Speaking
Invite Chris Young & The Good Place Institute to speak at your event, organization, or conference.
Invite Chris Young to Speak at Your Event
As the President of The Good Place Institute, Chris Young can share the vision, methods, tools, and experiences of a holistic, integrated Biblical/Kingdom approach to organizational leadership, stewardship, and life. He has helped successful business leaders on their journey of where they want to go with a Biblical Kingdom perspective of work.
Invite Chris to speak on the why, what, and how of building and stewarding a Good Place organization. He regularly speaks at events, organizations, schools, podcasts, conferences, and board retreats.
Chris believes having the right purpose for an organization and work changes everything. When leaders step into a stewardship mindset with their leadership, they transform themselves, organizational culture, the community, and the world.
Book Chris to speak and experience the transformational power of modeling your organization after the Kingdom in practical, results-driven ways.
INVITE CHRIS YOUNG TO SPEAK
Professional Highlights & Education
Chris’ Professional Highlights
• Leading Business Services at Good Place Holdings & SDMyers
• Developing and executing global strategies as General Manager of SDMyers Morocco
• Guiding organizations as Director of The Myers Institute, focusing on training and leadership development
• Serving on boards of non-profit organizations, contributing to mission-driven initiatives
Chris’ Education
• Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Canisius College
• Master of Arts in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• MIT Executive Leadership Education – – Continuing Education Courses
• Case Western Reserve University – Continuing Education Courses
• Certified in Dimensions of Professional Selling and Coaching through Carew International
Popular Types of Speaking Engagements
Conferences
Chris inspires conference audiences with his practical insights on integrating biblical principles into leadership and organizational culture. His approach transforms the way attendees see their work and purpose.
Podcasts
As a podcast guest, Chris can engage your listeners with thought-provoking ideas on faith-driven leadership, stewardship, and building Good Place organizations that align with Kingdom values. Chris is also the host of the Business is Good Podcast.
Leadership Events
Chris Young equips faith-driven leaders with actionable tools and a renewed perspective to model their organizations after Kingdom principles, creating lasting cultural and operational change.
Board Retreats
Through interactive discussions and retreat opportunities, Chris Young helps boards align their vision, dream boldly, and steward their resources effectively to lead and build organizations that model the Kingdom.
Schools
Chris Young engages students and educators through classes, workshops, or guest sessions with timeless truths about the purpose of work, faith, and leadership, inspiring the next generation to embrace meaningful, fulfilling, faith-driven careers.
Workshops & Classes
Chris Young delivers dynamic, interactive, hands-on workshops that provide practical tools and methods for achieving Kingdom success, integrating faith with organizational stewardship and leadership.
Most Requested Speaking Topics
The Why, What, & How of Good Place Organizations
To have a holistic integration of faith and work, you need the vision (why), intention (what), and means (how). Invite Chris to speak on the Why, What, and How of Good Place Organizations.
Experiencing Success in God’s Economy
Faith-driven leaders want more than just financial success. Invite Chris to speak on integrating faith values with the demands and pressures of running a successful business to experience Kingdom success in God’s economy, aiming at what God cares about.
What is the Purpose of Work?
Why do we work? Where did work begin? What is the purpose of work? These questions are hard to answer when caught up in the daily grind of running a business. Invite Chris to speak and gain a deeper, more fulfilling answer to these questions.
The Good Place Operating System (GPOS)
Not all business operating systems are created equal. Invite Chris to speak about the practical organizational building blocks designed as methods and tools to achieve Kingdom success with the Good Place Operating System.
Modeling Your Organization after the Kingdom
Christian business leaders know how to model their lives after the King but struggle with modeling their organizations after the Kingdom. Invite Chris to speak on having responsibility and authority over the aims and organizational design (ends and means) to transform your leadership and organizational culture.
Why Use the Bible for Building and Stewarding Organizations?
God created everything—including work—and said it was “very good.” So, how do we reclaim God’s goodness in our work in a broken world? Invite Chris to speak on the foundation of Good Places and the source of Good Place principles.
The 3 Waves of the Faith at Work Movement
How has the integration of faith at work evolved over the years? Invite Chris to speak on the three waves of the faith at work movement and how to move to a holistically integrated Kingdom-minded organization.
Chris has exceptional skills in creating an inclusive and safe environment that encourages employees of all levels. We came away with valuable and actionable input that helped us form and refine our plans for greater success.
I’ve been in a year-long leadership development program and left confused about my responsibility as an executive leader… you just explained it in 5 minutes! 💯
