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Tom Morris

Keynote Speaker

Author, Public Philosopher, Advisor

Times change—timeless wisdom endures. Charismatic Tom Morris delivers an inspiring message based on what the great philosophers had to say about the timeless challenges organizations face today, from building a winning culture to the tools needed to unleash innovation.

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Tom Morris isn’t just a bestselling author, but a philosopher with a mission. He has become one of the most active public philosophers in the world due to his unusual ability to bring the greatest wisdom of the past into the challenges of the present, bridging the gap between timeless wisdom and modern strategies, empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential.

Leveraging his PhD in Philosophy and Religious Studies, Morris brings practical philosophy into the cultural mix. He delivers profound insights on success, fulfillment, and achieving excellence. He seamlessly blends ancient philosophy with contemporary challenges, offering a fresh perspective you won’t find anywhere else.

Morris’ presentations are captivating. He distills wisdom from history’s greatest thinkers and his own experiences, tackling topics like ethical decision-making, workplace creativity, and finding purpose in uncertain times. His relatable approach and engaging storytelling make philosophy relevant to your everyday life. You’ll leave with practical strategies for leadership, personal growth, and navigating challenges with integrity and passion.

Tom Morris’s Speech Topics

  • Plato’s Lemonade Stand: Stirring Change into Something Great

    How can we move forward productively and flourish in the midst of massive, disruptive change? What’s the best way to view the uncertainty we face? How can we lead well through tumultuous events? Harnessing the old adage, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” Tom brings audiences the best wisdom on how to do this even with mountains of lemons. Based on his wildly popular new book Plato’s Lemonade Stand, Tom’s presentation helps those facing uncertainty and challenge stir these times of change into something great. Full of powerful images and memorable stories, this engaging presentation of ideas shows that beyond resilience and grit, there is a transformational art we all can use.

  • True Success in Times of Change

    What does it take for new levels of success in the face of challenge? From thirty years of research across global wisdom traditions and modern business success, Tom has identified seven universal conditions for deeply satisfying, sustainable excellence. His now-famous “7 Cs of Success” have fueled extraordinary results in personal and professional success across industries around the world. Never have these ideas been more important than today. In a high-energy and entertaining session, Tom will reveal the most fundamental tools for personal, team, and institutional greatness and provide a practical guide for their use every day. This talk leaves people with a new, well-grounded enthusiasm and a determination to use the wisdom they’ve been given. Its ideas are based on his very popular books True Success and The Art of Achievement. 

  • The Four Foundations of Greatness

    What makes for great teams and partnerships during challenging times? Tom has combed through the world’s great literature, philosophy, psychology, and social science to discover the most powerful and simple tools for doing great work together. There are four ideal values that when respected, nurtured, and applied well in our work make for great fulfillment and true excellence. This presentation lays out a powerful framework for making the most of your energies and efforts with other people, whether inside your organization or with others you serve. This talk is based on Tom’s classic and internationally bestselling leadership book, If Aristotle Ran General Motors.

  • The Gift of Uncertainty

    Have you ever considered the possibility that uncertainty is a gift? In this talk, Tom presents that surprising philosophical insight and explains how we can both embrace and navigate the many uncertainties of the present moment. This talk is full of new empowering insights about taking charge when things seem foggy and mapping out a clear future amid the mist. It’s about comfort zones, but not just getting out of them, it’s about learning the secret of great athletes and adventurous innovators who take their comfort zones with them wherever they go, operating out of a mindset of mastery even in the most uncertain situations. This talk is funny, revelatory, and powerful and is based on one of Tom’s forthcoming books by the same name.

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

Tom Morris has opened up the last substantially untapped source for reaching new levels of corporate and individual excellence, personal satisfaction, and happiness. I wish I had known in school that philosophy could have such practical consequences and be as entertaining.

Health Care

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

Thank you so much Tom – you were a big hit once again! I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews about your talk and I personally thought it was excellent. You just have a wonderful talent for connecting with people through stories, humor and authenticity, which when coupled with your sage advice (rooted in the teachings of the great philosophers), is just perfect for these types of business seminars!

Health Care

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

Tom Morris’ unique application of the lessons of philosophy when applied to business will give any manager valuable insight in achieving success. Tom’s ability to entertain while he teaches is outstanding.

Manufacturing

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

Tom was a huge hit; everyone loved him. I can’t believe the energy he has!!! What a great way to end a meeting.

Consumer Products

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

As I was researching leadership speakers for a large conference, Tom’s name kept coming up. But I had to ask myself, will a Philosopher talking about leadership work at a conference for an Agriculture Co-op? The answer is a resounding “Yes!”. Tom brought a great message and great energy to the stage. He used his story telling prowess to drive home key points of his presentation (7 C’s of Leadership) and he was very well received by the audience. He was a pleasure to work with before, during and after the program. I highly recommend Dr. Tom Morris.

Agriculture

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

Wow! What a dynamic guy Tom Morris is. Talk about waking up! The room was mesmerized by his clear, concise, and down to earth reality. What an impression he left with each of us. He had the entire room of 300 on the edge of their chairs. We still can’t believe that he is gone and the speech is over. When we meet with other members of the committee, the topic always starts with Tom’s speech.

Construction

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

[Tom Morris’] presentation was a hit! The group was completely inspired by his words and energy and they really enjoyed their time with him – mission accomplished!

Insurance

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

We did get great feedback on Tom’s presentation. He did a wonderful job and ended our conference on such a positive note. With 250 successful sales folks in the room, they were a bit skeptical to hear from a philosopher”, but he won them over big time.

Insurance

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

The SFSP Forum in Orlando was perhaps the third or fourth time I’ve heard you speak, yet the breadth of your knowledge and incisive application to business issues provides fresh insights each time. Berkeley’s classic (and overused, without attribution) question about the tree falling with no one to hear it does NOT apply in your case: when I’m in the audience, I’m hearing you!

Financial Services

What other organizations say about Tom Morris

The feedback we received from Tom’s presentation to our client conference was tremendous. He opened the eyes of our clients to the importance a company’s corporate spirit plays in its success.

Financial Services

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