Wendy Smith

Wendy Smith

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Management at the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics; Co-director of the Women’s Leadership Initiative

Wendy Smith Biography

Management thought leader and award-winning organizational psychologist Wendy K. Smith is on a mission to help individuals and organizations turn our problems into possibilities.

Smith currently holds the prestigious title of Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management and serves as the faculty director of the Women's Leadership Initiative at the Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware. Smith is also one of the youngest people named as an Academy of Management Fellow. As an organizational psychologist, she is a leading expert on the power of paradox - applying both/and thinking to help us innovate, change, and generate more creative, sustainable solutions to our toughest challenges. In her talks, Smith brings science-based research to life with real world stories to both captivate and motivate her audiences.

Smith is the co-author of "Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems," along with Marianne Lewis, named a Top 10 Management Book by Thinkers50, a finalist for the Next Big Idea Award, and a #1 Amazon New Release. Smith and Lewis were awarded the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award for these groundbreaking ideas.

Smith is also an award-winning scholar. She has been named the Web of Science Highly Cited Researchers for being among the top 1% most cited researchers for 5 years in a row. She has published her research in influential journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Organization Science, and Management Science, while also reaching beyond academia to publish in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, and others. As a compelling and engaging teacher, she won the MBA Excellence in Teaching Award 5 times.

Beyond accolades and awards, Smith's passion lies in helping leaders worldwide tackle the complex challenges of interpersonal dynamics, team performance, organizational change, and innovation to transform their organizations and the world. Approachable, insightful, and globally revered, she continues to shape the future of management thinking.

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Wendy Smith Videos

Wendy Smith - AOM Scholar Interview
The power of paradox: Dr. Wendy Smith at TEDxUD

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What topics does Wendy Smith speak about?

Wendy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Professors, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Authors, Women, Literary, Women's History Month, Influential Women and Thought Leadership.

Where does Wendy Smith travel from?

Wendy Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Wendy Smith?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wendy Smith 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 Wendy Smith for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Wendy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Ethics & Integrity, Business Leadership and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wendy Smith for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Wendy Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Fran Hauser. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wendy Smith for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/01/2024.

Wendy Smith Videos

Wendy Smith - AOM Scholar Interview
The power of paradox: Dr. Wendy Smith at TEDxUD
  • How do I book Wendy Smith to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Wendy Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wendy Smith are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wendy Smith, 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 Wendy Smith speak about?

  • Where does Wendy Smith travel from?

    Wendy Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Wendy Smith?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wendy Smith 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 Wendy Smith 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 Wendy Smith 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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