Ron McMillan

Ron McMillan is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading social scientist specializing in organizational change. Over his thirty-year career, he has delivered engaging keynotes at major conferences including the American Society of Training and Development and the Society for Human Resource Management. McMillan has spoken at numerous conferences, conventions, and management retreats, addressing executives at prominent organizations such as Lockheed Martin, AT&T, Nike, and Intel. His profound insights and engaging presentations have seen his work translated into 28 languages and made available in 36 countries, benefiting hundreds of Fortune 500 companies.

McMillan is the coauthor of four acclaimed New York Times bestsellers: "Crucial Conversations," "Crucial Accountability," "Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change," and "Change Anything." These publications have established him as a recognized expert in the fields of leadership, influence, and workplace communication. His research, which has been featured in respected outlets such as NPR, CNN International, the New York Times, Inc. magazine, and the Chicago Tribune, has significantly contributed to the field of social science, particularly in organizational effectiveness and communication. This work forms the basis of his award-winning training solutions, which have been utilized by over one million individuals and numerous Fortune 500 companies to achieve remarkable changes in human behavior.

In addition to his writing and speaking, McMillan has contributed to research published in the MIT Sloan Management Review, demonstrating the effectiveness of using Six Sources of Influence to significantly increase the success rate of organizational change efforts. A co-founder of VitalSmarts, an innovator in corporate training and organizational development, McMillan has been involved in creating and disseminating methods for driving rapid, sustainable, and measurable changes in behavior. His work through VitalSmarts has been instrumental in helping leaders and organizations achieve new levels of performance, earning recognition such as the 2008 Business of the Year by The Association of Learning Providers. McMillan continues to inspire and educate through presentations on vital topics like business communications, leadership, peak performance, and teambuilding, tailored for audiences ranging from general staff to top executives.