Greg McKeown

Greg McKeown is the New York Times bestselling author of [Essentialism](https://gregmckeown.com/) and [Effortless](https://gregmckeown.com/about/), focus classics that Penguin Random House notes have sold millions and been translated widely. He runs the Essentialism Academy, hosts The Greg McKeown Podcast, and speaks on disciplined priority—signature personal development for leaders drowning in more.

2 events

2 upcoming

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Coming up

Thu, Nov 5 – Fri, Nov 6, 2026

Elite Live November 2026 — Keynote: Greg McKeown

Chandler, AZ

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Don R. Elliott Presidential Lecture — An Evening with Greg McKeown (Lipscomb)

Nashville, TN

Overview

Greg McKeown is the New York Times bestselling author of [Essentialism](https://gregmckeown.com/) and [Effortless](https://gregmckeown.com/about/), focus classics that Penguin Random House notes have sold millions and been translated widely. He runs the Essentialism Academy, hosts The Greg McKeown Podcast, and speaks on disciplined priority—signature personal development for leaders drowning in more.

Proof points

Essentialism + Effortless (NYT bestsellers; multi-million sales per publisher bio)
Essentialism Academy (100+ countries) + 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter
Stanford MBA; doctoral research at Cambridge (per official/about)