Keynotes
Inspire your audience with leadership that matters.
Lonnie is not your typical leadership speaker.
From growing up in small-town Tennessee to serving in the White House at 23, and from scaling billion-dollar business divisions at Cisco to leading global transformations in tech and government, Lonnie brings real stories, lived wisdom, and powerful lessons that connect.
He speaks with heart, structure, and a healthy dose of humility—because he’s walked the talk.
Whether he’s talking to CEOs, young leaders, or entrepreneurs trying to find their next gear, Lonnie delivers talks that stay with people long after the applause.
Speaking Topics
Lonnie speaks on leadership with depth, clarity, and real-life experience. Topics include:
- Things That Matter: The 10 Leadership Principles That Shape Legacy
- Leadership by Design, Not by Default
- Agile Leadership in a Time of Uncertainty
- How to Build Culture in High-Stakes Environments
- From Chaos to Clarity: Structuring Growth for Scale
- The First 90 Days of Leadership: Habits that Build Trust
- Veteran Lessons for Business Leaders
- Why Young Leaders Deserve Better Mentors—and How to Be One
Who Lonnie Speaks To
- Executive Leadership Teams
- Fortune 500 & Government Organizations
- Entrepreneur Communities & Accelerators
- Veteran Foundations & Business Forums
- Universities & Continuing Education Programs
What Makes Lonnie Different
- 30+ years of hands-on executive leadership
- Built and led $2B+ in business across global markets
- Served as Senior Program Manager at the White House
- Author of Things That Matter
- Air Force veteran & advocate for future-ready leaders
- Real talk, real stories, real transformation
Whether you’re hosting a keynote, fireside chat, workshop, or podcast, Lonnie customizes every talk to deliver value to your audience.
Looking for something interactive?
Lonnie also offers leadership workshops, executive roundtables, and custom advisory sessions alongside keynotes.