Howard Guttman

Howard Guttman is a globally recognized authority on high-performance leadership, team alignment, and organizational transformation.

As the Founder and Principal of Guttman Development Strategies, he has worked with top executives at Fortune 500 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Mars, L’Oréal, and Novartis to elevate team performance and build high-impact leadership cultures.

Howard is the acclaimed author of several influential books, including Great Business Teams: Cracking the Code for Standout Performance and Coach Yourself to Win. These works offer actionable strategies for leaders and teams to achieve peak alignment and collaboration. While not a TED speaker, his insights have been featured in top-tier media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes.

Howard has received industry-wide recognition for his innovative approach to leadership development and has been a sought-after speaker at global leadership forums, corporate off-sites, and strategy retreats.

Howard’s Speaking Topics

Leading High-Performance Teams in a Complex World
The New Rules of Engagement: Accountability Without Hierarchy
Strategic Leadership in Fast-Moving Markets
From Silos to Synergy: Aligning Teams for Exceptional Results
Coaching for Impact: Developing Self-Directed Leaders

"Howard Guttman's insights into building high-performance teams have been instrumental in transforming our organizational dynamics, leading to enhanced collaboration and productivity."

Brian McNamara, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline

"Implementing Howard Guttman's strategies on team alignment has significantly improved our decision-making processes and overall business performance."

Bob Gamgort, Chairman and CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper

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In the UAE, Dubai, and across the MENA region, businesses are navigating rapid growth and transformation. Howard’s dynamic keynotes offer the perfect toolkit for organizations seeking to foster strategic agility, drive accountability, and cultivate resilient, empowered leadership. His speaking style combines rigorous business acumen with practical, real-world examples that resonate with executive and emerging leaders alike.

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