Kevin Freiberg, PhD

Recognized in the business arena as a thought leader and authority on gutsy leaders and companies that blow the doors off business-as-usual.

Travels From:  California

SPEECH TOPICS

Creating a World-Class Workplace: Build a Culture That Attracts, Recruits and Retains Loyal Employees

The Power of ONE
Discover the power of what can happen when one person decides to make a difference. This topic is for individual contributors who are playing to win vs. playing not to lose. It's for leaders who want to inspire the true experts in their organization—those closest to the point of action. "The Power of One" is about giving people a voice, showing them that their opinions count, encouraging them to take risks, and making them feel appreciated. It's about individual contributors taking the mantle of responsibility and assuming ownership for the success of the business. To astonish a customer, serve a colleague, resolve a conflict, improve a process, or find a new way to manage costs out of the business is to become a force for positive change. Find out what inspires ordinary people to step into the breach and achieve extraordinary results. Dr. Freiberg won't let you off the hook. He'll light a fire in your belly through the success stories of those who choose to make a difference. You'll be challenged to stop making excuses, look in the mirror, and exercise "The Power of One!"

Blow the Doors Off Business-As-Usual

ABOUT Kevin Freiberg, PhD

Kevin Freiberg, PhD, is recognized in the business arena and on the speaking circuit as a thought leader and authority on gutsy leaders and companies that blow the doors off business-as-usual. He and his wife, Jackie, are authors of the compelling book, GUTS! Companies That Blow the Doors Off Business-as-Usual. GUTS! takes you behind-the-scenes to examine how some unconventional leaders have the courage to buck traditional trends, follow their own path, and still make record-breaking profits. GUTS! is an exciting sequel to the Freibergs' hugely successful book, NUTS! Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success, which has sold over 500,000 copies.

One of the most influential voices on the speaking circuit today, Dr. Freiberg has made a career out of understanding the core values and unconventional strategies used by world-class leaders. His book NUTS! was hailed by The Financial Times as one of the top five global business books of the year. He has appeared on CNBC and the CBS Morning News for his views on the critical links between leadership, corporate culture, and extraordinary business performance. His articles and interviews have been read in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and Investor's Business Daily.

As the founder and CEO of the San Diego Consulting group, Inc., and its professional speaking firm, Dr. Freiberg helps business leaders translate the winning strategies from enduring great companies into their own models of success. He is widely acknowledged for his expertise in helping clients build strong, purposeful cultures that attract top talent and loyal customers; develop gutsy leaders who excel at hiring, retaining and unleashing world-class talent; re-recruit people and re-inspire the passion for increased performance and productivity; and increase customer loyalty by building customer-centric organizations. He also helps organizations stand out among their competitors by "de-commoditizing" their businesses; cut costs and find new revenue streams by creating an ownership mindset in everyone; and stimulate innovation, reduce stress, and build employee loyalty by making work fun.

As an Executive Coach, Dr. Freiberg helps business leaders better understand the impact of their attitudes and behaviors on corporate culture and organizational performance. Since beginning his career in 1986, he has challenged corporate leaders all over the world to create unmatched productivity, customer service, and profitability by becoming faithful, devoted, hardworking servants of the people they lead. Freiberg has a global practice working with firms in Europe, Japan, India, Central and South America, as well as companies throughout the United States and Canada.

Freiberg has worked with some of the world's most admired companies—companies on the forefront of a revolution driving the new economy. A partial list of the firm's clients include: American Express, Bank of America, Caterpillar, Century 21, Coors Brewing Co, Cox Communications, Eli Lilly, Ernst & Young, FedEx, Federated Department Stores, General Electric, General Motors, Jack-in-the-Box, Major League Baseball, Merrill Lynch, Minolta, NCR Japan, Nestle, Otis Elevator, Southwest Airlines, Sprint, Staples, State Farm Insurance, Unisys, U.S. Marine Corps, and Universal Studios.

Before becoming a full-time speaker and consultant, Dr. Freiberg taught for eight years in the Communication Studies department and Business School at the University of San Diego. He earned a masters degree in communication from San Diego State University and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of San Diego. He is an active supporter of Monarch High School, a first-of-its-kind high school for homeless children, where the Freiberg family has been involved for many years. Dr. Freiberg and his wife, Jackie, are working to help make this prototype school a model for other cities across the United States.