Leadership & Organizational Transformation Expert; Founder of Nine Companies; Author of "Leadership: The Everyday Superhero's Action Guide"; Former Fortune 500 Marketing Vice President

Camas, WA, USA

Ron Black Biography

Ron Black is a keynote speaker, business consultant, and author with more than three decades of experience in leadership, sales, entrepreneurship, and organizational change. As the founder of nine companies, a four-time turnaround consultant, Fortune 500 marketing vice president, and advisor to more than 250 start-ups, Black has worked extensively with professionals seeking to improve organizational effectiveness and drive business growth.

In his role as vice president in the marketing division of a Fortune 500 defense electronics company, Black managed a sales budget of $950 million, an expense budget of $12 million, and oversaw 36 worldwide field offices. Through his management consulting firm, The Mentor Group, he has advised and assisted in the launch of numerous companies, products, and services. Black has served as interim turnaround executive for troubled firms, working with lenders, venture capitalists, and owners to lead organizations through adversity.

Before age 21, Black served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps and started his first business to finance his college education. He has owned and operated firms in construction, distribution, manufacturing, telephony, and information systems.

Black is the author of several books, including "Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management" and "LEADERSHIP: The Everyday Superhero's Action Guide to Plan and Deliver High-Stakes Projects." He also created the "Acrobatics for Overachievers – Control-Point Time Management for Today's Ultra-Busy Professional" program. His book "LEADERSHIP: The Everyday Superhero's Action Guide" was published by Penguin Putnam and Macmillan and appeared on Amazon's Top 100 and Hot New Release lists in multiple categories. Black's CAPE model encourages organizations to leverage clarity, action, purpose, and enthusiasm to achieve results.

He has delivered more than 2,000 keynotes and workshops across 47 states, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, and Russia. Black's clients include organizations such as UCLA, Intel, Boeing, Amgen, ADT Tyco, Thermo Fisher, Schneider Electric, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Army Special Forces.

Black speaks on topics including "Championship Teams: Harvesting the Wisdom of G.R.E.A.T. Teams," "Leadership in Turbulent Times: Transforming Comfort Zones into Achievement Zones," "Unstoppable Sales and Marketing: Strategies and Tactics for Growing Your Business," "High-Performance Selling in the New Economy," and "Trust Your CAPE! – Mobilize Your Everyday Superpowers."

Whether addressing sales teams, leadership summits, or industry conferences, Black draws on executive experience and entrepreneurial insight to equip audiences with practical strategies for leadership, sales, and organizational transformation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/01/2026.

Ron Black Speaking Topics

  • Championship Teams: Harvesting the Wisdom of G.R.E.A.T. Teams

    Today's successful organization is agile-rapidly bringing together talent, focusing on imperatives, and delivering timely results. Unleash the potential of your G.R.E.A.T. teams with today's leadership imperatives: goals, roles, environment, attitudes, and trust. Transform your organization's agility and achievement.

  • Leadership in Turbulent Times: Transforming Comfort Zones into Achievement Zones

    This seasoned turn-around consultant reveals the essentials for leading in a world of relentless change. Work with what you have, focus on imperatives, build momentum, and deliver results. The nuts and bolts of leading transformational change.

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Ron Black Videos

Ron Black | Trust Your CAPE - YouTube

Ron Black | Trust Your CAPE - YouTube

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Ron Black is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Championship Teams: Harvesting the Wisdom of G.R.E.A.T. Teams , Leadership in Turbulent Times: Transforming Comfort Zones into Achievement Zones, Unstoppable Sales and Marketing: Strategies and Tactics for Growing Your Business, High-Performance Selling in the New Economy: How A Players Dominate their Territories in Today's Volatile Markets and Trust Your CAPE! - Mobilize Your Everyday Superpowers . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Black for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ron Black generally travels from Camas, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark DeVolder, Libby Gill, Jason Young, Larry Long Jr. and Vince Molinaro. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Black for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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