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Some Conversations Can't Happen From the Audience.
You can watch Kenny Aronoff perform before thousands.
You can read his books.
You can listen to his interviews.
You can hear him speak from a stage.
You can't ask him your questions.
There is something fundamentally different about sitting across the dinner table, asking your own questions, hearing the stories behind the success, and learning directly from someone who has spent decades performing at the highest level.
For one evening, twenty leaders will have that opportunity.
This is not a keynote. This is a conversation.
Why "Leading From the Back"?
Most people believe leadership belongs to the person standing at center stage.
Kenny Aronoff has built an extraordinary career proving otherwise.
For more than four decades, he has become the trusted rhythm behind some of the greatest performers in music history. His influence has never depended on being the headline. It has been earned through relentless preparation, consistency, humility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.
Whether you're leading an organization, building a business, managing a sales team, or developing the next generation of leaders, the ability to lead from the back may be one of the most valuable leadership skills you'll ever develop.
What You'll Walk Away With
✓ Discover how elite performers earn trust under pressure.
✓ Learn why preparation creates confidence when the stakes are highest.
✓ Understand how consistency builds influence over time.
✓ Ask Kenny your own questions during an intimate conversation.
✓ Connect with a curated group of leaders who value growth, excellence, and meaningful relationships.
✓ Leave with practical leadership insights you can immediately apply within your business, team, and life.
Meet Kenny Aronoff
Few musicians have earned the trust and respect that Kenny Aronoff has over the course of his remarkable career.
For more than four decades, Kenny has been the drummer behind some of the most iconic names in music, recording and performing with artists including John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Sting, Santana, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and hundreds more. His extraordinary versatility, relentless work ethic, and unwavering commitment to excellence have made him one of the most sought-after session drummers in the world.
His career has produced extraordinary results.
More than 300 million records sold worldwide.
Over 60 Grammy®-nominated recordings.
Named #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer by Modern Drummer magazine for five consecutive years.
Today, Kenny brings the same discipline, preparation, and pursuit of excellence that defined his musical career to audiences around the world, inspiring leaders to perform at their highest level, build trust under pressure, and create lasting influence, whether they're on a stage, in a boardroom, or leading a team.
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Why Dave Created the Mentor Dinner Series™
Throughout my career, I've discovered that the conversations which change us rarely happen from a stage.
They happen around a table.
The Mentor Dinner Series was created to give leaders something increasingly rare: genuine access to extraordinary people in an environment where questions are welcomed, stories are shared, and relationships are built.
For one evening, we simply learn together.
~ Dave Sanderson
Your Mentor Dinner Experience
Your Mentor Dinner registration includes admission to this exclusive leadership experience and dinner with Kenny Aronoff.
A private venue has been selected to create an environment conducive to meaningful conversation. The location will be shared with confirmed attendees prior to the event.
Attendees are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and lodging accommodations.
Space is intentionally limited to ensure every participant has the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and ask questions throughout the evening.
Join Kenny Aronoff at the Table
December 3, 2026
Hollywood, California
Investment: $997
Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the conversation.