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Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Hayzlett
Former Fortune 100 CMO · 5× Hall of Fame Inductee · Bestselling Author · Chairman, C-Suite Network
The man who helped save Kodak — guiding 50,000 employees through one of America's most dramatic corporate reinventions. Now Jeffrey brings that same relentless energy to stages, boardrooms, and screens worldwide.
About Jeffrey
The Man Who Drove Change
50KEmployees led through Kodak's transformation
26 YrsAverage employee tenure Kodak pre-transformation
5×Business Hall of Fame inductee
$25KKeynote fee — because real change isn't cheap
Hall of Fame Inductee
National Speakers Association — Speaker Hall of Fame
Sales and Marketing Executives International Hall of Fame
Business Marketing Association Hall of Fame
Direct Marketing Association Hall of Fame
National Association of Quick Printers — Industry Award of Distinction
Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host, global business celebrity, speaker, bestselling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network — home of the world's most trusted network of C-Suite leaders.
"If I've learned one thing over the years, it's that there's no secret to success. It takes hard work, dedication, and your blood, sweat, and tears. Most people only do things when it's convenient — and I'm here to tell you hard work is just that. Hard work. But I promise it will be worth it in the end."
As Chief Marketing Officer of Eastman Kodak, Jeffrey didn't just rearrange deck chairs — he helped navigate one of the most consequential brand pivots in American business history, transforming a company synonymous with film into a competitive force in the inkjet printer market while managing a workforce of 50,000 people with an average tenure of 26 years.
Since leaving Kodak, Jeffrey has become one of America's most visible business personalities — delivering over 170 keynotes annually at his peak, hosting primetime programming on C-Suite TV, and serving as the driving force behind the C-Suite Network ecosystem.
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Keynote Speaking
Ready to Drive Real Change?
Jeffrey Hayzlett's keynote is built around the proven framework from his bestselling book Running the Gauntlet — a rough-and-tumble guide for driving change through the business gauntlet.
He addresses what every business leader must face: Getting Ready, Getting Going, and Creating and Sustaining Momentum. Leaders leave with the mental, emotional, and practical tools to enact smart, strategic, and lasting change.
$25,000
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01Change Management & Business Transformation
02Leading Through Disruption & Uncertainty
03Marketing Strategy & Brand Reinvention
04Sales Excellence & The Art of Persuasion
05C-Suite Leadership & Executive Presence
06Building Hero Cultures & Values-Led Organizations
07Think Big, Act Bigger — Entrepreneurial Mindset
08Event Moderation & Panel Facilitation
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Podcast
All Business
All Business
with Jeffrey Hayzlett
Jeffrey goes one-on-one with the biggest names in business — CEOs, CMOs, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the future of industry. No fluff. No filter. Straight talk from the people actually running things.
Hosted on the C-Suite Network podcast network — the home of business content for the world's most senior leaders.
Bestselling Books
4 Books.
One Mission.
Practical, no-BS playbooks for leaders who are serious about driving change, building culture, and winning in the modern business landscape.
What They're Saying
Leaders on Jeffrey
I've seen a lot of sharks, and Hayzlett's advice comes like a hammerhead. He can smell blood from a mile away. So when Hayzlett jumps into big waters, some sharks have to jump out.
Daymond John
Founder & CEO, FUBU · Star of ABC's Shark Tank
Hayzlett is a born leader and understands what it takes to adapt and survive in the ever-changing business climate we live in. A testament to what it takes to be a survivor — and thrive.
Mark Burnett
Emmy Award-Winning TV Producer · Survivor, The Apprentice
The first time we hired Jeff to deliver a keynote the audience ratings went off the charts. He delivers high-impact ideas with high energy and real-life stories. He fills the room, holds audiences spellbound — you don't see anyone checking their phone.
Gerhard Gschwandtner
Founder & CEO, Selling Power Magazine
Jeff Hayzlett is the real deal. A world-class motivational speaker and a sales, marketing, and social media genius. Hard hitting and funny. His message is relevant and inspired our franchisees to take action. I have hired Jeff many times and will again.
Rich Lowe
President & COO, Franchise Services Inc.
"An inspiration — the king of common sense in business."
Inc. MagazineJeffrey serves as Chairman of C-Suite Network — the world's most trusted network for C-suite leaders. Connecting executives, driving business growth, and setting the agenda for tomorrow's leading organizations.
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Whether it's a keynote, panel moderation, or a consulting engagement — Jeffrey brings the experience, energy, and straight talk your organization needs to actually move.
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