Keynote Speaker
On People Development, Leadership Myths, Accountability and Execution
John D Harney is a keynote speaker who helps organizations rethink leadership and management so people development becomes the engine for performance.
John’s talks challenge comfortable assumptions, bring clarity to confusion, and equip audiences to develop people who take ownership and deliver results.
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Signature Keynote Topics
Topics I Speak On:
Practical Leadership Execution • People Development • Accountability & Results • High-Performance Teams
Lead. Manage. WIN!
Why leadership and management aren’t opposing forces, and how knowing when to use each is the key to developing people who perform.
People Development Drives Performance
Why investing in people, not programs, is the most relievable way to improve execution, accountability, and culture.
The Leadership Myth
Why calling everyone a leader often creates confusion, and what actually helps people grow and succeed at work.
What John Brings to Your Stage
Contrarian insights on leadership vs. management
Real-world frameworks for people development
Stories from 20+ years inside organizations
Practical takeaways your audience can implement immediately
Corporate leadership events
Executive and management offsets
HR and people focused conferences
Non-profit and mission driven organizations
Operators and frontline leaders
Ideal Audiences
45-90 minute keynote
Interactive and grounded in real workplace experience
Designed to provoke thought and spark action
