Meet Eric Papp

Creator of the Promise-Driven Culture. Helping leaders build teams where promises are kept and the best people stay.

Eric Papp delivering a keynote at the Auto Care Association

Eric Papp is the creator of the Promise-Driven Culture. Since 2009, he has delivered 500+ programs for 50,000+ people, working with leaders at BMW, State Farm, Bayer, NIH, and the FBI. He turns real-life case studies into practical frameworks for managing priorities, keeping commitments, and leading without micromanagement.

Formerly a top-rated SkillPath trainer, Eric is the author of three books: Leadership by Choice (Wiley), Manage Promises, Not People, and Three Values of Being an Effective Person. He holds a business degree from the University of Notre Dame and works as an executive himself, so what he teaches is tested in the real world, not just on stage.

Eric also serves as a Vice President in employee benefits consulting, where he helps CFOs and HR leaders keep the promises they make to their people.

Eric Papp on stage at the CoSIDA national convention
Family

Eric lives in Tampa, FL, with his wife, Brieann, and their children Elliana and Cole

He frequents his local church, engages in the community, and enjoys exercising.

Fun Fact about Eric

He performs stand-up comedy and brings that timing to his keynotes.

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Eric Papp high-fiving an audience member during a keynote

Every keynote is customized to your audience, so your people leave with a shared language for priorities and promises they can use the next morning.

Built for leadership meetings, HR conferences, association events, and sales kickoffs.

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