Productive Leaders
What has changed and what business leaders should do next By Dr. Mary C. Kelly | September 27, 2026 Trade policy in 2026 has moved faster than most companies can revise a price list. A Supreme Court decision overturned the legal foundation for sweeping U.S....
We Always Think We Have More Time: Why Succession Planning Matters to Me Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Succession planning is often discussed as a business strategy. For me, it is also deeply personal. I have...
Leadership Succession Gap: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Last month, I met with the owners of several RV dealerships and companies that service the RV industry. Again and...
Own the Outcome: Creating a Culture of Accountability, Service, and Success by Thinking Like an Owner Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I was recently working with an organization with about 4000 employees. After I...
Closing the Succession Gap: What Organizations Need to Do Right Now Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs The leadership succession gap is not a future problem. It is a present one. Organizations that wait for a...
Hidden Ways We Lose Hours Every Week and How to Get Them Back Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Everyone says they need more time, but time isn't really the problem. Every one of us gets the same 24 hours each day....
America’s Retirement Savings Reality: The Best Time to Save More Is Now Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Are you saving enough for retirement? The latest statistics offer both a warning and a reason for optimism....
The Economic Impact of Baby Names: What Parents Should Consider Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Every parent wants to give their child something special. For some parents, that means creating a name no one has...
Time Management Cheat Sheet for CEOs and Business Owners Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I was meeting with a group of executives and they all had the same question. “How do I get it all done?” Here is my quick...
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