Everything We Need to Know
(for Life and Work)
Can Be Learned from
80's Pop Culture
From the halls of Shermer High School to a pirate’s treasure in Astoria, from the streets of Okinawa to the country of Zamunda, the ’80s had something to say about every aspect of how we live, lead, work together, and ultimately cement our legacy.
Believe it or not, 80s pop culture and particularly the great movies that defined the decade can teach us a lot about our workplace, our business, our careers, and our lives.
Lessons for teamwork, leadership, communication, workplace culture, legacy, and life from movies like The Goonies, Field of Dreams, Coming to America, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Die Hard, and more, including a musician who loved the color purple.
Chris has spoken to some totally awesome organizations.
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"GRATEFUL"
“Chris absolutely lit up the room with his passion, insight, and heart. His ability to connect real leadership lessons through ‘80s pop culture made it not only memorable, but deeply meaningful. He left us thinking, laughing, and reflecting – and that’s a rare gift. Grateful to have Chris in our corner and can’t wait to do it again.”
—Kelly Grawbosky, CCM, Managing Director, Florida Chapter of the Club Management Association of America
"BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND"
“Back by popular demand, Chris delivered a captivating conversation around the life and work lessons we can learn from ‘80s pop culture. With “enthusiasm, passion and deep knowledge, Chris connected the iconic era to great wisdom! He was upbeat, fun and inspirational and the audience raved about his engaging storytelling, relatable anecdotes and seamless delivery. Great job, Chris!”
—Young Un Cho, Senior Consultant, Talent Management and Leadership Development, Penn Medicine Academy
"APPROACHABLE AND RELATABLE"
“Chris engaged an audience of more than 300 with a high‑energy keynote that generated lasting conversations. His insight, humor, and perspective made for a truly memorable keynote experience. He skillfully pulled in familiar touchstones like The Breakfast Club and Coming to America, while drawing on Dead Poets Society to emphasize leadership, independent thinking, and the courage to challenge the status quo—using humor and shared cultural memory to make complex topics feel approachable and relatable.”
—Amy Landis, Vice President, 7×24 Exchange Carolinas Chapter
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