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Bill Richardson

Governor of New Mexico (2003-2010), Former U.S. Energy Secretary, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
As Governor, U.S. Energy Secretary, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Congressman, Bill Richardson’s leadership experiences over a distinguished three-decade career in public service has shaped his perspective on the most pressing issues of our time.
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Remarks by Bill Richardson
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American Politics
Asia
China
Current Events
Election Forecast/Analysis
Energy - Alternative & Technology
Energy - Policy
Environmental Issues
Europe
Foreign Policy - U.S.
Innovation
Latin America
Leadership
Middle East
National Security
Negotiation
Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges
Teamwork
Terrorism
Workforce Issues

Given the remarkable depth of his career in public service, Bill Richardson addresses the implications of events playing out at home and abroad. Topic areas include:
- A Look at Politics in America
- The Challenges of U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in the 21st Century
- The Role of the United Nations
- Energy and the Future of Renewables
- CEO of State: Encouraging Innovation in Business and Thriving in an Economic Downturn
- The Future of Immigration

Meet Bill Richardson

As Governor, U.S. Energy Secretary, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Congressman, Bill Richardson’s leadership experiences over a distinguished three-decade career in public service has shaped his perspective on the most pressing issues of our time.

From negotiating with the North Korean regime to easing tensions on the Korean peninsula to sitting down with Saddam Hussein and the Taliban to leading sweeping reform initiatives as the Governor of New Mexico, few can match the wide-ranging experience and dedication to public service of Bill Richardson. On the world stage as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, global diplomatic troubleshooter, human-rights champion and recently named as the Special Envoy for the Organization of American States, Richardson’s tireless efforts to extract hostages, bring peace and resolve intractable problems led to multiple nominations for a Nobel Peace Prize. As Governor, Richardson’s bold leadership style moved his state forward in several important areas including making New Mexico a leader in clean energy, building a high-speed rail, investing in schools, cutting taxes to encourage business investment and spearheading the growth of the commercial space industry. With his combination of domestic political and high-visibility global experience as well as candor, wit and charm, Richardson helps audiences make sense of the issues confronting us today including working with a divided government, the economy, domestic policy issues, immigration, energy independence, U.S. foreign policy and global diplomacy. Richardson is the co-author of the upcoming book, How to Sweet Talk Like a Shark: Strategies and Stories from a Master Negotiator, (October, 2013).

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How to Sweet-Talk a Shark: Strategies and Stories from a Master Negotiator