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Challenging Leaders to Build a Culture of Trust When Everything Changes.
Michigan Leadership Keynote Speaker on Trust and Change
Leadership That Builds Trust in Changing Times
Organizations rarely struggle because they lack strategy.
They struggle because people interpret change differently.
Matt Brauning challenges leaders to build trust, communicate with ownership, and create alignment at every level of the organization. Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating leadership training, or advising executive teams, his focus is the same: clarity, accountability, and momentum that lasts.
Companies and associations bring Matt in when they want more than inspiration. They want change that sticks.
Organizations Love Matt!
Leadership Experience in Action!
Experience that translates into practical leadership tools teams actually use.
1600+
Speaking Days
19
Years Speaking
255,000+
Lives Changed
3
#1 Best-Selling Books
Where Leadership Communication Breaks Down
In multi-layered organizations, ownership of communication often fades as it travels.
A senior leader introduces a new initiative.
A VP repeats it. "We need you to do this."
A manager passes it along.
Eventually, someone says, “They need you to do this.”
At that moment, trust drops, and the change feels imposed instead of led.
Matt challenges leaders at every level to communicate with ownership so initiatives feel intentional, aligned, and shared.
This foundation drives his keynote speaking, leadership training, and consulting engagements.
Keynote Speaking That Moves People Forward
Matt speaks to leaders, managers, and teams across industries on trust, change leadership, generational collaboration, and motivation that lasts.
Each keynote blends engaging delivery with practical leadership frameworks, so audiences leave energized and equipped to act!
THE FIREBOX PRINCIPLE
The Firebox Principle explores the seven internal drives that fuel motivation and engagement.
Leaders use it to connect purpose to performance during demanding seasons of change.
"Matt’s ability to understand patterns and really dig into the forces that shape our lives is amazing. We all need to start thinking like this."
"Matt asks the right questions, and has the right attitude... My experience with Matt was exceptional, very worthwhile."
Horst Schulze
Co-Founder Ritz Carlton
Looking for a Podcast to Binge? How about two?
Listen to Matt's top-charting podcast The Driven Entrepreneur which is syndicated on 16 AM/FM stations. He interviews trail blazers and innovators to get their origin stories plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way!
Or listen to Speaking of Getting Booked, the podcast where Speakers eavesdrop on conversations with meeting planners to learn how to get booked on stage easier. Season 1 & 2 are now available on demand!
"When Matt spoke at the United States Air Force Academy, he helped me with new techniques to better engage my audiences. If you're looking for someone to help you with your presentations and your speaking I highly recommend Matt Brauning.
Lt Col Dennis Mellen,
USAF, Ret.
AMERICA'S FAVORITE EXPERT MEDIA GUEST
Matt shares constantly in the media and TV morning shows everything from "superhero" leadership tips, communication with the kiddos, and creating lasting motivation. Buckle in for some fun and growth!
Book Michigan Keynote Speaker Matt Brauning
Looking for a keynote speaker who brings both energy and substance? Matt partners with organizations that want leaders communicating clearly and teams moving forward together.
Tell us about your event goals and we will help you determine fit and availability. You can also reach us by phone at 616-965-2110 or directly by email. We can’t wait to hear from you about your goals for your event!
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