The bylines and covers are the confirmation. The work is the point.
A cover story, columns at two of the most-read business titles, an Editor-at-Large chair, and a book from Wiley. Here is where to find the work and how to reach me for yours.
Selected press and platforms
Los Angeles Magazine
A February 2025 cover feature on Rod's work in storytelling, leadership, and the moment we are living through.
Forbes & Entrepreneur
Regular columns on narrative leadership, the founder's story, and communicating under pressure.
Fair Observer
Longer, analytical essays on culture, technology, and meeting the moment, in an editorial leadership role.
Appointments, signings, and honors
A running record of the work. These link to the current archive for now, and we will migrate and update each one here.
Named Summit Host, Nordic Climate Finance Summit 2025
From Refugee Camps to Corporate Boardrooms
A Profile of Dr. Rod Berger and The Narrative Edge
Washington Speakers Bureau adds Dr. Rod Berger to its roster
Signs first publishing deal with Wiley
Pens cover story for Los Angeles Magazine
ACA signs Rod to moderate the closing keynote by Opal Lee
Selected to host international book tour
Opening address on water insecurity in Tanzania
Hosts gala benefiting WaterAid Sweden
The Jim Henson Company searches for "The Ultimate GOAT"
Named a "Voice of the Future"
Keynote speaker, Michigan State University Alumni Leaders Summit
Fair Observer appoints Rod Editor-at-Large
Why editors and bookers say yes
Four thousand interviews across five continents, from the Pope and Magic Johnson to the founders of Zappos and MasterClass. A doctorate in clinical psychology. Nearly two decades lecturing at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management. A book with Wiley. Represented by Outspoken Agency.
Rod Berger is a big-ideas thinker who takes conversations to new and deeper territory.
Karin Klein
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
The Narrative Edge offers a roadmap to ignite hope and narrate your story of potential.
Prof. Henrik von Scheel
Futurist, originator of Industry 4.0
Writing a story, or booking a guest?
I make time for good conversations with journalists, producers, and event teams. Reach out and tell me what you are working on.