Larry Szeliga

Inspiring Leaders. Transforming Organizations.

Empowering corporate leaders and teams to achieve measurable results through dynamic speaking, coaching, and organizational development.

About Larry

Transformational Speaker on Leadership & Workplace Culture

Larry Szeliga is a dynamic speaker and former CEO with over 50 years of leadership experience, offering event organizers a proven track record of captivating audiences and delivering actionable insights. From leading corporate turnarounds to empowering high-performing teams, Larry’s unparalleled journey—from the shop floor to the C-suite—has shaped his ability to connect with leaders at every level.

Audiences praise Larry for his engaging style, reliability, and ability to exceed expectations. His speeches blend real-world experience with transformative strategies, inspiring audiences to drive meaningful changes, boost employee engagement, and create workplace cultures of lasting success. Larry doesn’t just deliver talks—he delivers impact.

A Proven Track Record in Leadership Excellence

Who Larry Is

  • 50+ years of leadership experience across corporate, consulting, and entrepreneurial landscapes

  • Former CEO who understands leadership at every level—from frontline teams to the C-suite.

  • Previous member of board of directors for Blacksmith/OTR/Michelin Tire

What Sets Him Apart

  • TEDx speaker and best-selling author.

  • Expertise in Creating High Potential Teams, Unleashing Human Potential, Emergent Leadership, and Engaging Workplace Cultures.

  • Focus on building leadership capacity for sustainable success.

  • Creator of “Emergent Leadership” the core element in the “Organization’s Success Cycle” model.

Why He Does It

  • Passionate about helping organizations thrive by developing their leaders.

Keynotes That Spark Action and Drive Change

Keynote Speaking

  • Signature Talk: "Reimagining Teams: Unlocking the Potential for Extraordinary Success" (other topics available)

  • Focus: Inspirational, results-driven leadership strategies.

  • Perfect for: Corporate events, conferences, and retreats.

See Larry in Action

LEADR Podcast

"Leadership Reimagined: The Power of Transformational Leadership"

TEDx Talk

"Our High School Graduates are Ill Prepared"

Leadership Summit: Empowering Women to Succeed

"Unlocking Career Advancement Secrets: Be ‘Replaceable’ and ‘Indispensable’ "

Money For Lunch Podcast

"Mindset"

Books

Escape the Paycheck-To-Paycheck Lifestyle

By: Larry Szeliga

With this book, you will learn how to develop good money managing habits, how to adopt a growth mindset and stimulate positive self-talk. You also will learn why persistence is important for success, how to set meaningful goals, and decipher seemingly complicated financial language into something that is easily understood.

Transform

By: Brian Tracy & Larry Szeliga

The transforming experiences discussed by the PremierExperts® in this book cover many subjects, including positive mindset changes, changes

wrought by perseverance, passion, due diligence, restructuring, technology, systems, techniques, etc. In fact, they cover positive changes that cut across numerous disciplines and fields.

TESTIMONIALS

What Leaders Are Saying About Larry.

"Larry has a vast experience in the business world that spans decades. His ability to deal with global client relationships is impressive and his entrepreneurial nature has allowed him to find solutions that are beneficial for all parties. I always welcome his perspective on topics that relate to the intersection between people and business."

- John E. Moriarty

"I’ve worked with Larry for the past few years. He’s one of the smartest men I know, yet smart enough to know he’s not the smartest man in the room. Larry is a true collaborator, teacher, and is genuinely interested in the betterment of mankind.."

- Stephanie Ottavan,

President of Door No. 3 Design, Inc.

"Money management is core to business success, and Larry has orchestrated this process throughout his career. His background is perfect to instruct us how to take these principles into our everyday lives!"

- Marty Drennen,

VP of Engineering, OTR Wheel International, Inc.

"Larry has been instrumental to my success in my career. He has shown me ways to think about problems and how to overcome obstacles that have advanced my career by decades! Aside from being an incredibly skilled coach he is also a genuinely great guy. He seeks out ways to give back to the community in meaningful ways, not just by donating money to this or that, but truly giving those in need tools to build their own success."

- Blake Williams,

Owner & CEO, Lucid Industries, LLC

"I have worked for Larry for over 15 years until his retirement. Larry was the first boss in my career that when looking at a problem would tear it down into its components and look at each one to get to the bottom of the issue. If he couldn’t figure it out that way, he would go to the office or the facility or the customer where the problem was at and get down to the basics to solve the problem. Larry treats everybody fairly and treats you like he would like to be treated. He has a world of production experience and not afraid to get his hands dirty."

- Dave Horvath,

VP of Logistics, OTR heel International, Inc.

FAQS

What sets Larry Szeliga apart as a speaker?

Larry brings over 50 years of real-world leadership experience, from working as an hourly laborer to becoming the CEO of a global corporation. His unique approach combines proven strategies like Diagnostic OD for immediate solutions and Dialogic OD for long-term cultural transformation. Larry’s ability to connect with leaders at every level and empower them to achieve measurable results makes him a standout in the field.

What topics does Larry focus on in his keynotes and workshop sessions?

Larry’s work centers on transformational leadership, building high-performing teams, and fostering cultural alignment within organizations. His signature keynote, "Reimagining Teams: Unlocking the Potential for Extraordinary Success," offers actionable insights that inspire leaders to drive meaningful change. Through coaching, he helps executives and teams tackle challenges, improve decision-making, and create a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Who can benefit most from Larry’s services?

Larry’s expertise is tailored for corporate leaders, executives, and teams looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and organizational performance. Whether you’re a growing company facing cultural shifts or a seasoned organization seeking to refine leadership strategies, Larry’s speaking, coaching, and workshops are designed to meet your needs and deliver lasting impact.

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