“Hunter has done the nearly impossible—he has created a business book that is simultaneously wise, insightful and incredibly enjoyable to read. Buy it now, Read it and reap the rewards.”

“Collaborating with Shawn is a complete joy! He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and ideas, but it is really his creativity, flexibility and willingness to create a solution that fits the needs of the company that sets him apart from others in his field. His presentation on empowerment was engaging, fun and very practical. To summarize, one participant shared: ‘Gave me a new perspective on what empowering employees really means.'”

“Shawn is a total rock star! He was so great, and his onstage presence was awesome and engaging. He really shined. You could tell the difference in caring and approach. Shawn rocks.”

“Small Acts of Leadership is a terrific and enjoyable read. It dispels the notion that great leadership is something bestowed upon people at birth. This book demonstrates that grit and perseverance combined with a willingness to learn are keys to taking one’s leadership to another level.”

“Shawn pulls his audience into an exciting and compelling story about this new era of leadership. His model of “Actionable Leadership” weaves together a variety of new and emerging perspectives, studies and personal observations from his years interviewing business leaders, thought leaders and academicians. Shawn brings truly infectious passion, energy and humor to this topic!”

“Shawn, thank you for the terrific session with our Employee Engagement leadership team! The dialogue was candid and we walked away with many practical tips for changes we can make to have a bigger impact. Going through the exercises brought the team closer together. I imagine you’ll be getting plenty of calls from my colleagues to come out and speak with their teams.”

“Shawn’s new book pops with brave energy and honesty. Crisp, taut writing combined with clear actionable ideas, Small Acts of Leadership is one of the best business reads of the year.”

“What if you had a trusted mentor and friend who was there to guide and support you on your leadership path? That’s what Shawn Hunter provides in Small Acts of Leadership. A gifted observer and story teller, Shawn shares how small mindful acts and clear intention can make the difference for you not just as a leader, but as a person.”

“Innovation potential is everywhere throughout organizations. Shawn has given us the leadership mindset and the tools to bring it to life. Shawn shows you how to institutionalize the habits of innovation.”

“This is more than a book. It’s a blueprint, drawn with clear and quiet brilliance, for building agile leaders who will thrive in this rapidly changing world. Shawn Hunter gives us a fresh way to think about crucial questions of leadership, creativity, and innovation, along with concrete, useful advice. My advice to you? Start reading, now.”

“Shawn brings the art of innovation near everyone, underlining the practical and making the quest within the reach of leadership.”

“If you’re in business, chances are that you and your organization could use some solid insights into innovation. Shawn Hunter provides a great variety of tools and resources you can put into practice right away and that will help you plant the seeds for future successes.”

“Shawn Hunter absolutely nails it with his new book Out Think. If you care about punching up innovation in your organization, you will find your answers in these pages. In today’s world, innovative leaders make the difference in the performance of their companies. Shawn will give you the tools to become one.”

“Humans, over the next forty years, will redefine the rules of societal engagement because of innovations that would influence their intellect, behavior and the physical being. Shawn prods you in a direction to lead and innovate where convergence and collaboration become important.”

“It was an honor for us to have Shawn keynote our annual conference. He succeeds in being at once insightful, relevant, witty, and interesting. Not many people are so thoughtful yet also practical. A triumph!”

“Shawn is a wakeup call to any leader to embrace their team and create an environment that drives innovation. We had the pleasure to have Shawn speak, and work with a group of our leaders for a half-day at our global annual meeting. His engaging style is refreshing and feels as if you are having a conversation with a neighbor. He is not a “talking head” but an captivating and practical speaker who grabs the audience and keeps them hooked.”

“This is Shawn Hunter at his very best. All grit and courage…telling stories that hit home, ring true, and point the way to a better you. This is a must-have toolbox for every manager.”

“Shawn Hunter teaches us how to develop the mindset necessary to run an innovative organization. Through his interviews with experts around the world, he is able to present state-of-the-art thinking on leadership and innovation. The book is filled with highly relevant examples and practical advice.”

“Shawn Hunter has the innate gift of being able to decipher conversations and link insights meaningfully to unveil profound wisdom. Out Think is a must-read for all those who want to create their own personal armoury of insights, ideas and stories for bringing innovation and purpose to their leadership.”

“A timely and important book. Out Think is a top-notch distillation of ideas to help you build and apply powerful new leadership skills in your organization.”

“It was fantastic to have Shawn work with our organization. His content and ideas are cutting-edge, engaging, and most importantly, applicable. He had the best reviews of all guest speakers we have had this year. Everyone remarked on how well prepared, passionate, and interactive the event was. I absolutely recommend a chance to work with him.”

“Shawn was great to work with! He listened intently to what we were looking for and delivered an insightful and engaging presentation that got more positive feedback than any other workshop for the entire event! Shawn’s humility, vast knowledge of leadership traits and colorful stories, make for a profound learning experience.”

“Your presentation today on leadership was one of the best I’ve heard in a long long time. You blended story, research, metrics, and real-world application seamlessly.”