President, European Commission (2004-2014) and Prime Minister, Portugal (2002-2004) |
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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 stability for the world’s citizens, and to promote a growth environment for multinational business. Speeches
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Director of Basketball Development and Analytics, Miami Heat; Member of the 2012 and 2013 NBA Championship Miami Heat; Captain of the 2001 NCAA Championship Duke Blue Devils; “No-Stats All-Star” |
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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 champion. Speeches
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Paul Begala offers a witty and highly informed perspective on the Trump Administration, the Republican Congress and today’s headlines. Speeches
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Chairman, The Federal Reserve System (2006-2014) |
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The leader of the Federal Reserve during a momentous time of economic and financial crisis, Ben S. Bernanke offers keen insight and analysis of the current global economic landscape—and challenges facing the world today. |
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Heralded by The New York Times as "a latter-day Houdini," David Blaine has redefined magic around the world with his unique, intimate, close-up style and his challenges that have set new boundaries of human endurance. Speeches
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Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007) |
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One of the most respected and admired world leaders in the last 50 years, Tony Blair offers an unparalleled analysis of the world's most difficult and complex issues. Speeches
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Africa, Asia, China, Cyber Security, Emerging Markets, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Environmental Issues, Europe, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Global Trade, Human Rights, Jewish Interests, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Religion, Terrorism
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Former Executive at Tesla Motors, Apple Computer and GAP Inc. Types:
Male, Top Executives
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Former Tesla, Apple and GAP Inc. executive, George Blankenship, drives businesses toward innovation and transforms companies from status quo market contenders to forward-thinking and dynamic companies of the future. Topics:
Achievement - Business, Branding, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Managing/Leading It, Consumer Trends, Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Customer Relationships/Loyalty, Innovation, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Sales Skills and Motivation
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CEO and Founder, Humu; SVP of People Operations at Google (2006 – 2016) and Best-Selling author of Work Rules! Types:
Male, Top Executives
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As a member of Alphabet/Google’s management team for a decade, Laszlo Bock grew the company into one of the two most valuable companies in the world. A best-selling author and architect of Google’s people strategy and brand, Bock shows how to apply breakthrough science and meaning to make work better everywhere. Speeches
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Branding, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creativity, Human Resource Issues, Infrastructure, Innovation, Inspiring Lives , Leadership, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Sales Skills and Motivation, Workforce Issues
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Executive Chairman, ESPN (2012-2014); President, ESPN (1998-2012) |
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Rising from the mailroom to the executive chairmanship of ESPN, George Bodenheimer helped the company achieve astounding global growth and success by encouraging a culture that puts people at the center of its mission. Speeches
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Co-founder, the Campaign to Fix the Debt; Former Co-chair, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (2010); President Emeritus, University of North Carolina; Former White House Chief of Staff and Former Administrator, Small Business Administration Types:
Male, Top Executives
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A veteran of business and government who—along with former Senator Alan Simpson—was appointed by President Obama to co-chair America's debt reduction commission, Erskine Bowles is at the center of the national dialogue on what must be done to address America's deficit crisis. Speeches
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American Politics, Change: Managing/Leading It, Children’s Issues, Current Events, Economic Forecast, Education, Election Forecast/Analysis, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Health Care Economics and News, Health Care Policy, Inspiring Lives , Latin America, Leadership, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Teamwork
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