Values-Driven Keynote Speaker
David Allison
"Wow! So much positive feedback from David's keynote!"
~Amy Calvert, CEO, Events Industry Council
This is the solution to every issue, and every opportunity…
Sales, leadership, employee engagement, transformation – every issue and every opportunity is about convincing people to do something.
And people are driven by their values.
Understand values and you understand people. Understand people and you understand everything.
“David is the single greatest keynote speaker I have ever seen!”
~Jason Thomson, Event Content and Creative Director
Values are the answer.
And David Allison is the world’s leading authority.
Behavioral scientists have known for decades that people are driven by their values. That’s why David Allison turned values into data – to create the world’s first inventory of who we are, deep inside our hearts.
David has ushered in an exciting new era of human understanding – where values are measurable insights that unlock the secrets behind every decision we make. It’s no wonder his research is featured in college textbooks, discussed in Harvard Business Review, INC Magazine, Forbes, and leveraged by organizations like Google, PayPal, lululemon, and the United Nations Foundation.
“So many rave reviews…David’s keynote was 100% perfection! ”
~Landa Payne, Marketing and Communications Director
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Compelling stories. The most important issues. Shared human values connect them all. Explore keynote topics tailored to your industry, organization, or goals.
Boosting Sales by Being Human
Consumers today are harder to understand than ever before. But once you know which values drive their decisions, it all becomes perfectly clear.
The Science of Values-Based Leadership
People are hardwired to respond to anything that aligns with their values. Leaders who understand this can inspire and motivate 8X more effectively.
The Superhuman Add-On to AI
As disruptive technologies like AI emerge, people are naturally anxious. But if you align new technologies with what people value, the anxiety turns into excitement!
Cracking the Customer Experience Code
Customer Experience is a trail of touchpoints. Shared values are the buttons you need to push for each one, to move the needle in the right direction.
The Blueprint for Belonging
Prevailing trends aside, we all still need to feel like we belong. Shared values are the most powerful framework for everyone to feel seen and heard.
The Values-Driven Employee: An Engagement Playbook
People are driven by their values. Understand shared values and it’s easy to engage, motivate and inspire the workforce of today, and tomorrow.
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David is the Mick Jagger of human values...thrilled with what he delivered.
ERIN RODDIE
Director, Cube Business Media Inc.
Customize Your Keynote Package
David Allison is committed to creating transformative change for every audience, with insights that continue to impact people long after the applause fades away. That’s why he conducts custom research, and builds a comprehensive takeaway toolkit for every event to help people use what they learn. Plus you can choose other value-added components to make your event a success. Have something else in mind? Just ask!
The Valueprint Quiz – A quick pre-event quiz that makes values personal.
A #FOMO Video – A high-energy promotional teaser to build excitement.
A Post-Event Town Hall – A follow-up online session to keep the momentum going.
A Deep-Dive Editorial – A thought-leadership piece to extend the conversation.
Five reasons why David’s keynotes resonate so deeply
Everyone is talking about values
Human values are hot. Why? Because when you know what people value you can influence the outcomes you want to see.
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Ultra-customized takeaways
Every keynote includes research insights that people can use to engage, inspire, and motivate whoever they need to reach.
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Values apply everywhere
Every issue and every opportunity in every organization is about people. And people are driven by their values.
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Game-changing content
David has the first inventory of shared values that can identify what drives our decisions, behaviors, and emotions.
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An entirely unique perspective
From finance to fashion, pet food to tech, and real estate to education, David’s cross-sector experience is fresh and focused.