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Thomas H. Douglas speaking on stage
BIZ 417 ThinkSummit · Keynote

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Twenty-five years of leadership, brought to the room.

Drawn from 25 years leading an enterprise through constant market disruption. Tom connects high-level strategy directly to practical execution, ensuring every takeaway is grounded in real-world decisions.

Length
45–60 min standard
Formats
Keynote, fireside or workshop
Delivery
In person preferred · Virtual available
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Tested frameworks for leadership teams navigating change.

  1. 01

    Leading in the Age of Intelligence

    Tom cuts through the artificial intelligence hype to focus on what leadership teams actually own — governance, accountability, and the operational decisions where human judgment remains non-negotiable.

  2. 02

    Culture & People Puzzles

    Most business bottlenecks are human rather than operational, and Tom shares practical frameworks for retaining key talent, aligning cross-functional teams, and building a high-accountability culture that scales.

  3. 03

    Adapt or Die

    Drawn from his book on organizational survival, Tom demonstrates how leadership teams shift from reactive firefighting to intentional, continuous evolution when market conditions shift.

  4. 04

    Executive Cybersecurity & Risk

    Tom translates cybersecurity into plain business language, giving leadership teams and boards the clarity they need to evaluate true exposure, protect critical assets, and build organizational resilience.

  5. 05

    The Future of Business

    Tom examines the forces shaping the next three to five years, helping executives align technology maturity, shifting workforce expectations, and long-range strategy so their organizations are built to endure.

Perspective

I've brought Tom in to speak to my Vistage CEO group twice, and both experiences were outstanding. My members have tremendous respect for Tom and the genuine, approachable way he shares real-world leadership lessons.
Bill PerkinVISTAGE CHAIR | FOUNDER, PERKIN MARKETING

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