Dr John Izzo provokes greatness in people and companies. He stretches leaders to dream even bigger through intentional leadership. His powerful stories strike a chord with some of the best companies in the world because his concepts apply to “the head and the heart” of individual and collective change.
John drives home the importance of people’s roles in a company with hard-hitting facts from research studies and practical ideas grounded in the “how”. Over the last twenty years, he has spoken to over one million people, taught at three major universities, advised over 500 organizations, and is frequently featured in the media by the likes of Fast Company, PBS, CBC, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and INC Magazine. He has advised some of the best companies in the world including 3M, Best Buy, TELUS, McDonald’s, Tim Horton’s, Westjet, RBC, Lockheed Martin, Qantas Airlines, Humana, Microsoft, and the Mayo Clinic.
John was a pioneer in the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability movements and is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia, where he is a Co-Founder of Blueprint, an organization dedicated to enhancing the integrity and well-being of men, boys, and communities. A bestselling author of nine books, John’s books include the international bestsellers Awakening Corporate Soul, Values Shift, The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, and The Five Thieves of Happiness. His books Stepping Up and The Purpose Revolution show the power of personal responsibility and purpose in life, work, and society.
“Dr. John Izzo’s presentation was stimulating, thought provoking and entertaining all at the same time. We were truly amazed how Dr. Izzo was able to incorporate our company’s values and core beliefs into his presentation. We felt like he had been a 20 year member of the team. Very well done, Sir!”
“Dr. John Izzo’s presentation was stimulating, thought provoking and entertaining all at the same time. We were truly amazed how Dr. Izzo was able to incorporate our company’s values and core beliefs into his presentation. We felt like he had been a 20 year member of the team. Very well done, Sir!”