Leadership Speakers

A visionary conservative leader, J.C. Watts offers thought provoking views on the future of healthcare, the economy, education and other major issues of the day.

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.

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.

An exceptional leader and one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history with three national titles and 873 wins to his name, Jim Calhoun delivers a passionate and powerful message on leadership, building effective teams and...

Dan Pink deploys the science of motivation to boost engagement, spark innovation, and create better leaders.

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...

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...

Jerry Linenger knows how to reach deep, stay calm, and apply brainpower to solve problems. By going beyond expectations, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming adversity, he consistently inspires audiences and organizations to do likewise.

With his renowned brilliance, humor and grace, Sir John Major brings amazing clarity and original solutions to complex economic and international issues.

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

Dubbed the “No-Stats All-Star” by author Michael Lewis, Shane Battier shows audiences how to identify and cultivate the intangibles of life that winners possess—and how sports and technology are converging to give anyone the tools to become a...

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.

One of America’s most prolific and respected political reporters and commentators, John Heilemann offers his wit, savvy, and insider’s view of the Washington scene, the future of the Republican and Democratic parties, and the major national issues of...

Doris Kearns Goodwin offers context for our turbulent times and shares how today's leaders can learn from the past.

An astute Washington veteran and the editor-at-large of the preeminent journal of conservative opinion and commentary, William Kristol identifies the issues and underlying trends of public policy and debate.

Mike Krzyzewski, "Coach K," reveals life's lessons taught by his parents and his own proven principles of learning, which make his college and Olympic teams inspiring examples for other organizations.

"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." –...

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.

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.

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

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

More than two decades after bursting into national prominence, Peter Ueberroth remains one of America’s most enduring and trusted business leaders.

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 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.