Curt Coffman

A New York Times Bestselling author, researcher, business scientist, and consultant, Curt Coffman has been a pivotal figure in the field of employee engagement for more than thirty years, serving as an expert in high-performance cultures.

As the former Global Practice Leader for employee and customer engagement at Gallup for twenty-two years, and now as Chief Science Officer and Partner at The Coffman Organization, he has studied hundreds of organizations and millions of their employees and customers. Coffman's extensive experience includes consulting for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations, significantly advancing the discourse on workplace engagement and culture.

His seminal work, First Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently (coauthored with Marcus Buckingham), challenged traditional notions of management and became one of the bestselling management books of all time. His subsequent books, Follow This Path: How the World’s Greatest Organizations Drive Growth by Unleashing Human Potential and Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch: The Secret of Extraordinary Results (coauthored with Dr. Kathie Sorensen), offer actionable insights for maximizing potential and nurturing productive organizational cultures.

An international authority in management and engagement consulting, Mr. Coffman’s contributions have been recognized globally, with his work translated into over 40 languages. His research and insights have been featured in leading publications including the Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, among others. With over 30 years dedicated to the science of high-performance cultures, his goal remains to aid organizations, their leaders, managers, and associates in fostering engaging and productive workplaces that ensure customer loyalty and business growth.

An effective and approachable speaker, Mr. Coffman has delivered compelling presentations to thousands, focusing on the transformative impact of exceptional workplace cultures on organizational growth and customer engagement. His speaking engagements are known for their interactive, fun, and participative style, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for his audiences.