Dr. Bryan Deptula

Dr. Bryan Deptula is a visionary leader, Author, Speaker, and CEO of Your Leaders Suck (a strategic leader development and training business).

Bryan’s purpose is to improve the life and leadership of all people. He envisions a world where every person believes in their ability to lead, and 100% of the workforce is engaged and performs beyond expectations.

Dr. Deptula is on a relentless mission to develop leaders that:

• LEARN to be their best self

• LEAD from within

• LIVE with purpose

Dr. Deptula achieves his mission by delivering dynamic keynotes, engaging workshops, and life-changing retreats. Bryan guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery, self-leadership, and finding purpose. As an Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer, Bryan facilitates strategic planning for organizations and creates best practice leader development programs that work by improving individual and team performance.

Bryan’s TED Talk, Leaders Are Born To Be Made, gives practical wisdom about how to make leaders out of all people while coordinating and collaborating to get work done with and through others.

Dr. Deptula's remarkable journey started in New Castle, DE, where he overcame childhood poverty to become a PhD, MBA, Hotelier, Vistage Speaker, and former University Associate Professor and Management Department Chair. This journey has taken him to over 30 countries spanning five continents, where he has given hundreds of keynotes and workshops to conferences as well as small businesses and Fortune 100 global companies.

Dr. Deptula has co-authored a combined 20 journal articles and conference presentations, and authored a best-selling book. Bryan's latest book, Your Leaders Suck, but it’s not their fault offers low risk / high reward strategies to make Executives and Managers better leaders. Your Leaders Suck is a heartfelt gift to his children, offering invaluable life lessons to help them discover the leader within.

Dr. Bryan and his wife Kristen own the Canalside Inn, in Rehoboth Beach, a many times Best of Delaware winner where they host vacationers and corporate retreats.

Dr. Deptula possesses a unique talent for solving complex organizational puzzles, inspiring positive change, and transforming organizations. His unwavering commitment to guiding individuals towards their best selves and to enhancing organizational leadership continues to make a profound impact on those fortunate enough to work with him.