Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in the United States, Brandon P. Fleming is an author & educator who has earned national acclaim for developing award-winning communicators at Harvard University. He teaches students and business leaders how to practice empathetic discourse and healthy debate in a time when people when division is rampant. Read More >

In this session, Fleming demonstrates how in today's political climate, it is easy for people across partisan lines to focus on where they disagree. However, it takes true thought leadership to shift our focus toward the areas where agreement and progress are possible. Everyone agrees that education is in crisis. Everyone agrees that it requires immediate action and innovation. Everyone agrees that everyone should have access to it. So where, then, is all the division? It's language. Two people who have different experiences and speak different languages may not even recognize that they want the same things. This is where leaders have an opportunity to build bridges that connect people across socio-political lines by allowing them to see themselves in others. This can only be achieved through empathetic leadership and communication.

Fleming uses riveting storytelling and practical examples to show how education policy and practices are the great equalizers. Attendees will walk away realizing that there is far more we share that unites us than divides us. Each person will be moved to leverage their positions of influence to leave the world a little better than they found it, one heart at a time. Read Less ^

At its core, leadership is about moving people from one point to an intended end while along the way managing skill development and social and emotional well-being. How do we inspire people to grow? How do we access their full potential? How do we transform low-performing students into “gifted” students? How do we cultivate low-performing workers into “high-potential” employees? These leadership questions in enterprise and education are the exact same: How do we get the best out of people? Leaders tend to fail for mistakenly believing that information moves people. It does not. Motivation is what moves people to perform. Read More >

Brandon P. Fleming was once the low-performing student, drug-dealing dropout, and seeming “low-potential” factory worker who astoundingly transformed into a gifted scholar and one of the most highly decorated education leaders in America - all because of a single leader who met him where he was. In this talk, Fleming shares dynamic stories of how a leader, mentor, and teacher was the catalyst for his transformation and his lifelong commitment to pay it forward. Fleming shares how he has used this experience to create an education and business leadership model that is designed to accelerate student and employee achievement. For over a decade, Fleming has made a career of taking hundreds of underdog students (who were considered low potential and low performing) and turning them into academic champions at Harvard University. The success of Fleming’s leadership model has drawn scores of national media coverage by Forbes, CNN, Good Morning America, and more. His practical formula that shows leaders how to drive performance by meeting people where they are has been sought by the nation’s largest brands such as Bank of America, Walmart, KPMG, The Coca-Cola Company, T-Mobile, and so many more who seek to build companies where products, services, and most importantly people are known to thrive. Fleming has shared his model with millions around the world, which led him to be named one of the top 100 African American leaders in the United States.

In this talk, Fleming gives practical examples of how talent functions like seeds. With the right conditions (culture) and the right nurturing (leadership), every seed, student, and employee can reach their full potential. Read Less ^

Fleming's message in "Impact: The Most Important Bottom Line" is one that has inspired leaders at the nation's largest companies including AirBnB, Bank of America, Walmart, KPMG, and many more. Fleming issues a riveting challenge for corporate leaders to redefine success beyond profit margins, urging them to prioritize the lasting effects their decisions have on society, the environment, and their workforce. Read More >

In this speech, Brandon P. Fleming, a renowned entrepreneur, author, and international speaker who has earned national acclaim for developing the top talent in the world at Harvard University, brings his unique perspective and experience to the forefront. His journey from being an at-risk youth and dropout to becoming a national success story, combined with his history-making achievements developing perceived "underdogs" into global champions, helps executives at every level understand how to use impact as their greatest tool to develop talent, drive performance, and inspire employees to compete at the highest levels.

Fleming's insights demonstrate how a commitment to impactful and empathetic leadership can enhance corporate reputation, foster employee loyalty, and contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for all stakeholders. Read Less ^

At the heart of product success lies the performance of people, a dynamic relationship where human ingenuity propels innovation. A pivotal question for any leader is, ‘What truly inspires peak performance?’ Within the realm of corporate leadership, three formidable challenges loom large: talent acquisition, development, and retention. The hallmark of leading global enterprises lies in their ability to not only attract top talent but also to nurture and retain it. While recruitment strategies often seize the spotlight due to their immediate impact, astute leaders recognize that sustainable success hinges on optimizing every resource within their team. Read More >

In this enlightening presentation, Brandon P. Fleming, a renowned educator and entrepreneur, unveils the transformative power of training and cultural practices in fostering talent retention and unleashing peak performance within organizations. Drawing from over a decade of experience, Fleming’s remarkable journey has seen him elevate over 250 individuals, once labeled ‘low-potential,’ into global champions during their tenure at Harvard University. His groundbreaking approach has garnered attention from thousands of education and business leaders worldwide, seeking to emulate his formula for rapid talent development.

When quizzed about the underlying principles of his success, Fleming stresses the importance of aligning with science and human nature. He metaphorically compares talent to fruit-bearing trees, emphasizing the critical role of both suitable seeds and nurturing environments. In this compelling presentation, Fleming demonstrates how talent development thrives when rooted in a blend of skill enhancement and empathetic workplace culture. Read Less ^

Every company and business leader finds themselves immersed in an ongoing dialogue. The victor emerges as the one capable of compelling talented candidates to join their ranks and enticing potential customers to choose their offerings over competitors’. Which company and product reigns supreme? The answer often transcends mere truth; it hinges on perception. In a landscape where companies stand on relatively equal footing, superiority isn’t solely determined by product quality but by the art of presentation. Mastering the craft of salesmanship is paramount, a skill that demands an understanding of people before products. Persuasion, indeed, follows a structured science, evolving from ancient philosophies like Aristotle’s “Modes of Persuasion” to contemporary frameworks like Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why.” Yet, many models fall short in practicality, leaving audiences with insights but lacking actionable strategies. Read More >

Brandon P. Fleming’s ability to teach persuasive communication led to his ascent as Harvard University’s assistant debate coach at the tender age of 26. For the past eight years, he has directly honed the skills of over 250 top communicators globally. Fleming’s persuasive blueprint not only breeds champions but also unlocks millions in funding through compelling pitches to philanthropists and investors as a social entrepreneur.

In this presentation, Fleming weaves captivating narratives to offer concrete examples and vivid illustrations of how diverse persuasive techniques manifest in everyday corporate discourse. Attendees will depart armed with tools and a profound comprehension of their application, empowering them to win hearts and minds by effectively conveying their company’s ideas, ideals, and impact. Read Less ^

Brandon P. Fleming’s captivating story is one that every leader and every human needs to hear. This riveting, high-energy presentation has inspired millions across vast industries ranging from corporate and educational gatherings to international platforms and even federal prisons, as it teaches critical life lessons from Fleming’s remarkable transformation about meeting people where they are. Read More >

In a span of just 10 years, Fleming rose from the depths of adversity as an at-risk youth and drug-dealing dropout to a nationally acclaimed author & Harvard educator. Fleming uses his story to help leaders understand what it looks like to meet people where they are, and how businesses can maximize profit by prioritizing impact. He teaches about the most important part of our journey on the climb to success, which is our responsibility to reach back and pull others up, too. This presentation will leave your audience challenged and charged, as it provides an honest and living example of struggle, success, and service. Read Less ^