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Matt Mayberry      

Former NFL Linebacker, Columnist, Author

Matt Mayberry is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, acclaimed keynote speaker, and renowned thought leader who helps organizations foster winning cultures, improve leadership performance, and build teams that drive superior performance.

With his captivating insights and transformative touch, Mayberry has become one of the world’s foremost experts in his field, gracing the pages and screens of major media outlets such as Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Fox News, and Business Insider – to name a few.

His impressive client list speaks volumes about the quality and impact of his work. Industry giants like JP Morgan Chase, NAPA Auto Parts, DuPont, Allstate Insurance, Autodesk, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation rely on Mayberry's expertise to drive meaningful cultural change and equip their teams with the strategies to win.

His recent book, "Culture Is the Way: How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization For Speed, Impact, and Excellence," debuted as a Wall Street Journal bestseller and received the prestigious honor of being named one of the top must-reads for 2023 by Malcolm Gladwell’s Next Big Idea Club.

Mayberry's journey began on the football field as a linebacker for the Indiana Hoosiers and Chicago Bears. This environment laid the foundation for his groundbreaking approach to business and reinforced his belief in teamwork, leadership, and peak performance. Since then, he’s brought lessons learned on the gridiron into the boardroom, adapting them to help clients cultivate stronger teams, foster dynamic leadership, and spearhead high-impact cultural transformations.

With over a decade of experience as a keynote speaker and business consultant, Mayberry has established himself as a powerful force across industries, setting new benchmarks for excellence and driving positive change. His unique perspective, honed through years of experience in sports and business, makes him a valuable resource to clients worldwide.

Global Gurus, an organization that celebrates remarkable leaders who make an impact, recognized Mayberry as one of the World’s Top 30 Leadership Thought Leaders in 2023.

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How One Football Player Left The NFL And Became A World-Class Speaker
At age 16, Matt Mayberry was told by his high school guidance counselor that he would either be dead or in prison by his 18th birthday. Today, twelve years later, he is one of the nation’s most sought after performance experts and keynote speakers.

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