Dr. Todd Dewett

Dr. Todd Dewett is a Best-selling Author and leadership consultant.

As a consultant, Todd held positions at Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young. His consulting experience provided vital insights into the engagement levels of professionals and their sense of purpose at work. This realization prompted him to rededicate his life to studying leadership and success to enhance happiness and genuine purpose in others' lives.

Todd pursued a Ph.D. in Management at the Mays Business School, Department of Management, at Texas A&M University, where he quickly garnered awards for both research and teaching. His academic achievements led to a prestigious Post Doctoral Fellowship and a tenure-track appointment at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

As a professor at Wright State, Todd's teaching focused on leadership courses in the university's nationally ranked MBA program. He earned tenure within three years, became a Full Professor in six years, and was appointed Assistant Dean for MBA and Executive Programs in his seventh year. Throughout his ten years as a faculty member, he received numerous teaching awards, including the Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching. It was in the classroom that he recognized the power of storytelling, which steered him towards his next career as a professional speaker.

Today, as an entrepreneur, Todd engages in multiple roles: speaker, author, advisor, and a recognized leadership expert for millions of members at LinkedIn Learning, a leading platform in online education. He is particularly known for his keynote speeches, which are marked by a unique blend of expertise, a rugged authentic style, and the ability to connect emotionally and humorously with his audience. At every event, Todd ensures that attendees laugh, learn, and sometimes even cry.

Todd's insights have been featured in major publications including the New York Times, Forbes, BusinessWeek, and the US News and World Report, among others. His dynamic speaking engagements have attracted a diverse range of clients including high-profile organizations like Exxon Mobil, GE, LinkedIn, and The Boeing Company. His talks often focus on leadership, authenticity, innovation, and team dynamics, drawing significantly from his own research and real-world business experience.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Todd has authored several influential books on leadership including "Show Your Ink," "The Little Black Book of Leadership," and "Live Hard," emphasizing authenticity, effective team building, and leadership practices. His TEDx talk "Get over yourself! Todd Dewett at TEDxDayton," exemplifies his approach to embracing imperfections and authenticity in leadership. Todd continues to inspire audiences worldwide, emphasizing practical, science-backed strategies to foster genuine engagement and transformation in professional settings.