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Chris De Santis

Keynote Speaker

Chris De Santis is an independent organizational behavior practitioner, speaker, podcaster, and author with thirty-eight years of experience in training and development, working primarily with clients in professional services firms both domestically and internationally. He specializes in assisting individuals or groups in identifying and overcoming obstacles to effectiveness. While he often speaks on behalf of embracing generational diversity as discussed in his book, "Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work," he is also conversant in multiple topics relevant to developing and sustaining long term relationships both inside an organization and with the clients they serve. You can listen to his advice podcast, "Cubicle Confidential" along with his cohost, Mary Abbajay. He has an undergraduate degree in business from the University of Notre Dame, an M.B.A. from the University of Denver, and an M.A. in Organizational Development from Loyola University. He lives in a quiet corner in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.