Dr. Wade Larson is an author, international speaker, career coach, consultant, podcaster, and CHRO for Wagstaff, Inc., a global manufacturing firm in Washington State, and has worked more than 25 years in the field of human resources and professional development. As a speaker, Wade brings new energy to the stage with an alternative perspective that brings a big dose of reality, motivation and hope to the audience. If you want the right mix of cutting-edge perspective in leadership, cultural dynamics, people and healthcare, blended with just the right amount of humor, motivation and a twist of cynicism, this doctor has your prescription to cure boring keynotes and workshops. As a senior leader, Larson has specialized in reengineering the HR function for several organizations; as a consultant, he has worked with over 300 organizations finding solutions for better employee alignment and organizational performance. In his latest book, HR Transformation (2021), he presents a new model for leading HR in today's new world recognizing that the world has completely changed - and the way we do HR must change with it. In his first book, Doing HR Better (2018), Larson lays out a simplified model to assist other HR leaders in their efforts to improve the HR function. In his second book, Mind Shifts in Healthcare (2019), he identifies key strategies for employers to win the war in healthcare. Today he is on a personal mission to help organizations overcome mediocrity and assist their employees to do more, become more and achieve more. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU? I provide on-demand keynote presentations, workshops, retreats, seminars and training sessions on a variety of topics relating to leadership, management, professional development, human resources, continuous improvement, strategy development, HCM implementation, and more. With nearly 3 decades of talent, human and management resource experience at the professional, executive and consulting levels, I bring a broad range of perspectives and experience to your organization or group to facilitate discussions that can help find strategic solutions to your challenges. Contact me today to find out how we can work together to bring you closer to your fullest potential. Other Key Topics: -Project Management -Continuous Process Improvement -Strategic Leadership -Workforce Development -Talent Acquisition -Performance Metrics -Digital Transformation -Change Management -Healthcare, Wellness -Leadership Development
Chief Human Resources Officer / Workforce Development at Wagstaff Incorporated
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership - 2011