Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson was a prolific writer, mentor, teacher, and co-founder of VitalSmarts, a corporate training and organizational performance company. He co-authored four New York Times best-selling books, including "Crucial Conversations," "Crucial Confrontations," "Change Anything," and "Influencer." His books have sold over 6 million copies and have been translated into 30 languages. Patterson taught at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management and completed his doctoral work at Stanford University. He received the Mentor of the Year Award and the William G. Dyer Distinguished Alumni Award from Brigham Young University. He also co-founded Unitus, a nonprofit organization focused on helping the world's poor achieve economic self-reliance.