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Leadership Larry Mietus

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Keynote Speaker
Self Employed
Country or state 
United States (New York)
Available to 
North America
City 
Buffalo
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
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Timezone 
America/New_York

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Bio

“Leadership Larry” Mietus — Chief Excuse Obliterator

Founder, Speaking of Strategy

If you're looking for a speaker who will engage your audience, challenge their thinking, and inspire action long after the event ends, Leadership Larry Mietus delivers.

Larry is an energetic keynote speaker, trusted business consultant, and author who specializes in obliterating the excuses that sabotage business success. As Founder of Speaking of Strategy, he brings real-world insight and experience to topics like leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and strategic sales and marketing.

Larry’s audiences range from frontline teams to C-suite leaders at companies of every size — from mom-and-pop shops to global brands. He has been quoted in HR Magazine, the most respected publication in the human resources field.

His book, “We Tried That Once” And Other Popular Excuses That Sabotage Business Success! is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and serves as a powerful resource for individuals and organizations ready to stop making excuses and start getting results.

Larry is also a frequent contributor on LinkedIn, where he continues to share fresh perspectives on strategy and leadership that spark conversation and action.

Current position (3)

Keynote Speaker

Self Employed

Founder - Chief Excuse Obliterator

Speaking of Strategy

Author

Self Employed

Achievements (2)
Mentor of the Year

Twice named "Mentor of the Year" at the State University of New York at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Friend of the Chamber Award

Amherst (NY) Chamber of Commerce. 2025. Awarded to a chamber member for being an advocate of the chamber, its members, and its services.

Degrees (1)
MA - Organizational Leadership
Medaille University
2003 to 2005

Presentations

Presentations (5)
How AI Can Bolster Your Leadership Impact!

Forbes has reported that the #1 leadership skill most needed across industries and in workforces globally is Artificial Intelligence (AI). McKinsey & Company reports that by the year 2055 as many as 50% of our current work activities will have the potential to be automated.

What does this mean to you as a leader? Can AI make you a better leader?
During this fast paced, interactive session you'll learn how to harness Artificial Intelligence to drive better results for you, your teams, and your enterprise!

* What is effective leadership?
* Mandatory leadership competencies
* Leadership tasks
* What is artificial intelligence?
* Do I have to use AI?
* Do I need to be "techy" to use AI?
* As a leader, how can I use AI to drive results in areas such as decision making, communication, productivity, emotional intelligence, team engagement, and trend monitoring?

Why Should Anyone Follow Your Lead?

The world of leadership is evolving at breakneck speed. Do people follow you because they want to or because they have to? Learn the critical skills that you need in order to take your leadership competencies to an impactful level while meeting the grueling expectations of today's multi-generation workplace followers.

At the end of the session participants will be able to:
* Understand what today's workers expect from their leaders
* Know the difference between managers and leaders
* Have the ability to Identify critical leadership skills
* Identify the components of dynamic communication competencies
* Understand the leader's role in building and maintaining an accountable "no excuses" workplace culture with a focus on attracting and retaining talent

We Tried That Once!

Stop making excuses (or buying into them) and become a person who takes action. Build a culture where excuses are the exception, not the rule! This interactive session addresses thirteen excuses you probably have heard or use yourself which serve as the foundation to frustration and failure. I will share multiple "Take Action Tips" for participants to utilize immediately. Breaking out of the excuses trap will help you to create more success and satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. The excuses I'll cover include: “We Tried That Once” “No One Will Notice” “It’s Not My Job (Not My Problem)” “That Would Never Work Here” “I Don’t Have Time to Meet with Employees” “I Don’t Like Conflict” “If It’s Not Broken, Why Fix It?” “Everyone is Doing It (Or Buying It)” “My Accountant Handles That” “My Learning Days Are Over” “No One Does It Like I Do” “That Culture Stuff is Crap” “I Plan on Working Forever”.

Kick, Pass, or Punt? The Game Plan to Win at Business and Life!

Life is complicated. We strive to balance our personal and professional obligations while we are being asked to get more done, faster, and with fewer resources. This fast paced session will provide attendees with the opportunity to "come up for air" and get energized. By the end of the program participants will:
• Be able to identify actions that will lower their stress levels
• Reflect upon their level of workplace engagement
• Understand the importance of workplace culture
• Identify the habits of top performers
• Reframe FEAR

Storytelling "By the Book". How to Get People to Listen, Understand, and Remember!

We are all inundated by hundreds of messages per week, thousands per month, and millions over the course of our lifetimes. How do you make sure that your message, the message of your organization, or the message of your community is heard, understood, and remembered? This fast paced, interactive session will give you tools to make sure your message becomes an earworm. We'll cover topics such as the four major learning
and remembering styles, creating instant rapport, critical visual aids, and storytelling (a powerful leadership skill) for impact and retention.
At the end of the session participants will be able to:
*Understand and play to the four major learning and remembering styles
*Know how to create instant rapport (even with strangers)
*Harness the power of visual aids
*Understand the elements of powerful storytelling
*Know what AI cannot do when it comes to creating powerful communication

