BKD Leaders, LLC

Dr. Bryan Deptula Dr. Bryan Deptula is an Author, Speaker, CEO of BKD Leaders (a strategic Leadership Development and Training company), and owner of Canalside Inn. His mission is to improve the life and leadership of all people. Dr. Deptula achieves his mission by delivering leadership development programs that work, dynamic keynotes, engaging workshops, and life-changing retreats. Dr. Deptula’s remarkable journey started in New Castle, DE, where he overcame childhood poverty to become a PhD, MBA, Hotelier, Vistage Speaker, and former University Associate Professor and Management Department Chair. This journey has taken him to over 30 countries spanning five continents, where he has given hundreds of keynotes and workshops to conferences as well as small businesses and Fortune 100 global companies. Dr. Deptula’s approach focuses on learning to be one’s best self, leading from within, and living with purpose. Bryan’s unique ability to solve organizational challenges and inspire change has made a profound impact in the field of leadership. His Work and Contributions Bryan’s TED Talk, Leaders Are Born to Be Made, gives practical wisdom about how to make leaders out of all people while coordinating and collaborating to get work done with and through others. Bryan’s book Leaders Are Born To Be Made offers high reward, low risk ways to make Executives and Managers better leaders. Dr. Deptula has co-authored a combined 20 research-based journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. As an Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer, Bryan facilitates strategic planning for organizations and creates best practice leader development programs that work by improving individual and team performance. Bryan's book - Leaders Are Born To Be Made - is available on Amazon or by direct order.