Matt Tenney
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Speaker Profile
Travels from: Nashville, TN
Fee range: Please Inquire
Topics: Leadership, Employee Experience, Employee Engagement, Inspirational, Mindfulness
About Matt
Matt Tenney is known for delivering powerful, actionable ideas that help leaders improve employee engagement and performance and build workplace cultures that attract and retain top talent.
Matt is also known for delivering inspiring keynotes that begin with his journey of going from prisoner to monk, to social entrepreneur, and end with a powerful reminder to prioritize helping others.
Books
Matt Tenney is the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and LA Times bestselling author of Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process.
Testimonials
“I attend many, many conferences. Your keynote was the BEST I have ever heard.”
Kim De Leon – Cherokee County Federal Credit Union
“Matt Tenney is the BEST speaker I’ve ever heard at any event I have ever been to!”
Polly Kondrat – Marriott Hotels
“Probably the best speaker I’ve heard at any convention.”
Tim Miller – Conrad Hotels
“Matt is one of the best speakers I have heard. He shared ideas and tools that will certainly help our partners to more effectively lead their teams and achieve better business outcomes. He also presented in a way that was very inspiring, and helped make our retreat a truly transformational experience.”
Bob Hottman – EKS&H (Now Plante Moran)
“Inspirational! A perfect example to the organization of how effectively serving others is the key to true greatness.”
Chris Thoen – Givaudan Flavors Corp.
“You are one of the best I have seen. The mannerism, style, approach, charisma, substance, delivery, examples you provided… First-class!!!”
Richard Vincent – Associated General Contractors of Kentucky
“Matt’s keynote, like his book, commands your full attention from the beginning to the end. His story drew the audience in and the inspiring examples he gave of servant leadership kept people engaged. The feedback from our leadership team was excellent. Matt inspired our team and provided tools to help them become even better leaders.”
Bill Rogers – Wells Fargo Advisors
“Matt is one of the best speakers I have ever heard.”
Alesha Stevenson – Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
“Matt is among the best speakers I have ever heard. He captures his audience’s attention with his fascinating, inspirational story, and the examples of extraordinary organizations and leaders. He offers valuable content for improving sales and building effective teams, and inspires people to serve at a higher level.”
Kristen Butcher – Illinois Association of REALTORS
“Overall, 99 percent of participant evaluations gave you a rating of excellent. Your presentation was a perfect fit for our organization as the information was relevant and needed while you managed to connect with the audience in an inspiring and entertaining manner.”
Shane N. Yates, CAE, CMP – Ohio Society of Association Executives
“One of the best speakers I’ve ever heard. Made me re-examine the purpose for my work.”
Laura Kraynak – Eastland Suites
“Matt’s story is one-of-a-kind and beyond inspirational! His message is motivating, moving, truly meaningful! We can’t wait to have him back!”
Bryan Gardner – Four Seasons Hotel
“Matt has a compelling story to captivate an audience and encourage them to explore the benefits of mindful, servant leadership. All of the attendees from the convention, whether they were CEOs, managers or front-line employees, gleaned something from his message.”
Mark Bennett – International Window Cleaning Association
“Almost speechless. Best presentation I’ve seen in the last year!”
Victoria Seel – Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
“Terrific! Well-delivered message that should cause each of us to refocus our priorities, lives, and mindsets.”
Lisa Perius – Indiana Veterinary Medicine Association
“Matt’s [keynote] is life-changing.”
Jodi Tarter – PAR-A-DICE Hotel and Casino
“Matt’s keynote was a great way to open our convention. The topic and content were right on.”
Sara Decatoire – NAIFA Illinois
“‘Fascinating’, ‘engaging’, and ‘inspiring’ were just a few of the reactions from our members. Matt’s closing keynote for our annual conference was this and so much more. His story and message made people think and inspired positive change. What a fascinating, engaging, and inspiring way to end a professional meeting.”
Mary Ann B. Passi, CAE – Corporate Housing Providers Association
“Matt Tenney is a must see speaker. Attendees enjoyed his keynote so much, that his breakout session that followed was bursting at the seams.”
Anne Roberts – Meeting Professionals International