Ryan Leak

Ryan Leak

CEO, the Ryan Leak Group; Bestselling Author

Ryan Leak is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host and strategic advisor renowned for his ability to inspire and transform individuals and organizations. As the CEO of a leadership development firm based in Dallas, Leak and his team train over 30,000 leaders annually — from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams — using research-backed strategies that drive real results. He is the author of “Chasing Failure,” “Leveling Up” and his latest release, “How to Work With Complicated People.”

Leak also hosts “The Ryan Leak Podcast,” where he shares short, impactful leadership insights drawn from his coaching, research and real-world experience. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including “Good Morning America” and “The Today Show.” Whether through his powerful keynote speeches, bestselling books, podcast or social media presence, Ryan Leak inspires over 50,000 individuals every month to reach their God-given potential.

Building a Culture They Never Want to Leave

People rarely leave a job suddenly — they leave mentally and emotionally long before they turn in their resignation. Disengagement shows up quietly and is often missed by leaders who focus on retention instead of culture. In this talk, Ryan Leak unpacks research and real-world insights on what the best leaders do to build environments where people don’t just stay, but grow and flourish. Learn how to engage your team early, recognize warning signs before turnover happens and create conditions where staying feels like progress — not compromise. Walk away with practical language, simple frameworks and actionable steps to build a culture where people do their best work and reach their full potential.