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Eddie Turner

Leadership Consultant at Eddie Turner LLC

Houston, United States

Eddie Turner is an in-demand, Harvard-trained leadership development expert. Leading organizations that want to accelerate the development of their leaders to become more effective and profitable select Eddie Turner.

He has significant experience driving digital transformation, systems integration, and developing leaders at all levels of organizations. This includes major corporations like Pepsi, Deloitte, GE, and Dell. His work extends to organizations such as Apple, ExxonMobil, the United States Naval Air Systems Command, the NFL, and the WNBA.

Eddie has deep expertise in multiple disciplines, such as professional speaking, leadership and executive coaching, and facilitation, as proven by his numerous industry credentials. He is recognized on global rankings, such as being one of the Top 10 Motivational Speakers in the world by Global Gurus for three consecutive years. Forbes recognized Eddie as the Preeminent Authority on Emerging Leaders. He is one of the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Leadership by Thinkers 360, the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership by leadersHum, and one of the Top 25 Mentors on the Globe by the International Federation of Learning and Development.

Eddie, a media personality, has shared his expertise in national print, radio, and television media, such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, PBS, NPR, and ABC. He has also served as a national media commentator.

Eddie is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches; the National Speakers Association, where he holds the coveted CSP® credential; the International Coaching Federation (where, of the more than 60,000 ICF members in more than 170 countries, he was recognized as “ICF Coach of the Week”); and the Association for Talent Development, where he is one of 60 contributing subject matter experts to the Talent Development Body of Knowledge—The Definitive Resource for the Talent Development Profession. He is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and an official ICF Mentor Coach, mentoring coaches to attain their ICF credentials.

Eddie is the author of the internationally bestselling book 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders and one of 52 coauthors of The Light Book 2. He is the former host of the Keep Leading!® podcast, which earned Apple Podcasts’ coveted New and Noteworthy designation and reached 80 countries.

Eddie studied leadership and organizational behavior at Northwestern University, earning a Bachelor of Science. He also holds an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Houston, Texas
Speaking Topics: Leadership: Emerge as a Leader, Inclusion: The Power of Allyship

Eddie Turner Points
Academic 0
Author 417
Influencer 17
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 434

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Company Information

Company Type: Service Provider
Minimum Project Size: Undisclosed
Average Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
Number of Employees: Undisclosed
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 12 years
Last Media Training: 08/05/2021
Last Media Interview: 07/14/2021

Areas of Expertise

Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
Leadership 36.49
Personal Branding
Supply Chain

Industry Experience

Financial Services & Banking
Healthcare
Higher Education & Research
Insurance
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Primary Metal & Steel
Professional Services
Retail
Travel & Transportation

Publications

1 Book
140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders
THINKaha
September 10, 2018
Leadership is one of the world’s oldest professions. There are countless resources for one to learn about leadership and do in-depth study. In this book, my goal is not to provide a scholarly tome, but rather to provide emerging leaders simple messages for guidance and success. I do this through 140 simple messages that have helped me navigate life.

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Tags: Leadership

119 Podcasts
KL118: Marketing for Leadership
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August 20, 2021
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Lisa Nirell
Founder at EnergizeGrowth LLC
Marketing for Leadership

Episode Summary
This week on Episode 118 of the Keep Leading! podcast, I share my interview with Lisa Nirell! Lisa is a marketing expert and shared how customers act and buy differently and the implications this has on how l

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KL117: The Trajectory Code for Leaders
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August 13, 2021
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Dr. Jeffrey Magee
CEO / Human Capital Developer / Practice Management Leader-Advisor / Virtual CLO
The Trajectory Code for Leaders

Episode Summary
I enjoyed interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Magee on Episode 117 of the Keep Leading! podcast. He explained that his new book, "Your Trajectory Code," 

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KL115: Communicating Like a Leader
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August 06, 2021
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Lisa Spinelli
Senior Content Manager for the Association for Talent Development (ATD)
Communicating Like a Leader

