Thomas DeLong

Thomas DeLong

Keynote Speaker: Author, Harvard Business School Professor of Management Practice and Organizational Behavior

Thomas DeLong Biography

Thomas J. DeLong is a Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice and the former Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Management Practice in the Organizational Behavior Department at the Harvard Business School. He is an expert in leader development, organizational and career transformation.

One of his books, “Flying Without a Net,” was recognized by the editors of Amazon Publishing as one of the top ten books written on leadership this century. A number of his cases have been taught around the world in universities and organizations. His most notable cases are: Rob Parson at Morgan Stanley, Erik Peterson at Biometra, C&S Wholesale Grocers and the 1977 Alumni Profiles.

Before joining the Harvard Business School Faculty, DeLong was Chief Development Officer and Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Group, Inc., where he was responsible for the firm’s human capital and focused on issues of organizational strategy and organizational change. At Harvard, Professor DeLong teaches MBA and executive courses focused on leadership, organizational behavior, managing human capital, and career management. DeLong has served as course head for the required course on Leadership and Organizational Behavior. He has designed MBA courses focusing on managing human capital in high performance organizations and leading professional service firms. DeLong is currently advising on the development of a course on interpersonal effectiveness for the first year MBAs.

DeLong co-authored two books focused on leadership and professional service firms, "When Professionals Have to Lead: A New Model for High Performance" (Harvard Business School Press, 2007) and "Professional Services: Cases and Texts" (McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2003). DeLong has coauthored two Harvard Business Review articles, “Let’s Hear It for B Players” and “Why Mentoring Matters in a Hypercompetitive World.” His latest book, “Teaching by Heart: One Professor's Journey to Inspire,” focuses on the relationship between leadership and teaching as well as highlights his insights into teaching as craft and art after 45 years in the classroom.

Professor DeLong received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Industrial Supervision. He received a post-doctoral fellowship from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Thomas DeLong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Leadership, Human Resources, Consulting, Change Management, Corporate Culture, Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Work-Life Balance, Professors, Authors, Business, Motivational, Economy, Finance and Strategic Leadership.

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Thomas DeLong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Leadership and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas DeLong for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Thomas DeLong generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adrian Gostick, Liz Wiseman and Chester Elton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas DeLong for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Thomas DeLong to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Thomas DeLong travel from?

    Thomas DeLong generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Thomas DeLong?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas DeLong 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 Thomas DeLong 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 Thomas DeLong 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?

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