Amplify Speakers
Management & New Manager Training Speakers
Managers carry most of the weight of culture, engagement and retention, and they rarely get training that fits the job they actually do. A management keynote should give them language and habits they can use in their next one-on-one.
The top management and new manager training speakers on the Amplify Speakers roster are Christy Johnston, Jake Thompson, Ryan Minton, LaPora Lindsey and Matthew M. Anderson. They focus on the day-to-day work of managing people: conversations, standards, ownership and the culture a manager creates.
This page is about the practical craft of managing teams at any level. If your audience is specifically first-time or high-potential leaders, see our emerging and next-gen leadership speakers.
The Roster
Matching the Speaker to Your Managers
Everyday leadership and difficult conversations. Christy Johnston spent nine years as a chief people officer and builds programs for frontline and mid-level manager audiences on communication, trust, feedback and difficult conversations. She is an Everything DiSC certified practitioner.
Influence and standards. Jake Thompson's The Influence Playbook reframes influence as a trainable standard and equips managers to lead with consistency under pressure, shifting from task management to people leadership.
Multi-site and operations managers. Ryan Minton, a senior executive with Hilton, Marriott and IHG, builds programs for general managers, district leaders and multi-unit operators on standards, leadership presence and the link between employee experience and customer experience.
Ownership and servant leadership. LaPora Lindsey's Leading for Ownership shows managers how to build teams that take the wheel. Matthew M. Anderson has spent more than two decades developing leaders and delivers 360 Degrees of Servant Leadership and the Craft Your Cape exercise favored by HR leaders and team managers.
Keynote or training?
Most of these speakers offer a keynote plus a workshop or breakout. For manager training, a keynote followed by a practical session usually works best. See also our training and development speakers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does a management keynote speaker cover?
The daily work of managing people: setting standards, giving feedback, holding difficult conversations, building ownership and creating a team culture people want to stay in.
Who are the best speakers for new manager training?
On the Amplify roster, Christy Johnston, Jake Thompson and LaPora Lindsey are strong picks for managers building their people-leadership skills. For first-time and high-potential cohorts, also see our emerging and next-gen leadership speakers.
Do you have speakers for multi-unit or operations managers?
Yes. Ryan Minton builds programs for general managers, district leaders and multi-unit operators, including franchise systems.
Can a management session include a workshop?
Usually. Christy Johnston, Matthew M. Anderson and several others offer workshops alongside the keynote. Tell us the format you need.
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Training managers or hosting a manager conference?
Tell us about your managers and what they struggle with. We will match a speaker to it, usually within one business day.