From Big Challenges to Courageous Conversations
Every audience is different — but the challenges of leadership are universal. Bringing people together across differences, inspiring shared purpose, and moving from talk to action takes more than a good message. It takes a well-crafted experience that invites people to see themselves in the work of shaping their community’s future.
Matt’s keynote programs do exactly that. Each is designed to meet leaders where they are — in moments of visioning, conflict, uncertainty, or renewal — and give them tools they can use immediately. Whether the focus is sparking civic dialogue, uniting around a common goal, navigating complexity, or reigniting possibility, these sessions are immersive, non-partisan, and grounded in real-world leadership.
Explore the topics below to see how Matt helps audiences leave not just inspired, but ready to lead with courage, clarity, and connection.
From Big Challenges to Courageous Conversations
Every audience is different—but the challenges of leadership are universal. Bringing people together across differences, inspiring shared purpose, and moving from talk to action takes more than a good message. It takes a well-crafted experience that invites people to see themselves in the work of shaping their community’s future.
Matt’s keynote programs do exactly that. Each is designed to meet leaders where they are—in moments of visioning, conflict, uncertainty, or renewal—and give them tools they can use immediately. Whether the focus is sparking civic dialogue, uniting around a common goal, navigating complexity, or reigniting possibility, these sessions are immersive, non-partisan, and grounded in real-world leadership.
Explore the topics below to see how Matt helps audiences leave not just inspired, but ready to lead with courage, clarity, and connection.
100% found it valuable. 98% want more. From 2,378 attendees at 35 events, Matt’s message connects, inspires, and keeps audiences coming back.
100% found it valuable. 98% want more. From 2,378 attendees at 35 events, Matt’s message connects, inspires, and keeps audiences coming back.
Matt spoke to immediate needs for not only our community, but our nation. Differences seen as opportunities to grow rather than obstacles to overcome
Attendee, Arkansas Municipal League
Incredibly engaging and relevant to me, by far the best presentation of the day. Matt is a great speaker but also does a phenomenal job of listening and encouraging others to share and learn from each other.
Attendee, North Dakota School Boards Association
After enduring several years of a deeply conflictual public process around a development our community, this session was centering and inspiring. I feel energized!
Attendee, New York State Conference of Mayors
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Or Custom Conversations: Let's chat about what you need
Popular keynotes and workshops
for community leaders
From Conflict to Conversation
Creating Space for Courageous Civic Dialogue
A practical, non-partisan communication framework for turning disagreement into trust, connection, and progress.
The Future We Shape Together
Let's Talk Possibilities
A fully participatory keynote that reconnects people to their communities, values, and each other — and inspires them to imagine and work toward a better future.
A Community of Possibilities
Visioning that Invites, Unites, and Inspires
An original framework (Ideastructure) for building bold, shared visions through authentic engagement and lasting commitment.
Leading through Complexity
A Compass for Governance in Uncertain Times
A values-based model (Compass for Complexity™) to guide clear, steady leadership when stakes are high and paths are unclear.
Or Custom Conversations: Let's chat about what you need
Popular keynotes and workshops for community leaders
Popular keynotes and workshops for community leaders
A Community of Possibilities
Visioning that Invites, Unites, and Inspires
An original framework (Ideastructure) for building bold, shared visions through authentic engagement and lasting commitment.
From Conflict to Conversation
Creating Space for Courageous Civic Dialogue
A practical, non-partisan communication framework for turning disagreement into trust, connection, and progress.
Leading through Complexity
A Compass for Governance in Uncertain Times
A values-based model (Compass for Complexity™) to guide clear, steady leadership when stakes are high and paths are unclear.
The Future We Shape Together
Let's Talk Possibilities
A fully participatory keynote that reconnects people to their communities, values, and each other — and inspires them to imagine and work toward a better future.
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Connect with Matt by phone, email, or schedule a time to chat about your next event by clicking the button below.
602.622.7694
Matt@MattLehrman.com
