Jeff Henderson

Jeff Henderson is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leadership speaker who was named by Forbes as one of 20 speakers you should not miss. His book Know What You’re FOR launched a movement in nonprofits and businesses worldwide, and his career spanning Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta Braves, and North Point Ministries gives him a unique perspective on what makes organizations thrive.

A Career Built on Building Great Organizations

Henderson started his career in marketing at the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, and Chick-fil-A, where he led regional and beverage marketing strategies. He then spent 17 years leading three of North Point Ministries’ multisite locations in Atlanta, including Buckhead Church and two Gwinnett Church campuses, and helped launch North Point Online, which now reaches over 200,000 people. He is the founder of the FOR Company, dedicated to helping organizations build a good name where purpose and profit grow together.

Becoming an Organization People Are FOR

Henderson’s FOR framework is built on a simple but powerful insight: thriving organizations are more concerned with being raving fans of their customers than convincing customers to become raving fans of the organization. His keynotes deliver actionable strategies for closing the gap between what you are known for and what you want to be known for, building people-centric organizational cultures, creating growth where purpose and profit thrive together, and the leadership practices that make organizations irresistible.

If You Can See It, You Can Be It
Inspirational speaker Chef Jeff knows what it feels like to be hungry, and he knows what it is to struggle. In this presentation he shares two decades of life lessons that he gained on his redemptive journey from drug dealer to TV celebrity chef to nationally acclaimed speaker. With his 12 inspiring and pragmatic street-smart recipes for success, audiences will discover their hidden business aptitudes, make life-changing decisions, and secure personal and professional success.

Cooked: One Man’s Journey-From the Streets to the Stove

Take the journey into the streets and fast-paced kitchens of world-renowned restaurants as you hear a powerful message of commitment, redemption, and change. From overcoming hardship to identifying one’s talents, Henderson shares his hard-knock yet transformative life lessons and the secrets to rising above and realizing your full potential.

Human Resources: From the Hustle on the Urban Street Corner to Inside Corporate Boardrooms
Chef Jeff says, “I was an HR nightmare.” But he knew the lessons he learned on the streets taught him transferable skills that would adapt to the corporate world: marketing, branding, public relations, and managing a diverse workforce. He now educates audiences on how to embrace workers from all backgrounds so companies won’t merely survive in today’s economy but they will thrive. By learning how diversity drives today’s business, organizations can benefit from increased staff retention, consistency in product delivery, and teams that are more confident and productive.