An engaging message on execution, with ideas your leaders can bring back to the work. Chris connects the energy of the event to the priorities that matter afterward.
With Chris McChesney Lead architect and co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution®
Chris McChesney · FranklinCovey
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Considering Chris for your event?
An introduction to the 4 Disciplines of Execution, with graphics and clips from Chris’s keynotes. See the ideas and speaking style he brings to an event.
A practical approach to acting on your most important priorities amid the demands of everyday work.
Your audience has goals that matter. The challenge is finding the focus, behaviors, and accountability to move them forward.
Chris brings the framework he helped develop to life through stories, examples, and the realities leaders recognize. The presentation is shaped around your organization, audience, and event goals.
The themes below are ways to shape the emphasis of a keynote. The final title and content are coordinated for your event.
IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT?
Connect the message to your moment.
Keep execution at the center while emphasizing the challenge your audience is facing.
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Focus amid competing demands
Why important goals lose ground to urgent daily work—and how leaders can protect the attention those goals need.
02
Engagement through progress
How meaningful goals, visible wins, and a clear contribution can help people connect with the work.
03
Accountability that moves work forward
How specific commitments and useful conversations about progress help turn intent into action.
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE MESSAGE
Tested in the work. Brought to the stage.
Chris is the lead architect and co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution®, a Wall Street Journal bestseller. He has personally led 4DX implementations with organizations including Marriott International, Coca-Cola, Kroger, and Comcast.
His keynote and executive presentations include appearances at the Global Leadership Summit and World Business Forum.
“The session Chris delivered on The 4 Disciplines of Execution was insightful, engaging, and fun.”
Tim TassopoulosPresident of Chick-fil-A® at the time of the endorsement
SHAPE THE ENGAGEMENT
Make it relevant to your audience.
For conferences, annual meetings, association events, and leadership gatherings where execution deserves shared attention.
Share the event brief
Tell Nick who is attending, your dates and location, and what you want the event to help move forward.
Shape the message
Discuss the challenges your audience will recognize and how the keynote should connect to your event’s purpose.
Prepare the experience
Coordinate the session format and production details. Use the event planner toolkit for Chris’s bio, photos, stage introduction, and planning checklist.
BEFORE WE TALK
A few practical answers.
Nick can help you work through the details and find the right fit.
Can the keynote be customized?+
Yes. The audience, organization, industry, and event goals help shape the emphasis. Share the challenges and priorities you want the message to connect with.
Which audiences are the strongest fit?+
Executive and senior leadership audiences, leadership conferences, annual meetings, association events, and strategic kickoffs are useful starting points. Nick can help assess fit for your audience.
Is live-online delivery available?+
In-person and live-online formats can be discussed. Nick can coordinate the format, timing, and production needs for your event.
How do we check availability and pricing?+
Send Nick your preferred date, event location or online format, audience, and objectives. He will help explore availability and confirm the engagement details and fee.
Where can we get promotional and event materials?+
The Event Planner Toolkit includes Chris’s biography, photos, stage introduction, and a planning checklist. Speaker bureaus can also use the dedicated bureau page and complete download kit.
Already planning your event?
Find the materials your marketing, production, and event teams need.
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