[ Where Rhythm Meets Leadership ]■
Keynote Beats blends the energy of live drumming with the power of purposeful storytelling to deliver a keynote experience unlike any other. Designed to inspire connection, clarity, and culture change, this unique approach helps organizations explore leadership through rhythm, presence, and authenticity.
Our Team
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Alex Warns
Keynote Speaker, Former CFO, Culture & Leadership Coach
Alex Warns brings a fresh approach to leadership communication. A former CFO turned keynote speaker, Alex is also the co-creator of Keynote Beats—an immersive experience that merges powerful leadership insights with the raw energy of live drumming.
This isn’t a concert. It’s not a typical speech, either. It’s a culture-shifting hour designed to leave a lasting impact. Why? Because people don’t remember flawless slide decks—they remember how they felt. They remember laughing, feeling understood, and reconnecting with what matters most.
From frontline employees to C-suite executives, the message resonates across every level. By combining rhythm with message and human connection with leadership, the experience goes beyond motivation.
It sparks real, lasting change.
It brings the beat to leadership.
Justin Johnson
Producer, Director, Drummer, Speaker
With over 30 years as a professional drummer, Justin Johnson has toured, recorded, and performed alongside some of the best in the industry. From arena stages to studio booths, he’s discovered one enduring truth: rhythm has the power to connect people.
Today, Justin brings that same pulse to Keynote Beats—a live leadership experience that blends compelling storytelling with dynamic, live drumming. It’s not a concert, and it’s far from a traditional keynote. It’s a culture-shifting event designed to help people lead and work with more connection, presence, and purpose.
On stage, Justin doesn’t just play rhythms—he listens, adapts, and amplifies the message. Because when rhythm meets story, people don’t just hear it—they feel it.
Dr. Billy Morehead
Ph.D., CPA, CGFM, CGMA
Professor of Accountancy, Director of the MAcc, & Director of The Center for Faith, Service, and Ethics @ MC, School of Business
Dr. Billy Morehead is a Professor of Accountancy in the School of Business. Dr. Morehead joined MC’s faculty in 2011 and currently teaches a variety of Accounting courses. His areas of expertise include governmental accounting, fraud, and leadership.
Dr. Morehead was awarded the Assoc. of Governmental Accountants' National President's Award and was faculty of the year in 2011.
Dr. Morehead attends First Baptist Church in Jackson and is in the Society of Mississippi CPAs. In his free time, Dr. Morehead enjoys cooking and reading. His top two all-time-favorite travel destinations are Guam and Austria.