The 7 Pillars of Amazing Culture
If your leaders keep asking where to focus to fix engagement, Chris Dyer’s 7 Pillars of Amazing Culture keynote gives them the answer. Chris Dyer is MSN.com’s #1 Leadership Speaker to Follow in 2026 and Inc. Magazine’s #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He built a company that won 15 Best Place to Work awards, and this keynote comes from his bestselling book The Power of Company Culture. It’s his most requested talk for HR conferences.
- #1 in Inc.Leadership Speaker on Culture
- #1 on MSN.comLeadership Speaker to Follow in 2026
- 15Best Place to Work awards at his own company
- 300+keynotes in 20+ countries
Culture is a science, not an art
After years of research and interviews with top leaders across industries, Chris Dyer found seven ingredients that matter in every workplace. They are practical, they cost little, and every leader can improve them, from the C-suite to brand-new managers.
During the keynote, audience members score themselves on all seven pillars, live in the room.
A sample of Chris Dyer’s 7 Pillars keynote.
The seven pillars Chris Dyer teaches
Stuck figuring out where to focus? Most culture efforts try to fix everything at once. The seven pillars show leaders which few things move engagement, performance, and profits, so they can pick one and start.
Transparency
Open the books, open the door.
Positivity
Build on what already works.
Measurement
Know the numbers, share them.
Acknowledgement
Catch people doing it right.
Uniqueness
Hire and honor what’s different.
Listening
Leaders talk last.
Mistakes
Make failure safe to name.
Chris Dyer built and tested the pillars at his own company, which won 15 Best Place to Work awards, and wrote them up in The Power of Company Culture.
What your audience walks away with
- The seven factors that make the biggest difference at work, explained
- A clear read on where to spend time and effort for changes that stick
- A personal plan to connect with employees and decide where to focus
- Tactical tips to improve their culture starting next week
Who books this keynote
HR conferences, leadership events, associations, and large conferences. Any room where the people listening own a team, a department, or a company. It’s Chris Dyer’s most requested talk for HR conferences.
Formats
- Keynote: up to 60 minutes in person, or up to 90 minutes virtual.
- Keyshop: the keynote plus hands-on time to score your own culture and pick the first pillar to fix.
- Leadership workshop: a deeper working session for the managers who will carry the plan.
“Chris Dyer is a National Culture Treasure.From his book, The Power of Company Culture, to the five-star presentations he’s made to the Members of the Adaptive Business Leaders Organization over the years, he has proven to be an expert on culture.”
Built at a company with 15 Best Place to Work awards
Chris Dyer’s clients include Siemens, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, and Caesars Entertainment.
“Because of Chris, I see my team, their needs, and their potential in a brand new light. By following his advice, I have managed to inspire greater productivity and unity within my company.”
Lauren Wilson, Senior Director of Human Resources, NGI
Hear it from event leaders
An H2K event leader on working with Chris Dyer.
Susan from Direct Travel on Chris Dyer’s keynote.
Put the playbook in every leader’s hands
The Power of Company Culture is the bestselling book behind this keynote, now in its second edition. BookAuthority named it one of the best human resources audiobooks of all time.
- Bulk copies of The Power of Company Culture or Moments That Matter for every attendee, delivered to your event
- A book signing right after the keynote
- A VIP meet and greet for leaders, sponsors, or top performers
About Chris Dyer
Chris Dyer is a keynote speaker, four-time bestselling author, and former CEO who built five Inc. 5000 companies. MSN.com named him the #1 Leadership Speaker to Follow in 2026, Inc. Magazine named him the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture, and Global Gurus ranked him #15 on its 2026 list of the top 30 organizational culture professionals.
He has delivered 300+ keynotes in 20+ countries for clients including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Siemens, General Motors, and Caesars Entertainment. His books include The Power of Company Culture and Moments That Matter. He is based in Southern California.
How booking works
- Discovery call. Your goals, your audience, and what success looks like.
- Custom proposal. Pricing and logistics for your date and format.
- Pre-event prep. Chris Dyer reviews your team’s challenges and tailors the keynote to them.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best keynote speaker on company culture?
Chris Dyer is a top choice. Inc. Magazine named him the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture, and his 7 Pillars keynote is based on a company that won 15 Best Place to Work awards.
What are the 7 pillars of culture?
Transparency, Positivity, Measurement, Acknowledgement, Uniqueness, Listening, and Mistakes, from Chris Dyer’s book The Power of Company Culture.
What happens during the 7 Pillars keynote?
Chris Dyer walks through all seven pillars with real examples, and audience members score themselves on each one, live in the room. Everyone leaves knowing which pillar to work on first.
Is this a good keynote for an HR conference?
Yes. It’s Chris Dyer’s most requested talk for HR conferences, and it works for any audience that owns a team, a department, or a company.
Can we get signed books for our attendees?
Yes. Chris Dyer offers bulk copies of The Power of Company Culture or Moments That Matter for your attendees, a book signing after the keynote, and a VIP meet and greet. Shannyn Downey at 6 Degrees Speaker Management can quote them along with the keynote.
How long is the 7 Pillars keynote?
In person, the keynote runs up to 60 minutes. Virtual keynotes run up to 90 minutes. Chris Dyer also offers it as a keyshop, a keynote with hands-on workshop time built in.
How much does it cost to book Chris Dyer?
Chris Dyer’s keynote fees typically range from $15,000 to $25,000, depending on location and format. Shannyn Downey at 6 Degrees Speaker Management can confirm an exact fee for your date within one business day.
Where is Chris Dyer based?
Chris Dyer is based in Southern California and speaks at events across the US and internationally, in person and virtually.
How do I book Chris Dyer?
Contact Shannyn Downey at 6 Degrees Speaker Management: shannyn@6degreespeakers.com or 888-584-4177. Or visit chrisdyer.com/book-chris.
More from Chris Dyer on company culture
- What Is the 7 Pillar Culture Framework and How Does It Transform Organizations?
- Company Culture Examples: 14 Real Examples You Can See at Work
- Company Culture vs. Company Values: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
- 15 Questions Leaders Ask About Company Culture (And the Answers That Drive Results)
Page updated October 2026.
Bring the 7 Pillars of Amazing Culture to your event
Shannyn Downey at 6 Degrees Speaker Management handles Chris Dyer’s calendar and can confirm dates, fees, and format within one business day: shannyn@6degreespeakers.com or 888-584-4177.
Looking for a different topic? Moments That Matter, Thriving Through Relentless Change, or see all of Chris Dyer’s keynotes.
