Michael Maslansky

Michael Maslansky

Keynote Speaker: CEO of Maslansky + Partners, Author, Communication Strategist

Michael Maslansky Biography

Michael Maslansky is recognized as one of corporate America's leading communications and research strategists and the CEO of Maslansky + Partners. He advises Fortune 500 corporations, industry associations, major litigation practices, and non-profit organizations on language strategy and messaging issues. His clients, including companies such as FedEx, Morgan Stanley, Procter & Gamble, UBS, and The Walt Disney Company, rely on his expertise to navigate the public mood, challenge conventional wisdom, and transform their communication strategies.

Maslansky's work extends beyond typical consulting; he has authored "The Language of Trust: Selling Ideas in a World of Skeptics," which provides insights into achieving effective communication in a skeptical environment. His strategic analyses and presentations are built on a unique combination of battle-tested communications experience and a deep understanding of public opinion. This has established him as a national expert on the impact of language and the emotional reactions words can provoke. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right language to connect effectively with audiences, over merely relying on facts and statistics.

In addition to his leadership role and consulting work, Maslansky is known for his dynamic keynotes and workshops. He provides interactive and engaging presentations that include live, Instant Response dial sessions, which offer real-time feedback from research participants to illustrate the immediate impact of language choices. These sessions are part of his efforts to address communication challenges and improve trust and understanding across various sectors including technology, healthcare, energy, and financial services. His firm's polling and focus group methodology is recognized by major publications and television programs, further cementing his reputation as a thought leader in strategic communication and public opinion research.

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Michael Maslansky Speaking Topics

The Language of Trust.

Selling ideas to a skeptical public is one of the major challenges companies face today. Based on more than a decade’s worth of research into how consumers and the public respond emotionally to communication, Michael Maslansky explores what it means to communicate in this post-trust environment. He shares insight into new words, new phrases, and new communication techniques to use in your organization, whether in times of crisis, in advertising and public relations campaigns, or with investors. Each presentation offers highly usable takeaway and ideas, including principles to make your message believable, rules of engagement for overcoming difference, and phrases to ban from your vocabulary.

Live Instant Response Dial Session.

In this extremely powerful presentation, Michael Maslansky conducts a live, instant response dial session, with 25 research participants, which provides a unique and dynamic view into the minds of your most important target audiences. During this session, Michael moderates a live focus group and tests messages tailored to the event. Using hand-held dials, participants will react in real time with their second-by-second reactions projected on large screens for conference attendees to follow. The audience is then able to ask questions of the research participants. Because these sessions allow your attendees to get new insights directly from their target audience, it has the ability to bridge perception gaps and change minds and behaviors in the way few other presentations do.

BRIDGING YOUR PERCEPTION GAP: A Live Research Experience

Want to show your attendees what their customers really think? Want to make your event truly interactive?

In this extremely powerful presentation, Michael conducts a live, Instant Response dial session, with 25 research participants, which provides a unique and dynamic view into the minds of your most important target audiences. The goal is to provide address important issues or challenges for your attendees and help them understand and overcome communication challenges between them and their customers, voters or the general public.

Michael has run these highly customized sessions at industry events (to highlight the publics reactions to important political and legislative issues), sales conferences (to train financial advisors on how to better attract and keep clients) and management training conferences (to show a company the challenges it faces in shifting public opinion). In every case, the audience has delivered exceptional reviews.

During this session, Michael moderates a live focus group and tests messages tailored to the event. Using hand-held dials, participants will react in real time with their second-by-second reactions projected on large screens for conference attendees to follow. The audience is then able to ask questions of the research participants.

Because these sessions allow your attendees to get new insights directly from their target audience, it has the ability to change minds and behaviors in the way few other presentations do.

THE LANGUAGE OF TRUST: Selling Ideas in a World of Skeptics

Trust is dead. Now what? In a world that too much spin has created, how do communicators overcome the skepticism and mistrust to get their message heard? More and more organizations are finding that even when they have a good story to tell, no one wants to listen. Or worse, they listen and refuse to believe what they hear.

Michael Maslansky helps communicators understand the challenges of effectively communicating their message to skeptical audiences. Based on a decades worth of research studying real-world examples of how people interpret and respond to messages, Michael presents a series of approaches that help use language to rebuild trust with any audience.

Using timely and entertaining stories, Michael will teach you the four principles of credible communication (be personal, be plainspoken, be positive, and be plausible), seven anti-trust laws, and the dirty dozen of the worst words and phrases to use in English including guarantee, free, implement and it is. Youll also learn a New Word Order for structuring your messages in a completely new way.

