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Mary Kelly

Ph.D., CSP, CDR, US Navy Ret.; Economist; Business Growth; Leadership Expert

LEADERSHIP TO DRIVE PROFITABILITY

• Economy
• Leadership
• Business Growth
• Corporate Culture
• Financial Services
• Succession Planning

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Why This Speaker

Dr. Mary C. Kelly is a Hall of Fame leadership speaker, PhD economist, retired Navy Commander, and author of 22 books, including Leadership is Tough: What Great Leaders Do Differently.

​A high-energy keynote speaker, Mary focuses on using research, systems, and her military experience to show professionals how to excel. Mary’s relatable, no-nonsense approach inspires audiences to embrace their roles, surpass their goals, and plan for the future.

About

From her days as a naval intelligence officer to her role as one of today’s most influential economists, Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly has carved out an unforgettable career in leadership.

Former chief of police, professor, realtor and HR Director – Mary has spent over 25 years teaching and training more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel. She is now on a mission to spread her message of success with audiences worldwide, sharing with them the secrets to being a true leader in today’s fractured workplace environment.

Popular Programs

• Navigating Turbulence: Leadership For Guiding Teams Through Crisis, Challenge, and Change
• Futurenomics: An Economic Snapshot & What To Do Next
• Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy
• Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success

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What Clients Say

Energetic, inspiring, engaging and knew her audience. Her ability to "read the room" and adapt and adjust were exactly the characteristics we were hoping she would demonstrate. Her personal warmth was authentic and resonated with the conference attendees. Thank you, Mary!

Lonnie C Talbert, CEO, ATMIA

Available Formats

• Virtual Programs / Webinars
• Keynotes
• Workshops
• Executive coaching
• Consulting

Books

• Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy
• Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success
• 15 Ways to Grow Your Business in Every Economy
• Master Your World
• Stop Barking At Work

Speaking Fees

For fee information and availability call or text: 207.751.4317. We'd love to partner with you!

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