As an Innovation Strategy Advisor, Larry Robertson works at the nexus of creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership—at that critical intersection where: - change becomes an asset, - growth happens, - and human progress starts. Larry is a recognized expert in creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and a highly sought after advisor, speaker, and facilitator in public, private, and academic forums. He was recently named a Fulbright Scholar, a rarity for non-academic professionals.He is the founder of Lighthouse Consulting, a strategic advisory firm focused on the practical realities of adaptability, change management, and making breakthrough ideas real. (http://www.lighthouse-consulting.com/ )Larry is the internationally-acclaimed author of 3 award-winning books. His first book, "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress", has received broad praise for its unique and insightful look at how entrepreneurship works and for its accessible, actionable guidance about how each of us can tap this powerful human force. His second, "The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity," takes an unprecedented look at why creativity works and what lessons apply anywhere. It has been described as "utterly captivating", "a critical contribution", "rare... and exactly what you want", and "a remarkable book." Larry’s third book, “Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times,” was released in the spring of 2021 to rave reviews, and is fundamentally changing the way we think about leadership.He writes recurring columns for Inc. Magazine and The Creativity Post, is a regular contributor to SmartBrief on Leadership, CEO World Magazine, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and others, and has been featured on or in MSNBC, the Chicago Tribune, AdAge, Business Insider, The Weekly Roundup, and numerous podcasts. Larry has and continues to serve on a number of boards and advisory boards, currently including: The Forbes School of Business & Technology, The World Peace Game Foundation and Global Leaders Today Magazine. His past professional career has included roles with J.P. Morgan, the Walt Disney Company, and Robertson, Stephens & Company. In 2021, Larry was named a Fulbright Scholar, a rarity for non-academic professionals. He's a graduate of Stanford University and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a former adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business.learn more: http://www.lrspeaks.com/