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Manley Feinberg
More Focus, Courage, and Commitment
Manley is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, and business leader with a passion for inspiring others to embrace both leadership and adventure. As a published outdoor adventure photographer and professional musician, Manley brings a unique and engaging perspective to his work, blending business insights with life-changing lessons drawn from his personal and professional experiences.
A seasoned leader, Manley served two terms as President of the National Speakers Association (St. Louis chapter) and is an active member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Leadership Training Staff. His remarkable career includes 11 years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, where his leadership played a pivotal role in growing the company from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide. Under his direction, Build-A-Bear saw revenues soar from $55 million to over $474 million, and achieved a successful IPO on the NYSE. Manley’s leadership also helped Build-A-Bear earn a place on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List for four consecutive years.
Manley’s approach to leadership combines humor, practicality, and personal experience. He delivers actionable content that empowers organizations to develop their most valuable asset—their employees—by maximizing opportunities and driving measurable results. His engaging and relatable speaking style leaves a lasting impact on audiences, ensuring that the lessons learned will have enduring effects far beyond the presentation.
In his inspirational keynotes, Manley blends National Geographic-quality photography with powerful storytelling, sharing captivating lessons from his lifetime of adventure across 25 countries and 400+ outdoor destinations. Whether he’s sharing survival stories from the Himalayas or overcoming communication barriers in Uzbekistan, Manley provides valuable insights that audiences can directly apply to their own challenges and endeavors. His stories inspire individuals and organizations alike to overcome obstacles, embrace change, and move forward with confidence and courage.
TOPICS
Vertical Leadership in Action: 6 Strategies and 1 Essential Question to Build Trust Beyond Title, Leadership Beyond Position and Commitment Beyond Circumstance
Leaving Your Legacy: 5 Principles to Transform Your Customer Experience
The Culture Crux: 4 Steps to Increased Engagement, Innovation and Accountability
Chaos and Momentum: How to Gain Clarity and Get What’s Important Done Everyday
BOOKS
World class speaking in action (co-author. #1 amazon Best seller 4x)
Reaching your next summit – 7 Vertical Principles for Leading with Impact (forthcoming fall 2015)

PAST CLIENTS
Energizer
State Farm
Menards
Hdi Ubm Tech
Moneta Wealth Management
Netlelligent
Master Card
Cherwell
Costco
National Geospatial Agency
Small Business Monthly Magazine
Ceva Animal Health
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