Polly LaBarre

Polly LaBarre is a strategic advisor who helps leaders navigate profound change by fostering resilience, innovation and inspiration within organizations. As a bestselling author and cofounder of the Management Lab, she has spent two decades developing methodologies that transform how companies adapt and thrive. When Fast Company debuted in 1995, it was the first business publication of its kind. Polly was a member of the first and founding team – from there she launched into a career as a successful author and consultant to business. She then coauthored the bestselling "Mavericks at Work," which The Economist named a "Book of the Year." She was part of Fast Company magazine's founding team and has appeared as a business correspondent on CNN, CNBC, PBS, and major morning shows. Her insights regularly feature in publications including Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. Through her work with global organizations, Polly addresses critical business challenges by focusing on three core questions: supporting human flourishing, cultivating imaginative problem-solving, and building endlessly resilient organizations. Her collaborative innovation approach has engaged over 35,000 management innovators worldwide, creating practical tools for accelerating change and expanding creative capabilities at all organizational levels. Audiences gain practical frameworks for unleashing creativity throughout their organizations, actionable strategies for becoming more adaptable in turbulent environments, and proven methods for cultivating leadership at every level. Her presentations combine cutting-edge research with memorable stories from progressive organizations. Book Polly when you need a thought partner who challenges conventional thinking while providing practical pathways to organizational transformation.