Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D. Organizational Trainer & Keynote Speaker

As a teacher at some of the top universities on the West Coast (USC, Naval Postgraduate School, Pepperdine), Dr. Nelson offers unique and potent insights related to leadership, organizational behavior, and human performance & motivation. He’s available for events ranging from informal lunch-and-learns to 2- to 3-day retreats. He’s also an educational and entertaining keynoter, with over 30 years’ experience in captivating audiences. Think of him as an edu-tainer, incorporating video clips, clean humor, and interactive activities.

Dr. Nelson is the author of 20 books and over 200 articles. Nelson’s unique ability is to communicate difficult issues in simple ways, helping audiences learn quickly and stay engaged. He is more than happy to customize the following topics to fit your needs and your company’s context:

JUST RELEASED: The Five-Star Boss

This book is designed for new managers to learn what’s under the hood, now that they’re behind the driver’s wheel. It’s loaded with 26-user-friendly chapters that can be read in any order, because they allow inexperienced and veteran supervisors hone their leadership skills. Dr. Nelson synthesizes his teachings from some of the top business schools to explain leadership and organizational behavior in everyday, practical ways.
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Click HERE to listen to Dr. Nelson’s free podcast series that complements, but doesn’t repeat book content.


Click HERE to take the New Manager Inventory (NMI). The NMI is a 30-question assessment that measures leadership aptitude. It can be done as a 360-instrument as well as a self-assessment. It is developed by Dr. Nelson as part of his emergent leader research.

Instant Impact: Secrets to Making a Difference With Others Quickly.

In this non-fiction narrative, the author meets a mysterious mentor in Malibu who introduces him to a series of secrets on how to influence the lives of others in short, convenient ways. By recognizing and taking advantage of unique opportunities, readers can enhance their fulfillment and bring joy to others. The book is great for relationships, teams, and those who want to make their days on earth count, not just count their days.
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