Dear Asper Students,

We are very eager to announce that the speaker for the 53rd Annual Commerce Business Banquet is The Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of #ThisIsDayOne: Drew Dudley.

Drew Dudley is the Founder and Chief Catalyst of Day One Leadership, and has spent the last 15 years helping people and organizations increase their leadership capabilities. Over the last 8 years Drew has taken on the role of the Director of one of Canada’s biggest leadership development programs at the University of Toronto and has also sat as the National Chair of Canada’s largest post-secondary charity, known as Shinerama, which helps raise funds in support of cystic fibrosis.

Recognized as one of the most influential keynote speakers in the world, Drew has addressed more than 250,000 individuals on 5 continents, been included on The Huffington Post, Radio America, Forbes.com, and TED.com, where his “TED talk” has been voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED Talks of all time”. Time, Business Insider and INC. magazines have all included his talk on their lists of “speeches that will make you a better leader”.

Drew’s clients include a list of the world’s most esteemed organizations and associations, including McDonald’s, Proctor and Gamble, JP Morgan Chase, Hyatt Hotels, the United Way, and more than 75 universities and colleges.

Drew speaks on the topic of leadership in a way that is relatable, relevant and engaging. He captivates his audience with the use of humour as he outlines his story on how he was once an average university student just like any of us, who has learned along the way what it truly means to be a strong leader. He takes his speech a step further than just lecturing an audience on being a good leader, he illustrates what it takes to reach that point and how everyone is capable in their own way.

This international bestseller, leader, and motivator will leave you thinking about how to create your own legacy and provide you with reasons on the importance of leaving these lasting impressions.

Don’t miss out on an incredible evening and purchase your #BB53 tickets today!