Leadership
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)
Secretary of State (2001-2005)
Organizational Psychologist, The Wharton School of Business; Best-Selling Author; Host: WorkLife, a TED original podcast
“Being original isn’t about being first. It’s about being different and better.”
Founder of The Huffington Post, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global
“Company culture is a company’s immune system.”
Secretary of State (2005-2009)
“We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked.”
Who we are
At WSB, we believe in the power of the shared idea – championing both the voices who share them and the people who listen.
New and Notable Voices
With ease and prowess, these fresh voices are catching audience attention with lasting impact. They spark meaningful conversation with new perspectives on timely and pivotal topics.
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Champions of Diversity and Inclusion
Bold and mission-driven, these speakers are upending the status quo. They inspire audiences to embrace differences and fight against prejudice.
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Female Powerhouses
These commanding and creative leaders are blazing new trails. Sharing incisive insight, they empower audiences to break down barriers and lead with intention.
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Diversity and Inclusion in Business
Cultivating meaningful relationships and balance in the age of digital overload.
Joanna Coles
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines; Creative Advisor, CBS News; Executive Producer, The Bold Type; Author
Cyber Security
Blending wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.
John Brennan
CIA Director (2013–2017), Senior National Security and Intelligence Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC
U.S. Foreign Policy
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”
Madeleine K. Albright
Secretary of State (1997-2001)
Creativity
Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller capturing the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.
Platon
World-Renowned, Award-Winning Photographer and Founder, The People's Portfolio
Marketing
Alchemist for brands and businesses, launching them into success with his innovative and purpose-driven methods.
Jim Stengel
Marketing Thought Leader; Author; Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble (2001-2008)
Branding
Mastering the art of listening to build a lasting and loyal community.
Stephanie McMahon
Chief Brand Officer, WWE
American Politics
Pulling back the curtain on Washington to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of American government and politics.
Reince Priebus
White House Chief of Staff (2017); Chairman of Republican National Committee (2011–2017)
U.S. Current Events
Offering context for our turbulent times and showing how today’s leaders can learn from the past.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author