Bob Chapman Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
STL
Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management
Bob Chapman Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Bob Chapman is the Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a global manufacturing and engineering firm with over 12,000 employees. He is a recognized leader in business culture transformation, known for his "Truly Human Leadership" approach, which prioritizes people over profits. Chapman co-authored Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, a bestselling book on leadership and workplace engagement. His insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc., and he has spoken at top institutions like Harvard and the Aspen Ideas Festival.
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