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.
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
This NASA astronaut and American hero draws from his historic Year In Space to reveal inspiring lessons on teamwork, leadership and pushing one’s limits.
- 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.)
Engaged leader, hands-on crisis management practitioner and a go-to global security expert for major news networks, the former Commander of the USS Cole demonstrates the foundation of team success and time-critical decisions based on integri
- 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; Colombia Law School Graduate
- Leadership;
- World Affairs;
- Global Security Threats
Mark Nutsch
The commander of the Green Beret team that helped overthrow the Taliban reveals leadership and teamwork lessons from that now-declassified military victory that can be applied to any organizational culture.
- Military;
- Leadership;
- Teamwork;
- American Hero;
- 12 Strong