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Greg McKeown is a British author, public speaker, and leadership strategist, born in 1977 in London, England. He is best known for his bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (2014), which advocates for a disciplined approach to prioritizing what truly matters in both personal and professional life. The book has sold over a million copies and has been translated into multiple languages, earning recognition as one of the top leadership and success books.

McKeown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is the CEO of McKeown, Inc., a leadership and strategy design agency based in California. Prior to founding his company, he worked for Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Leadership Practice, where he focused on assessing senior executives.

In addition to Essentialism, McKeown authored Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most (2021) and co-authored Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter (2010) with Liz Wiseman. His work emphasizes minimalism, effective leadership, and the importance of saying “no” to non-essential tasks.

McKeown is a sought-after public speaker who has delivered talks at various prestigious events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He hosts the What’s Essential podcast, which ranks among the top self-improvement podcasts. His insights have been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review. Originally from London, McKeown now resides in California with his wife, Anna, and their four children.