CLINT PULVER

Emmy-winning “Undercover Millennial” and Hall of Fame keynote speaker on employee retention, workplace culture, and mentorship


  • Leading authority on employee retention, with research from 10,000+ employees through his Undercover Millennial program
  • Emmy Award winner and Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, trusted by brands like NASA, Microsoft, Red Bull and the NBA
  • Combines data-driven insights with live drumming, humor and storytelling, delivering high-energy sessions that audiences remember and apply
  • Bestselling author of I Love It Here, a playbook on how great leaders build organizations people never want to leave
  • Customizes every keynote for multi-generational teams, giving leaders concrete tools to mentor, not just manage, their people

Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author and one of the world’s most respected voices on employee retention and workplace culture. Known globally as the “Undercover Millennial”, he has gone incognito inside hundreds of organizations, gathering candid feedback from more than 10,000 employees about why they stay, why they leave, and what great leaders do differently.

Founder and president of The Center for Employee Retention, Clint transforms this research into actionable strategies that help organizations reduce turnover and build cultures where people feel seen, valued and inspired to stay. His clients span every industry and include brands such as NASA, Microsoft, Red Bull, AT&T and the NBA.

Clint’s bestselling book, I Love It Here, distills his Undercover Millennial findings into a practical roadmap for modern leadership. He has been named one of BusinessQ Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” and is one of the youngest inductees into the Speaker Hall of Fame.

On stage, Clint is a rare blend of thought leader, comedian and professional drummer. His high-energy performances—often featuring live drumming and the now-iconic story of “Mr. Jensen”—create unforgettable moments that move audiences from simple awareness to real behavioral change.

Clint tailors each presentation to the needs of his audience and is not limited to the topics listed below. Please ask us about any subject that interests you:

  • Employee Retention & “I Love It Here” Cultures
  • Mentorship vs. Management
  • Leading Multi-Generational Teams
  • Workplace Culture & Human-Centered Leadership
  • The Power of One Moment: The Mr. Jensen Effect

I Love It Here™: Create an Organization People Never Want to Leave

Drawing on years of Undercover Millennial research with thousands of employees across multiple industries, Clint reveals what people actually say about their leaders when those leaders are not in the room. He breaks down the real reasons employees stay, the triggers that push them out the door, and the behaviors that separate “managers” from true mentors. Attendees learn the four core attributes of leaders people love to work for, how to design simple systems that increase trust and accountability, and how to translate engagement into measurable retention. This keynote is ideal for executive teams, HR leaders and people managers who want a practical, evidence-based playbook for reducing turnover and building a culture where employees proudly say, “I love it here.” 

Mentorship vs. Management: The Art of Mentor Leadership

In this highly interactive session, Clint shows why today’s workforce doesn’t want another boss — they want a mentor. Using compelling stories, humor and his Emmy-winning film “Be a Mr. Jensen”, he demonstrates how even small, intentional moments of recognition and belief can change the trajectory of a person’s life. Participants discover the difference between “time takers” and “moment makers”, how to give feedback that motivates rather than intimidates, and how to build development plans that employees actually own. The keynote equips leaders at all levels with a clear framework to become mentors who drive performance, loyalty and growth, particularly among younger generations. 

Bringing Humanity Back to the Workplace

This keynote focuses on culture, belonging and human connection in a world of constant pressure and change. Clint combines Undercover Millennial insights with real-world examples of organizations that have successfully moved from compliance to commitment. He unpacks what it means to create a psychologically safe environment, how to design rituals that foster connection, and how to ensure every team member feels seen and significant. With his trademark blend of drumming, storytelling and humor, Clint helps audiences reimagine leadership as a human-centered craft — one that drives both emotional commitment and business results.

"United We Stand”: How Trust and Unity Create Transformational Change

In today’s volatile economy, organizations are finding it more difficult to adapt to expanding costs, shrinking margins, increased competition, and regulation. Teamwork, accountability, and purpose have greatly diminished, leaving employees fearful and paralyzed to step outside of their comfort zones. The result? Decreased revenues, morale, and performance. Motivational Speaker and Retention Expert Clint Pulver offers your organization the ultimate keynote experience that unifies, inspires, and rallies your sales staff, leadership teams, and front-line employees to create a renewed and lasting movement within your organization.

Utilizing his experience as a professional drummer for more than two decades, Clint helps orchestrate your team to success through the power of music by creating a high-energy, interactive, hands-on drumming experience that allows your audience to achieve unity and a renewed sense of loyalty and trust.