Why We Need to Celebrate the Peak Moments (On Purpose) Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I was just at a wedding that was over-the-top fabulous. It was the kind of wedding where you could feel the love in the room before the...

Why Discipline, Responsibility, and Clarity Matter in Leadership Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I was able to spend an afternoon with the best boss I ever had in the military. He is an Army general, and over dinner with his...

Frequently Asked Questions – Mary Kelly, PhD Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Who is Mary Kelly, PhD? Mary Kelly, PhD, is a leadership economist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and former U.S. Navy commander. She helps...

Get Your Personal Budget Under Control: One Decision at a Time By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist and Hall of Fame Speaker It started this morning when I saw a credit card charge for HBO for $12.03/month. I was watching a series and wanted to finish the...

America Does not Have a Recession Problem — It Has a Succession Problem, and What to Do About It By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist and Hall of Fame Speaker Across industries, leaders are hesitating. Hiring freezes, delayed promotions, and postponed expansion...

The K-Shaped Economy in 2026: Divergence Is Here to Stay By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist and Hall of Fame Speaker If you feel like people are experiencing completely different economies right now, you are not imagining things. Some households are traveling,...

Strategic Planning That Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Framework for 2026 and Beyond By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist and Hall of Fame Speaker Every corporation says they have a strategic plan.Few actually do. Most have an annual budget with aspirations. A...

7 Things We Can Do to Start the New Year Off Right By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist & Hall of Fame Speaker The start of a new year feels like a fresh beginning. It is a clean page, a reset button, and a chance to decide who we want to be and what we want...

9 Holiday Sanity Ideas - Ways to Actually Enjoy the Holidays By Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Leadership Economist & Hall of Fame Speaker Let’s be honest — the holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many people, they feel more like a juggling act with glitter. Between...