Past talks (10)
We Tried That Once!
HLA Northeast 2025
Hyannis, Massachuesetts
April 4, 2025
Why Should Anyone Follow Your Lead?
HLA Northeast 2025
Hyannis, Massachusetts
April 3, 2025
We Tried That Once!
Pet Summit 2025
Orlando, Florida
March 25, 2025
Kick, Pass, Or Punt? The Game Plan To Win At Business And Life!
Maryland Association of Health Care Executives
Virtual
December 10, 2024
Why Should Anyone Follow Your Lead?
Maine Medical Group Management Association
Augusta, Maine
October 25, 2024
Kick, Pass, Or Punt? The Game Plan To Win At Business And Life!
Maine Medical Group Management Association
Augusta, Maine
October 25, 2024
Kick, Pass, Or Punt? The Game Plan To Win At Business And Life!
Healthcare Leaders Association
Kearney, Nebraska
September 12, 2024
Why Should Anyone Follow Your Lead?
Healthcare Leaders Association
Atlantic City, New Jersey
June 7, 2024
Kick, Pass, Or Punt? The Game Plan To Win At Business And Life!
NY-Medical Group Management Association
Syracuse, New York
May 8, 2024
Kick, Pass, Or Punt? The Game Plan To Win At Business And Life!
NY-Medical Group Management Association
Rochester, New York
May 3, 2024
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  • Videos (7)
  • Photos (5)
  • Slides (1)
  • One sheet (1)
Leadership Larry Mietus HLA Northeast Hyannis, Mass April 2025
"Leadership Larry" Mietus - Presentation Video - Cornerstone
TechXY Turbo - Episode 1
"We Tried That Once" and Other Excuses That Kill Business Growth with Larry Mietus
larrymietus
715: "We Tried That Once" And Other Excuses That Sabotage Business Success!
Small Effort Big Success Book Marketing | Expert Interview
MGMA Rochester 2024
MGMA Rochester 2024
Pet Summit 2025
Pet Summit 2025
Pet Summit 2025
Pet Summit 2025
HLA Northeast 2005
HLA Northeast 2005
HLA Northeast 2025
HLA Northeast 2025
"Leadership Larry" Mietus - Speaker One Sheet
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Books & Articles (10)

"We Tried That Once" And Other Popular Excuses That Sabotage Business Success!
RPSS Publishing - Buffalo, New York,
2020
Critical Mistakes That CEOs and Leaders Make
Leadership Moving Forward
The "4Cs" of Employee Engagement
Getting Back to Business. Have You Visited R.O.M.E.?
Are You in the Mood?...to Go to Work?
Decide to Make Better Decisions (Here's How!)
2 Sides of Accountability
What Should Leaders Really Be Doing?
The Phases of Change

Expertise (25)

Leadership
Business
No Excuses AI, Leadership Business Leadership Artificial Intelligence for Business Decision-making Employee Engagement Sales Strategies marketing strategies Communication and leadership Change Management Executive Coaching Business Strategy Building company culture Constructive conflict Artificial Intelligence Communication Business Storytelling Change Leadership Art of Storytelling Power of Storytelling Organizational storytelling Storytelling and leadership Storytelling for Business

Clients

International Boarding & Pet Services Association
Healthcare Leader Association
Medical Group Management Association
The Pet Summit 2025
Bryant & Stratton College
St. Bonaventure University
Canisius University
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership - State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo State University
Niagara Global Tourism Institute
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
Niagara University
National Association of Speech and Hearing Centers
Rotary International
Chautauqua Leadership Network
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Fantastic Sam's
Future Business Leaders of America
AAA of Western and Central New York
New York State Town Clerk's Association
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Optical Society & Training of Western New York
Cannon Heyman Weiss, LLP
Millington Lockwood, Inc.
AXA Equitable
General Physician, P.C.
Try It Distributing
Project Management Institute - Buffalo
IRR Supply
Nussbaumer & Clarke
Chem-Dry Buffalo
Vargas Associates

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • Larry Mietus is an absolute powerhouse on the stage. His keynote on leadership education was not only insightful and inspiring—it was transformative. Larry has a unique ability to distill complex leadership principles into relatable, actionable takeaways that resonate with audiences at every level. His energy is infectious, his stories are authentic, and his message is both timely and timeless. If you’re looking for a speaker who can truly move the needle and leave a lasting impact, Larry Mietus is the one to bring to your event. Dawn Wilno President/CEO Core Association Partners
    Dawn Wilno
  • Larry was an outstanding speaker at a recent HLA/HFMA conference. He delivered 2 engaging and insightful sessions on leadership qualities that every leader should embrace, while also highlighting how to build a culture where employees are proud to come to work each day. His message connected the dots between culture, motivation, and performance in a way that was both practical and inspiring. What stood out most was his ability to read the audience, weave humor into his talk, and make complex leadership concepts feel relatable and actionable. I would definitely recommend Larry for any upcoming speaking engagements.
    Yvette Noah
    Verified
  • I met Leadership Larry more than 20 years ago when I had him speak for us at the regional chamber of commerce. With his energy, insights and outside-the-box thinking, he left an immediate impression on our attendees - and clearly on me, because I've been asking Larry to speak for me for multiple organizations over the past two decades. Knowing Larry's energetic and captivating style, I've typically called upon him to get out events started with a burst of enthusiasm. He's knocked it out of the park every time. Highly recommended for your upcoming event!
    Craig Turner
    Verified
  • I recently attended Larry’s leadership session at a conference and was thoroughly impressed. He’s an excellent presenter who captivates the audience and keeps them engaged throughout. What makes Larry such a dynamic and impactful speaker is his ability to weave personal stories and real-life leadership examples into his presentation, reinforcing his key messages. I highly recommend Larry as a keynote speaker on leadership.
    Oliver Thurman
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