Chris Tuff is a bestselling author and highly sought after keynote speaker who has presented for Nike, Home Depot, Verizon, and several other Fortune 100 companies. He began his career as a pioneer of the social media marketing space, becoming one of the first marketers to work directly with Facebook on advertising.
His first book, The Millennial Whisperer, is a USA Today bestseller that explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace, and it equips leaders with tools to attract and retain young talent through genuine connection. A global movement soon followed as Tuff shared lessons on empathy and genuine connection at work on some of the largest stages in the world.
In the interests of making a more immediate impact on ROI, Chris shifted his message to include genuine connections outside of the office, which resulted in publishing his most recent book, Save Your Asks. The book shares interviews and stories from some of the world’s greatest leaders and entrepreneurs about using authenticity and connection to become better salespeople and networkers through a focus on authenticity and connection. In this book, he highlights real-world examples of “ask-holes” and such sales techniques as “shawshanking”.
Chris Tuff Keynote topics
Keynote – “Save Your Asks”
In the modern work environment, business leaders and sales teams are under enormous pressure to convert more leads and shorten sales cycles. Many have turned to technology for assistance, but in most cases, widening the funnel through automation and asking for the sale too fast has resulted in low capture rates and diminishing ROI.
With his charisma, wit, and engaging communication style, Chris Tuff lays out how fostering genuine connections can have an immediate impact on topline growth. By ditching the cliches of transactional networking and taking the time to understand your prospect’s pain points, you’ll 3x your conversion and cut your sales cycle in half.
Takeaways:
• Learn how to build and sustain connections in a new, more energizing light
• Learn how identifying prospect’s pain points can instantly increase conversion
• Build a new network of genuine, lifelong connections
• 3x your sales ability in business
Keynote – Leading with Genuine Connection
In the wake of the Great Resignation, many companies are scrambling to find ways to attract & retain top talent AND find new business within their ecosystem. They understand the answer lies in culture, but bagels in the breakroom and forced fun mixers aren’t moving the needle. Modern employees want a workplace where their passion, purpose, and profession intersect.
Through his energy, humor and captivating storytelling abilities, Chris Tuff demonstrates how connection can accelerate business growth as well as recruitment and retention. He empowers leaders to get proactive about company culture that not only helps employees foster fulfillment and joy in the workplace, but also supercharges productivity and profits.
Takeaways:
Chris Tuff makes his mission to impact every single audience member, giving them free tactics they can implement immediately to become better sellers and connectors – and empowering them to do it with greater purpose and fulfillment.
• Build a work culture employees crave
• Increase recruitment and retention
• Arm your sales team with tactics to improve topline ROI
• Bring passion, fulfillment, and fun to the way you’re doing business
Keynote – The Millennial Whisperer
Lazy. Entitled. Needy. These are just some of the words used to describe Millennials and Gen Z-ers in the workplace. But to discount these much-maligned generations of workers isn’t just buying into the myths – it’s damaging to your business. A fulfilling culture is a byproduct of authentically connecting, and the Great Resignation is the result of that need not being met.
In his magnetic way of connecting with audiences, Chris Tuff offers a practical, profit-focused playbook for working with and motivating the world’s largest generations. He debunks Millennial and Gen Z myths, teaches leaders how to attract and keep the best prospects, and offers tips on how to craft a culture that will boost and maintain morale.
Additional Takeaways Include:
• Identify what’s missing from your leadership style
• Build a work culture employees crave
• Win at recruiting new employees
• Retain current employees by learning to motivate, manage, and grow a multi-generational workforce.
Who is Chris Tuff?
Chris Tuff is an American bestselling author, keynote speaker, and expert in digital marketing strategies. He was one of the first advertisers to work directly with Mark Zuckerberg in 2006 and produced one of the first “viral” videos, earning him a cover story in The Wall Street Journal. As the youngest partner in the 100-year history of the advertising agency 22squared, he is considered a pioneer in social media marketing. His first book, The Millennial Whisperer (2019), provides practical strategies for effectively managing and motivating millennials in the workplace. In 2021, he released his second book, Save Your Asks, focusing on building authentic connections and effective networking. In addition to his writing, Tuff is a sought-after speaker and consultant for companies looking to enhance their digital presence and corporate culture.
Chris Tuff is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and lives in Atlanta with his wife and two daughters. He loves kiteboarding, travelling and Air Jordans.