Curt Steinhorst

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  • As the founder and CEO of Focuswise, he has consulted with North America’s top companies, such as Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, AT&T, and many more.
  • As a leader at Venus Aerospace, he is building a future-facing workplace that proactively fights to preserve a positive workplace, defending the organization against stress and inefficiency, the relationship between focus and accountability, and productivity.
  • As a frequent keynote speaker, he addresses the theory behind these ideas, but also presents practical applications that his audiences can put to use immediately.
  • As a writer and influencer, he shares his expertise on leadership strategy, brain science, generational differences, and technology trends through his podcast and regular Forbescolumn.

About Curt Steinhorst -  Leadership Strategist, People & Culture Expert, Bestselling Author :

Curt Steinhorst grew up hearing that he talked too much, asked too many questions, and couldn't sit still.

It turns out, those quirks became his superpowers.

His insatiable curiosity has fueled a career that spans from publishing a bestselling book Can I Have Your Attention? to senior executive at a cutting-edge hypersonic tech company. Whether diving with sharks or shaping the strategy at Venus Aerospace, Curt moves fast - both literally and figuratively.

Curt started his leadership journey at Texas A&M University, where serving as class president set the stage for an impactful career. Since founding his first business in 2011, he ahs consistently been at the forefront of transformative projects. In 2013, he joined North America's largest generational research firm, where he honed his ability to interpret and anticipate workplace trends. By 2021, he was part of the executive team at Venues Aerospace, where he drives strategy and innovation in hypersonic technology, aiming to revolutionize global transit.

Curt is a prolific speaker and writer, with his insights featured in Forbes and delivered in keynotes to hundreds of thousands of leaders, including senior executives at the world's largest companies. His unique ability to connect disparate ideas and offer contrarian perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the future of work makes him a sought-after advisor an dynamic communicator.

known for his humor, empathy, and willingness to tackle challenging topics, Curt's engagements are transformative experiences that inspire leaders to break free from outdated paradigms and embrace a faster, more agile approach to leadership and innovation.

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What Curt Steinhorst Talks About:

High-Velocity Leadership: Mastering Human Factors in High-Speed Environments
Leading through rapid change requires more than simply pushing harder; it demands a deep awareness of how people respond to speed, pressure, and change. Learn how to foster curiosity, leverage feedback for growth, and keep teams aligned during rapid change. Whether mitigating burnout or sustaining high performance, you’ll gain practical insights to turn speed into a competitive advantage by focusing on the human elements that fuel success.

Accelerating Operational leadership: Leading up when you don’t set the pace
This session is designed for anyone with a boss and people who report to them—those who simultaneously navigate the pressures of leading up and managing down. Translating strategic directives into actionable plans and driving execution with precision, middle managers drive the pace and performance of the entire operation. You’ll explore how to empower your teams to move at speed, create environments of psychological safety (or inadvertently generate anxiety), and protect your team’s capacity (or risk overwhelming them).

High-Velocity Teams: Turning Speed Into Your Greatest Asset
Operating at speed is not just a reaction to external pressures but a deliberate, strategic choice. This session reveals how the most successful teams don’t just move faster—they move smarter. We’ll explore the unseen forces that create drag within even the most talented teams, from decision paralysis to misaligned priorities, and how to eliminate them.

The Future of Work at Hyperspeed
The future is unpredictable and transformation happens at lightning speed. The key to thriving in this environment isn’t about trying to predict the future, but understanding the trends driving change and making informed decisions that position you for long-term success.

Burning Hot Without Burning Out
Where business moves at hyperspeed, the demand to perform at the highest level is relentless. The challenge isn’t speed itself—it’s learning how to manage the drag that slows us down, shedding unnecessary burdens, and harnessing the power of focus to navigate the turbulence without burning out.

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Curt was fabulous! The audience was very engaged, the topic was extremely beneficial and he was really funny. Our United Van Lines and Mayflower agents wanted more time with him!

Unigroup, Inc.

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