth, turnover, and uncertainty. Schedule a Leadership Strategy Conversation THE REAL CHALLENGE What We Help You Solve Executive leaders are under pressure to make high-stakes decisions, execute faster, and build leadership capacity, often at the same time. Many strategies don't fail because the ideas are wrong. They fail because. Decision rights are unclear and priorities compete The organization lacks bench strength for critical roles Leaders aren't aligned on tradeoffs and sequence Succession is informal, politicized, or disconnected from future capability needs Strategy gaps are usually execution and leadership-capacity gaps. That's where this work lives. Our Clients' Success in Strategic Planning Organizational Talent Consulting partnered with a state-wide Association to design a forward-looking strategic plan that reflects the evolving needs of its members and the industry. Through stakeholder interviews, member surveys, and a collaborative planning process, the Association clarified its priorities, strengthened alignment across its Board and leadership, and created a focused roadmap for the future. By integrating best-practice governance principles and fostering open, constructive dialogue, the Association is now equipped with a clear, actionable plan that supports long-term member value and organizational resilience. HOW WE HELP Our Strategic Services 01 Strategic Planning Facilitation Build a strategy your team believes in—and can execute. We guide leaders through a structured process that clarifies priorities, tradeoffs, and measurable outcomes. The goal is not a long plan; it's a decision system and an execution-ready roadmap. WHAT'S INCLUDED Pre-work interviews and alignment assessment External/internal scan (lightweight but decision-relevant) Strategic priorities + clear definitions of 'what we will / won't do' Roadmap with owners, milestones, and success measures Board-ready strategy narrative + communication summary Best for: Organizations entering a new chapter—growth, restructuring, market shifts, or a need to restore clarity. 02 Strategic Alignment for Executive Teams & Boards Reduce decision latency. Improve cohesion. Increase accountability. Even strong strategies stall when the top team isn't aligned on decision rights, escalation paths, or shared priorities. These sessions align leadership around how decisions get made and how execution is governed. COMMON OUTCOMES Clear strategic "non-negotiables" Decision-rights clarity (who decides, who inputs, how fast) Role clarity at the top (where leaders must stay out vs lean in) Operating cadence that sustains execution (meetings, scoreboards, reviews) Escalation paths that resolve conflict quickly without derailing momentum Best for: Executive teams and boards navigating complexity, misalignment, or decision bottlenecks that slow execution. 03 Succession Planning & Leadership Bench Strategy Build leadership continuity for the roles that matter most. Succession is not a list of names. It's a disciplined way to ensure the organization has the leadership capability required for the next 2–5 years. WHAT'S INCLUDED Critical role identification + success profiles Readiness assessment (evidence-based, not popularity-based) Bench strength map (now / soon / later) Development roadmaps and stretch assignments Governance process for keeping succession current and usable Best for: Organizations with key-role risk, founder/CEO transition planning, or rapid growth requiring new leadership capability. EVIDENCE-INFORMED Why This Approach Works Our work is grounded in evidence-informed practices and designed for real-world execution. We focus on the few levers that most influence results. Decision System Faster, clearer decisions with less rework Priority Discipline Fewer priorities, better sequencing, higher follow-through Leadership Continuity Reduced key-role risk and improved readiness Governance Rhythm A cadence that sustains execution quarter to quarter A PRACTICAL PROCESS Strategy Alignment Succession 1 Clarify Direction Priorities, tradeoffs, outcomes 2 Align the Top Team Decision rights, roles, operating cadence 3 Build the Bench Success profiles, readiness, development roadmaps Trending Insights on Strategic Services A Pathway to Growth Amid Uncertainty Uncertainty rarely reveals a motivation problem. It reveals whether the organization can absorb complexity without losing alignment, accountability, and execution control. Say Goodbye to Strategic Planning? What’s Next? When Strategic Planning Becomes Strategic Blindness Is it time for executives and teams to say goodbye to strategic planning? Strategic planning becomes a liability when it preserves confidence without improving organizational readiness. In many companies, the annual planning cycle no longer functions as a serious decision system. It functions as a ritual that updates language, reaffirms assumptions, and protects leadership from confronting the extent to which uncertainty now Decision Latency Is the Hidden Strategy Tax There are some things we don't enjoy and don't do well. Most executives secretly tell me strategic leadership falls into this category for them… A recent global study revealed that 90% of organizations are struggling to adapt quickly to market changes, and nearly half report poor coordination and ineffective strategic execution. Strategy Isn’t a Plan. It’s a Decision System. Inclusive strategic planning builds commitment when it clarifies decision rights, tradeoffs, and execution. Design an inclusive process without bias or drag. SP SA OD SC CL Who We Work With Our strategic services are built for: CEOs & founders Senior leadership teams Boards & executive committees Family-owned businesses Associations & mission-driven organizations Growing mid-market companies If you're navigating complexity, growth, or leadership transitions, we can help you move from debate to decision—and from intention to execution. Ready to Strengthen Strategy & Succession? Schedule a confidential strategy conversation and we'll clarify your priorities, risks, and the fastest path to alignment and continuity. Schedule Your Leadership Strategy Conversation

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