Christopher D. Connors

Christopher D. Connors is a nationally recognized leadership and emotional intelligence expert, bestselling author, speaker, and consultant who helps leaders, educators, teams, and students achieve meaningful growth through emotional intelligence and action-oriented leadership. He is the author of three bestselling books, including The Champion Leader, recognized as one of the top leadership books of 2024, and Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader, ranked #1 by BookAuthority on its list of the best emotional intelligence books of all time. His work has been featured by CNBC, the World Economic Forum, Virgin, Thrive Global, and Medium, and he regularly appears on television and award-winning podcasts. Christopher has delivered keynotes, trainings, coaching, and consulting for organizations including Google, Apple, the U.S. Army, Northrop Grumman, Merrill Lynch, and numerous schools and educational organizations.

Christopher holds a bachelor's degree from Hobart College and a master's degree from the University of Georgia, with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Theory. His approach is grounded in servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and the belief that leadership should be both purposeful and human. Known for combining practical strategies with humor and authenticity, Christopher helps people strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and lead with greater impact. He lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, with his wife and three sons and enjoys coaching youth sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.