Jessica Kriegel

Keynote Speaker and Author of the #1 Best Seller, Surrender to Lead

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“Jessica was the highest-rated speaker at our annual conference. She rocked the house!”

Kevin Oakes

CEO of I4CP

Culture That Means Business

How The Results Equation™ challenges assumptions and shifts business leadership to action

The Results Equation disrupts conventional assumptions by illustrating how cultural dynamics are influenced by a variety of factors. This, in turn, prompts business leaders to move beyond mere observation, compelling them to take tangible actions in order to shape and guide their organization's culture more effectively.

“Rather than top-down control, she compellingly argues that aligned purpose and passion light a fire within each employee to elevate their contributions. Any leader looking to activate their talent’s fullest potential would gain tremendous value from hearing Dr. Kriegel’s insightful and immediately actionable models for embedding accountability through inspiration rather than scrutiny.”

Tobi Tungl

Chief Marketing Officer, CTI

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Dr. Jessica Kriegel regularly appears in national media speaking about current culture topics, including data-driven culture strategy, workplace accountability and women in leadership.

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“When we anchor our professional endeavors in a clear, compelling purpose, we don’t just clock in and out. We engage. We innovate. We push boundaries. Because we’re not just working for a paycheck; we’re working for a cause, a vision, a shared goal that resonates deeply.”

Dr. Jessica Kriegel

Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor @ Culture Partners

About Dr. Jessica

Dr. Jessica Kriegel is the #1 USA Today bestselling nonfiction author of Surrender to Lead and Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, where she advises leaders on driving change that delivers results. She is a frequent contributor on CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, and The TODAY Show.

Her work centers on a defining question: how to activate change that produces measurable impact. She also hosts the CEO Daily Brief, a five-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom.

Jessica is also a trained death doula—an experience that shapes her belief that real leadership begins where ego ends. She holds a doctorate in leadership, an MBA, and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity.

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“Jessica gave an incredible keynote. She knocked it out of the park!  She was referenced so many times throughout the rest of the program and was such a key part of the success of our event.”

Penny Goldsberry
Meeting Planner and Founder, Event One Meetings

“Jessica is an inspiring presenter who truly understands the importance of culture and how it enables execution of strategy. She spent significant time studying our business plan, learning about our culture and then pulling it all together for the partnership. Jessica projects confidence but with a heavy dose of authenticity.”

Colin Murray
CEO of NA Region, Baker & McKenzie