Rob Murray

Dr. Rob Murray is a researcher and author whose work focuses on emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. Murray's career integrates business leadership and social justice, supported by a master's degree in social and civic entrepreneurship and a doctorate in transformational leadership. Over more than 15 years, Murray has developed an approach that encourages leaders to combine analytical and emotional skills in their professional lives.

Murray is the CEO and co-founder of Transformed Leader, a leadership research and consulting company that supports mission-driven organizations and leaders in addressing complex challenges. He employs experiential and transformative learning methods to guide leaders seeking new strategies for organizational growth and personal development. Murray engages audiences across the United States, providing insights that promote growth in leadership capacity, connection, courage, and character in both personal and professional contexts.

Murray is the author of "The Human Operating System: Recovering the Heart and Soul of Your Leadership" and "Fighting for Heart: Four Ways to Invest in EQ to Feel Stronger and Lead Better." He also co-authored "Quadrant Flow" and its companion Quadrant Flow Assessment. Drawing on research and experience with high-level leaders, Murray offers practical frameworks for integrating emotional intelligence into leadership practices through the Heart-Engaged EQ System.

Murray hosts the "Talk of Change" podcast, where he discusses emotional intelligence and transformative change. His speaking engagements span corporate boardrooms and international investment forums, where he addresses the role of emotional intelligence in leadership development and organizational transformation.