Leadership Speakers
Leadership motivation and achievement—from the boardroom to the battlefield—is all about rising to the occasion. Our leadership development speakers help you bring an empowering vision to your team and give you the tools to become an effective leader.
Colonel Eileen Collins
As the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft, this trailblazing astronaut inspires audiences to reach for new heights.
- NASA;
- Astronaut;
- Leadership;
- American Hero;
- Breaking Barriers
William Espey
Branding expert, William Espey—formerly the driving force behind Chipotle's unique brand voice—shares the innovative marketing approach that revolutionized an industry.
- Customer Experience;
- Branding;
- Marketing;
- Crisis Management;
- Chipotle
First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.)
The decorated war hero and military leader portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the film Black Hawk Down reveals his epic story and personal lessons of values-based leadership.
- Black Hawk Down;
- Leadership;
- Battle of Mogadishu;
- Courage;
- American Hero
Florent Groberg
This celebrated American hero and Medal of Honor recipient draws on his decorated Army career to deliver life-changing lessons on leadership, teamwork and the meaning of sacrifice.
- American Hero;
- Medal of Honor;
- Afghanistan;
- Military;
- Author
Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.)
An American hero who helped a city recover from catastrophe, he shares his bold leadership approach with organizations to help them prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
- Leadership;
- Global Preparedness;
- Hurricane Katrina;
- New Orleans;
- Youth Development;
- Safety Leadership
Captain Scott Kelly
History-Making NASA Astronaut; First to Complete a Year-in-Space Mission
- Astronaut;
- American Hero;
- NASA;
- Author;
- Year In Space
Gene Kranz
Overcome business and life challenges and develop a "failure is not an option" mentality with strategies, solutions and inspiration from this famed NASA flight director.
- NASA;
- Apollo 13;
- Presidential Medal of Freedom;
- American Hero;
- Apollo 11
Alison Levine
One of the country’s most in-demand leadership speakers, Alison Levine helps you unleash your potential with unconventional advice from her history-making expeditions.
- Business Leadership;
- Sales kickoff;
- Adventurer;
- Author;
- Mt. Everest
Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.)
As a frequent guest on many cable news networks, former USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold provides audiences with an invaluable perspective on U.S. policy development, risk management, and the state of the world.
- Leadership;
- Global Security Threats;
- USS Cole;
- Military;
- Crisis Management
Brock Long
The former Administrator of FEMA and 20-year veteran of emergency management helps audiences prepare for the unexpected.
- Crisis Management;
- Safety Leadership;
- Global Preparedness
Captain Jim Lovell
The legendary NASA commander who guided the Apollo 13 mission to safety illustrates how extraordinary challenges produce new heights of leadership and innovation.
- Astronaut;
- Apollo 13;
- Courage;
- Presidential Medal of Freedom;
- Space Exploration
Brett McGurk
Top National Security Advisor with the unique insight of serving under three consecutive U.S. Presidents; Former Special Envoy in the Campaign to Defeat ISIS; Senior Foreign Affairs Analyst with MSNBC; Columbia Law School Graduate
- Leadership;
- World Affairs;
- Global Security Threats