Anne Morriss

Anne Morriss

Keynote Speaker: Executive Founder of The Leadership Consortium, Leadership Coach & Author of "Uncommon Service, Unleashed"

Anne Morriss Biography

Anne Morriss is on a mission to help people realize their full potential as leaders and changemakers. Author of three best- selling books on leadership, Morriss is among the world’s most influential thinkers, speakers, and advisors. She has worked with entrepreneurs, companies, and governments around the world on leading transformational change. Her collaborators have ranged from early- stage tech founders to public sector leaders working to build national competitiveness.

Morriss has also put her own theory into practice: as Founder and CEO of GenePeeks, Morriss built a computational genomics company developing breakthrough ways to identify disease risk. She is also the Founder of The Leadership Consortium, a first-of-its kind leadership accelerator that works to build inclusive executive teams and prepare emerging leaders for senior leadership.

Morriss’s work investigates how leaders create the conditions for people and organizations to thrive. In addition to countless articles and case studies, Morriss is the best-selling co-author of "Uncommon Service, Unleashed" and the newly released "Move Fast & Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems." Hailed as a “masterpiece on trust, leadership, and business,” "Move Fast & Fix Things" inspires readers to accelerate change while also taking care of their employees, customers, and shareholders.

Along with her co-author, Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei, Morriss hosts the breakthrough TED podcast Fixable , a leadership advice show that helps guests solve workplace problems in a single, brave conversation. An in- demand leadership coach, Morriss recently delivered a viral TED talk on “Five steps to fix any problem at work,” which has been viewed more than a million times.

Morriss serves on several not-for-profit boards, including the national Board of IGNITE, which works to increase the political engagement of young women. She received her BA from Brown University and MBA from Harvard Business School. Morriss has been recognized repeatedly by Thinkers50 as among the world’s leading management thinkers.

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Anne Morriss Speaking Topics

Move Fast and Fix Things

In this talk Anne reinvents the playbook for how to lead change — with a provocative approach that moves fast, builds trust, and accelerates excellence. When Facebook made "Move fast and break things" an informal company motto, it fueled the belief that we can either make progress or take care of people, one or the other. Throughout this dynamic, interactive keynote, Anne makes the case that the best change leaders solve hard problems with fierce urgency while making their organizations—employees, customers, and shareholders—even stronger. They move fast and fix things.

Based on her work with fast-moving companies, Anne reveals the five essential steps to moving fast and fixing things. Audiences learn to:

  • Identify the real problem holding you back
  • Build and rebuild trust in your company
  • Create a culture where everyone can thrive
  • Communicate powerfully as a leader
  • Go fast by empowering your team

How to Build (and Rebuild) Trust

Trust is the foundation for everything we do. In this inspiring, hands-on talk, Anne shares battle- tested tools for building and rebuilding high- trust relationships with your most important stakeholders – not in a matter of weeks or months, but by making changes that lead to immediate results.

Through both fast-moving discussion of provocative ideas and opportunity for individual reflection, Anne teaches audiences how to how to identify ways they’re undermining trust today, along with fast, actionable steps they can take to build more trust tomorrow. Audiences learn to:

  • Increase self-awareness of your own trust “wobbles”
  • Strengthen the core pillars of trust: authenticity, logic, and empathy
  • Communicate more credibly and persuasively
  • Lead inclusive teams where everyone can fully contribute
  • Build more trust tomorrow than you did today

Creating the Conditions to Thrive

When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Dig deeper. Look in the mirror and fix your deficiencies. In this inspiring talk, Anne offers a different worldview. She argues that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up.

Leadership isn't about you. It's about how effective you are at empowering other people—and making sure this impact endures even in your absence. Through provocative stories from Ancient Rome to present-day Silicon Valley, Anne makes a persuasive case that the origins of great leadership are found, paradoxically, not in worrying about your own status and advancement, but in the unrelenting focus on other people's potential.

Audiences learn to:

  • Unleash the full potential of the people around you
  • Create work environments where other people can reliably excel
  • Lead in your “presence” by setting high standards and revealing deep devotion
  • Lead in your “absence” by optimizing strategy and culture
  • Increase your confidence and overcome self-limiting beliefs

Anne Morriss Videos

5 Steps to Fix Any Problem at Work | Anne Morriss | TED
Frances Frei & Anne Morriss on The Power of Trust and Maximizing ...
Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei & Entrepreneur ...

