Greg McKeown

Greg McKeown

Keynote Speaker: CEO of THIS Inc., Social Innovator & NYT Best-Selling Author of "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less"

Greg McKeown Biography

Greg McKeown has authored the New York Times bestsellers "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" and "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most." These books have collectively been published in 37 languages and are recognized for their profound impact on productivity and leadership philosophy.

McKeown is a distinguished public speaker who has engaged over 500 companies across more than 40 countries. His clientele includes prominent companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nike. He also hosts "The Greg McKeown Podcast," which ranks in the Top 5 of all Self Improvement podcasts and Top 10 in Educational podcasts on Apple Podcasts. The podcast features notable guests such as Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, Matthew McConaughey, and Ariana Huffington.

His insights have been featured extensively in media outlets such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review. He has appeared on NPR, NBC, FOX, and "The Steve Harvey Show." Furthermore, McKeown has spoken at significant events worldwide, including at the World Economic Forum in Davos and SXSW, and was personally invited by Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, to participate in his Annual Innovation Conference.

In addition to his speaking and writing, McKeown is deeply committed to social innovation. He has served as a Board Member for the Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. He also co-created the class "Designing Life, Essentially" at Stanford University.

McKeown was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, where he has taken an active role by moderating discussions on social innovation. His academic credentials are equally impressive, holding an MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, a certificate from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and conducting doctoral research at the University of Cambridge.

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Greg McKeown Speaking Topics

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

This keynote speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked and underutilized, always busy but never productive who are making a millimeter of progress in a million directions. Greg McKeown shares a system he used as part of the Stanford course he co-created called “Designing Life, Essentially.” It is a system for achieving more by doing less: a way for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what IS essential as easy and effortless as possible.

By applying tougher, more selective criteria, we can regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and efforts toward the goals and activities that truly matter.

Leadership Essentials – The Leadership Development Training

In this workshop McKeown gives participants the tools to define the Strategic Intent of their business. Specifically, they will learn to Evaluate the trivial many from the vital few, Eliminate the nonessentials and to Enable the team to almost effortlessly execute on the essentials.

Leading as an Essentialist – Keynote

In this keynote, Greg McKeown illustrates why leading as an Essentialist can help organizations accomplish more with fewer resources, take teams to the next level and produce breakthroughs in results and innovation.

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (But Better) – Keynote

This lecture speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked but underutilized or always busy, but never productive. Greg McKeown offers a framework for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what is essential as effortless as possible. The disciplined pursuit of less allows employees to channel their time, energy and effort toward making the highest possible contribution to what really matters.

Greg McKeown Videos

Greg McKeown on Striking a Problem at the Root
Avoiding Burnout with Greg McKeown
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

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What topics does Greg McKeown speak about?

Greg McKeown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Futurism, Blogging, Authors, Consulting, Research & Exploration, Journalism, Virtual, Leadership and Literary.

Where does Greg McKeown travel from?

Greg McKeown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Greg McKeown?

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Greg McKeown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Greg McKeown for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Greg McKeown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan Holiday, Daymond John and Mike Walsh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Greg McKeown for an upcoming event.

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

Greg McKeown Speaking Topics

  • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

    This keynote speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked and underutilized, always busy but never productive who are making a millimeter of progress in a million directions. Greg McKeown shares a system he used as part of the Stanford course he co-created called “Designing Life, Essentially.” It is a system for achieving more by doing less: a way for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what IS essential as easy and effortless as possible.

    By applying tougher, more selective criteria, we can regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and efforts toward the goals and activities that truly matter.

  • Leadership Essentials – The Leadership Development Training

    In this workshop McKeown gives participants the tools to define the Strategic Intent of their business. Specifically, they will learn to Evaluate the trivial many from the vital few, Eliminate the nonessentials and to Enable the team to almost effortlessly execute on the essentials.

  • Leading as an Essentialist – Keynote

    In this keynote, Greg McKeown illustrates why leading as an Essentialist can help organizations accomplish more with fewer resources, take teams to the next level and produce breakthroughs in results and innovation.

  • The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (But Better) – Keynote

    This lecture speaks to anyone who has ever felt overworked but underutilized or always busy, but never productive. Greg McKeown offers a framework for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to make the execution of what is essential as effortless as possible. The disciplined pursuit of less allows employees to channel their time, energy and effort toward making the highest possible contribution to what really matters.

Greg McKeown Videos

Greg McKeown on Striking a Problem at the Root
Avoiding Burnout with Greg McKeown
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Greg McKeown: "Essentialism" | Talks at Google

Greg McKeown Reviews

  • Appreciated the team's willingness to help with an unusual request and deliver on time. Looking forward to when we can book Greg in person! Thanks again!
    Finicity - Feb 08 2021

  • eVestment Alliance, LLC - Mar 31 2020

  • Southwest Michigan First - Jan 29 2018

  • Spoke to a public radio conference, one of the best speakers we've ever had at the event. Also worked well in a leadership symposium after the keynote.
    Greater Public - Jan 30 2015

  • How do I book Greg McKeown to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Greg McKeown, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Greg McKeown are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Greg McKeown, 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 Greg McKeown speak about?

    Greg McKeown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Futurism, Blogging, Authors, Consulting, Research & Exploration, Journalism, Virtual, Leadership and Literary.
  • Where does Greg McKeown travel from?

    Greg McKeown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Greg McKeown?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Greg McKeown 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 Greg McKeown 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 Greg McKeown 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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