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06/17/2025

Olympic legend and LAI exclusive speaker Katie Ledecky returned to her alma mater to deliver an unforgettable commencement address. 🎓

Reflecting on her journey from Stanford to the Olympics, Katie encouraged graduates to surround themselves with people who challenge and support them, to push beyond their comfort zones, and to make a meaningful impact in whatever path they choose.

📽️ Watch her full address here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t53HghVhSnI

More: https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/katie-ledecky

Katie Ledecky, ’20, a record-setting student-athlete whose 14 medals are the most for any U.S. female Olympian, delivered the address at Stanford’s 134th Com...

06/09/2025

🔥Meet the women leading the AI revolution. 🔥

They’re not just part of the conversation, they’re shaping it.

From building transformative technologies to driving ethical innovation, the speakers on our AI roster are pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and paving the way for a smarter future.

This blog highlights just a few of the incredible minds we work with, and trust us, it only scratches the surface.

Ready to be inspired? Read here👉 https://www.leadingauthorities.com/blog/inspirational-women-ai-speakers

06/05/2025

💡 Resilience is more than a buzzword... it’s a business imperative.

We represent an incredible roster of resilience speakers who help organizations thrive in the face of change, challenge, and uncertainty.

From battle-tested leaders to mindset experts, these speakers equip teams with the tools to grow stronger through adversity.

🔗 Explore how they’re making an impact: https://www.leadingauthorities.com/blog/how-resilience-speakers-help-organizations-overcome-adversity

06/04/2025

How can employers build healthier, more resilient workplaces? 🧠💼

In this powerful TIME article, LAI speakers Dr. Mandy Cohen and Dr. Vin Gupta explore how trust, transparency, and communication are key to employee well-being.

From navigating misinformation to fostering a culture of openness, their insights offer a roadmap for organizations aiming to prioritize health at work.

🔗 https://time.com/7288802/health-information-employers-essay/

Learn more about their speaking topics here⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/dr-vin-gupta

https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/dr-mandy-cohen

Employers can’t afford to be passive about health information, writes Dr. Mandy Cohen and Dr. Vin Gupta.

06/03/2025

From war zones to rescue missions, meet our new exclusive speaker, Bryan Stern.

700+ missions. 7,100 lives saved. Bryan shares gripping stories and high-impact lessons on leadership, trust, and resilience under pressure.

Check out his webpage for unforgettable keynotes that leave audiences inspired and on the edge of their seats. 👇👇👇

https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/bryan-stern

06/02/2025

Big challenges. Bold moves. Massive impact.

These powerhouse leaders didn’t just survive disruption, they transformed it into success. From revitalizing iconic brands to reinventing entire institutions, their stories are masterclasses in resilience, reinvention, and results.

💡 Be inspired by:

🔥 Dr. Michael Sorrell – Transformed a struggling college into a model of innovation & purpose https://bit.ly/4jtaW4U

🔥 Sarah Robb O’Hagan – Revived legacy brands like Gatorade and Nike with bold, game-changing strategies https://bit.ly/455SxYy

🔥 Marisa Thalberg – Reimagined marketing across Taco Bell, Estée Lauder, and more https://bit.ly/4566HZA

🔥 Kevin Gaskell – Drove record-breaking turnarounds at BMW, Porsche & Lamborghini https://bit.ly/43I57dU

🔥 Reggie Fils-Aimé – Reignited Nintendo’s magic with innovation and fearless leadership https://bit.ly/3HADZWR

🔥 Anne Milgram – Modernized the DEA with data, transparency & people-centered change https://bit.ly/4mDrZE2

🔥 Jim Donald – Earned the title “Turnaround King” by reviving Starbucks & more https://bit.ly/4jBuJzf

05/30/2025

As former DEA Administrator, Anne Milgram led the charge against global criminal networks—reducing drug-related deaths and redefining how we fight crime.

Now, she’s sharing the real stories and hard-earned lessons on leadership, public safety, and driving change when lives are on the line.

A must-hear voice for navigating complexity with clarity. 👊

More here: https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/anne-milgram

05/29/2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that Jonathan Capehart's powerful memoir, Yet Here I Am, is officially a New York Times Bestseller! 🎉📚

This deeply personal and inspiring story is striking a chord with readers across the country, and the recognition is well deserved.

Catch Jonathan in these recent interviews:
📺 Today Show: https://on.today.com/3SVTTxs
📺 PBS NewsHour: https://to.pbs.org/3HitCqU
📺 MSNBC The Weekend: https://bit.ly/3T2HHek

Congratulations, Jonathan! 👏

Jonathan Capehart, anchor of “The Weekend” on MSNBC, joins TODAY to discuss his new book “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home” about his lifelong path that led him to the news industry. He also looks back at his early days of visiting and working in 30 Rockefeller Pla...

05/28/2025

Say hello to our newest exclusive speaker: fashion designer, tech innovator, and fearless founder ! 👏

From launching a global lifestyle brand to championing female entrepreneurship, Rebecca shares powerful stories and strategies with a message every leader needs to hear — fear isn’t a setback, it’s your signal to rise.

For more on her speaking engagements: https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/rebecca-minkoff

05/28/2025

Could we BE any more nostalgic?

to LAI's "Vintage" happy hour hosted by our three longest standing team members! Complete with "Friends" themed trivia, it was a celebration of decades of dedication, friendship, and the heart of LAI! 🥂

05/23/2025

"Leadership is about people first."

LTG (Ret.) Scott Di**le, the 45th U.S. Army Surgeon General, shares powerful lessons in , servant , and rising through .

Watch as he reflects on a remarkable military career and what it truly means to lead with purpose.

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN3FggqGo4U

https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/r-scott-dingle

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What leadership lessons can we learn from COVID, chaos, and crisis? This talk outlines experiences navigating a global pandemic, grappling with massive organ...