Episode Summary
Some leaders think leadership is about communicating in a top-down manner. Is that the most effective way to communicate like a leader? In Episode 116 of the Keep

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KL115: How to Develop Promotable Leaders
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July 23, 2021
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Amii Barnard-Bahn
Former Fortune Global 50 Executive and  Author of the Promotability Index®
How to Develop Promotable Leaders

Episode Summary
On Episode 115 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I explored what makes a leader promotable and defines an ethical workplace with former Fortune Globa

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KL114: The Value of Values
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July 16, 2021
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David Cohen
Thought Leader on Corporate Culture & Behavioral Competencies and Contrarian Consultant
The Value of Values

Episode Summary
On Episode 114 of the Keep Leading!® podcast, I discussed the value of values in organizations with David Cohen. We see values in company mission statements

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KL113: Love 'Em or Lose 'Em
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July 09, 2021
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Beverly Kaye
Founder and CEO - BevKaye&Co.
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em

Episode Summary
I had a fascinating conversation with Bev Kaye, the author of the number one bestselling employee retention book in the world—Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em (over 800,000 copies sold)! We talked about the newly releas

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KL112: Trust Yourself as a Leader
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June 25, 2021
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Melody Wilding
Executive Coach to Sensitive Strivers® and HBR Contributor
Trust Yourself as a Leader

Episode Summary
Brene Brown gave readers the courage to be vulnerable. Susan Cain reminded introverts of the power of being quiet. In 2021, Melody Wilding has emerged as the expert reframing

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KL111: Leading Behind the Lens
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June 18, 2021
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John DeMato
Photographer & Visual Story Expert
Leading Behind the Lens

Episode Summary
When I signed a copy of my book for John DeMato, I said: "You make moments matter with your amazing work!" I later realized John displays a form of leadership I had not considered before—leadership behind

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KL110: Collaborative Global Leadership Development
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June 11, 2021
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Nankhonde Van Den Broek
Top 30 Coach in the World – Global Gurus and Founder & CEO at Zanga African Metrics
Collaborative Global Leadership Development

Episode Summary
I enjoyed discussing leadership development in the land of Zambia and the continent of Africa with one of the Top 30 coache

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KL109: How to Make 6-Figures as a Freelancer
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May 28, 2021
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Alex Fasulo
Freelance Expert who made $1 Million on Fiverr
How to Make 6-Figures as a Freelancer

Episode Summary
Uber ushered in the "gig economy." The "gig economy is fueled by freelancers working when they want on what they want. In this episode, I interview Alex Fasulo, who made over $1 Mi

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KL108: Attracting Top Leadership Talent
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May 21, 2021
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Bill Humbert
The Recruiter Guy
Attracting Top Leadership Talent

Episode Summary
How do you get the best leaders in an organization? Sometimes they are developed internally. At other times you have to look outside. When you look outside your organization, how can you know what to look for so y

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KL107: Handling Conflict as a Leader
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May 07, 2021
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Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler
CEO, Executive Coach, and Author of Optimal Outcomes
Handling Conflict as a Leader

Episode Summary
Conflict is part of our lives. As leaders, it can derail our success at work and Home. In this episode, Dr. Jen Goldman-Wetzler explains how to deal with conflict more e

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KL106: The Power of Perception
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April 23, 2021
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Diane Hamilton and Maja Zelihic
Authors of “The Perception of Perception”
The Power of Perception

Episode Summary
Dr. Diane Hamilton and Dr. Maja Zelihic discuss their new book and explain that how we perceive (not what we perceive) influences what we think and believe. In turn, this affe

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Tags: Leadership

KL105: Playing Offense as a Leader
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April 16, 2021
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Paul Epstein
Former NFL and NBA Executive, bestselling author of "The Power of Playing Offense", and Founder of Purpose Labs
Playing Offense as a Leader

Episode Summary
I had a fascinating conversation about “The Power of Playing Offense” with Paul Epstein, a former NFL, and NBA executive

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Tags: Leadership

KL104: Make Someone's Day as a Leader
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March 26, 2021
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Howard Prager
Executive Coach and President at Advance Learning Group
Make Someone's Day as a Leader

Episode Summary
In this episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast Howard Prager shares his tips and stories on how making someone's day helps you too!

