Larry Robertson
author. innovator. advisor. speaker. columnist.
Books
Larry is the author of two award-winning books, which have been honored with a combined 18 awards. His third book, Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times, was just released to rave reviews.
New book’s Press Kit > here
Order new book > Amazon
See all books > here
Advisory
Through Lighthouse Consulting – the advisory firm he founder in 1992, and as a board member and executive coach, Larry has advised leaders in growth, strategy, adaptability, and innovation for nearly three decades.
Learn more > at the website for Lighthouse Consulting
Speaking
Working at the nexus of creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Larry’s keynotes are unique, insightful, vibrant, and highly regarded. He regularly speaks to audiences both large and intimate, and across sectors, and has shared the stage with other notable speakers including Colin Powell and Charles Schwab.
View talks, or book Larry > here
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Columns
Larry’s regular columns – The Innovator’s Edge (Inc. Magazine) and Learning to Speak Creativity (The Creativity Post) – are both powerful and popular. He’s also a contributor to CEOWorld Magazine, FastCompany, Thrive Global, and Productive Flourishing, and his articles have been featured in publications such as the Chicago Tribune, Ad Age, and Smart Brief.
Get wise fast > Inc. Magazine or The Creativity Post or CEO World or SmartBrief or Thrive Global
He’s a big firm consulting brain without all the worthless baggage.
Mike Hubbard, Founder Catalyst Health Systems
Be it his books, advice, talks, or articles, Larry will have you thinking, innovating, and leading in a whole new way – no matter who you are or what you do.
Biography
Larry Robertson is an innovation advisor who works, writes, and guides at the nexus of creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. He’s the author of two award-winning books: A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress, and The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity. His third book, Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times, was released June 2021 to rave reviews. As founder of Lighthouse Consulting, he has for over 25 years guided organizations and their leaders through uncertainty, change, and growth to lasting success. A popular columnist and speaker, he has a unique ability to bring his audience into the story, and help them craft and realize their own success story. In 2021 he was named a Fulbright Scholar, a rarity for non-academic professionals.
Recent Popular Columns
- A Growth Mindset Is Powerful, But Only If You Know How To Use It (Inc.)
- Leadership Isn’t A Formula – As Jane Goodall Teaches, It’s An Evolution of Habit (Inc.)
- Emotional Intelligence is Central to Business Strategy and Success (CEOWorld)
- Innovation. Multitasking. Regeneration. It’s What the Future Demands (SmartBrief)
- If You Want To Raise The Odds Of Creative Success, Start Thinking About Leadership (CP)
Come find out what all the talk is about…
“Larry offers a unique perspective – more than just pontificate with generalities, his observations are actionable and useful.”
Geoff Smart, Author, Who, Founder, CEO ghSMART
“Larry is exceptionally gifted in communicating crystal clear insights to people, which demonstrates not only how clearly he thinks, but also that he is a content communicator.”
Kit Lyle, Founder, Acclaro Growth Partners
“Larry has been at this a long time, and is one of the survivors. There are clear reasons why.”
Mary Knebel, EVP, Alarm.com
“Larry is the perfect sounding board for the entrepreneur.”
Duke Chung, Co-founder, Parature
