Ken Schmidt is a renowned business strategist, speaker and former communications leader behind the legendary turnaround of Harley-Davidson. He helped transform the brand by shifting its focus from products to people—redefining how businesses connect with customers through authenticity, loyalty and memorable storytelling.
Ken’s high-energy keynotes challenge companies to reject complacency, embrace bold differentiation and tap into timeless human desires to stand out in today’s commoditized world. He’s the author of Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, host of the Tailgating with Geniuses podcast and co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training.
Through his speaking, writing and consulting, Ken delivers unconventional insights that inspire lasting competitive advantage—rooted in being memorable not for what you do, but for who you are.