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The keynote went very, VERY well. Tim did a great job customizing the content, so it was like having an internal/external person. He listened, he knew us, AND he brought something fresh to our journey. Our CEO called it a ‘rocking session’!
Kelly Cowan
Senior Learning Consultant Human Resources Allstate Insurance Group
As a leader, you’re committed to making a difference and delivering on expectations. But, do you often feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle? How do you rise above impossible demands, broken systems, and unreasonable people?
In Lead With “AND” expert business strategist, Tim Arnold, offers an innovative framework that goes beyond the traditional “Either/Or” approach to solving problems and embraces the transformational power of “AND” thinking.
His insights have been applied at The United Nations, World Vision, UPS, Allstate Insurance, and Stanford Medicine and he’s thrilled to bring them to your group.
Through this keynote, you will learn how to manage these 6 specific leadership tensions:
Set high expectations AND extend grace
Increase confidence AND retain humility
Leverage optimism AND maintain realism
Embrace change AND preserve stability
Care for others AND care for yourself
Focus on profit AND be driven by purpose
Lead With “AND” is a paradigm-shifting approach for progressive leaders who want to transform their workplaces. Learn how to rise above polarity, division, and conflicting values and lead with resilience, results, and lasting impact.
Let's face it, most teams struggle to work together effectively. Despite having smart, hard-working people, dysfunction and division can still run rampant. This can make coming to work feel frustrating and exhausting. But there's hope!
While other teams run away from tension, business strategist Tim Arnold, will show you how to embrace it. When you learn to harness the power of healthy tension in these five key areas, your team will shift from unproductive to unstoppable:
Build trust by focusing on tasks AND relationships.
Increase engagement by leveraging structure AND flexibility.
Have courageous conversations through truthful AND tactful communication.
Align your team to win by promoting collaboration AND independence.
Unleash ownership by increasing empowerment AND accountability.
While this keynote won't provide you with miracle cures or magical formulas, what it does offer is something even more valuable: strategies and tools you can put into action. Prepare to transform your team into a cohesive unit, energized and motivated to achieve collective goals.
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The keynote went very, VERY well. Tim did a great job customizing the content, so it was like having an internal/external person. He listened, he knew us, AND he brought something fresh to our journey. Our CEO called it a ‘rocking session’!
Kelly Cowan Senior Learning Consultant Human Resources Allstate Insurance Group
Tim Arnold
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Healthy Tension is a simple yet profound concept that our senior executives are now raving about. Leaders for Leaders kept the crowd engaged and we were able to have fun and learn at the same time!
Kim Stone Executive VP - Miami Heat
Tim Arnold
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As an event professional, I've literally seen thousands of speakers and I can count on one hand the number of speakers who: 1) have a unique perspective on a topic that will change the way your audience thinks and 2) can deliver it in a way that keeps audiences engaged. Tim Arnold is at the top of that list! You won't go wrong booking Tim for your next event.
Anh Nguyen, Founder, CMP Spark Event Management, Inc.
Tim Arnold
Keynote Speaker Tim Arnold is an internationally recognized authority on leadership development and team building, renowned for empowering leaders to embrace these challenges with confidence. Tim’s unique
'And' thinking approach helps organizations move beyond the restrictive 'Either/Or' mindset, turning tension into opportunities for growth and collaboration.
With over two decades of experience, Tim has worked with some of the world’s most influential organizations, including the United Nations, UPS, Stanford Medicine, and Fortune 500 companies. Drawing from his extensive real-world experience—ranging from launching successful businesses to pioneering social enterprises—he delivers keynotes packed with practical strategies to manage complexity, foster resilience, and drive measurable outcomes.
Tim is the bestselling author of Lead with AND, Next-Level Teamwork, and The Power of Healthy Tension, making him a thought leader in the field of modern leadership. His keynotes are more than inspiring; they are transformational, equipping professionals with actionable tools to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable success.
When you book Tim Arnold for your event, you are bringing in a keynote speaker who will engage, educate, and energize your audience with innovative solutions tailored to today’s business realities. Let Tim guide your organization to thrive in complexity, foster stronger collaboration, and achieve both profit and purpose.
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