Keynote Speaker Leadership.

There are many keynote speakers for management and leadership. But most of them only have theoretical knowledge because they have never led people themselves. This is not the case with Ilja Grzeskowitz. During his time as Managing Director for Karstadt, he was responsible for 10 locations throughout Germany with a sales volume of over 500 million euros in 7 years and led over 100 managers and 2,500 employees.

In his keynote speech on leadership, you will learn how modern leadership really works in times of change and what qualities the leaders of the future will need to develop if they want to lead their teams successfully and sustainably. All this with a great deal of expertise, always scientifically sound, but at the same time entertaining and with a lot of humor.

Ilja Grzeskowitz - Top Speaker Leadership

„Germany's No. 1 change expert“ (OÖ Nachrichten) is one of the leading and best-known speakers on change, digitalization, leadership and modern management.

  • Former top manager for Karstadt, Wertheim, Hertie and IKEA
  • SPIEGEL bestselling author of 14 books, translated into 7 different languages
  • Economist, behavioral scientist, former lecturer at the Berlin School of Law and Economics
  • 2-time TEDx Speaker
  • Awarded CSP (USA) and FPSA (United Kingdom), as well as many other awards
  • Keynote speaker at conferences, corporate events, kick-offs, customer events, and much more.
  • Keynotes in 27 countries on 5 continents
  • Happy customers all over the world
Ilja Grzeskowitz bei einer Keynote-Präsentation auf einer Veranstaltung.
Ilja Grzeskowitz, inspirierender Redner für Veränderung und Transformation.

Keynote Speaker on leading change.

People at the center of modern leadership

Despite the importance of skills, techniques and leadership methods, one thing is becoming increasingly clear in times of change and transformation: the focus must be on people. And this requires completely different leadership skills today than just a few years ago. Because if you want to win in the future, you have to win people in the present.

Messages and topics from the keynote speech Leadership

  • Rüm Hart - Klaar Kiming: The mindset of modern leaders
  • Leadership vs. management: what's the difference?
  • From boss to leader: what characterizes change leadership in 2023?
  • Leading change: successfully guiding yourself and others through change processes
  • How to form and lead real teams
  • What makes people tick and what really motivates them
  • How you as a manager deal with people who are resistant to change
  • The three most important characteristics of good leaders

The world is hungry for modern leaders who can lead their teams into a successful future

In his entertaining, captivating and inspiring keynote speech on leadership, Ilja Grzeskowitz shows how anyone can become a leader. And what skills, abilities and mindset are required for this. Your audience will be thrilled and want to implement the new ideas directly in their day-to-day management. Don't leave your company's leadership culture to chance, but get in touch directly.

When keynote speeches make a difference.

Ilja Grzeskowitz was simply great as our keynote speaker. We received consistently positive feedback. He left a lasting impression.
Ilja Grzeskowitz als inspirierender Keynote Speaker für Veränderung.
Christin Kohnke, HR Director
Nespresso Germany
Thanks, Ilja, you touched and encouraged our SWISS audience with your witty life and business anecdotes. Audience reviews stated it was the best event of this kind ever!
Ilja Grzeskowitz bei einer inspirierenden Keynote-Präsentation.
Upper Austrian Newspaper
SWISS International Air Lines Ltd

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