Ron Black

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.