$15,000 - $20,000
$10,000 - $15,000
Massachusetts
Dr. Ted James believes in the power of transforming organizations to create a better future. Through his work across industries, he combines effective leadership practices, purpose-driven culture, and continuous innovation to improve performance and help position organizations for success.
Dr. James is a physician, leader, futurist, published researcher, and internationally recognized speaker who helps organizations redefine what's possible. Through powerful storytelling and evidence-based strategies, he challenges conventional thinking and inspires audiences to achieve excellence.
In his keynotes, Dr. James shares practical lessons using real-world examples that empower teams to embrace change, turn challenges into opportunities, and build the leadership and culture needed to succeed in complex and competitive environments.
He engages with participants from healthcare systems navigating industry disruption to Fortune 500 companies building future-ready cultures and innovators advancing technology across industries, bringing ideas to life through actionable frameworks and inspiration.
With over 15 years of experience at the forefront of innovation and building high-performing teams, Dr. James delivers valuable insights shaped by his roles as a director in the Harvard healthcare system, advisor and Chief Medical Officer for health technology ventures, and as a Josiah Macy Faculty Scholar in interprofessional collaboration.
His research on innovation, leadership, and team performance has been published widely, and his contributions have been recognized through numerous distinctions, including selection to the National Academy of Medicine's Emerging Leaders Forum, faculty lecturer for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and innovation awards from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Dr. James is passionate about the transformative power of innovative leadership to improve lives and create a better future for all—a mission that drives every aspect of his work and speaking engagements.
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE: TRENDS, DISRUPTION, AND WHAT'S NEXT
The future of healthcare is being shaped by emerging technology, evolving care models, and workforce dynamics that challenge the status quo. Leaders who anticipate these shifts, understand their implications, and position their organizations accordingly will be the ones who succeed. Drawing from his work with industry leaders and experts exploring the forces shaping healthcare’s future, Dr. James provides a strategic perspective on the trends redefining the healthcare landscape and delivers insights and strategies to help leaders and stakeholders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER: CHANGE THAT DRIVES PERFORMANCE
Organizations across healthcare, technology sectors, and other complex industries face challenges from increasing complexity, financial pressures, and demands on performance and efficiency. Success depends on leaders who think strategically, adapt to emerging trends, and guide teams effectively through change. With extensive experience leading large-scale transformation efforts and conducting leadership training for healthcare institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and executive programs, Dr. James provides practical strategies for reshaping organizations and leading transformation that lasts.
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION: FROM BREAKTHROUGH TO INNOVATION SUCCESS
Developing breakthrough healthcare technology is just the first step—turning it into a scalable, widely adopted solution is the real challenge. Many innovations fail, not due to a lack of potential, but because they don’t integrate into real-world conditions, align with stakeholder priorities, or support sustainable business models. Based on his experience as a clinical advisor for healthtech and leading successful technology ventures, Dr. James provides a strategic roadmap to help innovators navigate implementation challenges, refine product-market fit, and develop solutions that thrive in competitive healthcare markets
EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN: BUILDING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS
Great teams don't happen by chance, they are built on trust, alignment, and accountability. In complex organizations, silos and poor team dynamics can lead to conflicts and weaken performance, but the right strategies unite teams around shared goals. Applying proven strategies drawn from his experience leading healthcare teams, his research on interprofessional collaboration as a Josiah Macy Faculty Scholar, and his work across healthcare settings, Dr. James shares practical approaches for engaging teams, attracting and retaining top talent, and creating a culture committed to excellence.
LEADING WITH LOVE: THE PATH TO A THRIVING ORGANIZATION
Love is at the heart of leadership and service. When empathy, compassion, and psychological safety are embedded into an organization, they strengthen teams, build trust, and improve both workplace wellness and the experience of those we serve. Dr. James examines how these principles connect with values-based leadership to transform how organizations operate. While deeply relevant to healthcare and patient experience, these insights apply across industries, providing leaders with a blueprint to create environments rooted in mutual support, service excellence, and shared purpose.
Everyone on the ESB team (Matt, Sheryl, etc.) has been great to work with for our events. Looking forward to keep working with ESB!
Call to discuss how we can you help find the right speaker(s) for your organization.
© 2025 Executive Speakers Bureau. All Rights Reserved.
Design and Developed by eBiz Solutions
Executive Speakers Bureau consistently receives praises about our speed and efficiency. From the beginning of your event planning, our extensive online speaker database and resourceful staff allow us to quickly equip you with the best speaker for your event.
Need a last minute speaker? No worries. Our speed and efficiency help us give you ideas for speakers in one hour or less.
October 8, 2024
Dr. James is a sharp, down to earth, and inspirational speaker whose keynote resonated strongly with our employees. A natural educator, his presentation was interactive, engaging, tailored to our organization, and rich with information and practical insights drawing from his expertise as a breast surgeon. Kind, empathetic and caring, he is a doctor and academic who lives out the values he speaks about.
CalOptima Health Helpful 0