Jim Knight

Business Catalyst, Former Hard Rock International Executive, and Author of Culture That Rocks!

Jim Knight is a top business keynote speaker, Former Hard Rock Executive, and author. Jim honed his revolutionary approach to strong leadership, organizational cultures, and exceptional guest service over two decades as the senior director of training & development at Hard Rock International.

  • Jim Knight Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Jim Knight Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

Leadership That Rocks: Top Leadership Initiatives that will Immediately Deliver Sustainable Results

Keynote speaker, podcaster and bestselling author, Jim Knight will act as a thought-starter for the session. He will use the visceral backdrop of Rock ‘n Roll to discuss key strategies to implementing initiatives for leading others to produce desired results. ...

  • Keynote speaker, podcaster and bestselling author, Jim Knight will act as a thought-starter for the session. He will use the visceral backdrop of Rock ‘n Roll to discuss key strategies to implementing initiatives for leading others to produce desired results.

 

  • Key Unique Concepts will include: Enhancing Employee Engagement, Producing Virtuous vs. Vicious Cycles, Amping Up Communication, Creating an Army of Giants, Mentorship & Accountability as Pillars, Becoming Heart-Centered, Utilizing Emotional Bank Accounts, Philanthropy as Instrumental

 

  • Moving at blazing speed, the time allotted is chock-a-block full of visual PowerPoint slides, out-of-the-box thinking, videos, personal stories, industry statistics and an interactive handout for some real “takeaways”…all told through the spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Even if you are NOT a fan of unpredictability & thinking about things differently when it comes to leading others, come with an open mind and hear what all the buzz is about. Edu-tainment will be served.

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Culture That Rocks: How to Amp Up or Revolutionize a Company's Culture

Jim’s most-requested presentation uses the visceral backdrop of several well-known brands, including Hard Rock International, as a platform to discuss key strategies to transform any organization’s culture. In his signature Rock ‘n Roll style, Jim delivers insight on...

Jim’s most-requested presentation uses the visceral backdrop of several well-known brands, including Hard Rock International, as a platform to discuss key strategies to transform any organization’s culture. In his signature Rock ‘n Roll style, Jim delivers insight on every element of organizational culture, including: a Clear-Cut Definition Of Culture (finally!), Heritage Vs. Culture, Brand Ambassadors, Employee Engagement, and How To Hire (and retain) Leadership Rock Stars. If you’re open to disruptive change within your organization, don’t miss the opportunity to hear what all the noise is about.

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Service That Rocks: How to Create a Differentiated Experience to Deliver Sustainable Results

The focus of this high-energy, interactive session is how to differentiate your organization from the rest to become the business and employer of choice. Topics covered include: Delivering a Differentiated Experience, Creating Raving Fans, Becoming Customer Obsessed, Avoiding ...

The focus of this high-energy, interactive session is how to differentiate your organization from the rest to become the business and employer of choice. Topics covered include: Delivering a Differentiated Experience, Creating Raving Fans, Becoming Customer Obsessed, Avoiding Mediocrity & 4-Letter Words, and how ice cream, Peter Pan, rock concerts and West Side Story can blow peoples’ minds.

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About Keynote Speaker Jim Knight

He is the catalyst that Fortune 500 companies turn to when they want to reinvent themselves or shake things up. Jim honed his revolutionary approach to strong leadership, organizational cultures, and exceptional guest service over two decades as the senior director of training & development at Hard Rock International.

In Culture That Rocks, Jim delivers a bestselling “how-to” business book in his distinctive style, using an eclectic mix of storytelling, provocative yet practical advice, and music orientation to reimagine concepts of employee engagement, customer service, and consumer loyalty.

Along with Brant Menswar, Jim co-hosts Thoughts That Rock, a weekly leadership podcast that includes a rock star guest and presents two life-changing pieces of advice in 30 minutes.

On stage, he brings his ideas to life in keynotes that are as unique as his innovative analogies and as exciting as his vision for invigorating your employees. Jim Knight is “edu-tainment” at its best. Audiences gain an eye-opening perspective on all aspects of how to achieve rock-star organizational cultures, including key takeaways around practical leadership initiatives that can be immediately implemented.

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Testimonials

“Jim did an excellent job of incorporating our material into his presentation; company history, meeting theme, etc.  He was the most technically prepared speaker we’ve worked with in 15 years.”

General Mills

 

“In 20 years of producing events for blue-chip brands, I have never seen such an engaging speaker as Jim Knight.  His content is compelling, informative, relevant to the times, but most importantly, very emotionally engaging.  The audience was absolutely engaged for 2 straight hours as Jim articulated his philosophy on brand building with incredible stories and characters from his experiences.  We will be bringing him back!”

Salt Communications

 

“Jim Knight as the keynote speaker for our 2014 Kellen Managers Summit was absolutely spot on. Jim’s messaging was exactly on topic for the theme of our conference.”

Kellen Company

 

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