Lindsay Levin is Founder and Managing Partner of Leaders’ Quest, and author of Invisible Giants: changing the world one step at a time (published by Vala, March 2013).
After 15 years as a successful entrepreneur, Lindsay Levin founded Leaders’ Quest in 2001, to connect leaders from all disciplines and sectors, and explore solutions to global issues. Her work ranges from searching for new initiatives that address poverty and sustainability, to working with corporate CEOs and leadership teams on the purpose of business, company values and culture change.
After 15 years as a successful entrepreneur, Lindsay Levin founded Leaders’ Quest in 2001, to connect leaders from all disciplines and sectors, and explore solutions to global issues. Her work ranges from searching for new initiatives that address poverty and sustainability, to working with corporate CEOs and leadership teams on the purpose of business, company values and culture change.
What the audience can expect
As a speaker, Lindsay tells stories of extraordinary people she’s met through her work who, whatever their background and status, step up to overcome obstacles and change the world around them. She draws on her rich background in business, as well as international development and not-for-profits. Themes include leadership (purpose, courage, vulnerability and authenticity in individual and organisational contexts), as well as conscious capitalism and the evolution of business.
Her stories span continents and cultures – from the boardrooms of the City of London to Makoko, a sprawling slum at the edge of Lagos lagoon, and from the new industrial parks of Hyderabad and Chongqing, to cities in Israel and Palestinian communities in the West Bank. She challenges conventional ideas about leadership, making the case that great leaders come in many different shapes and sizes, and everyone has the potential to be one.
Her stories span continents and cultures – from the boardrooms of the City of London to Makoko, a sprawling slum at the edge of Lagos lagoon, and from the new industrial parks of Hyderabad and Chongqing, to cities in Israel and Palestinian communities in the West Bank. She challenges conventional ideas about leadership, making the case that great leaders come in many different shapes and sizes, and everyone has the potential to be one.
It was our utmost pleasure to have Lindsay Levin speak at Giving Back – NGO India 2013. The power of her inspirational leadership, and her focus on corporate involvement in social and economic development, is unequalled amongst her peers. As the chairperson of our conference, she made a real impact through her insights on company purpose, values and cultural change – all of which go hand in hand. Her views on responsible business in a highly globalised society were truly appreciated by all who attended the event.
Yogesh Mudras, Finance Director, UBM India
Presentation Approach
Lindsay is an authentic and engaging storyteller. Her style is open and warm. She has a natural gift for creating a feeling of intimacy regardless of the size of the audience. She is also much in demand as a facilitator and chairperson due to her skill in holding a space and drawing out different voices and points.
Please note that 100% of Lindsay’s fees from speaking are donated to the Leaders’ Quest Foundation, a registered charity that empowers grassroots leaders in disadvantaged communities in India.
Watch Lindsay speaking on YouTube
Watch Lindsay speaking on YouTube