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Speaking fees for Anne Morriss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anne Morriss are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anne Morriss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Anne Morriss speak about?

Anne Morriss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Business, Business Leadership, Professors, Economy, Finance, Leadership, Business Coaching, Customer Experience, Marketing, Business Growth, Personal Growth, Empowerment and TED.

Where does Anne Morriss travel from?

Anne Morriss generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Anne Morriss?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anne Morriss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anne Morriss for your next private or corporate function.

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Anne Morriss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Business and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anne Morriss for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Anne Morriss generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Liz Wiseman and Frances Frei. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anne Morriss for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/04/2025.

Anne Morriss Speaking Topics

  • Move Fast and Fix Things

    In this talk Anne reinvents the playbook for how to lead change — with a provocative approach that moves fast, builds trust, and accelerates excellence. When Facebook made "Move fast and break things" an informal company motto, it fueled the belief that we can either make progress or take care of people, one or the other. Throughout this dynamic, interactive keynote, Anne makes the case that the best change leaders solve hard problems with fierce urgency while making their organizations—employees, customers, and shareholders—even stronger. They move fast and fix things.

    Based on her work with fast-moving companies, Anne reveals the five essential steps to moving fast and fixing things. Audiences learn to:

    • Identify the real problem holding you back
    • Build and rebuild trust in your company
    • Create a culture where everyone can thrive
    • Communicate powerfully as a leader
    • Go fast by empowering your team

  • How to Build (and Rebuild) Trust

    Trust is the foundation for everything we do. In this inspiring, hands-on talk, Anne shares battle- tested tools for building and rebuilding high- trust relationships with your most important stakeholders – not in a matter of weeks or months, but by making changes that lead to immediate results.

    Through both fast-moving discussion of provocative ideas and opportunity for individual reflection, Anne teaches audiences how to how to identify ways they’re undermining trust today, along with fast, actionable steps they can take to build more trust tomorrow. Audiences learn to:

    • Increase self-awareness of your own trust “wobbles”
    • Strengthen the core pillars of trust: authenticity, logic, and empathy
    • Communicate more credibly and persuasively
    • Lead inclusive teams where everyone can fully contribute
    • Build more trust tomorrow than you did today

  • Creating the Conditions to Thrive

    When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Dig deeper. Look in the mirror and fix your deficiencies. In this inspiring talk, Anne offers a different worldview. She argues that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up.

    Leadership isn't about you. It's about how effective you are at empowering other people—and making sure this impact endures even in your absence. Through provocative stories from Ancient Rome to present-day Silicon Valley, Anne makes a persuasive case that the origins of great leadership are found, paradoxically, not in worrying about your own status and advancement, but in the unrelenting focus on other people's potential.

    Audiences learn to:

    • Unleash the full potential of the people around you
    • Create work environments where other people can reliably excel
    • Lead in your “presence” by setting high standards and revealing deep devotion
    • Lead in your “absence” by optimizing strategy and culture
    • Increase your confidence and overcome self-limiting beliefs

Anne Morriss Videos

5 Steps to Fix Any Problem at Work | Anne Morriss | TED
Frances Frei & Anne Morriss on The Power of Trust and Maximizing ...
Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei & Entrepreneur ...
Dorie Clark with Anne Morriss and Frances Frei
Leading High-Growth Enterprises with Unleashed Author

Anne Morriss Reviews

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - Apr 08 2025

  • How do I book Anne Morriss to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Anne Morriss for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Anne Morriss, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Anne Morriss or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Anne Morriss for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Anne Morriss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anne Morriss are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anne Morriss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Anne Morriss speak about?

    Anne Morriss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Business, Business Leadership, Professors, Economy, Finance, Leadership, Business Coaching, Customer Experience, Marketing, Business Growth, Personal Growth, Empowerment and TED.
  • Where does Anne Morriss travel from?

    Anne Morriss generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Anne Morriss?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anne Morriss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anne Morriss for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Anne Morriss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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