Frans Johansson

Frans Johansson

Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, Author of "The Medici Effect", Innovation Expert

Frans Johansson Biography

With the launch of his fifth company in 2022, Frans Johansson continues to put his ideas and insights into action. Often ahead of the market, he offers a perspective on issues that impact business, global competitiveness, and innovation. His distinctive approach translates into a signature stage style, establishing him as a compelling speaker globally.

Johansson's perspective and ethos are articulated in his books, "The Medici Effect", which demonstrates the power of diversity as a driver for innovation, and "The Click Moment", which presents new rules for success in an increasingly unpredictable world. Both books have received international acclaim, with "The Medici Effect" available in 22 languages and recognized as one of the "Best Books on Innovation" by BusinessWeek.

Over the last 15 years, Johansson has inspired audiences worldwide with his provocative, often counterintuitive ideas. He has impelled action with methods and tools now implemented by over 5,000 teams globally. As an advisor to executives, he has positioned diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to a company’s growth strategy. His work has led to advising executive leadership at major global companies such as The Walt Disney Company, Nike, and IBM. Additionally, Johansson has been featured on major media outlets like CNN, ABC, and CNBC, reinforcing his position as an influential thought leader in innovation and diversity.

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Frans Johansson Speaking Topics

The Rise of the New Intersectional Leader

With global economies, business and people more connected than ever, unpredictability and volatility are the new normal. This is true whether you are a bellwether company, category leader, or innovator with history behind you. How can leaders navigate in this uncertain climate? Frans Johansson believes that tomorrow's most successful leaders will be Intersectional Leaders who tear down silos, embrace diversity, and plan for the unexpected. This new class of Intersectional Leaders will spark organization-wide culture change to drive growth for their firm. In this talk, the audience they will discover how they can develop their leadership abilities to inspire change, breakthrough innovation and growth, even when the answer is not so obvious.

Intersectional Thinking and the New Innovative Leader

The only constant is change, and our interconnectedness means the world has become far more unpredictable. How do leaders navigate in this climate? Frans Johansson believes it takes a new kind of thinking, passion, courage, and collaboration to thrive and compete successfully in todays business world. He coined this Intersectional Thinking, and it calls for leaders to create, actively seek, and see intersections around them. Leaders who become Intersectional Thinkers can spark organization-wide culture change using their existing resources, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. In this talk, the audience will gain a fresh look at innovation and what it means to be an adaptive leader. More importantly, they will discover how they can develop their own creative abilities to inspire change and innovative growth.

Diversity Drives Innovation

The world is changing fast. People today are more global than ever and move often between many cultures and countries. Companies, cities, and nations must compete on a global basis. In this new order of rising economies and beleaguered first-world nations, diversity is more important than ever for innovation. Frans explains how todays most innovative companies form culturally diverse talent pools and teams as a specific strategy to innovate. These companies have become #1 brand leaders, R&D centersand very profitable. In this program, Frans clearly and persuasively shows what happens when companies make diversity their most powerful innovation tool.

The Medici Effect: Ground-Breaking Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines and Cultures

What do goat milk, spiders, and fishing lines have in common? Fiber optics and concrete? Ant hills and architecture? Most of us would assume nothing. But out of each of these seemingly random combinations have come radical innovations that have created whole new fields. In this talk, Frans Johansson takes us on a fascinating journey to The Intersectiona place where ideas from different fields and cultures meet and collide, ultimately igniting an explosion of extraordinary new innovations. Through the Medici principles of innovation, see how companies become global leaders; how products and services yield huge margins; and how the most unlikely of people have outdone the experts in their own fields.

The Click Moment: Seizing Opportunity in an Unpredictable World

Success, were told, is the outcome of careful planning, analysis, and strategy. But the truth is, success is far more random than wed like to believe. In fact, in todays complex, volatile, and random world, the five-year business plan is obsolete, and going through the motions can no longer guarantee strong performance. If planning is out the window, what do you have? According to Frans Johansson, look for Click Momentsrare opportunities, often serendipitous, to change course. He will discuss how to spot Click Moments and increase their occurrence in our lives, how to place lots of high-potential bets, and how to harness the complex forces that follow into a winning strategy.

