Rodger Dean Duncan Biography

After an early career as an award-winning journalist and university professor, Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan founded Duncan Worldwide in 1972 to serve the needs of organizations seeking to boost performance.

His client roster includes senior leaders at top companies in many industries as well as presidential cabinet officers in two White House administrations.

A highly sought-after speaker, trainer and executive coach, Duncan is widely known for his expertise in the strategic management of change—for individuals as well as for organizations. He keynotes many industry conferences and workshops related to human performance and organizational effectiveness.

In addition to his consulting practice, Duncan headed worldwide communications for Campbell Soup Company and was vice president of a global energy company. He’s also served on the faculties of three major universities.

Duncan Worldwide, now headquartered in the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area, has affiliates around the globe. Top-selling author Stephen Covey called Duncan work on leadership “brilliantly insightful, inspiring—profound, yet user friendly—visionary, yet practical.”

Duncan earned a Ph.D. in communication and organizational dynamics at Purdue University. The Duncan Report, his blog on leadership and organizational effectiveness, now reaches opt-in business subscribers in more than 150 countries. He is also a frequent contributor to Fast Company and Forbes magazines.

Duncan is author of the internationally best-selling book CHANGE-friendly LEADERSHIP: How to Transform Good Intentions into Great Performance.

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