Chris Rollins
HE / HIM / HIS
With his trademark brand and process “The Ripple Effect Leader™” Chris Rollins helps organizations develop inclusive, high-trust and human-centered workforces that move forward, faster. He specializes in leadership development, team effectiveness, trust building, culture and employee engagement.
Listen first, reserve judgment, see the potential, enjoy the process and lead with kindness empathy and vulnerability.
Popular Talks
Become a Ripple Effect Leader: Building High Trust Teams in a Low-Trust World
At a time when trust is low, polarization is high and our workforce is more distributed than ever, employees are feeling disconnected, undervalued and disengaged at work. As a result, collaboration is suffering and organizations are struggling to retain top talent. Chris demonstrates how fostering trusting relationships and creating safe spaces not only enhances team dynamics but also drives tangible business results, from improved employee engagement to increased productivity. Discover actionable strategies to communicate in a hybrid workplace with authenticity and compassion, leaving with tools to ignite positive change and cultivate a culture of belonging.
- Discover the surprising, universal need for your company to retain its talent
- Develop synergy in a highly polarized social, political and work climate
- Build a loyal team when everyone else is quiet quitting
Small Actions, Big Ripples: Inclusive Leadership at Every Level
Everyone plays a leadership role through their actions and influence, but without the title, most people don’t see themselves as leaders. At a time when organizations are trying to do more with less, a top-down, siloed approach to leadership is not only ineffective, it’s a culture killer. In this session, Chris Rollins will share his trademark Ripple Effect Leadership framework, which helps individuals embrace a new way of thinking to become human-centered leaders, regardless of where they are in your organization. The result is an inspired, empowered, and engaged workforce that moves forward faster and brings everyone along.
- The formula to become a positive change catalyst and ally on your team
- Five essential skills to build a culture of connection, engagement and inclusion
- Three key principles to become an inclusive, high-trust leader, no matter your title
Keynote Speaking & Corporate Workshops
Become a Ripple Effect Leader: Building High Trust Teams in a Low-Trust World
At a time when trust is low, polarization is high and our workforce is more distributed than ever, employees are feeling disconnected, undervalued and disengaged at work. As a result, collaboration is suffering and organizations are struggling to retain top talent. Chris demonstrates how fostering trusting relationships and creating safe spaces not only enhances team dynamics but also drives tangible business results, from improved employee engagement to increased productivity. Discover actionable strategies to communicate in a hybrid workplace with authenticity and compassion, leaving with tools to ignite positive change and cultivate a culture of belonging.
- Discover the surprising, universal need for your company to retain its talent
- Develop synergy in a highly polarized social, political and work climate
- Build a loyal team when everyone else is quiet quitting
Available as a 30-60 minute keynote or half-day workshop.
Small Actions, Big Ripples: Inclusive Leadership at Every Level
Everyone plays a leadership role through their actions and influence, but without the title, most people don’t see themselves as leaders. At a time when organizations are trying to do more with less, a top-down, siloed approach to leadership is not only ineffective, it’s a culture killer. In this session, Chris Rollins will share his trademark Ripple Effect Leadership framework, which helps individuals embrace a new way of thinking to become human-centered leaders, regardless of where they are in your organization. The result is an inspired, empowered, and engaged workforce that moves forward faster and brings everyone along.
- The formula to become a positive change catalyst and ally on your team
- Five essential skills to build a culture of connection, engagement and inclusion
- Three key principles to become an inclusive, high-trust leader, no matter your title
Available as a 30-60 minute keynote or half-day workshop.
“Our organization brought Chris to speak to a group of our largest clients and prospects and his session was phenomenal. Not only did Chris grab the attention of the audience from the very beginning, his presentation was interactive, impactful and one of the most authentic presentations we have had at our seminar. His message was very engaging but more importantly relevant and different from some of the same messages we have heard before. His approach to creating a ripple effect within your organization and with your center of connections is one that will go beyond just the time he spent with everyone in attendance. We would be thrilled to bring Chris back to future events.”
– Matt Shemwell, President, MarshMcLennan Agency
“I left your keynote both wiser and inspired. Your pairing of passion and vulnerability, wrapped around your personal story, made for a very powerful leadership lesson and example.”
– Mike Slessor, CEO, FormFactor, Inc.
“I have goosebumps knowing that 900 of our employees from across the world just heard your message.”
– Kevin La Salle, DEI Leader, AXA XL
After skyrocketing through corporate America to become a top HR exec by the age of 30, Chris Rollins learned that human-centric skills are at the heart of great leadership and business success. He also learned that trust is built and broken through the powerful ripple effects of seemingly insignificant moments.
His programs have helped organizations like Walmart, SAP, Clorox and others embrace a Ripple Effect Mindset that activates a wave of human-centered leaders across all levels of their business. The result is an inspired, empowered and engaged workforce that moves forward faster and brings everyone along.
His talks have garnered a 98% rating with diverse audiences ranging from local auto repair shop owners to global Fortune 50 companies.
Chris lives in Tampa with his husband, rescue dog and serves on the board of several local organizations.
Let’s collaborate to ensure a transformative experience.