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Eric Termuende

Co-Founder of NoW of Work, Author of the bestselling book Rethink Work

After years spent surveying tens of thousands of people, working with hundreds of category-leading companies, and authoring a bestselling book on the new world of work, Eric Termuende has firmly established himself a trusted expert, delivering a refreshing, actionable message for leaders at every level, as we navigate the future of work together.

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Whether it is next week’s weather or the yet-to-be created technology that is sure to evolve how we work, the future is truly impossible to predict. And while the trends, charts, and forecasting are interesting, we must shift from trying to anticipate what future looks like to a focus on building resilient systems and teams that can help us navigate whatever the future may bring.

In this engaging, insight-filled, and actionable presentation, workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende delivers a customized and research-backed blueprint that has helped thousands of category-leading teams build trust, remove friction, and prepare for a future that is changing constantly, unpredictably, and faster than ever before.

Attendees will receive a practical guide to building teams that are more productive, engaged, creative, and innovative. They’ll learn from the experiences of industry leaders, icons, and trailblazers from around the world about the importance of building trust, removing friction, and creating a culture of experimentation.

What audiences come away with:

  • Practical strategies to boost trust, resilience, and camaraderie
  • Research-backed insights on building team agility and excitement toward impending change
  • An understanding of how to harness the power of one-degree shifts
  • Methods for finding and reducing friction within teams
  • Actionable steps to cultivate a culture of experimentation, risk free

It is no secret that technology is changing faster than it ever has before, that a new generation with new expectations are entering the workplace, and that uncertainty is around every corner. And while the skills and characteristics of yesterday served us well, those same skills are quickly becoming antiquated, outdated, and incomplete. The leader that thrives in 2030 and beyond will need to master what workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende calls Complete Leadership, adding an imperative dimension of tomorrow’s highest performing leaders.

In this high-energy, actionable keynote, attendees will learn that Complete Leadership adds the ever-important dimension of human-centricity and expands well beyond team performance and the success of the job that needs to get done. This final element includes an empathy factor that transforms our teams to be the best versions of themselves, deepens connection, trust, relatability, and belonging, and simultaneously improves performance while reducing friction and stress across the team. Leaders that learn and embody Complete Leadership simply build the strongest teams, are remembered long past their tenure, and navigate change and perform the best.

Attendees will learn:

  • The difference between Complete and Partial Leadership
  • How to unlock the Empathy Factor
  • What a 2030 high-performing leader embodies that today’s leaders don’t
  • How to build peak performance on increasingly diverse teams
  • What to lean into, and what to avoid in tomorrow’s world of work

Uncertainty is inevitable in the new world of work. In the face of ongoing change, will we see our people running for the exits, or will they be there to support and help each other? Change is happening faster than ever before and building unwavering teams that are resilient, ultra-collaborative, and even excited about that change has never been more important. But how do we build unwavering teams? Trust, empathy, and ongoing experimentation.

Workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende has spent nearly a decade decoding exactly what creates unwavering teams: those that are resilient, rooted in belonging, and have a deep sense of safety and inclusivity. These are the types of teams that thrive through change because they know that while change may be difficult, the only thing worse is standing still. Eric has created a playbook for cultivating unwavering teams, and in this session, attendees will both learn it and be able to take it home with them.

By discovering how to enhance collaboration, developing excitement for all of the possibilities that experimentation yields, and deciphering the root of trust across a team, attendees will come away from this session understanding how to become the incredible leader who inspires their teams to perform at their best and stand strong through anything the future may hold.

What audiences come away with:

  • Deep knowledge about the root of collaboration and how to enhance it across the team
  • Research-backed insights around trust, psychological safety, and belonging at work
  • How to enhance excitement about change and how to involve the whole team in the process
  • The most important question to ask to get engagement and buy-in
  • Why the future is something to be excited about, not scared of

Weaving its way into nearly every conversation from the boardroom to the dinner table, we talk about AI like we talk about any news story of the day. AI isn’t just a news story though, nor is it a flash-in-the-pan. It is a revolutionary technology that is turning the page and starting a brand-new chapter in the world of work and leadership.

Today, leaders of category-leading companies, associations, and non-profits need to not only understand what AI truly is, they’ll also need to know how it will change the world of work in the years to come, and how the foundations of building trust, belonging, and connection haven’t changed one bit. The very best leaders don’t just know what AI is, they know how to build high-performing teams as AI continues to invade the workplace. AI isn’t just about technology and tools; it is about change like we’ve never seen before, and leaders need to know exactly what to do about it. Eric will show them the way.

In this insightful, actionable, and eye-opening keynote, leaders will understand specifically how to build resilient, trusting, and engaged teams both because of and despite AI in a world that is changing faster than we’ll ever understand. While AI won’t replace us, the leaders that understand AI and know what to do about it most certainly will. In this keynote, Eric Termuende will teach exactly how to be a better leader in a world dominated by AI.

What audiences come away with:

  • What AI really is, how it is changing the world of work, and what to watch out for
  • How to build trust on their team when change appears to be constant
  • 3 tips to boost engagement, remove friction, and navigate uncertainty
  • Why AI is a tool and not a threat
  • Strategies to boost camaraderie and experimentation across teams
  • The ethics of AI and what we truly need to know

Regardless of where we look, talent shortages are impacting nearly every industry, and competition is fierce. With an entire generation on the precipice of retirement, and not enough workers ready to replace them, the situation is only going to get fiercer. More than ever before, we need to do whatever we can to attract and retain top talent. But what is that?

