Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized expert on simplification and innovation whose mission is to help organizations reimagine work to drive performance. As Founder and CEO of FutureThink, she partners with leading brands worldwide to teach future-ready skills. Her disruptive approach boosts creativity, well-being, and retention, inspiring thousands to lead change and focus on what truly matters. A member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Advisory Council, Lisa reaches nearly 100,000 people each year across more than 30 countries.
Lisa began her career at Leo Burnett in Chicago, discovering her talent for blending strategic ideas with visionary themes. After founding two successful businesses, she moved to New York and launched FutureThink in 2003, a firm dedicated to simplification and innovation training. She’s the author of Why Simple Wins and Kill the Company, and has taught at American and Fordham universities. Lisa contributes to outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Harvard Business Review, and advises institutions including the World Economic Forum and the NSA. She earned her business degree from the University of Michigan and has helped transform teams at organizations including Google, Netflix, Pfizer, and SAP.
Lisa’s talks are energetic, insightful, and action-oriented. With humor and clarity, she encourages audiences to challenge the status quo and act with simplicity and purpose. Aimed at business leaders, innovation teams, and transformative organizations, her presentations provide actionable tools to reduce bureaucracy, unlock creativity, and refocus on what matters most. Her keynotes have been featured in bestselling books such as Adam Grant’s Originals, and she consistently ranks among the Top 50 Speakers Worldwide.
This session teaches how to challenge internal rules that block innovation. Through compelling examples, Lisa shows how to shift traditional mindsets and embrace a culture of proactive transformation. Attendees leave with her signature ‘Kill a Stupid Rule’ exercise for immediate action.
Based on her bestselling book, this talk uncovers how eliminating unnecessary complexity can free up time for what truly matters. Lisa offers a hands-on approach to achieving better productivity, motivation, and well-being. This session equips teams with tools to eliminate complexity and reclaim time for meaningful work.
A powerful exploration of the competencies needed to thrive today. Lisa shares how to build agile leaders, foster creativity, and prepare teams for the future. Lisa also shows how AI can amplify human curiosity and creative problem-solving.
If you are looking for an inspiring, strategic, and transformative speaker for your next event or conference on innovation or leadership, you can book Lisa Bodell through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in the field of organizational simplification, Lisa delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure her participation in your upcoming event or conference.
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