Business Speakers

"Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees." – Katie Couric

Gary Heil, an internationally recognized expert on service and leadership, helps organizations see things as they really are—not as people wish they were—in order to create lasting change.

"The most important skill in leadership today is the ability to listen deeply and communicate authentically. The leaders who succeed in this complex world are those who can connect meaningfully with others, build trust, and inspire action." –...

"Company culture is a company's immune system." – Arianna Huffington

A brilliant bipartisan statesman and quintessential American hero, Bill Bradley elevates the debate on the most important issues of our time including the economy, health care, domestic and world affairs.

William Taylor has a passion for ideas and practices that reshape how organizations compete, innovate and win—in good times and times of crisis. As co-founder of Fast Company, he shook up the business-magazine world and the world of...

With three World Series titles and six pennants to his name, Tony La Russa is widely considered one of the best managers in Major League Baseball history, yet the insights he shares are bigger than baseball—leadership qualities and...

The first African-American head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl championship, Tony Dungy shares with us the importance of goals, integrity, discipline and overcoming adversity.

The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between international politics and the global economy.

As founding president and COO of Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze established a new standard of excellence in his industry. He energizes organizations to reconnect with their service commitment.

With an extraordinary record and breadth of public service, success and experience, Tom Ridge has become one of the most respected and top international security experts in the world.

Having served as the principal policymaker, negotiator, presidential advisor, and spokesperson on international trade issues for the United States, Susan Schwab provides expert insights on global trade, policy and politics.

Martin Lindstrom reveals the science behind why we buy, having peered inside the brains of 2,000 consumers. His findings shatter conventional wisdom.

Ann Rhoades people-centric values are at the core of JetBlue's extraordinary success. She shows how great things happen when organizations believe in their people—and give them the authority to succeed.

Master marketer and brand-building architect Jim Stengel helps companies activate their purpose to drive business growth.

Global thought leader and renowned expert on energy development and technology innovation, Andy Karsner emphasizes the key role of entrepreneurial spirit for economic competitiveness, global security and environmental sustainability.

Richard Haass shares a wise and historically grounded examination of a world increasingly defined by disorder.

Tony Blair embraces the challenges of globalization in an increasingly interconnected world.

"Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different… to think out of the box." – Walter Isaacson

From advising leaders of war-torn countries to working with senior executives, Dan Shapiro has helped thousands of organizations and individuals navigate conflict and supercharge growth. Shapiro pioneered a new generation of actionable tools and frameworks to help teams...

Kevin Carroll is transforming business culture and team engagement by embracing the power of purposeful play.

Having opened our eyes to what money is and isn't good for, Lee Eisenberg's much-anticipated new work picks up where The Number left off. It goes right to heart of what makes for a satisfying and fulfilling life,...

Andy Card, the longest-serving White House Chief of Staff in the past 50 years, has been at the epicenter of U.S. politics. From his critical leadership during the 9/11 attacks to his deep expertise in geopolitical analysis, crisis...

Drawing on broad experience in business and government, John Snow, chairman of Cerberus Capital Management, assesses the economy with an eye toward global risk.