The Ego Mistake
Marques shares the story of hitting rock bottom, losing millions, going bankrupt, starting over at $8.25/hr, and rebuilding through accountability, grit, and determination.
Keynotes
Signature keynote topics for resilient leaders and winning teams.
Explore Marques Ogden's core keynote library, built around adversity, accountability, servant leadership, company culture, sales authenticity, DEI, and professional growth.
ResilienceAdversity into action
CultureWinning standards
LeadershipService over ego
ExecutionPractical takeaways
Core Topics
The main keynote themes audiences request most.
Each topic can stand alone or be adapted around a leadership meeting, sales kickoff, culture event, association conference, or executive retreat.
Self-Absorption Causes Self-Destruction
A servant leadership keynote on serving others above all and building a legacy that leads to fulfillment instead of self-destruction.
Recycling Company Culture
Insights from The Success Cycle on recycling bad energy into positive, productive energy to shift mindset and build thriving culture.
Creating A Winning Culture
Business lessons inspired by the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, including attributes over skills, moving horizons, pivoting leadership, and integrating emotion and logic.
Move Like A Bison
A keynote on facing adversity head on so audiences come through challenges stronger, more successful, and more fulfilled.
Drop The Poker Face
A sales and marketing keynote about selling with authenticity, creating value, and having genuine interest in the other person's needs.
Additional Keynotes
More topics for specialized audiences and event themes.
These topics extend the keynote library for teams focused on personal adversity, DEI, sales, and professional development.
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So Can You
A personal resilience keynote about rebuilding after major life setbacks and using specific action steps to rise again.
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Healthy DEI
A practical approach to creating meaningful belonging, inclusion, and healthier workplace connection.
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At 32
Professional development lessons Marques would give his 32-year-old self about purpose, fulfillment, and avoiding greed.
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Custom Alignment
Topics can be shaped around your audience, industry, meeting theme, and desired outcomes.
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