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Laura Gassner Otting

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Advisor at The Outlier Project
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Laura Gassner Otting is a doctoral researcher at Babson College and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who studies the patterns that predict potential. A former Presidential Appointee in the Clinton White House, her expertise spans workforce engagement and leadership. Colleagues describe her as a strategic, inspiring, and energetic powerhouse who excels at communicating big ideas.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

Predicting Potential
Her doctoral research at Babson College and decades in executive search focus on spotting and stoking future potential beyond past performance.
Workforce Engagement
As a keynote speaker and author, she addresses the causes of burnout and disengagement, aiming to help leaders retain and motivate their teams.
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Career

Work history

2022
Advisor
The Outlier Project
1-2016
Researcher, Author, and Keynote Speaker
Laura Gassner Otting
1-2016
Founder and Chief Catalyzing Officer
Limitless Possibility
5-2013 - 5-2018
Founding Board Member
SheGives
6-2002 - 6-2016
Founder and President
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
In the press

Media appearances

[BONUS EP:] Becoming Limitless | Laura Gassner Otting. Featured in Good Life Project
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Laura Gassner Otting on Mission and Life Without Limits. Featured in Elevate Podcast (Robert Glazer)
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Education
9-2025 - 5-2028
Doctor of Businss Administration
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
1-1995 - 5-1996
MA
The George Washington University
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