Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/17/2025.
It’s often said, with nods of wise agreement, that any organization is nothing without its people. Over many decades, countless books and courses on leadership addressed this well-known and accepted axiom.
Then why are nearly 70% of all employees in the U.S. disengaged at work? Clearly, the conferences, books, courses, and motivational speakers are insufficient to make a difference.
This session by Garry Ridge, The Culture Coach and Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company, will be a look “under the hood” of one of the world’s most recognized brands, where employee engagement is above 93%, 98% say they “love to work at WD-40 Company”, and 99% say that their “opinions and values are a good fit” for WD-40 Company.
Garry will share his “learning moments” over the course of his career efforts to transform company culture. Lessons and principles covered include:
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Garry Ridge is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Art of Building Engaged, World-Class Cultures: It’s All About the People. The estimated speaking fee range to book Garry Ridge for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Garry Ridge 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 Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Erica Dhawan, Adrian Gostick, Mike Abrashoff and Jean Oelwang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Garry Ridge for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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