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John U. Bacon is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Culture, Football, History, Hockey, Human Resources, Journalist, Leadership, Sports, Sports Coaching, Teamwork & Teambuilding

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John U. Bacon Biography

John U. Bacon is an author, historian, and educator known for his works on sports, leadership, and organizational culture. He has written several national bestsellers, including books that examine collegiate athletics and the dynamics of high-performing teams. Bacon's writing is recognized for its research and narrative style, earning him awards and recognition from literary and journalistic organizations.

In addition to his work as an author, Bacon is a public speaker and educator, delivering keynote addresses at conferences, universities, and corporate events. His presentations draw on research and firsthand interviews, providing audiences with lessons in leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Bacon translates historical and organizational insights into practical guidance for academic and professional audiences.

Bacon has served as a lecturer at universities and contributed to national media outlets. He addresses topics such as institutional reform and ethical leadership, often sharing stories of overcoming adversity in high-pressure environments. Bacon's expertise in leadership and organizational success is sought by those interested in understanding effective management and team dynamics.

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John U. Bacon Speaking Topics

The Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership

John draws lessons from a variety of sources, his own experiences, and his best-selling book, Bo’s Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership, which Warren Buffett himself endorsed. John tells stories to underscore how great leaders listen, communicate, and make decisions. In this fast-moving and fun speech, John gives specific, direct advice leaders can use the next day. Bo Schembechler impersonation guaranteed.
Motivating Millennials

Bacon derives the material for his talk on Generation Y from his experience leading the Ann Arbor Huron hockey team from the school's worst to best in three years (despite being the worst player in school history -- and he can prove that!) and teaching them at Northwestern and the University of Michigan, where he had received the highest evaluations on campus E (4.9/5.0) AND only SIX late papers out of 1700 students. Managing them should not be a mystery, and shouldn't be a headache. They unfairly get a bad rap, when the responsibility to lead them is our work.

How to Create Creativity - And Manage It

Every company today must innovate to stay ahead of the pack. But how do you open the floodgates for creativity – and still make sure the trains run on time? John explains how some of our best organizations do it, and conducts several fun, fast-moving exercises of his own creation to make lasting points – points the participants can put to use immediately to be more creative, without losing the discipline necessary to be effective.

Hire Better, Fire Less

In this popular presentation, John describes how the best companies – from Zingerman’s famed deli to the Michigan football team to Walgreens – spend a lot more time, effort and thought hiring their people, and much less dealing with mediocre performers, and firing them. John lays out a practical guide – supported by fascinating stories -- for searching, interviewing, “auditioning,” and ultimately hiring the right people.

Diversity for Fun and Profit

In this frank and refreshing discussion, John challenges us to face our fears, shines a spotlight on what we need to understand about each other, and makes it clear why expanding opportunities to more people makes us stronger. John’s ideas on diversity come from his research and writing about sports, from Jackie Robinson to Title IX to the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires all teams to interview at least one minority candidate for any head coaching vacancy. His speech is surprisingly, but appropriately, funny -- often at his own expense. The bottom line is simple, however: we don’t seek to diversify to be charitable, but to be more successful.

John U. Bacon Videos

John Bacon - Turning Around the Worst Hockey Team in America

Author of Let Them Lead, John U. Bacon, shares the story of becoming the real life Ted Lasso and using his unconventional coaching methods to turn...

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John U. Bacon Books

The Gales of November The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football

FAQs on booking John U. Bacon

How do I book John U. Bacon to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John U. Bacon for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John U. Bacon, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John U. Bacon or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for John U. Bacon

Speaking fees for John U. Bacon, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John U. Bacon are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John U. Bacon, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does John U. Bacon speak about?

John U. Bacon is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Culture, Football, History, Hockey, Human Resources, Journalist, Leadership, Sports, Sports Coaching, Teamwork & Teambuilding.
Where does John U. Bacon travel from?

John U. Bacon generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is John U. Bacon’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like John U. Bacon for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John U. Bacon for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John U. Bacon or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

John U. Bacon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership, Motivating Millennials, How to Create Creativity - And Manage It, Hire Better, Fire Less and Diversity for Fun and Profit. The estimated speaking fee range to book John U. Bacon for your event is available upon request. John U. Bacon generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are The Three Doctors, Jerry Porras, Bill Parcells, Caitlyn Jenner and Mike Eruzione. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John U. Bacon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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