After a decade of research on the world’s greatest places to work, workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende has the answer.

Like snowflakes and fingerprints, it all comes down to uniqueness. The days of job listings demanding an extensive list of skills and attributes from potential employees are gone. Instead, we need to talk about the larger workplace experience and the difference our organizations are making in the world. To attract the right talent in today’s environment, we must plant our metaphorical flag in the ground and emphasize what makes us, as employers, different from the rest.

In this fun and takeaway-filled presentation, attendees will not only learn how to create their own compelling stories to attract the right talent to their organization, but they’ll also leave with a talent attraction framework they can continue to refine as the world of work keeps evolving.

What audiences come away with:

  • Actionable ways to create and share a unique, sticky, and impactful employee value proposition
  • Key strategies for leveraging your best recruiters (a.k.a. your existing team)
  • An understanding of why creating a ‘best’ place to work might not mean what you think it does (and what licorice, cilantro, and pineapple pizza has to do with it)
  • Knowledge of where culture lives, and how to adapt your story based on the team/location you’re hiring for

Biography

Eric Termuende is the Co-Founder of NoW of Work, author of Rethink Work, trusted advisor, and award-winning speaker on leadership, culture, and the future of work. His research into the DNA of top performing workplaces reveals the secrets of exceptional leadership and building resilient, forward-thinking teams.

Eric has worked with leading brands like Amazon, Coca-Cola, IBM, Zoom, and Toyota, helping them embrace the future with confidence and optimism. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc., cementing his reputation as a global thought leader shaping the future of work.

As co-founder of NoW of Work, Eric drives workplace innovation and has been recognized as one of American Express’s Top 100 Emerging Innovators. His influence extends beyond the stage, helping organizations navigate change and build thriving cultures.

Eric’s keynotes combine entertainment, actionable insights, and practical strategies. Audiences consistently praise his talks as inspiring and immediately impactful, leaving them equipped to create and excel in the workplaces of tomorrow.

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We had the opportunity to bring Eric in as the keynote speaker for our annual strategic planning workshop with all of our senior leaders. Eric did an excellent job of helping us understand and connect the links between strategy and culture with some 'one degree shifts' in our thinking about people and process. This slight change in our thinking was a great catalyst for the subsequent discussions as we built out our strategies for the coming year.

Vice President of Human Resources at Toyota Material Handling

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Today’s presentation was great and I’m delighted at the response from the team. The videos, the customization, and Eric's presence, knowledge, and energy made it a huge success! I’ve contracted and supported many Executive Leadership Summits for the agency over the years and it is not often that they say, 'This is the best Summit we’ve ever had!' There’s been a lot of that type of feedback today and it is much deserved and well-earned praise.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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In October 2020, in the middle of the pandemic crisis, we had the pleasure to work with Eric for one of our episodes of our Dell Technologies Thought Leader Series. In addition to being a very fun person to work with, Eric was very generous of his time and an amazing presenter that our customers love! His story was very inspiring and helped people with a different perspective during difficult times.

Dell Technologies

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Wow, just WOW. Safe to say that was the best virtual presentation we’ve done yet, and not just for this event! The comments section definitely showcased that. Thank you very much for that incredible presentation.

Senior Conference Producer at Key Media

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Eric delivered an engaging, inspiring and thought-provoking session to our audience. It was a pleasure working with Eric—he delivered the perfect presentation. Eric is a charismatic and passionate storyteller with great insights, real-world experience and exceptional presentation skills. It was a pleasure to work with him and I would highly encourage any organization to invite Eric to present to their community!

University of Manitoba, STU Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship

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Thank you so much for a tremendous presentation today! It was outstanding! Hearing excellent reviews from the group here – people already citing your takeaways in their conversation and feedback. I will most certainly promote you and this presentation to other groups within Nationwide.

Nationwide

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From the moment Eric took the stage, he shared timely, relevant information to help us build incredible teams and thrive in the future of work. He was entertaining, educational, and shared actionable insights that prompted many CEOs in the room to share that it was the best EO presentation they had ever experienced. Kudos, Eric! We were thrilled to have you and would highly recommend the great work you do.

Entrepreneurs Organization

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Eric delivered an engaging, informative, insightful, and inspiring keynote. He has an incredible style, energy, and authenticity that shines through – even virtually! The positive feedback has been overwhelming. Our senior leaders said things like 'I have a whole page of notes!', 'I LOVED every bit of what Eric shared with us. I cannot wait to start acting on his ideas,' and 'That's probably one of the best 1-hour leadership sessions I've experienced!' Eric delivered practical ideas and compelling/real examples that we can all draw from to ensure we are the best leaders we can be – and, the ones that our teammates deserve. He is AMAZING!

EVP Enterprise Services at Apria Healthcare

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Eric delivered the perfect message for our top 350+ leaders as we look to lead 10,000+ people into the future of work and Polaris' best years yet. His keynote message was customized, relevant, and actionable as he shared the tools and skills we need to confidently lead through growth, change and transformation.

President, Off Road at Polaris, Inc.

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