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Kevin Kruse      

Authority on Employee Engagement, Bestselling Author, Founder & CEO of LEADx

Kevin Kruse is a recognized authority on Employee Engagement, Leadership, and Productivity, with a track record of founding and selling companies across multiple sectors including healthcare, technology, banking, and real estate. He shares his expertise through keynotes and books, making complex concepts accessible and actionable.

Kruse co-authored the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling book "We: How to Increase Performance and Profits Through Full Engagement." Drawing on real-world experience and research from over 10 million workers in 150 countries, the book demonstrates how an environment that fosters growth, recognition, and trust can lead to significant emotional commitment and organizational success. His other notable publications include "Employee Engagement 2.0" and "15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management," offering practical advice derived from interviews with over 300 distinguished individuals including billionaires, Olympic athletes, and top students.

In addition to his writing, Kruse is a dynamic speaker, frequently presenting keynotes such as "Leading for Engagement: How To Activate Discretionary Effort, Loyalty & Performance," and "Extreme Productivity: 7 Things Ultra Productive People Do Differently." His engaging presentations have earned accolades from various professional sectors, including military and corporate leaders. Kruse’s overarching mission is to facilitate wholehearted leadership for employee engagement, aiming to not only enhance business outcomes but also improve personal health and relationships. As the Founder & CEO of LEADx, he continues to promote leadership development on a global scale, providing free resources to millions online. Kevin Kruse resides in Pennsylvania with his three children.

Speech Topics


Kevin’s keynote, “7 Things Ultra-Productive People Do Differently”, reveals the secrets to doubling productivity from hundreds of self-made billionaires, entrepreneurs, Olympic athletes and straight-A students. Learn:

  • How to define a daily Most Important Task (MIT)
  • Why super productive people don’t use a to-do list (and what they use instead)
  • Tactics to defeat Meeting Mania
  • How to cut email time in half with the 321-Zero strategy
  • The magic of Work Sprints (and how many minutes they should be)

Kevin’s talks on leadership offer actionable insights that turn “task managers” into “team leaders”. Learn:

  • 3 drivers of employee engagement, based on a 10 million person survey
  • How one short conversation, held twice a year, triggers Growth
  • The simple way to turn “thank you” into Strategic Recognition
  • The Coca-Cola secret to creating a compelling Future Vision

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