Leadership Speakers

"Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible." – Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

A specialist in leading effectively and operating in complexity, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) shares experienced insight on security in a multifaceted geopolitical environment, the 21st-century challenges facing the U.S., and capturing innovation.

World-renowned leader Gordon Brown is a powerful voice on many of today’s most pressing issues: global economic growth, international security, geopolitical affairs, education equality, and human rights.

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He discusses with audiences a wide variety of domestic...

Sam Kass offers fresh and informative insights as he explores the latest developments in health, wellness, and the future of consumption. A tech entrepreneur, food expert and former senior policy advisor for the White House, Kass brings a...

A trusted senior international statesman and leader, Anders Fogh Rasmussen offers actionable solutions to global challenges and identifies opportunities for successful cooperation across borders and industries.    

Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create...

As a world leader in social media research and communication, Dr. Jennifer Golbeck shares with audiences ways to best leverage and the vast array of social data both in their personal and professional lives.

A four-star Army general who led the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, Gen. Keith Alexander, USA (Ret.) played a pivotal role in securing the United States and our Allies throughout his distinguished military career.

A recognized expert on Russia, U.S.-Russia relations, great power competition, and American foreign policy around the world, Michael McFaul helps audiences understand the war in Ukraine, the new Cold War with Russia and lessons from the Cold War...

The leader of the Federal Reserve during a momentous time of economic and financial crisis, Ben Bernanke offers keen insight and analysis of the current global economic landscape and challenges facing the world today.

Mallory Weggemann shares stories of triumph over setbacks stemming from a spinal cord injury at 18 and nerve damage to her arm at 24. As a 4-time Paralympian and 7-time Paralympic Medalist, she redefines and enforces what it...

The first woman to serve as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s chair, Mary Schapiro, who has dedicated her nearly three-decade career to regulatory strategy and enforcement, and service on major corporate boards, provides audiences astute insight and analysis...

Nicholas Epley is reshaping how organizations think about human connection, showing why people consistently underestimate the value of real conversation and why that mistake matters so much for trust, wellbeing, engagement, and the high-performing cultures the future will...

Speaking from three decades of experience navigating the United Kingdom through one of the most perilous periods in economic history, and more recently leading the international central banking community, Lord Mervyn King engages in a lively discussion on...

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.

Considered one of the most influential Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in history, Adm. Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.) takes a fresh approach to the most important issues of the 21st century—including America's global positioning and how...

A distinguished and highly respected veteran of the White House press corps, Ann Compton offers audiences a historical perspective of the presidency, the biggest stories of our time and today’s event making headlines.

Judy Woodruff—one of the world's most prominent female journalists—brings groundbreaking reporting experience, sharing insights on the Presidential Administration, Congress and the changing political landscape.

With amazing humor, Terry Bradshaw looks at attitude, adversity and relentless competition as to what makes us successful.

"We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked." – Condoleezza Rice

Hall of Fame football coach and accomplished NASCAR team owner, Joe Gibbs inspires us with his examples of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, hard work and values.

Gary Heil, an internationally recognized expert on leadership and organizational culture, helps organizations see things as they really are, not as people wish they were, in order to create cultures of engagement, innovation, and 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." –...