What happens when teams stop playing it safe and start leading with courage?
In this high-energy keynote, Garrett shows how bold teams are built, not by chance, but by shared purpose and courageous action. Drawing on insights from 197 countries, this talk inspires teams to break silos, lead together, and create a culture where people aren’t just showing up, but fired up, bought in, and moving in the same direction.
Garrett shows how bold teams build trust, break down silos, and unlock hidden potential across the organization. Drawing from the Dash Project he created at Harvard Business School - a framework to align personal goals with organizational performance - Garrett delivers a proven model for courageous collaboration. The result: teams align, and everything accelerates. Every person knows the mission, owns the vision, and moves forward together as one bold team.
In a world full of urgency, uncertainty, and unrest, leaders face a choice: brace for impact, or become the breakthrough. As co-founder of ADDO Worldwide - named the #1 Best Place to Work - and training more than 30,000 leaders annually through Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, he ignites a culture that empowers people and transforms results.
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-Derreck Kayango
Former CEO, Center for Civil & Human Rights
Garrett's colorful personality and adventures in storytelling are an instant hit with all audiences. Whether in his James Bond or Jay Gatsby attire, he is sure to put on a show.
-Vince Dooley
Hall of Frame Coach, Univ. of Georgia
I've known Garrett for 15 years and traveled with him to South Africa, Greece, and Cuba. His entertaining lessons are a guide to living life to the fullest.
-Natalie Glebova
Author, Speaker, Miss Universe
From our escapades together in Atlanta, New York, and Thailand over the last 10 years, I've seen Garrett inspire audiences to face challenges and make a difference.
-Katherine Pietrantonio
Harvard
Leadership guru, adventurer, and Southern gentleman with a touch of Jay Gatsby, Garrett Gravesen is Carpe Diem in the flesh.
At every keynote, one audience member has a bold dream brought to life. It’s an unforgettable surprise that proves courage is contagious—and inspires everyone in the room to pay it forward