Polly LaBarre

Polly LaBarre is an organisational change and behaviour expert who is keen on supporting human flourishing, in and outside of the workplace. Former Co-Founder & Editorial Director of Management Lab & MIX, Polly was working towards developing a community of innovators and change agents who shared her passion for making organisations adaptable, innovative and inspiring. Now available to hire as a keynote speaker, Polly focuses on topics related to productivity, creativity and how to build effective organisation systems that facilitate human flourishing.

Polly received a rarified education, Polly graduated with a BA in Literature from Yale University. Joining as the Senior Editor of Fast Company Magazine in 1995, she was an essential member of the original team that developed the magazine’s reputation as a foremost expert on organisational leadership. A prominent contributor to the magazine, she played a huge role in strategically developing the magazine’s influence. She has also been a Business and Innovation Correspondent for CNN before taking on responsibility for Management Lab. Her role was crucial to developing tools that organisations need to create large-scale change.

The NYT Bestselling author of “Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win”, Polly presented the world with a detailed deep dive into the tenets of successful businesses. Offering insights into how to perform creative disruption and innovation right, the book was named “Book of the Year” by The Economist. A global success, being published in over 20 territories, it was also regarded as one of the 2006 Picks of the Year in Business Books by The Financial Times. Often invited to speak on platforms such as CNBC, PBS and ABC, Polly is revered for her expertise on leadership, change management and human potential.

Polly’s illustrious career has given her unparalleled expertise in how to build resilient, innovative and inspiring organisations. She has offered her expertise in publications such as The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, McKinsey Quarterly and the Wall Street Journal. She is now also available to share her knowledge when hired as a keynote speaker for organisational behaviour, change management, and workplace culture-related events. If you are looking for a management innovation expert to address your audience, Polly LaBarre is the best choice for you!