Leading Authorities, Inc.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the incredible community that makes Leading Authorities, Inc. what it is.

To our inspiring speakers, trusted clients, and dedicated partners, thank you for allowing us to bring powerful voices and transformative messages to stages and screens around the world.

We’re also deeply grateful for all the teams and staff members across LAI, LAI Speakers, LAI Video, LAI Live, and Statler Nagle, whose creativity, dedication, and passion drive everything we do.

From our LAI family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

The days of fragmented, frustrating healthcare experiences are numbered.

As featured during the Fast Company Innovation Festival, exclusive speaker Dr. Vin Gupta shared how digital-health platforms, constant data streams from wearables, and direct-to-consumer care models are breaking down barriers and could transform the care pathway in just a few years.

From improving equity to strengthening the patient-provider relationship, Dr. Gupta brings a practical, forward-thinking lens that resonates with healthcare audiences across sectors.

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Learn more about Dr. Vin Gupta: https://hubs.la/Q03VGRT_0
Learn more about Fast Company, Editor-in-Chief Brendan Vaughan: https://hubs.la/Q03VGXbK0

New consumer-centric changes are (finally) coming to the healthcare industry

11/21/2025

We were thrilled to have exclusive speaker Rebecca Minkoff, renowned fashion designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Female Founder Collective, join us at the HQ this week. ✨

A trailblazer who transformed a single idea into a global lifestyle brand, Rebecca speaks with refreshing honesty about creativity, leadership, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. Her insights empower audiences to embrace innovation, navigate change with confidence, and lead with both grit and generosity.

If you’re looking for a speaker who blends bold vision with real-world business savvy, Rebecca delivers every time.

Learn more about Rebecca Minkoff here:
https://hubs.la/Q03VstWt0

11/18/2025

Katherine Tai is reshaping how leaders think about global trade. In her recent Harvard Business School feature, she reflects on why public support for free trade shifted, and what it means to build policies that genuinely serve people and communities.

As the former U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine brings clear, grounded insights on the future of globalization, economic resilience, and values-driven policy, making her an essential voice for business and civic audiences alike.

Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q03TRkFC0

Learn more about Katherine Tai here: https://hubs.la/Q03TRb9f0

We caught up with Katherine Tai to discuss U.S. trade policy, relations with China and the impact on Americans.

11/17/2025

From Navy SEAL missions to spacewalks and then guiding the National Medal of Honor Museum into reality, Chris Cassidy has lived in leadership at every altitude.

His recent feature in the Dallas Morning News highlights another remarkable chapter: helping bring the National Medal of Honor Museum from vision to reality. It’s a reminder that Chris isn’t just building structures, he’s building a culture grounded in courage, character, and service.

Whether he’s sharing lessons from spacewalks or mission-critical moments on the ground, Chris inspires audiences to lead with purpose and unity.

🔗 Read the article: https://hubs.la/Q03TFltQ0

Learn more about Chris Cassidy here: https://hubs.la/Q03TFkB80

Medal of Honor Recipient marks the retirement of Captain Chris Cassidy as President of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation in Arlington.

11/14/2025

Our LAI team has been coast-to-coast capturing meaningful moments with clients and the remarkable speakers they bring to their stages. 💬✨

We’re grateful for every opportunity to help organizations create experiences that inform, inspire, and energize their audiences.

Let’s talk about bringing standout talent to your next event: https://www.leadingauthorities.com/contact-us

11/13/2025

Jon McNeill, former Tesla President and Lyft COO, joined Bloomberg’s The Close to unpack Tesla’s Q3 results and the company’s bold shift toward robotics.

With firsthand experience scaling Tesla’s revenue from $2B to $20B, Jon sees robotics as the next major frontier, where automation meets real-world innovation.

🎥 Watch his Bloomberg segment: https://hubs.la/Q03T6-P20

🔗 Learn more about Jon McNeill: https://hubs.la/Q03T6Y8p0

Jon McNeill, CEO and Co-Founder of DvX Ventures, says we’ll likely see a material impact from AI emerging over the next couple of years, with robotics following in the next five to ten. He speaks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on Bloomberg’s “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

11/10/2025

From the South Pole to the North Pole, Preet Chandi continues to redefine what’s possible. 🌍

At the recent Indi Setu Thought-Leadership Summit in London, the record-breaking British Army officer and explorer announced her next mission: to become the first woman to travel solo and unsupported to the North Pole.

Known worldwide for her resilience and trailblazing spirit, Preet’s story inspires audiences to push boundaries and believe in their potential, no matter the odds.

Discover how Polar Preet motivates teams to embrace challenge and leadership through adversity: https://hubs.la/Q03Sw9hP0

Preet # Dr. Amit Ghose # IndiSetu2025 # IndiSetu # London # India-UK # Polar Expedition London/IBNS: Record-setting British Army officer and polar explorer Harpreet Chandi — better known as “Polar Preet” — told the audience at the Indi Setu Thought-Leadership Summit in London last month tha...

11/05/2025

LAI speaker Joan Higginbotham retired, NASA astronaut and trailblazing engineer, shares her incredible journey from the control room to outer space in this new feature from IMAGE Magazine. 🌟

Joan’s story reminds us that curiosity, courage, and perseverance can take you further than you ever imagined sometimes even into orbit.

Her powerful keynotes inspire audiences to think boldly, lead with purpose, and embrace every opportunity for growth.

Joan Higginbotham never planned to become a NASA astronaut, but the stars kept calling – Édaein O’Connell spoke with her about her journey.

11/05/2025

What do poker, chess, and confidence have in common? ♟️💡

When LAI speakers Lisa Sun and Jennifer Shahade sat down on the GRAVITAS: In Confidence podcast, they explored what it really means to bet on yourself, especially when the odds aren’t guaranteed.
As Jennifer shared: “If you’re never caught bluffing, you’re not bluffing enough.”
It’s not about deception, it’s about courage, conviction, and the willingness to act before you’re 100% sure.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that confidence grows through action, not certainty.
🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn1dPQ_oQuQ
Learn more about our inspiring speakers:
🔹 Lisa Sun – https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/lisa-sun
🔹 Jennifer Shahade – https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/jennifer-shahade

10/31/2025

Big congratulations to LAI speaker Dex Hunter-Torricke on his appointment as a Non-Executive Board Member at HM Treasury 🎉

A trusted voice on AI, geopolitics, and the future of work, Dex brings deep experience from Google DeepMind, SpaceX, Meta, and the UN to this vital role—strengthening the Treasury’s leadership with forward-looking insight on technology and global change.

👏 We’re proud to see Dex continuing to shape the conversation at the intersection of innovation and governance. https://hubs.la/Q03R5-5b0

🔗 Learn more about Dex Hunter-Torricke here: https://hubs.la/Q03R5Vl10

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed the appointment of Dex Hunter-Torricke as a Non-Executive Board Member (NEBM) at HM Treasury, as well as the extension of Jane Hanson CBE's term as an existing Non-Executive Board Member.

10/30/2025

From the campaign trail to the newsroom, Kirk Bado has built his career decoding the stories behind America’s politics. Now, he brings that expertise to the stage — offering audiences behind-the-scenes insight into how media, messaging, and momentum shape every election.

We’re proud to announce Kirk Bado as a new exclusive speaker with Leading Authorities.

🎯 Explore Kirk’s speaking topics here: https://hubs.la/Q03R1fN-0