Mary Kelly is an internationally recognized economist, author, and speaker who shares her perspective on creating strong leadership, productivity, and communication.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, with a PhD in economics, Mary learned lessons in leadership during more than 20 years of active duty in intelligence and logistics in the U.S. Navy.

As part of her military service, Mary taught more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel about economics, finance, leadership, and management.

This experience reinforced her belief in the importance of clear communication and strong leadership skills, especially in stressful situations.

Mary believes that productivity and employee engagement starts at the top. This is why Mary now trains CEOs and business owners on how to create productive workplaces with enthusiastic employees. She says that it’s up to those at the top to set expectations and boost morale – and to encourage their people to perform better at their jobs.

In addition to leading popular workshops and strategic retreats, Mary has written several books on the topic of leadership, including her latest book, Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy.