Dee Ann Turner

Dee Ann Turner

Keynote Speaker: Organizational Culture Consultant & Bestselling Author; Former Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability at Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Dee Ann Turner Biography

Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent.

A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc, she was selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Additionally, she led Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Culture and Engagement, and Talent Management. More recently, Dee Ann launched and led Chick-fil-A’s sustainability function focusing on a strategy to implement sustainable practices at the then $10.5 billion company.

Dee Ann was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems, responsible for selecting thousands of Chick-fil-A franchisees and corporate staff members. Under her leadership, Chick-fil-A enjoyed industry-leading employee engagement scores and became known for selecting the best talent in the hospitality business, maintaining a 95% retention rate for corporate staff and franchisees. She has also mentored and championed hundreds of people to discover their unique vocational callings and build careers they love.

Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, focused on writing books and speaking to audiences both virtually and in-person on how to steward extraordinary talent. She's the author of two best-selling books covering the topics of corporate culture, customer service and career success. It’s My Pleasure and its newer version, Bet on Talent, teaches leaders how to find and keep extraordinary talent. Her latest book, Crush Your Career, teaches talent how to be extraordinary. Additionally, Dee Ann serves as Executive in Residence at High Point University teaching students career development skills and serving in the Access to Innovators Program. In 2023, Dee Ann was named to the Georgia Titan 100. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field.

Through her books and keynotes, she leverages her experience to help you steward the extraordinary talent entrusted to you, whether you are responsible for creating a remarkable organizational culture or focused on building your own exceptional career. She is a graduate of Clayton State University with a degree in Management. She also completed executive education courses at Emory University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School. She is a 2009 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. A wife and the mother of three grown sons, Dee Ann serves on the Board of Directors for Booster, Inc. and Oak Dental Partners. When she is not traveling, she can often be found on her Peloton bike in her home outside of Atlanta or on her stand up paddleboard at Lake Hartwell in northeast Georgia.

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Dee Ann Turner Speaking Topics

Recipe for a Remarkable Culture

This talk outlines the elements that create a Remarkable culture: A Meaningful Purpose, A Challenging Mission and Demonstrated Core Values. Dee Ann explains how to create these elements within your organization and how to apply them to win the hearts of employees and customers.

  • The Essence of a Compelling Culture
  • Building a Team that Creates a Compelling Culture
  • Growing a Compelling Culture Among Your Team
  • Engaging Your Guests in a Compelling Culture

Dee Ann Turner Videos

Dee Ann Turner on The 3 Core Elements Of A Company Culture
Betting on Talent with Former Chick-fil-A VP, Dee Ann Turner
How To Build a Remarkable Company Culture with Dee Ann Turner

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What topics does Dee Ann Turner speak about?

Dee Ann Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Customer Experience, Marketing, Finance, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Authors, Sustainability and Executive Leadership.

Where does Dee Ann Turner travel from?

Dee Ann Turner generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dee Ann Turner?

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Dee Ann Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Corporate Culture, Human Resources and Customer Experience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dee Ann Turner for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dee Ann Turner generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert Spector, Doug Lipp and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dee Ann Turner for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/10/2024.

Dee Ann Turner Speaking Topics

  • Recipe for a Remarkable Culture

    This talk outlines the elements that create a Remarkable culture: A Meaningful Purpose, A Challenging Mission and Demonstrated Core Values. Dee Ann explains how to create these elements within your organization and how to apply them to win the hearts of employees and customers.

    • The Essence of a Compelling Culture
    • Building a Team that Creates a Compelling Culture
    • Growing a Compelling Culture Among Your Team
    • Engaging Your Guests in a Compelling Culture

Dee Ann Turner Videos

Dee Ann Turner on The 3 Core Elements Of A Company Culture
Betting on Talent with Former Chick-fil-A VP, Dee Ann Turner
How To Build a Remarkable Company Culture with Dee Ann Turner
  • How do I book Dee Ann Turner to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Dee Ann Turner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dee Ann Turner are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dee Ann Turner, 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 Dee Ann Turner speak about?

    Dee Ann Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Customer Experience, Marketing, Finance, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Authors, Sustainability and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does Dee Ann Turner travel from?

    Dee Ann Turner generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dee Ann Turner?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dee Ann Turner 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 Dee Ann Turner 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 Dee Ann Turner 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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