Keynote

Lead Through Disruption

How to stay focused when everything changes.

Disruption isn’t something we experience occasionally anymore. It’s something we operate inside every day. AI, new technologies, and constantly shifting expectations are changing how work gets done at an unprecedented pace.

But the real challenge leaders face isn’t simply change—it’s deciding what deserves attention when everything feels urgent. Without that clarity, leaders can feel pressure to react to everything at once.

Drawing on his experience working with organizations navigating rapid, ongoing change, Matt Havens offers a refreshingly practical perspective: the most effective leaders don’t try to do more. They decide what matters most and move their teams in that direction.

In this keynote, Matt introduces The Priority Principle—a simple, practical approach to cutting through competing demands, making better decisions, and focusing time and energy where it will have the greatest impact.

Audiences walk away with a clearer way to lead through uncertainty, align their teams around shared priorities, and move forward with confidence—even when the future feels unpredictable.

Outcomes

The audience will leave with:

  • Greater confidence leading through uncertainty without feeling like they have to react to everything.
  • A practical approach for deciding what deserves attention when everything feels urgent.
  • A framework for helping teams stay steady, aligned, and productive during periods of constant change.

Ready to Lead Through Disruption

Matt Havens