Top Leadership Speakers
Bill McDermott
Bill McDermott was appointed co-CEO of SAP alongside Jim Hagemann Snabe on February 7, 2010. In this capacity, and also as a member of the Executive Board of SAP, he oversees SAP's strategic business activities relative to all customer operations, sales, marketing, communications, field services, consulting, corporate development, and ecosystem activities. As the world's leading provider of...
Brian Cashman
The 2009 New York Yankees won an unprecedented 27th World Championship, the most in any professional sport, behind clutch hitting, accurate pitching and key decision making in the front office. The team became the 4th World Series champion assembled by Senior Vice-President and General Manager Brian Cashman. His 12 years in that role also includes 10 division titles and 6 American League...
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly built a fabled career of taking struggling teams and rebuilding them from the ground up into championship caliber powerhouses in a short time. Currently serving as the Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame, Kelly led the once struggling Fighting Irish to an undefeated 2012 season heading into the National BCS Championship game in only his third year. An avid student of...
Buzz Aldrin
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed their Lunar Module on the moon's Sea of Tranquility and became the first two humans to walk on the moon. This unprecedented heroic endeavor was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. He was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor amongst over 50 other distinguished...
Chip Conley
No hotel executive in the world has overseen the development and creation of more boutique hotels than Chip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre, America's second largest boutique hotelier. At the age of 26 with no industry experience, Chip transformed a seedy 1950's "no-tell motel" into the world-renowned Phoenix Hotel, a legendary rock 'n roll hotel that catered to the likes of David Bowie, Linda...
David de Rothschild
David is an adventurer, environmentalist, eternal optimist and the founder of myoo.com a group that uses exploration, adventure and storytelling as a way to give nature a voice. David is leading a new generation of action-oriented change makers and reigniting a collective spirit of hope that the fate of our planet can be rewritten. Driven by his immeasurable curiosity for the natural world he...
Donald Trump
Real estate magnate, best selling author, philanthropist and most recently executive producer of the smash television hit The Apprentice, Donald J. Trump has epitomized success in America for more than three decades. To the lectern he brings his unquenchable entrepreneurial spirit, legendary financial acumen and signature charismatic flair, in sharing the secrets behind his many achievements in...
Erik Spoelstra
NBA Champion Head Coach Erik Spoelstra began his career with the Miami Heat in 1995 as the Video Coordinator for then Head Coach, Pat Riley. After being mentored by the Hall of Famer and growing within the organization, he was elevated to his current position on April 28, 2008 when Pat Riley stepped down as Head Coach to become team President. Prior to taking over the reigns as the sixth...
Francois Pienaar
Captain of the Victorious 1995 country-unifying Rugby World Cup Team - The Springboks, Francois Pienaar is a remarkable athlete, trained lawyer and an ambassador for multi-racial sports and civil rights. He reached the highest peak in rugby union when he captained his country, South Africa, to World Cup victory in 1995. He was portrayed by Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood's blockbuster Invictus...
Greg Norman
Greg Norman was born February 10,1955. He decided to give golf a try as a 15-year-old and just two years later, at his first day at Virginia Golf Club in Brisbane, Australia, he was a scratch player. He has won 86 professional events around the world, including two British Open Championships and 20 U.S. PGA Tour titles. The culmination of an astounding golfing career came Nov. 11, 2001, when..
Howard Behar
Howard Behar is the former president of Starbucks Coffee Company North America and Starbucks Coffee International. He joined Starbucks in 1989 when the company had just begun to venture outside the Northwest region. Initially serving as Vice President of Sales and Operations, he grew the retail business from 28 stores to more than 400 stores by the time he was named president of Starbucks Coffee...jpg)
John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell is an internationally respected leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold more than 18 million books. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126 countries worldwide. Each year he speaks to the leaders of diverse organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies, foreign governments...
John Calipari
Head Coach of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and 2012 NCAA National Champion, John Calipari has added an 8th Championship banner to the rafters by leading his team to a victory over the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Following a Final Four appearance in 2011, he has become only the second coach in NCAA history to bring three different teams to the Final Four and is the winningest coach of...
John Mackey
John P. Mackey, co-founder of the Company, has served as Chief Executive Officer since 1980. Mr. Mackey also served as President from June 2001 to October 2004, and as Chairman of the Board from 1978 to December 2009. As the company's visionary, he has led the development of many innovative programs such as the $10 million in low-interest loans to local farmers and food producers to help them...
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll is the founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst/LLC and the author of three highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press and McGraw-Hill. As an author, speaker and agent for social change (a.k.a. the Katalyst), it is Kevin’s “job” to inspire businesses, organizations and individuals - from CEOs and employees of Fortune 500 companies to schoolchildren - to embrace their spirit...
Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham has dedicated his career to helping individuals discover and capitalize on their personal strengths. Hailed as a visionary by corporations such as Toyota, Coca-Cola, Master Foods, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Disney, he has helped to usher in the “strengths revolution,” persuasively arguing that people are dramatically more effective, fulfilled and successful...
Marshall Goldsmith
Recently, the American Management Association named Dr. Goldsmith as one of 50 great thinkers and leaders who have influenced the field of management over the past 80 years and Business Week listed him as one of the most influential practitioners in the history of leadership development. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources – America’s top HR honor. His work has been...
