Randy Pennington Bio for Publication

(Long version – not to be used as an introduction)

Randy Pennington helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of accelerating uncertainty and change. He has consulted with, presented to, and coached leaders in many of world’s best-managed companies, associations, government agencies, and universities. Additionally, Randy serves as an adjunct instructor in the Cox Business Leadership Center at Southern Methodist University.

Randy is author of three books: Make Change Work, named the 2013 best general business book by USA Book News; Results Rule!®, named the 2007 best general business book by USA Book News; and On My Honor, I Will which Ross Perot described as having “cracked the code of great leadership.”

Pennington’s expertise has made him a respected commentator with appearances on CNN, PBS, Fox News, the ABC Radio Network, and the BBC. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, and his ideas have appeared in The Wall Street JournalFast Company, The New York TimesEntrepreneur, and many professional/trade association journals.

Randy’s background is a unique blend of line, staff, and consulting experience ranging from hourly employee to senior executive. He holds a graduate degree in Psychology and has completed Postgraduate work in Organization Administration and Management.

Randy has served his community and profession in leadership positions from the local to national levels. He is past Chairman of the Board for the American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate and the National Speakers Association Foundation Board of Trustees. He was a founding member of the Texas Council for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. Randy has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame and received its highest volunteer honor, The Cavett, in 2017.

Randy Pennington Bio for Publication

(Shorter version – not to be used as an introduction)

Randy Pennington helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of accelerating uncertainty and change. His clients include many of world’s best-managed companies, associations, government agencies, and universities. Additionally, Randy serves as an adjunct instructor in the Cox Business Leadership Center at Southern Methodist University.

Randy is author of three books: Make Change Work, named the 2013 best general business book by USA Book News; Results Rule!®, named the 2007 best general business book by USA Book News; and On My Honor, I Will which Ross Perot described as having “cracked the code of great leadership.”

Pennington’s ideas have been featured in leading visual and print media including CNN, PBS, Fox News, the ABC Radio Network, the BBC Fast Company, and The New York Times. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.