Productive Leaders
I’m Trying Very Hard Not to Ask, “Can You Do Math?” Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs I am visiting my mom in Dallas and staying at a hotel with breakfast included. My breakfast requirements are modest: milk,...
Leadership Has Never Been Harder—And That is Exactly Why This Book Matters Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Senior leaders are not imagining it. Leadership today is harder than it has ever been. The challenge isn't...
How Entrepreneurs Can Strategically Plan for Success in 2027 Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Entrepreneurs cannot predict exactly what will happen in 2027. We do not know precisely where interest rates, inflation,...
What It Really Takes to Be an Entrepreneur Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Almost 20 years ago, I started Productive Leaders. Like many entrepreneurs, I began with expertise, enthusiasm, and a strong belief that I...
Uncertainty Leads to Decision-Making Fatigue Which is Exhausting: Why We Get Tired of Making Decisions Mary Kelly Leadership Economist | Keynote Speaker | Conference & Training Programs Have you ever spent hours researching schools for your children, neighborhoods...
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...
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