Bio
Executive coach, author, and consultant

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KL103: Becoming a Certified Virtual Facilitator
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March 19, 2021
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Eileen Dowse, Ph.D.
Certified Master Facilitator® and Chair of INIFAC
Becoming a Certified Virtual Facilitator™

Episode Summary
Dr. Eileen Dowse is the Chair of the International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC). She explains the importance of the newly created Certified Virtual Facili

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KL102: Transformational Leadership
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February 26, 2021
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Dr. Terry Jackson
C-Suite Advisor and Thought Leader
Transformational Leadership

Episode Summary
MG100 Coaches Eddie Turner and Dr. Terry Jackson discuss Transformational Leadership on Keep Leading LIVE!™

Bio
Dr. Terry Jackson is an Executive Advisor and TEDx Speaker. He is one of Marshall

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KL101: Leading with Purpose in Chaotic Times
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February 12, 2021
KL101
Laura Gates
Executive Coach | CEO Coach | Team Facilitator | Speaker and Author
Leading with Purpose in Chaotic Times

Episode Summary
Laura is an expert coach who explains how we can lead with purpose in chaotic times. We explore the unique framework she created and its application to coachi

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KL100: Celebrating 100 Episodes!
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December 15, 2020
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Guest Host Lou Diamond Interviews Host Eddie Turner
Celebrating 100 Episodes!

Episode Summary
I’m excited about the 100th episode of the Keep Leading!® podcast! Guest Host Lou Diamond interviewed me on Keep Leading LIVE!™ for this milestone episode. Listen in as I share the incredible j

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KL099: The CEO Mindset
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December 11, 2020
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Daniel Ramsey
CEO and Co-Founder of MyOutDesk.com
The CEO Mindset

Episode Summary
What is the CEO mindset? Listen to my interview with Daniel Ramsey, CEO of MyOutDesk.com, to learn the answer and why everyone in the organization—not just the CEO, needs the CEO mindset!

Bio
He is the founde

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KL098: Building Leadership Systems in Your Life
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December 11, 2020
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Linus Okorie
African Leading Leadership Coach and Speaker
Building Leadership Systems in Your Life

Episode Summary
I enjoyed my spirited conversation on Keep Leading LIVE!™ with Linus Okorie, a leadership expert who runs Nigeria’s most comprehensive leadership development center.  Liste

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KL097: Building a Winning Company Culture
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December 04, 2020
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Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan
Founders of Barefoot Wine—America’s #1 Wine Brand
Building a Winning Company Culture

Episode Summary
What does it take to build a winning company culture? Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan, the founders of the world’s largest wine brand, joined me on

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KL096: Self-Leadership
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November 27, 2020
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Andrew Bryant
Self-leadership Author & Thought-Leader
Self-Leadership

Episode Summary
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Bryant to discuss his thought leadership around Self-Leadership. Andrew explains his work and his mission to “wake people up” to the power of taking ownership of

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KL095: Ignite Your Leadership
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November 27, 2020
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Roxanne Kaufman Elliott
Executive Coach | Speaker | Author
Ignite Your Leadership

Episode Summary
I had an interesting leadership discussion with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott. Roxanne does one thing – leadership development. She does it through her love of the art of performance blended with th

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KL094: Shaping Your Leadership Path
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November 20, 2020
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Alex Lazarus
CEO & Leadership Team Coach
Shaping Your Leadership Path

Episode Summary
I interviewed fellow MG100 Coach Alex Lazarus on Keep Leading LIVE!™ Alex is a CEO who has worked at Fox, Disney, and Richard Branson’s Virgin HQ. She is an award-winning marketer and a member of the pr

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