I’m a keynote speaker, professor, and former Congressman who helps leaders disagree better without losing trust.

Ric Keller
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    Disagree Better: How Leaders Handle Difficult Conversations Without Losing Trust

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    Leadership Communication: How Leaders Tell Stories That Inspire and Persuade

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    Leadership Communication: How Leaders Use Humor to Build Trust and Connection

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Helping Leaders Disagree Better Without Losing Trust

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Ric Keller, a former Congressman from the U.S. House of Representatives, sitting in a beige armchair during an interview at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. The background features a blue wall with the center's logo.

Most leaders avoid difficult conversations because they’re uncomfortable. I help leaders disagree better without losing trust. After three decades as a trial attorney and member of Congress, I developed the L.A.W. framework — a simple system that helps leaders handle tough conversations with confidence while strengthening relationships.

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