
The greatest crisis in leadership today isn’t technology or competition—it’s the failure to navigate uncertainty with wisdom,
The greatest crisis in leadership today isn’t technology or competition—it’s the failure to navigate uncertainty with wisdom,
Jeff speaks at leadership summits, sustainability forums, global strategy conferences, and executive board meetings.
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"Jeff de Kleijn masterfully bridges the demands of modern leadership with the timeless wisdom of ancient Chinese philosophy. Drawing on rich insights, alongside contemporary strategy, he equips leaders to navigate today’s complex challenges with clarity and resilience."
Nick Obolensky - Founder, Agile Plus Leadership and Complex Adaptive Leadership
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The greatest crisis in leadership today isn’t technology or competition—it’s the failure to navigate uncertainty with wisdom, adaptability, and long-term vision.
In an era when intelligence is no longer confined to central decision-makers, hierarchies are too slow, and rigid structures collapse under complexity. The best leaders don’t control—they orchestrate influence, shaping self-organising networks that can thrive amid uncertainty.
Jeff de Kleijn guides C-suite executives, policymakers, and investors through this leadership transformation. A global strategist, systems thinker, and business philosopher, Jeff helps leaders embrace emergent strategy, decentralisation, and networked intelligence to create resilient, high-impact organisations.
Leadership today is no longer about imposing order—it’s about creating the conditions for emergence. Strategic plans often unravel in the face of rapid change. The most successful leaders don’t merely execute plans—they cultivate environments where adaptation happens naturally.
Jeff’s transcultural expertise bridges Eastern and Western strategic thinking, drawing on insights from:
These frameworks empower executives to transition from rigid corporate structures to fluid, high-trust environments where real-time decision-making fuels competitive advantage.
Jeff’s insights go beyond conventional corporate rhetoric. He translates complexity into clarity, offering senior leaders the following:
✔Practical frameworks to rethink power, influence & decision-making.
✔Unparalleled global executive experience (HP, Canon, Fortune 500, Impact Venture Building).
✔ A proven record of large-scale business transformation (Scaled businesses at 25% CAGR across APAC & Europe).
✔Theatrical stage presence & powerful storytelling to captivate audiences.
Jeff seamlessly integrates strategy, philosophy, and human behaviour, making him one of the most compelling leadership speakers for C-suite audiences today.