Negotiation Speakers

"At their core, responses to emergencies require clear command, collaboration from government and cooperation from the public."

David Cameron provides expert insights on leadership, resilience, and navigating global challenges. With a proven track record in economic recovery, international diplomacy at the highest levels, and driving social progress, his guidance helps organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive...

John Kerry's deep understanding of geopolitics, emerging trends, and diplomacy helps groups gain the freedom of action to navigate complex global affairs with confidence and strategic foresight.

Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) guards America's democratic freedoms, with a unique leadership style based on integrity, authenticity, and humility.

Ted Leonsis champions the uncommon belief that happiness drives success in business.

Having led an industrial titan through a digital revolution that upended traditional assumptions, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Jeff Immelt motivates organizations to embrace change and shares firsthand lessons on how to cultivate innovation.

John Brennan blends wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.

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...

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.    

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...

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...

One of the nation’s most respected bipartisan leaders in recent history, Leon Panetta has devoted his career to the American people, guiding U.S. intelligence, defense and economic strategies over the past four decades.

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.

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

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...

"Core to leadership is the ability to relate to people – to empathize, understand, inspire, and motivate." – Robert Gates

Decorated admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) provides answers and strategies to address the most pressing global affairs challenges.