Howard Behar Keynote Speaker

Are you looking to transform your organization’s leadership approach? Howard Behar isn’t just another speaker—he’s a seasoned executive who’ll challenge how you think about people and business. With decades of experience leading Starbucks to global success, he’ll share insights that go far beyond traditional management strategies. His “It’s Not About the Coffee” keynote promises to reveal leadership principles that can revolutionize your team’s potential. Want to know how great leaders truly create exceptional cultures?

As you consider engaging a keynote speaker who embodies the principles of leadership and cultural transformation, Howard Behar stands out as a compelling choice. With a career spanning over 50 years in consumer-oriented businesses, including his tenure as the former President of Starbucks Coffee Company, Behar brings a wealth of experience and insight into organizational and personal leadership. His speaking topics focus on emphasizing the importance of people over profits, a philosophy that resonated deeply during his time at Starbucks.

Behar’s keynote speeches, such as “It’s Not About the Coffee,” highlight ten leadership principles that contributed to Starbucks’ success. These principles are centered around people-centric leadership, the servant leadership model, and personal leadership in individual lives. By emphasizing these aspects, Behar helps organizations shift their focus towards cultures that prioritize people over profits. This approach not only enhances leadership skills across all levels but also aligns organizational culture with values that foster growth and engagement.

Here are three key aspects of Howard Behar’s keynote speaking engagements:

  1. Cultural Transformation: Behar guides organizations in transforming their cultures to prioritize people, leading to more cohesive and productive teams.
  2. Leadership Development: He coaches leaders at all levels to enhance their skills, which in turn contributes to organizational growth and success.
  3. Inspiration and Motivation: Behar encourages dialogue and inspires audiences to challenge and improve themselves, boosting employee engagement and motivation.

Behar’s insights are particularly valuable for corporate audiences, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. He engages with large and small corporate groups, speaks at universities and educational events, and addresses boards and governance groups within non-profit organizations. His legacy at Starbucks provides a unique perspective on how to build a global brand by focusing on people, which he shares through his books, including “It’s Not About the Coffee” and “The Magic Cup.”

Book Howard Behar Now

While traversing the landscape of transformative leadership speakers, booking Howard Behar represents a strategic opportunity for organizations seeking profound insights into people-centered leadership. Corporate Speaker Agency offers direct access to this exceptional speaker, simplifying your event planning process.

You’ll find Howard Behar’s booking through their streamlined international speaker logistics service. With over 1000 professional speakers in their roster, the agency guarantees a perfect match for your corporate event requirements. Their expert team understands the nuanced selection criteria, focusing on communication ability, inspirational impact, and subject expertise.

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, staff meeting, or team building event, booking Howard Behar through Corporate Speaker Agency secures a high-caliber speaking engagement. Their flexible budget options and global event capabilities make obtaining this top-tier leadership speaker seamless and efficient. You’ll receive full-service event support, cementing a memorable and impactful presentation that resonates with your audience. The agency’s extensive network includes inspirational keynote speakers across multiple continents, ensuring world-class talent delivery regardless of your event location.

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Corporate Speaker Agency (CSA) is a premier international speaker bureau with offices in the UK and Las Vegas, connecting organizations with world-class keynote speakers and talent since 2015. Our team of seasoned event professionals brings over two decades of industry experience to curate exceptional speaking engagements for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.
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Our commitment to excellence and deep understanding of client needs has established us as a trusted partner in creating impactful corporate events, from high-stakes conferences to intimate team-building workshops. With access to thousands of distinguished speakers and entertainers, we pride ourselves on delivering precisely matched talent for any occasion and budget.

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