Tim Salau

Founder & CEO of Guide, Tech Influencer, Authority on Future of Work

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Tim Salau Biography

Tim Salau, who is widely recognized as "Mr. Future of Work," is the founder and CEO of Guide, a global lifestyle brand focused on equipping creators with the skills, mindset, and opportunities needed for fulfilling careers. Salau's commitment extends to making the tech industry more inclusive for under-recognized leaders and those with unconventional backgrounds.

In addition to his leadership at Guide, Salau is an author, artist, keynote speaker, tech influencer, and globally recognized authority on the future of work. He helps C-suite executives and HR teams understand how to personalize employee experiences and adapt to shifting workplace norms to enable employees to excel. His previous roles include positions at top companies such as Google, Facebook, WeWork, and Microsoft. Notably, he served as the Chief Evangelist at WeWork and has held roles such as AI Product Manager and Design Program Manager at Microsoft.

Salau's influence and insights have been acknowledged by major media platforms including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and SXSW, highlighting his community leadership and impactful presence in the tech sector. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, resilience, and curiosity as essential skills for the 21st century, focusing on creating sustainable resources and opportunities for underserved and marginalized communities.

Salau is available to speak on topics including "Building the Workplace of the Future," "The 7 Habits of Zen Leadership," and "How to Thrive in the Future of Work." He has delivered keynote speeches and facilitated workshops at prestigious venues and institutions such as SXSW, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Texas at Austin, and Microsoft. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas Tech University and a master's of science degree in information science from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/01/2024.

Tim Salau Speaking Topics

  • Crafting the Workplace of the Future

    The Future of Work is here and it's changing faster than most orgs can adapt or fathom, even for big tech. With the rapidly shifting technological landscape, every student, organization, and professional must find a way to adapt in a dynamic future where change will remain the only constant. A future in which technology, in fusion with human intellect, ingenuity, and potential becomes exponential and beyond. Most discussions about the Future of Work only discuss the role of AI and Automation. The power of human potential is often an afterthought or joke. It's time we discuss how we craft new working structures, conditions, and standards to effectively support and scale both within your organization and beyond.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn the key factors driving the Workplace of the Future
    • Learn essential skills needed to thrive in a dynamic future
    • Understand what talent and employees care about most in the workplace
    • Explore technology trends are redefining the relationship between talent, the employee, and the organization
    • Understand talent, employees, and organizations can remain adaptive in a dynamic future.

  • The 7 Habits of Zen Leadership

    Your organization doesn't need more command and control. The leadership skills and habits necessary to lead a distributed workforce in a dynamic future are human skills, not technical skills. Leaders that want to build trust, inspire action, and nurture innovation must act as coaches and mentors, not dictators. Leaders are no longer leading in the Milton Friedman era, they are leading in an era of constant change. Being able to build community, show compassion, and nurture trust within your team and organization are the habits and skills of the future leader. The Future Leader is Dynamic. In order to be a dynamic leader, you must adopt the mindset of constant change and the willingness to lead with authenticity, not only a position title. In this talk, Tim Salau, Mr. Future of Work will share the 7 core habits of zen leaders and why you need to adopt them if you want to create a culture of innovation within your organization!

    Attendee Results:

    • Gain the Skills & Mindset of Zen Leadership
    • Learn how leaders must embrace change
    • Learn how leaders create a culture of innovation
    • Understand why team intelligence (TQ) is more essential than individual intelligence (IQ)
    • Grasp how to manage a multi-generational workforce

  • Unleashing the Future of Education

    In the last 50 years, traditional education hasn’t shifted to embrace new technologies or learning behaviors of the digital era. As corporations are now adapting their workforce for the future of work, educators are still exploring the best ways to prepare students with the skill-set to thrive in an ambiguous future. In this engaging talk, Tim will explore how the future of education and work will converge, why teachers will play a crucial role in the future of education, and why equipping students with a creator mindset is crucial to positioning them to thrive in a dynamic future.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn the most crucial skills for the modern student
    • Understand how adaptive education technologies, like Guide, are changing the future of education
    • Realize the importance of sponsorship for Young Students
    • Realize how teachers can develop future-ready students
    • Understand why life skills are fundamental to career success and professional development
    • How schools can bridge the gap between the future of work and the future of education

Tim Salau Videos

  • Positivity* w/ Tim Salau, Mr. Future of Work. Episode #130 of ...
  • Digital Workplace Summit 2020 | Tim Salau, Guide
    Watch our featured speaker Tim Salau, Mr. Future of Work, the CEO & Co-Founder of Guide talking about the 7 Habits for Dynamic Leaders Leading Remote...
  • Tim Salau, Mr. Future of Work, OECC 2019 Conference, Creating a ...

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Tim Salau is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Crafting the Workplace of the Future, The 7 Habits of Zen Leadership and Unleashing the Future of Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim Salau for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Tim Salau generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Seth Mattison, Heather McGowan, Cheryl Cran and Sally Thornton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Salau for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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