Richard Hadden

Richard Hadden

Keynote Speaker: Employee Development Expert & Author of "Contented Cows Give Better Milk"

Richard Hadden Biography

Richard Hadden, CSP, is a Certified Speaking Professional recognized for his expertise in leadership, employee engagement, and the essential connection between people practices and profit performance. He co-authored the influential "Contented Cows" leadership book series, which includes titles such as "Contented Cows STILL Give Better Milk" and "Rebooting Leadership". His work emphasizes practical strategies for leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and profitability through improved employee relations.

Since 1990, Hadden has delivered keynote presentations and training programs to over 850 audiences on five continents, covering various topics such as business strategy, leadership, and peak performance. His presentations, including "The Oomph Factor: Making the Extra Mile the Best Part of the Trip" and "Employee Engagement: Your People…Your Profit", are highly regarded for their insightful content and engaging delivery. Hadden and his business partner, Bill Catlette, also conduct employee engagement surveys for organizations, offering valuable insights to foster leadership and operational enhancements.

Before focusing on speaking and training, Hadden honed his leadership skills in the financial services and information technology sectors. He served as the Director of Product Development for a software company in North Florida before launching his own technology consulting business in 1986. Over time, his consulting shifted from Information Technology to focus more on Human Resources, Leadership, and Management. During this period, he also taught software design, principles of management, and international economics at Jacksonville University from 1988-1991. Hadden earned his MBA from The University of North Florida, Jacksonville, and his BS in Management from Jacksonville University. His efforts in the field have earned him the highest designation in the speaking profession, the Certified Speaking Professional designation, awarded by the National Speakers Association in 2000.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Hadden offers virtual presentations tailored to contemporary challenges, such as "Leading from a Distance in a Remote and Hybrid World". His ability to adapt his presentations to specific industry needs and audience engagement has consistently received positive feedback at various conventions and corporate events.

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Richard Hadden Speaking Topics

Recruiting and Retention in the New World of Work

Pandemic or no pandemic, the world of work has changed irreversibly. This is Workplace Next!

We’ll go inside the mind of today’s worker to learn what organizations must do to attract, retain, and engage a willing and enthusiastic workforce in this employee’s market.

Employee Engagement: Your People...Your Profit

Richard’s flagship keynote. Creating a focused, engaged and capably led workforce is one of the best things any organization can do for its bottom line. Based partially on the research from Richard’s and Bill Catlette’s popular “Contented Cows” leadership book series, this program goes beyond recruiting and retention and covers three keys to building a workforce that outgrows, outearns, and outperforms the competition.

The OOMPH! Factor: Making the Extra Mile the Best Part of the Trip

Employee Engagement for all members of the team, managers and non-managers, to see their individual role in the organization’s success. Inspirational stories that help you learn to go the “extra mile” and make it the best part of the trip!

Leading from a Distance in a Remote and Hybrid World

While the fundamentals of leadership have NOT changed, the context in which we practice those fundamentals has changed forever. Learn not only how to manage the complexities of a remote and hybrid workforce, but also how to build a strong culture with people working in a variety of distributed environments.

Richard Hadden Videos

Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Retention, Leadership

How do I book Richard Hadden to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Richard Hadden for a speaking engagement?

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

Richard Hadden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Human Resources, Business, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Consulting, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Authors, Communication, Peak Performance, Teamwork & Teambuilding, College and Motivational.

Where does Richard Hadden travel from?

Richard Hadden generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Richard Hadden?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Hadden 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 Richard Hadden 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 Richard Hadden 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.


Richard Hadden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Human Resources and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Hadden for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Richard Hadden generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adrian Gostick, Kris Boesch and Chester Elton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Hadden for an upcoming event.

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

Richard Hadden Speaking Topics

  • Recruiting and Retention in the New World of Work

    Pandemic or no pandemic, the world of work has changed irreversibly. This is Workplace Next!

    We’ll go inside the mind of today’s worker to learn what organizations must do to attract, retain, and engage a willing and enthusiastic workforce in this employee’s market.

  • Employee Engagement: Your People...Your Profit

    Richard’s flagship keynote. Creating a focused, engaged and capably led workforce is one of the best things any organization can do for its bottom line. Based partially on the research from Richard’s and Bill Catlette’s popular “Contented Cows” leadership book series, this program goes beyond recruiting and retention and covers three keys to building a workforce that outgrows, outearns, and outperforms the competition.

  • The OOMPH! Factor: Making the Extra Mile the Best Part of the Trip

    Employee Engagement for all members of the team, managers and non-managers, to see their individual role in the organization’s success. Inspirational stories that help you learn to go the “extra mile” and make it the best part of the trip!

  • Leading from a Distance in a Remote and Hybrid World

    While the fundamentals of leadership have NOT changed, the context in which we practice those fundamentals has changed forever. Learn not only how to manage the complexities of a remote and hybrid workforce, but also how to build a strong culture with people working in a variety of distributed environments.

Richard Hadden Videos

Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Retention, Leadership
  • How do I book Richard Hadden to speak at my event?

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

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

    Richard Hadden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Human Resources, Business, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Consulting, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Authors, Communication, Peak Performance, Teamwork & Teambuilding, College and Motivational.
  • Where does Richard Hadden travel from?

    Richard Hadden generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Hadden?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Hadden 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 Richard Hadden 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 Richard Hadden 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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