Brad Gustafson

Brad Gustafson

Keynote Speaker: Author of “The 6 Literacy Levers,” “Reclaiming Our Calling”, & “Renegade Leadership.”

Brad Gustafson Biography

Dr. Brad Gustafson is an award-winning principal, best-selling author, speaker, and avid reader. He understands the critical role leaders play in creating the conditions where everyone in a school can be successful.

Brad's newest book "The 6 Literacy Levers", is a practitioner-friendly guide to leading a culture of reading-from anywhere in your school or organization. He also wrote Reclaiming Our Calling and Renegade Leadership. All of Brad's books are built on the belief that everything we do starts with relationships and connectedness.

Brad co-hosts a weekly web series called Read This Now where he talks about literacy and shares book recommendations with fellow literacy leaders. He has served on the Scholastic Principal Advisory Board and been a national advisor with Future Ready Schools for several years.

Brad was also recognized as a NSBA "20 to Watch" and named Minnesota's Principal of the Year in 2016. His school has been recognized at the local, state, and national level. From classrooms to the boardroom (and everywhere in between), Brad is helping educators own their influence.

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Brad Gustafson Speaking Topics

RENEGADE LEADERSHIP

Creating innovative schools requires leadership and intentionality. This keynote, based on the best-selling book from Corwin Press, will change the way you think about innovation and technology leadership. Learn how to lead through pedagogy and unleash student and staff potential using the Renegade C.O.D.E. Meaningful change is within your reach, but it will require your leadership!

RECLAIMING OUR CALLING

Imagine what school would look like if we all held the whole learner in the same regard as high-stakes test scores. Let's talk about how educators are tapping into their own strengths and making relationships a priority in school. This keynote is a refreshingly honest message that will help inspire you and your team to hold on to the heart, mind, and hope of the work we're called to do together.

THE 6 LITERACY LEVERS

Leaders at every level of your organization (formal and informal) play an important role in growing readers. This interactive keynote is packed with actionable ideas and practitioner-friendly research to help your team move forward together. Learn how to apply key literacy levers to increase reading motivation and confront potentially problematic practices while strengthening your reading community.

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How much does it cost to book Brad Gustafson for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Brad Gustafson speak about?

Brad Gustafson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Authors, Literary, Innovation, Technology, Inspirational, Motivational, Youth, Education, Relationships and Resilience.

Where does Brad Gustafson travel from?

Brad Gustafson generally travels from Rockford, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Brad Gustafson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brad Gustafson 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 Brad Gustafson 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 Brad Gustafson 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.


Brad Gustafson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Leadership, Authors and Literary. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Brad Gustafson generally travels from Rockford, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Linkner, Dr. Michael Time and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brad Gustafson for an upcoming event.

Brad Gustafson Speaking Topics

  • RENEGADE LEADERSHIP

    Creating innovative schools requires leadership and intentionality. This keynote, based on the best-selling book from Corwin Press, will change the way you think about innovation and technology leadership. Learn how to lead through pedagogy and unleash student and staff potential using the Renegade C.O.D.E. Meaningful change is within your reach, but it will require your leadership!

  • RECLAIMING OUR CALLING

    Imagine what school would look like if we all held the whole learner in the same regard as high-stakes test scores. Let's talk about how educators are tapping into their own strengths and making relationships a priority in school. This keynote is a refreshingly honest message that will help inspire you and your team to hold on to the heart, mind, and hope of the work we're called to do together.

  • THE 6 LITERACY LEVERS

    Leaders at every level of your organization (formal and informal) play an important role in growing readers. This interactive keynote is packed with actionable ideas and practitioner-friendly research to help your team move forward together. Learn how to apply key literacy levers to increase reading motivation and confront potentially problematic practices while strengthening your reading community.

  • How do I book Brad Gustafson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brad Gustafson 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 Brad Gustafson, 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 Brad Gustafson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brad Gustafson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brad Gustafson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brad Gustafson, 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 Brad Gustafson speak about?

    Brad Gustafson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Authors, Literary, Innovation, Technology, Inspirational, Motivational, Youth, Education, Relationships and Resilience.
  • Where does Brad Gustafson travel from?

    Brad Gustafson generally travels from Rockford, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brad Gustafson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brad Gustafson 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 Brad Gustafson 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 Brad Gustafson 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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