--- title: World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals for 2016 description: World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals for 2016 --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals for 2016 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | March 17, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) See who made the Global Gurus Top 30 for 2016 in the Leadership Category. Just to name a few: [Marcus Buckingham](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/Marcus-Buckingham), [Douglas Conant](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/Douglas-Conant), [Chester Elton](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/chester-elton), [Marshall Goldsmith](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/marshall-goldsmith), [Adrian Gostick](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/Adrian-Gostick), [Jason Jennings](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/Jason-Jennings), [John Mattone](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/John-Mattone), [John Maxwell](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/john-maxwell), and [Mark Sanborn](http://www.speakinc.com/speaker/Mark-Sanborn). For the full listing and rankings see **[Global Gurus Top 30 ~ Leadership](http://www.globalgurus.org/leadership/leadershipgurus30.php)**. Topics: [News](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/news) ### Written by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) Leah originally joined SpeakInc in 2006 and currently serves as their Digital Marketer and Analyst. Originally from Southern California, Leah is a graduate of San Diego State University. She currently lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, John, and their two children. If she's not taxiing her kids to the ball fields, you can find her at the beach or a local coffee shop! Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahdoyle/) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2%2Fl510nM4n0585Frynxm0ed9huNEMeYgHymGmCV3MBzNw1JdhEqs9LCbAFZ9pUMizXg43la1rzRR9V7hrsK5dRgpfzQvv0QRFQgN83XtfwjgbS%2B%2Bis9XlvD9swrkPAqiEdHrZNVnsYsQ6xvtI1ejbIdtDa5a3JiSnmiHAeZcRVt2lmdnrpN9RTP8YC%2FwhcrnKWvrzOp95&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.