Michelle Rhee
In the ever-evolving landscape of education in America, MICHELLE RHEE has been working tirelessly for the past two decades to give children the skills and knowledge they will need to compete in a changing world. From adding instructional time after school and visiting students' homes as a third grade teacher in Baltimore, to hosting hundreds of community meetings and creating...Nick Saban
After leading the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to victory in the 2013 BCS National Championship over the University of Notre Dame, Head Coach NICK SABAN cemented his status as one of the greatest coaches of all-time in any sport, not simply College Football. By winning three titles in four years, Saban has accomplished a feat that few thought possible in the current BCS Championship...
Pat Riley
Pat Riley is the Team President for the 2012 NBA Champions: The Miami Heat. Prior to this executive position Riley's already storied career includes seven NBA Championships, including five as a head coach. Additionally, Riley was awarded the NBA Coach of the Year honor three times, Head Coach for nine NBA All-Star Teams, 2011 NBA Executive of the Year and most recently adorned with the 2012....jpg)
Paul Rieckhoff
Paul Rieckhoff, 35, is the Executive Director and Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), America’s first and largest organization for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. A nonpartisan, nonprofit founded in 2004 with over 200,000 members in all 50 states, IAVA’s mission is to improve the lives of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans and their families. From 2003 to 2004, Rieckhoff...
Peter Guber
Peter Guber is Chairman and CEO of the multimedia Mandalay Entertainment Group. Prior to Mandalay, Guber was Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Chairman and CEO of Polygram Entertainment, Co-Founder of Casablanca Record & Filmworks and President of Columbia Pictures. Guber produced or executive produced (personally or through his companies) films that garnered five Best Picture...
Ram Charan
"Among the world's most sought after CEO advisers," according to Newsweek, Ram Charan is the business and management consultant who has helped some of the world's most powerful companies—GE, Home Depot, Bank of America—develop, shape and implement their strategic direction. For over forty years, Ram Charan has earned a peerless reputation for seeking out and solving some of the toughest...Sir Richard Branson
Richard Branson is the eccentric and outspoken chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways and the founder of Virgin Records, which he went on to sell for an unprecedented $1 billion. Famous for his daring entrepreneurial style, he oversees the Virgin Group, Ltd., an extensive conglomerate encompassing over 360 companies, including recording studios, a travel business, publishing entities, and retail...Rorke Denver
LCDR RORKE T. DENVER has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His NY Times Bestseller, Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating...Senator George Mitchell
Senator George J. Mitchell is the co-chair of Piper Rudnick's Government Controversies practice group. Mitchell entered the U.S. Senate in 1980 when he was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Senator Edmund S. Muskie, who resigned to become secretary of state.
Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek is an optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Sinek teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people go home everyday feeling fulfilled by their work, Sinek is leading a movement to inspire people...
Tom Rath
Tom Rath is one of the most influential authors of the last decade. He studies the role of human behavior in health, business, and economics. Tom writes and speaks on a range of topics, from wellbeing to organizational leadership. Tom has written several international bestsellers including the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket?. His 2007 book, StrengthsFinder 2.0, was...Walter Robb
With a long and varied entrepreneurial history in natural foods ranging from retailer to farmer to consultant, Walter Robb joined Whole Foods Market in 1991. He opened and operated the Mill Valley, California, store until he became president of the Northern Pacific Region in 1993. Under Robb, the region grew from two to 17 stores, including four acquisitions. Robb then became Executive...Jim Webb
If the United States has produced such a thing as a Renaissance Man in the modern era, it is surely former US Senator from Virginia Jim Webb. Termed a "legendary fighting man" by Senator John McCain, at the age of 23 Jim Webb had graduated first in his class of 243 in rigorous Marine Corps training, then fought on some of Vietnam's most brutal battlefields, joining a small handful of...
Peter Docker
PETER DOCKER is inspired by the opportunity to enable others to be extraordinary. His leadership and organizational culture consultancy, Why Not, exists to enable others to be just that as individuals and as businesses in order for them to be more fulfilled in their work and careers. Working closely with Simon Sinek and his Start With Why team, Why Not believes in creating breakthrough...
Rick Pitino
One of the most brilliant coaching minds, RICK PITINO began a new era in University of Louisville men's basketball when he was named head coach of the Cardinals in 2001. Already reaching the pinnacle of accomplishments in college basketball with a 1996 NCAA National Championship with the Kentucky Wildcats, Pitino’s greatest year would still be ahead of him. In 2013, Pitino not only...
Doug Rauch
Serving as the President for 14 years, DOUG RAUCH‘s 31-year career with the Trader Joe's Company played a pivotal role in their growth from a small, nine-store chain in Southern California to a nationally acclaimed retail success story with more than 340 stores in 30 states. During his tenure at Trader Joe’s, Doug developed their signature buying philosophy, created their unique private...
More Speakers
- Buzz Aldrin
- Howard Behar
- Sir Richard Branson
- Marcus Buckingham
- John Calipari
- Kevin Carroll
- Brian Cashman
- Ram Charan
- Chip Conley
- David de Rothschild
- Rorke Denver
- Peter Docker
- Marshall Goldsmith
- Peter Guber
- Brian Kelly
- John Mackey
- John C. Maxwell
- Bill McDermott
- Senator George Mitchell
- Greg Norman
- Francois Pienaar
- Rick Pitino
- Tom Rath
- Doug Rauch
- Michelle Rhee
- Paul Rieckhoff
- Pat Riley
- Walter Robb
- Nick Saban
- Simon Sinek
- Erik Spoelstra
- Donald Trump
- Jim Webb
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