Jody Thompson

Jody Thompson is the CEO and Founding Principal of CultureRx®, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Daniel Pink recognized her as one of six business thinkers who understand how to redesign work for the future. Thompson engages audiences swiftly and effectively, urging them to reconsider traditional work dynamics.

In her role as a future of work thought leader and international keynote speaker, Thompson has received acclaim for her innovative approach and insightful presentations. She has been featured on the covers of BusinessWeek, Workforce Management Magazine, HR Magazine, and HR Executive Magazine, as well as in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, TIME Magazine, USA Today, The New Yorker, and on Good Morning America, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and MPR. Thompson is the co-author of the best-selling books "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It" and "Why Managing Sucks and How to Fix It". Her work is frequently highlighted in influential business journals, showcasing her expertise across various industries including professional services, finance, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Thompson collaborates with diverse organizations to achieve sustainable high performance. With nearly two decades of experience, she has led change management communication and training processes in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, government, professional services, financial services, healthcare, IT, publishing, and education, both in private and public domains. Her approaches yield notable improvements in productivity, employee engagement, client satisfaction, and overall employee health and well-being. Thompson is known for her ability to drive organizational transformation, focusing on increasing trust, equity, and achieving a 168% ROI through her innovative methods. Her keynotes, such as "Management's Role in the Future of Work: The Winning Formula" and "The Autonomy Economy™ Leadership Summit", are tailored to inspire C-Suite executives, managers, and HR professionals, offering data-driven strategies for fostering high performance and navigating contemporary work challenges.