Polly LaBarre

Polly LaBarre stands at the forefront of the discourse on the future of business and success, wielding her influence as an author, television correspondent, thinker, and entrepreneur. As the co-author of the influential book “Mavericks at Work” and the co-founder of Management Lab (MLab) and the Management Innovation eXchange (MIX), LaBarre has left an indelible mark on the business landscape.

Her journey began with the founding team of Fast Company magazine, where she served as senior editor for nearly a decade, contributing to the publication’s emergence as a leading voice in business and leadership. LaBarre co-hosted Fast Company’s signature Real Time conferences and played a pivotal role in launching the Fast Talk roundtable series. Her insightful writing has graced prestigious platforms such as the Harvard Business Review, Fortune.com, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

“Mavericks at Work,” co-authored by LaBarre, earned accolades as a Business Book of the Year by the Financial Times and The Economist, cementing its status as a New York Times, BusinessWeek, and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Currently steering the ship at Management Lab, a dynamic ‘think-and-do tank,’ LaBarre collaborates with global brands, pioneering strategies to enhance organizational adaptability and innovation. Additionally, she spearheads the Management Innovation eXchange, a vibrant community of management innovators sharing hacks and success stories. LaBarre’s engaging presence extends to her role as a correspondent for CNN, specializing in innovation and business, and as a sought-after speaker inspiring organizations to unlock their potential through bold leadership and innovation.