Lisa McLeod
Sales Leadership Expert; Author of Leading with Noble Purpose and Selling with Noble Purpose
Biography
Lisa Earle McLeod is a sales leadership consultant. Organizations like Apple, Kimberly-Clark and Pfizer hire her to create passionate, purpose-driven organizations. Lisa created the “Noble Purpose” concept and strategy after her research revealed that organizations driven by a Noble Purpose outperformed the market by over 350%. Her bestselling book, Selling with Noble Purpose, has been a game changer at global firms like Flight Centre, Hootsuite, and Roche. Her newest book, Leading with Noble Purpose - How to Create a Tribe of True Believers follows her earlier book, Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud, hit #2 on CEO Read. In addition to being a best-selling author, McLeod is a sought after speaker. Lisa works with organizations around the world to help leaders drive revenue, improve morale, and gain a competitive advantage. Her previous book, The Triangle of Truth:The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Resolving Conflicts Large and Small, was named by the Washington Post as a Top Five Book for Leaders. Her first book, Forget Perfect, was featured on The Today Show and the NBC Nightly News. She writes leadership commentary for Forbes.com and has been quoted in major news outlets such as The New York Times, Fortune and The Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on the Today Show, NBC Nightly News and Good Morning America. What is Noble purpose? A noble purpose is a declarative statement about the impact your organization has on customers. But more than a mere message, Noble Purpose is the lynchpin for a customer-focused strategy that drives competitive differentiation and emotional engagement. Your Noble Purpose tells the market what you stand for, and why your organization exists.
Speech Topics
Selling with Noble Purpose
How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud
Leading with Noble Purpose
How to Use Purpose to Drive Results, Solve Problems, and Do Work That Makes Everyone Proud
Persuade with Purpose
How to Use Purpose to be More Persuasive and Influential at Work
Forget Perfect
How to Bring Purpose and Happiness Into the Life You’ve Already Got
Finding Your Purpose at Work
People often think ‘purpose’ is reserved for people whose noble calling is to be a nurse, scientist, or teacher, while the rest of us are left to slug it out for just a paycheck. Nothing could be further from the truth. This program is designed to uplift a team, arming them with practical techniques to feel a greater sense of purpose in the cadence of daily business. Based on Lisa and co-author Elizabeth Lotardo’s popular LinkedIn Learning Course.
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The typical range for Lisa McLeod's speaking fee is $5,000–$25,000. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Lisa McLeod to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.What factors influence the speaker's fee?
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