Frans Johansson Videos

The Medici Effect: Driving Innovation through Diversity
Diverse and Inclusive Teams: The New Engines of Growth
Frans Johansson: How Diversity Drives Innovation

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How much does it cost to book Frans Johansson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Frans Johansson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Frans Johansson, 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 Frans Johansson speak about?

Frans Johansson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Health, Business Leadership, Creativity, Authors, Healthcare, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Human Resources, Economy, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Corporate Culture, College, Education, Literary, Motivational, Leadership, Consulting, Black Heritage, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership and Culture.

Where does Frans Johansson travel from?

Frans Johansson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Frans Johansson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Frans Johansson 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 Frans Johansson 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 Frans Johansson 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.


Frans Johansson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Frans Johansson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Frans Johansson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Stedman Graham and John Zogby. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frans Johansson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Frans Johansson Speaking Topics

  • The Rise of the New Intersectional Leader

    With global economies, business and people more connected than ever, unpredictability and volatility are the new normal. This is true whether you are a bellwether company, category leader, or innovator with history behind you. How can leaders navigate in this uncertain climate? Frans Johansson believes that tomorrow's most successful leaders will be Intersectional Leaders who tear down silos, embrace diversity, and plan for the unexpected. This new class of Intersectional Leaders will spark organization-wide culture change to drive growth for their firm. In this talk, the audience they will discover how they can develop their leadership abilities to inspire change, breakthrough innovation and growth, even when the answer is not so obvious.

  • Intersectional Thinking and the New Innovative Leader

    The only constant is change, and our interconnectedness means the world has become far more unpredictable. How do leaders navigate in this climate? Frans Johansson believes it takes a new kind of thinking, passion, courage, and collaboration to thrive and compete successfully in todays business world. He coined this Intersectional Thinking, and it calls for leaders to create, actively seek, and see intersections around them. Leaders who become Intersectional Thinkers can spark organization-wide culture change using their existing resources, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. In this talk, the audience will gain a fresh look at innovation and what it means to be an adaptive leader. More importantly, they will discover how they can develop their own creative abilities to inspire change and innovative growth.

  • Diversity Drives Innovation

    The world is changing fast. People today are more global than ever and move often between many cultures and countries. Companies, cities, and nations must compete on a global basis. In this new order of rising economies and beleaguered first-world nations, diversity is more important than ever for innovation. Frans explains how todays most innovative companies form culturally diverse talent pools and teams as a specific strategy to innovate. These companies have become #1 brand leaders, R&D centersand very profitable. In this program, Frans clearly and persuasively shows what happens when companies make diversity their most powerful innovation tool.

  • The Medici Effect: Ground-Breaking Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines and Cultures

    What do goat milk, spiders, and fishing lines have in common? Fiber optics and concrete? Ant hills and architecture? Most of us would assume nothing. But out of each of these seemingly random combinations have come radical innovations that have created whole new fields. In this talk, Frans Johansson takes us on a fascinating journey to The Intersectiona place where ideas from different fields and cultures meet and collide, ultimately igniting an explosion of extraordinary new innovations. Through the Medici principles of innovation, see how companies become global leaders; how products and services yield huge margins; and how the most unlikely of people have outdone the experts in their own fields.

  • The Click Moment: Seizing Opportunity in an Unpredictable World

    Success, were told, is the outcome of careful planning, analysis, and strategy. But the truth is, success is far more random than wed like to believe. In fact, in todays complex, volatile, and random world, the five-year business plan is obsolete, and going through the motions can no longer guarantee strong performance. If planning is out the window, what do you have? According to Frans Johansson, look for Click Momentsrare opportunities, often serendipitous, to change course. He will discuss how to spot Click Moments and increase their occurrence in our lives, how to place lots of high-potential bets, and how to harness the complex forces that follow into a winning strategy.

Frans Johansson Videos

The Medici Effect: Driving Innovation through Diversity
Diverse and Inclusive Teams: The New Engines of Growth
Frans Johansson: How Diversity Drives Innovation
How Diversity and Inclusion Drive Innovation | Frans Johansson ...
  • How do I book Frans Johansson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Frans Johansson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Frans Johansson, 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 Frans Johansson speak about?

  • Where does Frans Johansson travel from?

    Frans Johansson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Frans Johansson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Frans Johansson 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 Frans Johansson 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 Frans Johansson 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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