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Martin Gutmann is a distinguished leadership expert, professor, and bestselling author whose work bridges the past with modern leadership challenges. He currently serves as a professor at the Lucerne School of Business and a senior lecturer at ETH Zurich. His book, “The Unseen Leader: How History Can Help Us Rethink Leadership”, has earned widespread acclaim for its innovative approach to leadership development, drawing on historical lessons to equip leaders for the complexities of today’s world. A respected voice in his field, Martin also contributes to Forbes, where his insights reach millions globally.
Martin’s career has spanned multiple continents, bringing him invaluable international experience. He has held key academic and advisory positions at institutions such as Quest University Canada and the American University in Switzerland. In addition to his academic contributions, he has worked as a consultant on MBA program design and curriculum development, shaping future leadership education. His tenure as Managing Director at ETH Zurich Swiss School of Public Governance further solidified his reputation as a thought leader in executive education and public governance.
As a speaker, Martin captivates audiences with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling. His TED Talk, “Are We Celebrating the Wrong Leaders?”, challenges conventional leadership narratives and inspires listeners to rethink how leaders are chosen and evaluated. Whether discussing how to cultivate happy and productive teams, navigating crises with historical wisdom, or exploring leadership’s evolution in the era of artificial intelligence, Martin’s insights leave a lasting impact.
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Martin Gutmann is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Martin brings a unique historian’s perspective that keeps us grounded in human-centred values, learnings, and future endeavours. In times of AI and fast technological advancement, Martin invites us to think creatively and exercise critical reasoning.”
“Martin captivated our 500+ person audience of risk, resilience, and response practitioners with his engaging and poignant talk on crisis leadership and what it means to lead in a crisis-dense world. We followed Charles Lindbergh’s journey across the Atlantic to glean lessons that crisis leaders can use today. Martin has a great appeal when he speaks to an international audience; he is humble and authoritative at the same time. His credentials speak as clearly as he does – Martin is a great candidate for a corporate talk, capturing the attention of the most senior audience. Bravo!”
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