Gregg Ward

Leadership Expert, Founder of Center for Respectful Leadership, Best-Selling Author

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San Diego, CA, USA
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Gregg Ward Biography

Gregg Ward is a leadership expert and speaker with a robust background in workplace collaboration, respect, diversity, and inclusion. He is the founder and executive director of the Center for Respectful Leadership and has been delivering keynote and training presentations globally for the past 25 years. Ward's ability to engage and enlighten audiences has been demonstrated at various prestigious events, including a keynote for 3,500 attendees at a Kraft Foods event. His expertise is sought after by top-tier organizations, having facilitated strategic meetings for the leadership of the US Navy and SPAWAR, as well as moderating executive panel discussions for companies like Ericsson Wireless.

Ward is the author of the best-selling book "The Respectful Leader," which has been endorsed by notable figures such as Ken Blanchard, co-author of "The New One Minute Manager," and praised by Nina Tassler, Advisor and Former Chairman of CBS Entertainment, for its insights into leadership skills. His work has been recognized by major media outlets like The New York Times and CNN. Before founding his training organization, Orlando-Ward & Associates, Inc., Ward developed a significant "experiential learning" program for the NYPD, which earned media attention for its success.

A former professional stage actor in New York and London, Ward has also authored "Bad Behavior, People Problems & Sticky Situations: a toolbook for managers and team leaders," a favorite among HR professionals in the US and Canada. His third career phase involves using professional actors for keynote presentations worldwide. Ward holds a degree from Boston University, with specialist certifications from San Diego State University and The National Conflict Resolution Center. He is a certified DISC Instructor and a highly experienced Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Executive Coach, Mediator, and Facilitator based in San Diego.

Gregg Ward Speaking Topics

  • Interactive facilitation programs

  • Team-Building, Leadership, Change & Conflict Resolution Workshop

  • Experiential learning program featuring live, professional actors portraying your employees, managers and prospective customers and clients

  • All of Us: Diversity, Beyond Race and Gender

  • Bad Behavior, People Problems & Sticky Situations (keynote)

  • Tapping Into the Diversity Goldmine (keynote)

Gregg Ward Videos

  • Diversity Training Live Theater Staff Stories: Debriefing and ...

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  • What topics does Gregg Ward speak about?

    Gregg Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Leadership.
  • Where does Gregg Ward travel from?

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Gregg Ward is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Interactive facilitation programs, Team-Building, Leadership, Change & Conflict Resolution Workshop, Experiential learning program featuring live, professional actors portraying your employees, managers and prospective customers and clients, All of Us: Diversity, Beyond Race and Gender, Bad Behavior, People Problems & Sticky Situations (keynote) and Tapping Into the Diversity Goldmine (keynote). The estimated speaking fee range to book Gregg Ward for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Gregg Ward generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Simon T. Bailey, Timothy Bartik, Bill Sinunu, Doug Lipp and Kris Boesch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregg Ward for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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