Michael Maslansky Videos

CEO Michael Maslansky discusses public relations backlash
Michael Maslansky on Fox & Friends
Michael Maslansky - Speaker on Communication and Differentiating ...

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How much does it cost to book Michael Maslansky for a speaking engagement?

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

Michael Maslansky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Change Management, Communication, Business Growth, Personal Growth, Marketing, Music, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Consulting, Technology, Ethics & Integrity and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Michael Maslansky travel from?

Michael Maslansky 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 Michael Maslansky?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Maslansky 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 Michael Maslansky 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 Michael Maslansky 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.


Michael Maslansky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Change Management and Communication. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Maslansky for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Michael Maslansky 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 Don Peppers, Daniel Burrus and Aaron Dignan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Maslansky for an upcoming event.

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

Michael Maslansky Speaking Topics

  • The Language of Trust.

    Selling ideas to a skeptical public is one of the major challenges companies face today. Based on more than a decade’s worth of research into how consumers and the public respond emotionally to communication, Michael Maslansky explores what it means to communicate in this post-trust environment. He shares insight into new words, new phrases, and new communication techniques to use in your organization, whether in times of crisis, in advertising and public relations campaigns, or with investors. Each presentation offers highly usable takeaway and ideas, including principles to make your message believable, rules of engagement for overcoming difference, and phrases to ban from your vocabulary.

  • Live Instant Response Dial Session.

    In this extremely powerful presentation, Michael Maslansky conducts a live, instant response dial session, with 25 research participants, which provides a unique and dynamic view into the minds of your most important target audiences. During this session, Michael moderates a live focus group and tests messages tailored to the event. Using hand-held dials, participants will react in real time with their second-by-second reactions projected on large screens for conference attendees to follow. The audience is then able to ask questions of the research participants. Because these sessions allow your attendees to get new insights directly from their target audience, it has the ability to bridge perception gaps and change minds and behaviors in the way few other presentations do.

  • BRIDGING YOUR PERCEPTION GAP: A Live Research Experience

    Want to show your attendees what their customers really think? Want to make your event truly interactive?

    In this extremely powerful presentation, Michael conducts a live, Instant Response dial session, with 25 research participants, which provides a unique and dynamic view into the minds of your most important target audiences. The goal is to provide address important issues or challenges for your attendees and help them understand and overcome communication challenges between them and their customers, voters or the general public.

    Michael has run these highly customized sessions at industry events (to highlight the publics reactions to important political and legislative issues), sales conferences (to train financial advisors on how to better attract and keep clients) and management training conferences (to show a company the challenges it faces in shifting public opinion). In every case, the audience has delivered exceptional reviews.

    During this session, Michael moderates a live focus group and tests messages tailored to the event. Using hand-held dials, participants will react in real time with their second-by-second reactions projected on large screens for conference attendees to follow. The audience is then able to ask questions of the research participants.

    Because these sessions allow your attendees to get new insights directly from their target audience, it has the ability to change minds and behaviors in the way few other presentations do.

  • THE LANGUAGE OF TRUST: Selling Ideas in a World of Skeptics

    Trust is dead. Now what? In a world that too much spin has created, how do communicators overcome the skepticism and mistrust to get their message heard? More and more organizations are finding that even when they have a good story to tell, no one wants to listen. Or worse, they listen and refuse to believe what they hear.

    Michael Maslansky helps communicators understand the challenges of effectively communicating their message to skeptical audiences. Based on a decades worth of research studying real-world examples of how people interpret and respond to messages, Michael presents a series of approaches that help use language to rebuild trust with any audience.

    Using timely and entertaining stories, Michael will teach you the four principles of credible communication (be personal, be plainspoken, be positive, and be plausible), seven anti-trust laws, and the dirty dozen of the worst words and phrases to use in English including guarantee, free, implement and it is. Youll also learn a New Word Order for structuring your messages in a completely new way.

Michael Maslansky Videos

CEO Michael Maslansky discusses public relations backlash
Michael Maslansky on Fox & Friends
Michael Maslansky - Speaker on Communication and Differentiating ...
Michael Maslansky on CNN American Morning 2011-10-25
Michael Maslansky, Part 1
  • How do I book Michael Maslansky to speak at my event?

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

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

    Michael Maslansky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Change Management, Communication, Business Growth, Personal Growth, Marketing, Music, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Consulting, Technology, Ethics & Integrity and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Michael Maslansky travel from?

    Michael Maslansky 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 Michael Maslansky?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Maslansky 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 Michael Maslansky 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 Michael Maslansky 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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