About the author
Ole Carlson is an internationally recognized author, keynote speaker, strategic planning consultant, and corporate trainer, whose mission in life is to influence those who influence many.
A true leader of leaders, Ole has served as a CEO coach, group facilitator, and corporate trainer for Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization. Nearly two decades of experience working with leaders has given him remarkable insights into what makes individuals and businesses succeed. He was honored as one of the Top 5 Speakers in the history of Vistage International.
Ole has led and delivered thousands of international seminars and keynotes, including his Making Meetings Matter effectiveness-training program. His consulting clients include entrepreneurial start‑ups, nonprofits, and New York security exchanges. His first book, Beneath the Armor: How Business Leaders Stand Tall in a Turbulent Global Economy, won wide acclaim for its insights into the nature of leadership and high performance.
A teacher, writer, motivator, gifted speaker, and change agent extraordinaire, Ole has that rare ability to inspire and influence people to make meaningful change in their personal and professional lives.