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Dave McKeown            

Founder of Outfield Leadership & Author of "The Self-Evolved Leader"

Dave McKeown helps leaders navigate the chaos of fast growth while staying boldly, stubbornly, and irreplaceably human in an AI-driven world.

For over a decade, McKeown has worked with leadership teams at Apple, Google, FedEx, Salesforce, the British Government, and more, equipping them with the strategies, mindset, and tools to lead smarter, faster, and more effectively.

Now, as AI reshapes leadership at every level, McKeown is at the forefront of helping executives and teams harness the power of AI without losing the human advantage.

His newest keynote, STAY HUMAN: Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Artificial Everything, is a wake-up call for leaders who refuse to let leadership become just another algorithm.

McKeown is the author of "The Self-Evolved Leader" and a sought-after keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and growth advisor. His insights have been featured at the Inc. 5000 and Growco conferences and by organizations including Bank of America, Spectrum Health, and Bamboo HR.

He has been described as “the perfect mix between Simon Sinek and Gary Vaynerchuk” -- bringing inspiration, energy, and practical tools to every keynote. His work has been endorsed by some of the world’s foremost leadership experts, including Marshall Goldsmith, Michael Bungay Stanier, and Nancy Duarte.

McKeown’s mission is simple: To help leaders think beyond the algorithm and lead with boldness, clarity, and human instinct.

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STAY HUMAN: Leading with Wisdom in an AI World

AI is here. Leadership is shifting. But real leadership isn’t an algorithm.

As machines make faster decisions, write flawless emails, and predict behavior, where does that leave leaders? This keynote is a wake-up call for executives, managers, and teams navigating the rise of AI in leadership.

Leadership is not about resisting AI -- it’s about using it wisely while amplifying the one thing AI can’t replicate: human wisdom. In this immersive keynote, Dave McKeown helps leaders rethink their approach to decision-making, strategy, and influence in an AI-powered world.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to leverage AI for smarter, faster leadership—without losing your instincts.

  • The 8 Catalysts to stay human while integrating AI

  • How to reclaim focus and clarity in a world of automation and overwhelm.

AI won’t replace leaders. But it will replace leaders who don’t adapt.

This is how you lead smarter, faster, and more human—with AI.

The Leader’s Horizon™

In a world where everything is urgent, our leaders are being drawn into a dangerous cycle of saving the day and pulling victory from the jaws of defeat. This ends in burnout for them and learned helplessness in their people. This entertaining and informative keynote turns that thinking on its head and provides clarity on how to elevate your focus to the medium and long-term and in turn help your team grow & develop.

Building Deep Alignment

Each person in your organization makes between 80 and 100 non-trivial decisions every single day. Add that up across your entire workforce, and that's a huge dust cloud of activity. As a leader, you want to be sure those decisions align around the common goal of achieving your organization's mission, but how?

In this informative and interactive session, Dave McKeown will walk you through a tried and tested process to ensure that every action that you, your team, and your organization takes adds up to achieving your shared goals. You'll walk away with a complete plan for building deep alignment at every level.

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