“Civility is not about being polite.
It is about control, awareness, and judgment — especially when it matters most.”
Dr. Clinton Lee
Dr. Clinton Lee delivers keynote addresses for organizations and audiences navigating visibility, complexity, and cultural exposure.
These are not motivational speeches.
They are thought-provoking, perspective-shifting talks that explore how behaviour, restraint, and presence shape credibility, trust, and leadership in the modern world.
In an era of noise, speed, and surface-level influence, audiences are increasingly drawn to something else:
Clarity.
Composure.
Perspective.
Dr. Lee’s keynotes examine the return of civility — not as nostalgia, but as a strategic advantage in leadership, business, and public life.
Drawing on decades of global experience across cultures, industries, and social systems, Dr. Lee challenges audiences to rethink etiquette not as rules, but as signals of intelligence, trust, and authority.
These talks resonate particularly with audiences operating in:
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cross-cultural environments
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leadership and governance roles
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relationship-driven industries
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high-visibility or reputationally sensitive contexts
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Over 2.4M Followers & Over A Billion Views
Dr. Lee has been featured internationally in the media and is recognized as a social media influencer with over two million followers on several platforms and has had over one billion views on his video content. He consults across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Bridging Generations With Entertaining Talks On The Transformative Power of Etiquette
What Audiences Take Away
Rather than inspiration alone, audiences leave with:
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A sharper understanding of how behaviour is interpreted in real time
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Greater awareness of how presence, restraint, and timing influence outcomes
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Insight into cultural missteps that quietly undermine credibility
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A reframed view of etiquette as judgment, not performance
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Language and perspective they continue to reference long after the event
Many organizers note that Dr. Lee’s talks are discussed afterward — in corridors, over dinner, and in leadership meetings — which is often the true measure of impact.
Speaking Style & Approach
Dr. Lee’s delivery is:
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Calm, articulate, and engaging
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Witty without being flippant
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Thoughtful without being academic
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Entertaining without sacrificing substance
Stories drawn from global business, diplomacy-adjacent environments, dining culture, and everyday encounters are used to illuminate larger truths about human behaviour and leadership.
The tone is intelligent, accessible, and quietly provocative.
Typical Audiences
Dr. Lee speaks to:
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Executive leadership teams
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Boards and senior management offsites
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Corporate conferences and forums
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Professional associations
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Educational and cultural institutions
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High-profile industry gatherings
His talks are particularly effective where audiences are experienced, accomplished, and ready to engage with ideas at a deeper level.
Speaking Style & Approach
Dr. Lee’s delivery is:
-
Calm, articulate, and engaging
-
Witty without being flippant
-
Thoughtful without being academic
-
Entertaining without sacrificing substance
Stories drawn from global business, diplomacy-adjacent environments, dining culture, and everyday encounters are used to illuminate larger truths about human behaviour and leadership.
The tone is intelligent, accessible, and quietly provocative.
Typical Audiences
Dr. Lee speaks to:
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Executive leadership teams
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Boards and senior management offsites
-
Corporate conferences and forums
-
Professional associations
-
Educational and cultural institutions
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High-profile industry gatherings
His talks are particularly effective where audiences are experienced, accomplished, and ready to engage with ideas at a deeper level.
Speaking Themes & Areas of Focus
Rather than fixed “topics,” Dr. Lee’s keynotes explore themes such as:
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Civility as a strategic advantage
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Executive presence in high-stakes rooms
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Cross-cultural judgment and misinterpretation
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Behaviour, perception, and informal power
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Leadership in visible and diverse environments
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The cost of small missteps — and how to avoid them
Each keynote is tailored to the audience, industry, and context.
Enquiries
Keynote engagements are accepted on a limited basis.
If you are organizing an event where perspective, substance, and cultural intelligence matter — you may enquire regarding Dr. Lee’s availability.
All enquiries are handled confidentially.
Keynote engagements by enquiry only.
Speaking engagements delivered across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.