Human-Centered Leadership & Connection Keynote Speaker; Attorney; Bestselling Author; Creator of the FLIP the Box® Method
Shari Leid Biography
Shari Leid is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, attorney, 5x author, and creator of the FLIP the Box® Method, a human-centered leadership framework that challenges the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Her message is simple but powerful: You see what you're looking for. Change what you're looking for, and you change what's possible.
Through engaging storytelling, humor, and practical strategies, Leid helps leaders build stronger relationships, strengthen workplace cultures, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to contribute.
Her signature FLIP the Box® Method provides a practical approach to connection through four principles: Focus on Who, Listen to Identify, Ignite the Soul, and Play Ball. She challenges leaders to move beyond transactional interactions and discover how genuine human connection influences collaboration, employee engagement, retention, and organizational success.
Leid's perspective is shaped by an extraordinary personal and professional journey. Born in South Korea and adopted by Japanese American parents, she grew up navigating questions of identity and belonging. She went on to become an attorney, author, entrepreneur, and national speaker, learning firsthand how the stories we tell ourselves influence the lives we create.
In 2023, Leid embarked on an ambitious journey across all 50 states, sharing meals and conversations with women from different backgrounds, communities, and walks of life. Driving solo through 45 states, she discovered that despite our differences, the desire to be seen, heard, and understood is universal. The experience became the foundation for her book "Table for 51" and helped shape the leadership philosophy she teaches today.
Leid has delivered presentations for corporate organizations, Fortune 500 audiences, professional associations, and leadership communities across the country. Her speaking experience includes TEDxEustis and presentations before thousands of Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Business Leaders at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Her work and story have been featured in TIME, People, "TODAY," Real Simple, AARP, Reader's Digest, CBS, NBC, FOX, and other national media outlets.
She is the author of five published books, including "Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America," and the forthcoming "FLIP the Box®: A Blueprint for Human-Centered Leadership in a Disconnected World," scheduled for publication in 2027.
Leid also hosts the FLIP the Box® with Shari Leid podcast, where she explores leadership, human connection, personal growth, and the perspectives that shape how we lead and live.
Expanding her work beyond the stage, Leid is the founder of the FLIP the Box® Leadership Dinner Experience, a national initiative bringing leaders from diverse professions, industries, and communities together for meaningful conversations and lasting relationships.
Shari Leid Speaking Topics
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FLIP the Box®: Human-Centered Leadership in a Disconnected World
What if the greatest leadership advantage isn't another strategy, technology, or productivity tool, but the ability to genuinely connect with people?
In a world increasingly defined by digital communication, artificial intelligence, and workplace disconnection, human connection has become one of leadership's most valuable and overlooked resources.
In this engaging and interactive keynote, Shari Leid introduces the FLIP the Box® Method, a practical framework for changing perspectives, building trust, and creating meaningful relationships that strengthen teams and organizations.
Drawing on her experience as an attorney, author, and creator of the 50 States Project, Shari combines unforgettable storytelling, humor, and audience participation to demonstrate how small changes in perspective can create powerful shifts in workplace culture.
Audience takeaways:
Learn the four principles of the FLIP the Box® Method: Focus on Who, Listen to Identify, Ignite the Soul, and Play Ball.
Discover how to create meaningful connection in under 60 seconds.
Strengthen trust, collaboration, and engagement through intentional human interaction.
Recognize how assumptions and labels influence leadership decisions.
Leave with practical actions to build stronger relationships immediately.
Ideal audiences: Corporate leadership conferences, HR and SHRM associations, executive retreats, professional associations, and organizational culture events.
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Connection Is the New Currency: Building Relationships That Drive Results
Organizations invest heavily in technology, systems, and strategy, but often overlook the human relationships that make those investments successful.
Connection isn't simply a feel-good concept. It influences trust, collaboration, employee engagement, customer loyalty, and long-term organizational performance.
In this keynote, Shari Leid challenges audiences to reconsider the way they approach networking, communication, and professional relationships.
Through engaging stories and practical exercises, she demonstrates how shifting from transactional interactions to genuine connection can create stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and more meaningful professional opportunities.
Audience takeaways:
Understand why meaningful connection matters to organizational performance.
Transform networking into relationship-building.
Identify everyday opportunities to strengthen trust and collaboration.
Learn practical strategies to help people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Create a personal action plan for more intentional professional relationships.
Ideal audiences: Business associations, corporate conferences, sales organizations, professional networks, and leadership events.
Shari Leid Videos
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Shari Leid is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Asian & Pacific Heritage, Author, Belonging, Business, Cancer, Cancer Survivors, Change Management, Communication, Corporate Culture, Female Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Human Resources, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Resilience, Storytelling, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED -
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Shari Leid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as FLIP the Box®: Human-Centered Leadership in a Disconnected World, Connection Is the New Currency: Building Relationships That Drive Results, The Human Advantage: Leading with Connection in the Age of AI and Flip the Box® on Change: Rewriting the Stories That Shape Our Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shari Leid for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Shari Leid generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Summer Jelinek, Steven Van Cohen, Crystal Kadakia, Jessica Chen and Shawn Achor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shari Leid for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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