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Robert Gates

Transformational Leader; Secretary of Defense (2006-2011); Bestselling Author

“Core to leadership is the ability to relate to people – to empathize, understand, inspire, and motivate.”

U.S. Foreign Policy, National Security, Diplomacy
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Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author

“Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible.”

Courage, Leadership, National Security
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Nikki R. Haley

U.S. Ambassador to the UN (2017-2019); Governor of South Carolina (2011-2017)

“Leaders must communicate clearly and consistently during emergencies and have a vision for how to recover from a crisis.”

U.S. Foreign Policy, National Security, Diplomacy
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Javier Solana

Secretary General of NATO (1995-1999), High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU (1999-2009)
Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Europe
Fee $40K - $70K
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Laura W. Bush

First Lady of the United States (2001-2009)

Beloved leader and champion for education, global healthcare innovations, and human rights.

Women in Leadership, Children's Issues, Inspiring Lives
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Anderson Cooper

Anchor, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°
U.S. Current Events, Election Forecast and Analysis, Diplomacy
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Dan Coats

Director of National Intelligence (2017– 2019), Ambassador, and Politician

Former national intelligence chief assessing worldwide security threats.

National Security, Leadership, Diplomacy
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William Cohen

Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group
National Security, Terrorism, Middle East
Fee $25K - $40K
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Deborah Lee James

23rd Secretary of the Air Force

Innovation and Technology, U.S. National Security, Diversity and Inclusion
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Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)

Secretary of State (2001-2005)

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

U.S. Foreign Policy, National Security, Diplomacy
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Michael Oren

Former Israeli Ambassador, Member of Knesset and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office

Jewish Interests, Negotiation, Leadership
Fee Over $70,000
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Rajiv Shah, M.D.

Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development (2010-2015); Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (2009-2010); Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2001-2009)

Innovation and Technology, Europe, Global Economy and Trade
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