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Author of 'Crucibles of Leadership' | Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business | Speaker on Leadership and Innovation

Bob Thomas Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Author of 'Crucibles of Leadership' | Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business | Speaker on Leadership and Innovation

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Bob Thomas
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
BOS - Boston, MA

Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

Secondary Topic Category:
Creativity and Innovation

 

Bob Thomas Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Bob Thomas is the Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business and a recognized expert on leadership and organizational change. He is the author of Crucibles of Leadership, a widely regarded book on how leaders emerge through transformative experiences. With years of experience advising top global companies, he brings deep insights into strategy, innovation, and talent development. His work has been featured in major business publications, and he is a sought-after speaker on leadership and high-performance organizations.

Bob Thomas is a distinguished authority on leadership and organizational transformation, with a career spanning academia, authorship, and consulting. He serves as the Executive Director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business and holds a professorship in leadership at Brandeis University's International Business School. At Brandeis, he also chairs the advisory panel for the Perlmutter Institute for Global Leadership. Thomas's literary contributions have significantly influenced the field of leadership studies. His 2008 book, Crucibles of Leadership: How to Learn from Experience to Be a Great Leader, received acclaim from notable scholars, including Harvard’s Rosabeth Kanter, who described it as "a guide for aspiring leaders in all walks of life." In 2002, he co-authored Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders with Warren Bennis, a BusinessWeek bestseller translated into 11 languages. Beyond his books, Thomas has contributed articles on leadership and change to esteemed publications such as Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Sloan Management Review. His collaborative works include The Talent Powered Organization with Peter Cheese and Elizabeth Craig, and Driving Results Through Social Networks with Rob Cross. In his role at Accenture, Thomas leads a global team of researchers across Boston, Beijing, Chicago, London, and Mumbai. The Institute provides original research and actionable insights on the global political economy and the latest developments in business practice. His expertise has made him a sought-after speaker at numerous corporate and NGO events, including those sponsored by BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, MIT-Sloan School, and NASA.
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