Jonathan Reckford

CEO of Habitat for Humanity International

Jonathan Reckford has joined BigSpeak as an exclusive speaker! He is an inspirational speaker, leadership expert, author, award-winning activist and the CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes.

Prior to Habitat, Jonathan spent much of his career in the for-profit sector, including executive and managerial positions at Goldman Sachs, Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Urban Steering Committee for the World Economic Forum. He also served as the executive pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Minnesota before being recruited as CEO for Habitat for Humanity.

Jonathan is the author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World (2019).

In one of several keynote talks, Jonathan shares how to develop a mission and purpose that will inspire your team and help drive your company forward. When people are given the opportunity to work on something that is bigger than themselves, they tend to be more engaged and productive. This is something that any organization can benefit from, regardless of size or industry.

Keynote: HOW TO LEAD WITH A MISSION AND PURPOSE

Does your company have a strong purpose? Employees and teams want to be inspired by their work and their leaders. Organizations that have a strong purpose tend to be more innovative and have employees who are more engaged and productive. In this talk by the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Jonathan Reckford shares how you can build your teams, inspire your employees, and create a mission and purpose that will drive your company to new heights.

Jonathan is sure to be a great fit for your next meeting or conference!  Reach out to BigSpeak Speakers Bureau today!