U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015); U.S. Senator (1997–2009); Former Chairman, Atlantic Council; President’s Intelligence Advisory Board (2009–2012); Former Member, The Systemic Risk Council; Distinguished Professor, Georgetown University; and Co-founder, Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc. |
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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 and global issues facing the world today. Speeches
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Africa, American Politics, Asia, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Disaster Preparedness, Diversity, Education, Europe, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Government Regulation, Health Care Policy, Human Resource Issues, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Risk Management, Teamwork, Terrorism , Workforce Issues
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As the U.S. and global economies move toward recovery, Ron Insana applies his journalistic perspective to how Wall Street, Main Street and Washington shape what the new normal means for all of us. |
Secretary of State (2013–2017) |
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One of the most respected voices in the world, John Kerry shares incomparable insight into global affairs, the future of American diplomacy, and America’s interests in an interconnected world. Topics:
Africa, American Politics, Asia, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Courage, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Disaster Preparedness, Education, Election Forecast/Analysis, Emerging Markets, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Energy - Policy , Environmental Issues, Europe, Financial Markets, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Global Trade, Government Regulation, Health Care Policy, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, Motivation, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Risk Management, Terrorism
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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2014–2017); Director, Office of Management and Budget (2013–2014) |
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A visionary leader in both the public and private sectors, Sylvia Mathews Burwell provides powerful insights on health care, leadership, and a wide range of pivotal issues that impact the lives of individuals in the U.S. and around the globe. Topics:
American Politics, Change: Managing/Leading It, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Management, Current Events, Economic Forecast, Fiscal Policy, Government Regulation, Health Care Economics and News, Health Care Policy, Leadership, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Risk Management, Teamwork, Women and Politics, Women's Issues
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Distinguished Leader, International Affairs Expert and National Security Analyst, NBC News |
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A renowned leader whose advice is sought by America’s top policy makers, Barry McCaffrey provides an unflinching assessment on the leadership challenges that face complex organizations—and what businesses need to know about our national security future. Speeches
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Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014); Commander of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe and Director of NATO Special Operations Forces Coordination Centre (2006-2008) |
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William McRaven, a retired four-star admiral, 37-year veteran of the United States Navy and best-selling author, draws on his extraordinary experiences to offer audiences insight on U.S. foreign policy, the current geopolitical environment, authority amidst uncertainty, overcoming adversity, and the determination to succeed. Speeches
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Achievement - Business, Achievement - Personal, Africa, Asia, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Courage, Crisis Management, Current Events, Europe, Foreign Policy - U.S., Innovation, Jewish Interests, Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Risk Management, Teamwork, Terrorism
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President and Chief Executive Officer, The Ford Motor Company (2006-2014) Types:
Male, Top Executives
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Renowned for his strategic and operational leadership and working together, Alan Mulally transformed a struggling Ford Motor Company into one of the world’s leading automobile companies and the #1 automobile brand in the United States. |
Chief of Staff, U.S. Army (2011–2015) Types:
Male, Military Service
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A distinguished leader with a remarkable track record of success, General Raymond Odierno offers unparalleled insight on leadership in the 21st Century, tactics for mitigating risk and the current geopolitical and global economic landscape. Speeches
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Achievement - Business, Africa, Asia, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management, Cyber Security, Europe, Global Economy, Leadership, Middle East, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Peak Performance, Risk Management, Teamwork
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U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder, Panetta Institute for Public Policy |
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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. Speeches
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Africa, Asia, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Communication Skills, Courage, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Education, Emerging Markets, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Energy - Policy , Europe, Financial Markets, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Innovation, Inspiring Lives , Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, Motivation, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Risk Management, Teamwork, Terrorism
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