Leadership Speakers

Leaders are not born – they’re made. Shaped by their experiences, these industry titans understand what it takes to create, lead, and manage successful teams. From the boardroom to the playing field, they know that the setting doesn’t matter. It’s the mettle of the leader that is the pivotal factor. With deep skills and strategic insights, these leadership keynote speakers provide much-needed perspective to help you drive success at your organization. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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Adam Grant

Organizational Psychologist, The Wharton School of Business; Bestselling Author; Host: WorkLife, a TED Original Podcast

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George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center

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Jon Favreau

Founder, Crooked Media, Host of Pod Save America; Assistant to the President and Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama (2009-2013)

Under $25,000
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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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Daniel Pink

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Power of Regret, When, To Sell is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind

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Liz Murray

Inspirational Speaker and Bestselling Author

Under $25,000
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Kat Cole

CEO, AG1; Strategic Advisor; Investor

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Liz Cheney

Former US Representative (2017-2023)

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Mike Krzyzewski

Head Men's Basketball Coach, Duke University (1980 – 2022)

Over $70,000
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Platon

World-Renowned, Award-Winning Photographer; Founder, The People's Portfolio

$40K - $70K
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Doris Kearns Goodwin

Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author

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Dan Rooney

Motivational Speaker, Fighter Pilot, Patriotic Philanthropist, PGA Professional, Golf Course Developer, and Author, A Patriot's Calling: Living Life Between Fear and Faith and Fly Into the Wind, How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness On Your Ascent to Greatness

$40K - $70K
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Tony Dungy

Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Football Television Analyst

Over $70,000
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Kevin Carroll

Bestselling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change

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James Stavridis

16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group; New York Times Bestselling Author

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Kyle Carpenter

Author and Medal of Honor Recipient 

Under $25,000
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Terry Bradshaw

Co-host and Analyst, FOX NFL Sunday and NFL Legend

$40K - $70K
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Theresa May

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2016-2019)

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Tony Blair

Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)

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James Mattis

U.S. Secretary of Defense (2017-2018)

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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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Walter Isaacson

Bestselling Author; Acclaimed Historian and Journalist; Professor of History, Tulane University

Over $70,000

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