BPI's Leading Thinkers Board
The Best Practice Institute's Leading Thinkers Board is composed of the most influential and forward-thinking experts in leadership, organizational development, and workplace culture. These renowned scholars, authors, and practitioners have shaped modern business thinking and continue to guide organizations toward excellence.
Warren Bennis
A University Professor and Distinguished Professor of Business Administration, Warren Bennis was the Founding Chairman of The Leadership Institute at USC. BusinessWeek recognized him as one of the ten most influential business school professors. His classic book, Leaders, was named one of the top 50 business books of all time by the Financial Times.
Nathaniel Branden
A pioneer in self-esteem and personal development, Dr. Nathaniel Branden holds a PhD in Psychology. He consults with corporations on applying principles of self-esteem to business challenges. He is the author of 17 books, including The Psychology of Self-Esteem and The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, with four million copies sold worldwide.
Warner Burke
Dr. W. Warner Burke is the Edward Lee Thorndike Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. An author of over 130 articles and 14 books, his work focuses on organization development, change, and organizational psychology. Dr. Burke received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Management in 2003.
Marshall Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith is a world-renowned authority on helping leaders achieve measurable behavioral change. He has been recognized as one of the top five executive coaches and a leading HR consultant. The Wall Street Journal also ranked him as one of the "Top 10" executive educators. His work includes over 15 books on leadership development.
Saly Helgesen
An authority on the role of work in the New Economy, Saly Helgesen is a member of the Harvard Business School Thought Leader Network. She consults internationally, including with The United Nations, and her work on creating decentralized and inclusive programs has been featured in major business publications.
Jim Kouzes
Jim Kouzes is a highly regarded leadership scholar, experienced executive, and an award-winning educator. The Wall Street Journal cited him as one of the twelve best executive educators in the U.S. Based on over 20 years of original research, he provides audiences with practical leadership tools for work and community application.
Dr. John Sullivan
A recognized thought leader in talent management and integrative HR strategy, Dr. John Sullivan challenges traditional HR perceptions. His work on e-HR was called "brilliant" by management guru Tom Peters. He has been a Professor of Management at San Francisco State University for over 20 years and was dubbed the "Michael Jordan of Hiring" by Fast Company.
Roland Sullivan
Considered one of the original 100 change agents, Roland Sullivan has guided change efforts in over 1,200 organizations across 18 countries. He has taught Organization Development at seven universities and is known for transforming whole systems through large interactive events and competency research.
Roosevelt Thomas
Dr. R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. is a leader in developing strategies for Diversity Management. As CEO of R. Thomas Consulting & Training, Inc., and President of The American Institute for Managing Diversity (AIMD), he helps organizations maximize potential. The Wall Street Journal recognized him as one of the top ten consultants in the country.
David Ulrich
David Ulrich has been ranked as the #1 management educator by Business Week and recognized as one of the world's "top five" business coaches. He received the George Petitpas Memorial Award for his lifetime contributions to the human resource profession and has published over 100 articles and book chapters.
Michael Useem
Michael Useem is a Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He teaches and offers programs on leadership and change management globally. He is the author of The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All.