Douglas Scherer, Ed.D.
Douglas Scherer, Ed.D., is a keynote speaker, consultant, and lecturer at Columbia University.
Before writing F.O.R.G.E.D., Doug had already published multiple books with major publishers and sold over 50,000 copies of his work in technical leadership and information systems.
He led global technology teams.
He taught graduate students.
He operated at high levels of pressure and performance.
But something was missing.
The book he ultimately wrote wasn’t another technical manual.
It became a framework for conscious leadership in volatile times — blending neuroscience, mindfulness, and real-world executive decision-making.
Today, Doug speaks nationally on leadership, clarity, and resilience, helping senior leaders make high-stakes decisions with presence and purpose.
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“I’d written books before. But this was the first time I wrote the one that changed me.”
— Douglas Scherer, Ed.D.
What Changed?
Before F.O.R.G.E.D., Doug wrote from expertise.
After F.O.R.G.E.D., he wrote from identity.
The process pushed him to:
• Move from data-heavy writing to story-driven leadership
• Interview and build relationships with top leaders
• Expand his professional network nationally
• Reposition himself from technologist to transformational leadership voice
• Integrate his mindfulness practice into his public platform
The book didn’t just publish his ideas.
It clarified his voice.
And that clarity accelerated his speaking, consulting, and thought leadership presence.
