Dennis Ford

Dennis Ford is fabulous! He recently spoke to the Business Leadership Forum on the impact of culture and had our audience of CEOs and Senior Executives on the edge of their seats throughout. His content was thought-provoking and memorable, and his energetic presentation style was fun and engaging. A month later, we are still getting feedback on how much our members enjoyed and got value from his presentation. We would love to hear Dennis speak again! N.S., Principal, Stone Strategic Management

For those who know me, I would never be described as “speechless”, but that is exactly what I was after seeing Dennis Ford’s recent keynote. Ultimately, the words “WOW!”, “engaging”, “thoughtful”, “inspiring” and “impactful” came to mind. I gained immediate take-aways from Dennis, who managed to address the strategic and tactical aspects of the power of culture all at once. His real-life scenarios combined with heartfelt stories from his past had me hanging on every word. His keynote made this breakfast the best professional event I have been to in the last decade. I would clear my calendar in a heartbeat to see Dennis speak again!

I agree with the audience at our recent event: Dennis Ford was “awesome”! He delivered the keynote speech at our largest in-person gathering of the year, with an audience of HR teams, CEOs and CFOs. They are all facing a challenging environment for retaining their best employees, and Dennis informed, entertained and inspired our attendees—and our own staff! His insights on corporate culture, what it is and how to establish the culture you strive for were very revealing. We’re also glad we could provide each attendee with a copy of his book, Monetize Your Culture. Thanks, Dennis, for making this such a special event!

"We had the opportunity to have Dennis speak at our Annual Executive Leadership Summit. Working with Dennis and his team was a delight for the Summit production. He took a lot of time to really understand our audience and delivered a high energy, high impact, and highly entertaining talk. Attendees left with dinner discussions and hallway conversations that allowed our Summit to deliver an engaging and unique experience. His thoughtful stories and lessons sent us all away with a new vision for our business. Your performance at the Summit was exceptional. And as a show producer, it's refreshing to work with true professional who cares about the audience and the impact they make."

Think you don’t need to worry about feelings at work? Think again. Your culture is founded in how your employees feel about the company. Are they appreciated? Are they recognized and respected? Dennis Ford does a fantastic job of informing organizational leaders to pay attention to culture and that culture drives financial success for companies. By using engaging storytelling with pertinent, up-to-date statistics and research, Dennis inspires passion in his audience to focus on culture as a necessary and important ingredient to making your company great. From a company perspective, it was a delight to work with Dennis! He was able to modify his presentation to speak to our audience, in the timeframe allowed. He was encouraging to the other speakers and really helped everyone feel comfortable and confident in both their own presentations, as well as Dennis’ ability to engage the audience.

Thank you so much for presenting at our annual conference in September. When we first spoke about this opportunity, I was delighted to hear your message of leadership was specific to leading and creating a culture with a positive, joyful, and respectful approach. This really radiated with me as that is how Coastal Ridge desires it's leaders to act. The feedback I heard from attendees was that the speech you delivered was very relevant and engaging, not to mention FUN! The real-life examples you spoke about made the message realistic and easy for the audience to understand. When debriefing at the end of the conference our attendees mentioned your Keynote many times, specifically about what they learned and how they would apply it when they went back to their staff. In fact, in our post event evaluations, your Keynote was the highest rated segment of the entire 3-Day Leadership Summit. That's a win in my book! Thanks again for the awesome message! Allison Jividen Director of Human Resources, SHRM-SCP Coastal Ridge Real Estate

[From Robert Jacilla, Sales and Business Development, Employers Council] I recently attended an event hosted by Benefit Commerce Group. The Keynote Speaker for the event was Dennis Ford. Mr. Ford’s energy, passion, endurance, and connection with the audience was beyond impressive. His message was relatable, and his humor kept the audience’s attention the entire presentation. He was the perfect choice for a closing speaker. After the presentation, I started to read Dennis Ford’s book, Monetize Your Culture, which really brought everything home. I would highly recommend seeking out Dennis Ford for any speaking engagements, you won’t be disappointed! Well done Mr. Ford.

"Dennis has the ability to teach in a way that is very sticky. It's been two weeks since I saw him speak and I still remember exactly what I learned. He does this through very articulate storytelling. His energy and candor would be an amazing compliment to any stage. Chris Friend, CEO- Money Metrics

Having a stellar company culture is a game-changer for any organization. You will attract and retain the top players, and the sincere commitment from your team will increase dramatically, The result: A healthy bottom line in your company. It that sounds enticing to you, Dennis Ford is your man. Dennis rocked the stage at our recent event with engaging stories that had the audience laughing hysterically; mixed with powerful strategy to build a strong culture that can be applied immediately. If you are looking for a keynote pro that your audience will rave about, you will be over-the-moon thrilled you hired speaking and culture expert Dennis Ford. 

Dennis - Thank you so much for conducting your workshop on workplace culture with our company's Leadership Team! My purpose in having you speak to us was to emphasize how important it is to intentionally sustain our positive workplace culture now and for the years ahead. Your book and your speaking points resonated with me and with our entire senior management group. In reading your book and talking with you, I am always struck by how you arrived at your conclusions and guiding points on culture through a rather unique route. Your first-hand perspective on a wide range of large household name companies as well as smaller organizations is spot on! And your stories that illustrate the concepts of good and not-so-good corporate culture help your listeners see themselves in their critical role as being the ones to create positive, and joyful, workplace culture. I am looking forward to your upcoming presentation to our 400+ clients and prospective clients at our Annual Employee Benefits Benchmarking Event. I know you will drive home to those CEOs, CFOs and HR managers very important points on how and why to focus on establishing a positive workplace culture. Scott Wood, Managing Partner & Principal, Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company

Dennis Ford is a fabulous keynote speaker who truly engages his audience and has them nodding in agreement with his insights! Dennis has presented to our company’s leadership team and to a large group (nearly 200) of our clients and prospective clients. His discussion of workplace culture is extremely important to everyone in these audiences, and he knocks it down to the basics and the steps needed to change or enhance culture. It has been a delight to work with Dennis on targeting his presentation to our needs and synergizing with the other speakers at our event. I highly recommend him for any audience that cares about their workplace and their work teammates!

Your culture is NOT what you think it is -it's what your employees think it is - and importantly - if your culture isn't good, it's costing you. Dennis is a thought leader on profitable company culture. He's a master speaker who will delight your audience and, most importantly, make a significant difference. giles@allisonmaslan.com

"What does skiing and corporate culture have in common? Well, if you ever get a chance to hear Dennis Ford speak you'll learn the parallels between sports and business. Sometimes it's not about being the best but it's how you do it and more importantly how your customer perceives the service you are giving them. Be it skiing or the business you're in, culture is very hard to define, but Dennis uses his real-world experiences to get you to relate on a first hand basis. You'll come away with a clearer understanding of what you need to do as a leader in your organization to effect change!"

"Dennis is a wonderful, passionate and engaging speaker. Amazing to learn how much more money companies can earn (at NO cost) simply by addressing their own work culture!

"I really enjoyed your talk both in San Diego and in Florida and wanted to thank you again for your passion and energy - not to mention the message! I have heard amazing comments about your presentation!"

Dennis Ford rocked the stage at an event that highlighted other business owners scaling their companies.  Dennis' talk on culture hit the nail on the head. It was poignant, timely, entertaining and educational.  His ability to wrap learning points around compelling stories had our team retain the information long after the event was over.  He is a master at story telling which had his talk become even more relevant and useful. Thanks Dennis and I look forward to sharing your message with others in our company.  Phil Black, CEO - Inner Radiance Corporate Advisors