Brian Fippinger

Moving From Being Driven by the Urgent, to Being Driven by the Important


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We are connected to a lot of people, but how many people are we really connected with?

While we rely on mobile devices to communicate, their ubiquity degrades our focus, or sense of propriety, and disconnects us—not only from each other, but from ourselves.

Most Requested Keynotes

Breaking Out of the Cell

Finding Freedom, Resilience,
More Productivity, and Less Stress

Transform surface-level interactions into moments that unlock creative solutions, strengthen relationships, and elevate your leadership impact.

Participants will be able to:
  • Learn the warning signs of technology overload and avoid the burnout that can ensue
  • Create healthy practices that increase productivity, energy, and better decision-making
  • Master of the technology you use daily instead of becoming a slave to it

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Moving from Brown Grass to Growing Green Grass

Building Community Within Your Organization and Changing the Business from the Inside Out

Lean how a small group within a $70B organization created a cross-generational, cross-cultural community that, despite having 7 managers in 5 years and amid a companywide reorganization, grew from $5m in revenue to $75m.

Participants will be able to:
  • Identify the brown grass from just the weeds
  • Determine if you want to grow flowers, fruits, or vegetables
  • Feed the garden for the best growth
  • Ensure the garden is full of perennials and not annuals

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Interactive Workshops

Hybrid Work in the AI Age

Replace sticky energy of busyness with centered effectiveness. Transform fragmented teams into unified forces to navigate complexity with wisdom and power.

Participants will:
  • See What Others Miss
  • Break the Busyness Trap
  • Unlock the Wisdom in the Room

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Moving From Being Driven By The Urgent, To Being Driven By The Important

Learn how to free yourself from the cell your cellphone has locked you in.

Participants will:
  • See how phones disrupt our ability to prioritize
  • Appreciate the importance of face-to-face communication
  • Learn to overcome the discomfort of silence

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Brian Fippinger's Certificate of Recognition