The Ripple Effect Speaker; Co-Founder of Humans: The Future of Work
Chris Rollins Biography
Chris Rollins, the Ripple Effect Speaker, helps people see that they influence more than they realize, for better or worse, and use that influence with intention. He is the creator of Ripple Effect Thinking, a mindset built on one simple belief: our everyday interactions shape other people in ways we may never fully see.
A former SVP of Organizational Development at eMarketer, Rollins has spent more than 15 years working with organizations and leading teams of his own. He is also co-founder of Humans: The Future of Work, an event series exploring the human side of work in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Every keynote includes his signature Start a Ripple movement, where audience members write a postcard to someone whose small moment made a lasting difference. More than 5,000 postcards have been sent so far.
Rollins has spoken for organizations including Walmart, Marriott, Oracle, and Johnson & Johnson, and is based in Tampa, Florida.
Chris Rollins Speaking Topics
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You Influence More Than You Realize: Ripple Effect Thinking for Leaders at Every Level
Most people think influence comes with a title. But everyone in your organization is already shaping the people around them, in every conversation, every meeting, and every moment, whether they realize it or not. You may control less than you'd like, but you influence more than you realize.
In this keynote, Chris shows leaders at every level how to see that influence clearly and use it with intention. Through powerful storytelling, a live connection experience, and the Start a Ripple movement, audiences discover how small, everyday moments create ripple effects that build trust and move teams forward.
Key takeaways
- See the influence you already have. Every interaction sends a ripple, regardless of role or title.
- Spot Invisible Friction before it spreads. Recognize the small moments of disconnection that quietly stall teams, and how Ripple Effect Thinking turns them around.
- Lead with intention. Learn practical shifts from a siloed mindset to Ripple Effect Thinking, like seeking the truth instead of making assumptions, that turn everyday interactions into small acts of leadership.
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From Siloed to Ripple Effect Thinking: Turning Everyday Moments into Trust and Connection
Teams rarely break down in one big moment. It happens in the small ones: the idea that gets dismissed, the meeting where everyone nods but no one agrees, the tough conversation that keeps getting avoided. Invisible Friction is what happens when those small moments of disconnection add up. Ripple Effect Thinking is how teams turn them around.
In this keynote, Chris Rollins shows teams how their everyday interactions shape the way they work together. Through powerful storytelling, a live connection experience, and the Start a Ripple movement, people get to know each other beyond their roles and leave with a shared language for building trust and connection long after the event ends.
Key takeaways
- Make Invisible Friction visible. Name the small moments of disconnection that quietly slow collaboration, and see the cost they carry.
- Connect beyond roles. See each other as people first, not just titles and departments, and build trust through intentional human connection.
- Think beyond your silo. Learn practical shifts from a siloed mindset to Ripple Effect Thinking, like reserving judgment instead of jumping to conclusions, that help teams work as one.
Chris Rollins Videos
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Chris helps leaders and teams Start a Ripple—scaling trust, fueling connection, and driving growth through the power of small, intentional Ripple...
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Chris Rollins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as You Influence More Than You Realize: Ripple Effect Thinking for Leaders at Every Level, From Siloed to Ripple Effect Thinking: Turning Everyday Moments into Trust and Connection and The Legacy You're Already Causing: Ripple Effect Thinking for Those Who Care for Others. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Rollins for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Chris Rollins generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carley Hauck, Eric Boles, Jenn Lim, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Dr. Steve Yacovelli. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Rollins for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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