Naomi Bagdonas
The year around now
Talks in the past 12 months and announced talks ahead, one row per conference, January to December. Hover a mark for the talk.
Appearances by year
- Gartner Data & Analytics Summit
Talks
| Date | Event | Conference | Role | Title | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Orlando) | Gartner Data & Analytics Summit | keynote | Guest Keynote: Leading with Levity: How to Harness the Competitive Advantage of Improv and Humor, SeriouslyIn today’s fast-changing world, the most agile leaders are those who can think on their feet, lead with authenticity, and use humor as a competitive…Show lessIn today’s fast-changing world, the most agile leaders are those who can think on their feet, lead with authenticity, and use humor as a competitive advantage—seriously. In this provocative and entertaining keynote, Stanford lecturer and bestselling author Naomi Bagdonas explores the behavioral science of humor and the principles of improvisation to reveal a powerful, often-overlooked leadership edge. Humor isn’t the opposite of seriousness; it’s a fast track to trust, an antidote to fear, and a spark for creativity when the stakes are high. Drawing from professional comedians and cutting-edge research, Naomi offers practical tools leaders can use to cultivate more agile teams, more joyful cultures, and more human organizations. |
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