Linda Kaplan Thaler

Advertising Hall-of-Famer; Bestselling Author of "Power of Nice, Grit to Great"

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Linda Kaplan Thaler Biography

Linda Kaplan Thaler is responsible for some of America’s most famous, relevant and touching advertising campaigns in the industry, including the Aflac duck and the daring “Yes, Yes, Yes” campaign for Clairol Herbal Essences. She has authored and composed jingles that are among the industry’s gold standard, including “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us Kid,” and “Kodak Moments.” Thaler is an accomplished theatrical improviser, with a degree from the acclaimed Upright Citizen’s Brigade, and leads improvisational sessions for corporate meeting around the country.

Thaler is also a celebrated author and television personality. Her collaborations with coauthor Robin Koval have all become national bestsellers, including “The Power of Nice” and their newest bestseller, “GRIT to GREAT,” which has been listed as one of the top business books for 2015.

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Linda Kaplan Thaler Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference

    Our smallest actions and gestures often have outsized impact on our biggest goals: Did you double-check that presentation one last time, or hold the elevator for a stranger? Going that extra inch—whether with a client, customer, family member, or friend—speaks volumes to others about our talent, personality, and motivations. After all, if we can’t take care of the small details, how can we be counted on to deliver when it really matters?

    In today’s challenging times, bigger isn’t always better. In fact, it’s often the baby steps that put us on the path to delivering a true competitive advantage. Kaplan Thaler shows how to get more of what you want with surprisingly less than you’d imagine.

  • The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness

    Linda Kaplan Thaler has moved to the top of the advertising industry by following a simple but powerful philosophy: it pays to be nice. In her The Power of Nice lectures, through her own experiences and the stories of other people and businesses, she demonstrates why, contrary to conventional wisdom, nice people finish first.

    Turning the well-known adage of “Nice Guys Finish Last” on its ear, “nice” companies have lower employee turnover, lower recruitment costs, and higher productivity. Nice people live longer, are healthier, and make more money. In today’s interconnected world, companies and people with a reputation for cooperation and fair play forge the kind of relationships that lead to bigger and better opportunities, both in business and in life.

    Kaplan Thaler illustrates the surprising power of nice with an array of real-life examples from the business arena, as well as from her personal life, and presents a plan of action covering everything from creating a positive impression to sweetening the deal to turning enemies into allies.

  • Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary

    In her Grit to Great lectures, Linda Kaplan Thaler tackles a topic that is close to her heart, one she believes is the real secret to her own success and in the careers of so many people she knows and has met. New research proves that the real secret to success isn't some rarefied “It” factor, it’s the “grit” factor. And each and every one of us can possess it.

    Drawing on the latest research in positive psychology and personal success, as well as a cornucopia of stories and practical “how to” tips and exercises, Thaler discusses why those who develop and possess the character traits of grit (Guts, Resilience, Initiative and Tenacity) outperform individuals with genius IQ’s, virtuoso talent, unlimited financial resources or a private school education. Individuals with high grit quotient do better in school, work, the playing field, in relationships and life. Her message is relevant to a broad range of audiences from entry level employees and budding entrepreneurs to C-Suite executives. Her inspiring message is that grit is something we all can embrace and develop whether you are nine or ninety.

Linda Kaplan Thaler Videos

  • Getting from Grit to Great | Author Linda Kaplan Thaler
  • Grit to Great - Linda Kaplan Thaler
  • Branding is Storytelling - Linda Kaplan

Linda Kaplan Thaler Books

  • Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary
    Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary
  • The Power of Small. Linda Kaplan, Robin Koval
    The Power of Small. Linda Kaplan, Robin Koval
  • The Power of Nice. by Linda Kaplan, Robin Koval
    The Power of Nice. by Linda Kaplan, Robin Koval
  • The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference
    The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference
  • The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness
    The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness
  • Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World
    Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World

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Linda Kaplan Thaler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference, The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness and Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion, and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary. The estimated speaking fee range to book Linda Kaplan Thaler for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Linda Kaplan Thaler generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Hatzikostas, Kathleen Wood, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Kate White and Cynthia Kersey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Linda Kaplan Thaler for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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