FROM LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE SPEAKER SHANE SNOW:

HUMAN THINKING

Wiser decision-making, better problem-solving, and more sustainable outcomes in the era of artificial intelligence.

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HUMAN DECISION MAKING: KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

Leadership is changing—and more crucial than ever.
Shane Snow Books

AUTHOR of 3 BESTSELLING BOOKS

"Dream Teams is mesmerizing. Combining storytelling with data to dissect what makes teams great, Shane delivers for anyone looking to up-level their team building and leadership skills."

–Kathryn Minshew, CEO of The Muse

In the era of algorithms, wise decision-making is our last human advantage.

In the next decade, artificial intelligence will automate analysis, streamline processes, and generate more options than any leader can process on their own. But the most important leadership skill won’t be coding, prompt engineering, or data science.

It will be the ability to decide what matters — and choose well.

In this keynote, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Shane Snow reveals why human wisdom is becoming more valuable than ever, and how leaders can sharpen their decision-making skills to thrive in the AI era.

Audiences

This keynote is for:

  • Executive leadership teams navigating AI integration

  • Managers and directors making high-stakes calls under uncertainty

  • Innovation and strategy teams shaping the future of their industries

  • Organizations undergoing digital transformation

Outcomes

Your audience will walk away having learned :

  • The Decision Framework for the AI Age – A practical methodology for making wise, high-impact choices.

  • How to Outperform Algorithms with Wise Strategy – Where humans still beat machines, and how to leverage that advantage.

  • Avoiding the AI Trap – Common decision-making mistakes leaders make when relying too much on technology.

  • The Judgment Multiplier – How to combine human wisdom with AI capabilities for extraordinary results.

  • Future-Proofing Your Leadership – Building a decision culture that thrives in uncertainty.

  • Ethical Balance - aligning decisions with long-term purpose and values

Formats

This topic has been shown to be particularly effective for:

  • Leadership meetings

  • Strategy kick-offs

  • Team kick-offs

  • All-Hands & internal events 

  • Innovation programs

  • Client events

  • Association conferences

"An exceptionally engaging speaker. He delivered ideas with clarity in a way that captured the attention and imaginations of the audience throughout."

-FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

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A renowned expert on human behavior—and potential.

Shane Snow is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author whose work on leadership and innovation has been published in The New Yorker, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review. He regularly keynotes at global conferences and advises Fortune 500 companies on the intersection of technology, leadership, and human potential.

Original Research

Shane's work on leadership, innovation, and decision-making is a product of original studies and rollicking adventures around the world, which form the backbone of his #1 bestselling business books Dream Teams and Smartcuts.

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Deep Personal Experience

Shane Snow has founded 4 companies, built teams of 100s of employees, and won Crain's Best Places To Work award, among other awards for high-growth, high-performing culture.

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Success Stories

From helping Merck adapt during the pandemic (while teaming up on vaccines with J&J) to helping grow market share for Microsoft Teams, Shane's teamwork expertise has literally changed the world.

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5 Reasons to Book Shane Snow as Your Next

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Inspiration + Actionability

Shane doesn't believe in choosing between "motivating" and "useful." Even when he's asked to go deep into brass tacks, Shane always leaves his audiences fired up as well.
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An Innovative Approach

Shane applies his background in science and business journalism to break topics down into first principles, then apply lateral thinking to uncover hidden insights. The result: new ideas that pull people out of their entrenched ways of thinking.
 
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A Blast To Work With

Shane Snow loves people, cares deeply about his clients' needs, and is a lot of fun. He's performed comedy on Broadway and has loved public speaking since he was 3 years old!
 
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Customized To Each Unique Audience

Shane believes that one size does not fit all, and that every client deserves his time spent researching and customizing to the unique challenges, vocabulary, and agenda of the organizers and their people.
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A Renowned Storyteller

Shane Snow is the #1 instructor on LinkedIn worldwide on Storytelling. He wields his signature cinematic storytelling approach in his books, speeches, and as a producer on Broadway and in TV/film. Your audience will never forget the stories he tells them.
 

More Keynote Topics

Shane customizes every keynote to each audience's specific needs. Here are his core topics, based on his bestselling books: