Anton J. Gunn

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Founder & President of 937 Strategy Group, Former Obama Administration Official, Healthcare Reforms Expert

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Anton J. Gunn Biography

Anton J. Gunn is the Founder & President of the 937 Strategy Group, LLC, a national consulting firm that equips the next generation of social and political entrepreneurs in the health & human services industries. Gunn's work currently emphasizes the intersection of healthcare, wellness, technology, and innovation. He advises startups and healthcare organizations on the development of new products and services. Previously, he served as a senior official in the Obama Administration as the Director of External Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, where he advised President Barack Obama and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on public engagement strategies to introduce Main Street to the Affordable Care Act.

Having delivered more than 900 healthcare presentations, Gunn is a nationally recognized speaker in the healthcare field. His insights are sought by a broad array of media outlets on national policy issues. With insider knowledge, he presents a clear and comprehensive understanding of healthcare reform. In addition to his service as an advisor to the President, Gunn has played a pivotal role in leadership and organizational success, significantly enhancing an academic healthcare system's revenue and prestige.

Gunn also coaches and trains leaders in the healthcare and public service sectors, helping them increase their influence intentionally. He is an author, with notable works including "The Audacity of Leadership" and "The Presidential Principles." Gunn has been featured in major publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine, and has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and CNN’s The Situation Room.

Throughout his distinguished twenty-year career in healthcare and human services, Gunn has served as a chief executive, organizational development trainer, and social & political strategist. He was also the first African American elected to represent his district in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2008. His professional experience and contributions to diversity and leadership have earned him several accolades, including being named one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare by Fierce Healthcare.

Gunn holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina, where he also played Division I college football. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a prestigious designation held by fewer than 10% of the members belonging to the International Federation for Professional Speakers. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the National Speakers Association, among other professional groups.

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Anton J. Gunn Speaking Topics

  • Leadership is Not About Titles or Idols

    Some people think when you get promoted to a new position and have a big title that makes you a leader. It doesn't. Titles don't make you a leader, it just means you have a leadership position. Being an actual leader is about the impact you have on the people you serve. Having an impact on the lives you serve doesn't require you to have the highest title. It just requires you to have the highest influence. As John Maxwell teaches, "Leadership is influence, nothing more nothing less".

    In 1989, a 16 year old rapper from Brooklyn, NY released his debut album called, Youngest in Charge. Special Ed came on the Hip Hop scene in the same year a flurry of other artists and albums were released. Among all of these competing artists and albums released, Special Ed became the youngest Hip Hop artist to sell 500,000 copies. He was not the biggest named artist. He was not the most famous artist but he was one of the most influential artists because of his lyrical content, character and personal style. He inspired millions of young people in Hip Hop, yours truly included. Special Ed's lyrics have meant so much to me. He has helped to build my belief system about what I could achieve and obtain. I knew that I could be "magnificent" because of Special Ed. For me and lots of others, Special Ed had INFLUENCE.

    Don't just look to have a title to make you a leader, figure out how you can have influence in people's lives. If you have influence, you don't need a title. #TheLeadersDailyBriefing

Anton J. Gunn Videos

  • New Book: The Presidential Principles
    No one should work for a bad leader, be a part of a bad team nor work in a toxic environment. Bad leaders and bad organizational culture destroy...
  • Welcome Video from Anton J. Gunn
    I am a leadership consultant that teaches leaders how to build a world-class leadership culture of diverse, high performing teams with great leaders...

Anton J. Gunn Books

  • The Audacity of Leadership: 10 Essentials to Becoming a Transformative Leader in the 21st Century
    The Audacity of Leadership: 10 Essentials to Becoming a Transformative Leader in the 21st Century

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Anton J. Gunn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership is Not About Titles or Idols. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anton J. Gunn for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Anton J. Gunn generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Joel Selanikio, Toby Cosgrove, Daniel Kraft, M.D., David Agus and Nick Webb. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anton J. Gunn for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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