The Future of Leadership Is Human
Cultivate Trust.
Elevate Performance.
Lead Connected.
As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and nationally recognized leadership keynote speaker, I help leaders master the soft skill with the hardest impact: human connection. Whether you're guiding a multigenerational team, adapting to a hybrid workplace, or facing engagement fatigue, I deliver practical strategies that inspire leaders to drive results through meaningful connection.
Proudly Trusted By:
Other Speakers Just Speak. I Build Real-Time Connections Across Generations.
I create one-of-a-kind connection experiences for audiences using my AI-powered connection tool, Rivet.
Every attendee receives a connection with a fellow attendee that they are scientifically proven to develop a strong bond with. It’s so much more than networking. Netflix, Walmart, and Pepsi have elevated their events and cultivated leadership connections with Rivet.
YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LOVE IT!
“Ryan didn't just talk about connection, he connected our entire audience using Rivet. It was exceptional!”
– MELISSA COOK,
Chief People Officer at Bennet Thrasher
Every leader needs
to hear Ryan.
-Patrick Lencioni
More Than a Keynote—
Moments That Move Leaders
Where other speakers motivate, I activate.
Your audience will walk away equipped to lead with empathy, engage multigenerational teams, and create lasting impact through meaningful connection.
In every keynote, I combine cutting-edge research with powerful storytelling and my proprietary tool, Rivet, to demonstrate how today’s leaders can unlock team potential and drive real results.
You can choose from the proven leadership programs below or collaborate with me to craft a custom session designed to elevate your specific audience.
Premier Programs to EQUIP LEADERS TO LEAD CONNECTED.
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Lead & Work Across Generations:
Strategies to Connect and Engage a Multi-Generational Workforce
A multi-generational workforce can either be a challenge or a game-changer. I bring top-notch insights to help your organization and leaders bridge the generational gap, boosting communication, teamwork, and innovation.
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Attract, Connect, & Retain Generation Z:
Strategies to Enhance Performance and Engagement Among Emerging Talent
Millennials are the largest generation in the workforce, and Gen Z is the fastest-growing. They bring fresh skills, insights, and ambition but can sometimes spark tension with more seasoned colleagues. Gain proven tactics to ease that tension and boost your team’s dynamics.
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Connectable:
How to Strengthen Team Connection Across Generations
(Based on the Wall Street Journal Bestselling book!)
Remote work, advancing technology, and an always-on work culture are leaving many employees feeling isolated. In fact, 72% of workers report feeling disconnected at least once a month, and 55% feel it weekly. This disconnection is fueling major drop-offs in employee engagement, retention, and performance. But there’s hope! Gain best-in-class insights and practical solutions to move teams from isolated to all-in.
Fully Connected
Multigenerational Teams and Leaders Achieve These Benefits
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Connected workers are 7x more engaged and 5x less likely to miss work due to stress or illness.
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Connected workers are 313% less likely to quit.
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When team members feel they truly belong, job performance soars by 56%.
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Fostering a sense of belonging at work can cut employee sick days by 75%.
Today’s workforce doesn’t follow titles. They follow leaders who connect.
THE BUZZ
Excitement from Engaged Audiences:
“Having Ryan keynote was the best decision we made.”
- Alex Stoner, Kimberly-Clark
"Ryan is THE expert on leading across generations!”
- Mara Malfatti-Rodriguez, VP of Talent Development at JAMS
“Ryan was FANTASTIC!”
- Juanita Basini, Chief HR Officer at Kids 2
“The most dynamic speaker on generations!”
- Teresa Hairston, Delta Dental
"Ryan was a pleasure to work with and we could not be happier with the outcomes.”
- Mike Gray, VP Marketing at Toyota
The Transformation You’ll Experience at Every Level
Individuals
and Teams
Empowered leaders empower others.
Every professional gains the mindset, tools, and confidence to lead from any seat—building trust, boosting engagement, and fueling team performance through human connection.
Leaders
Today’s leaders must do more than manage. They must connect.
Gain actionable strategies to lead across generations, build psychological safety, and inspire all-in commitment—no matter where or how your team works.
Organizations
The best organizations don’t just train leaders. They build cultures of leadership. By prioritizing connected leadership, your company becomes the kind of place where belonging, performance, and innovation thrive—and the kind of employer top talent never wants to leave.
The future of leadership is human. And connection is the new currency.
Your Blueprint for Building Stronger Team Connection
Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In,
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
My latest book was voted the #3 Top Leadership Book of the Year by thousands of readers! Audiences everywhere are raving about my thought leadership, and I can’t wait for you to dive in and discover what ATMs, cocaine, Red Sox fans, and time travel have to do with moving teams from disconnected to connected.
“An important read for workplaces everywhere.”
-Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Partnering Together is Simple and Seamless
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Chat About Your Event & Goals
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Experience a Transformative Presentation
I’ll deliver a custom, high-impact presentation that your audience will love. Guaranteed.
High-Impact Ways I Serve Your Audience
Keynotes +
Workshops
Curated keynotes and interactive workshops to spark the Be Connectable™️ mindset that enables multi-generational teams to connect, thrive, and excel.
Award-Winning Connection Platform
Intelligently and instantly connect your multi-generational group with someone they are scientifically proven to cultivate a strong 1-on-1 connection with using our award-winning tool, Rivet.
Team Accelerator
Program
Measure your team’s connection levels with the Team Connection Assessment™️ and then receive a custom plan to move your team from isolated to all in. Boost your team’s connection, engagement, and performance--fast!
Remote, hybrid, multigenerational—modern teams need more than managers. They need connection-centered leaders.
Get your leaders ready for what’s next.
Disconnected teams stall. Connected leaders scale. Spark a new standard with leadership keynote speaker, Ryan Jenkins.