William McRaven
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); Bestselling Author
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Courage Speakers
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It's having the courage to stand up for what's right. To fight for others who don't have a voice. To forge ahead even though things look bleak. Inject a little courage into your next event with WSB's leadership coaches, former Presidents, astronauts, military veterans, and other courageous speakers. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.Search within Courage Speakers
José Andrés
Chef, Restaurateur, Humanitarian
Over $70,000District of Columbia
George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
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Mike Krzyzewski
Head Men's Basketball Coach, Duke University (1980 – 2022)
Over $70,000North Carolina
James Stavridis
16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chairman, Carlyle; Chair of the Board of Trustees, The Rockefeller Foundation; New York Times Bestselling Author; Senior Military Analyst, CNN
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Kevin Carroll
Bestselling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change
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Kyle Carpenter
Author and Medal of Honor Recipient
Under $25,000North Carolina
James Mattis
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2017-2018)
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Kat Cole
CEO, AG1; Strategic Advisor; Investor
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Mallory Weggemann
Seven-time Paralympic medalist; world record holder; Emmy Award-winning host; correspondent for NBC Sports and Co-CEO of TFA Group
Under $25,000Minnesota
Liz Murray
Inspirational Speaker and Bestselling Author
Under $25,000New York
Anthony Robles
2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion; Recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, ESPN ESPY Awards; and Author, Unstoppable
Under $25,000Arizona
Robert Gates
Transformational Leader; Secretary of Defense (2006-2011); Bestselling Author
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Dan Rooney
Motivational Speaker; Fighter Pilot; Patriotic Philanthropist; PGA Professional; Golf Course Developer; Author, A Patriot's Calling: Living Life Between Fear and Faith and Fly Into the Wind
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Lloyd Austin
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2021-2025)
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Sal Giunta
First Living Medal of Honor Recipient Since the Vietnam War, Author
$25K - $40KTexas
Liz Cheney
Former US Representative (2017-2023)
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Lisa Genova
#1 International and New York Times bestselling Author and Neuroscientist
$40K - $70KMassachusetts
Dick Vitale
College Basketball Analyst, ESPN
$40K - $70KFlorida
Jerry Linenger
Astronaut and American Hero
Under $25,000Nevada
Tony Dungy
Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Former Football Television Analyst for 17 years
Over $70,000Florida
Bear Grylls
Host of Man vs. Wild, Bear Grylls Is Running Wild, and You vs Wild; Adventurer; Author
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Keith Alexander
Board Member, SolCyber; Founder, IronNet Cybersecurity; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Chief, Central Security Service; Former Board of Directors, Amazon
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Bonnie St. John
Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White House Official and Bestselling Author
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