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07/25/2024

Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown, transformation change agents and USC professors, recently joined The Modern Banker’s podcast to explain the importance of , , and creating a supportive infrastructure to thrive in both personal and professional realms:

In this rousing third episode of "Jack Rants With Modern Bankers," authors Garrett Brown and Colin Coggins take center stage to discuss their amazing, game changing book The Unsold Mindset. Host Jack Hubbard leads a captivating conversation that uncovers the essence of authenticity and trust and cha...

07/24/2024

Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Beth Sanner recently participated in a global panel discussion covered by Atlantik-Brücke to discuss the interconnected nature of threats and the importance of developing comprehensive to address these challenges:

At this year's Members Meeting's panel discussion "China, Russia, the Tech Race, and Western Resilience," several experts shared their insights on the critical geopolitical landscape and its impact on global security.

07/23/2024

In a recent interview with The Motley Fool, Jim VandeHei, CEO of Axios and co-founder of Politico, discussed the 's challenges with and information consumption and predicted a significant shift in journalism towards expertise-driven content:

He also lays out a case for encouraging your kids to gamble with real people for real money at a real poker table.

07/19/2024

Chris Cassidy, and President of the National Medal of Honor Museum, discussed with The Shorthorn the addition of the Huey Helicopter, the museum's largest artifact when it opens in March 2025, expressing excitement for the community and highlighting its national significance despite its local presence:

The museum, set to open March 2025, celebrated the arrival of “Nancy Lee,” a Bell UH-1H Iroquois Helicopter. As one of the most prestigious military aircrafts, the Huey reflects the

07/18/2024

Dr. Raj Panjabi, a former White House National Security Council official, was recently named to the 2024 Great Immigrants list for his contributions as a global leader and entrepreneur:

Rajesh (Raj) Ramesh Panjabi

07/17/2024

Amy Webb, of The Future Today Institute, recently spoke with El País to discuss the potential decline of the market due to stagnating sales and the rise of artificial intelligence technologies: https://bit.ly/4d0kkKr

07/16/2024

If you're preparing for the impact of AI, hybrid work, and generational shifts on your team and organization, these top-rated speakers offer valuable insights to help you navigate the latest workplace trends:

◼️ Kelly Monahan, Upwork’s Managing Director of the Future of Work Research Institute, and author of Essential: How Distribution Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership (out Jan. 2025), specializes in remote and flexible work trends, offering research-driven insights to optimize team performance.

◼️ Dethra Giles, an Executive Leadership & HR Strategist, who is known for her expertise in modern workplace dynamics and fostering inclusive cultures during workforce transformations.

◼️ Melissa Swift, VP of Workforce & Organizational Change Acceleration at Capgemini Invent, provides strategic guidance on organizational change and workforce optimization at the intersection of people and technology.

◼️ Helena Boschi, World Renowned Neuroscience Psychologist, shares brain science strategies to optimize wellness and enhance performance in business settings.

◼️ Dr. Romie Mushtaq, Chief Wellness Officer at Great Wolf Resorts, combines scientific data with practical strategies to enhance wellness and build stress-resilient workplaces.

◼️ Ginny Clarke, Google’s former Director of Executive Recruiting, leads a powerful discussion on defining culture through leadership and how to navigate talent, technology, and humanity in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

Contact us if you are interested in learning more about these speakers or if you'd like other recommendations for your upcoming event! https://bit.ly/3R3cBU9

07/11/2024

Summer has been busy so far here at Leading Authorities! 🎤

From hitting across the globe to cheering at baseball games ⚾ and hosting awesome , our , colleagues, and team have been having a blast. Check out all the action! 📸✨

07/05/2024

Jenny Radcliffe, people and social , recently spoke with The Fintech Times to explain why Gen-Z and Millennials are more frequently victims of fraud compared to older generations, despite being perceived as more tech-savvy: https://bit.ly/3VLzZ9p

07/03/2024

Dr. Vin Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of Pharmacy, recently spoke with Forbes about new Illinois . This law ensures patients receive timely and convenient while recognizing the crucial role pharmacists play in , thereby reducing the burden on primary care physicians: https://bit.ly/3VMpbrE

07/02/2024

Ginny Clarke, former of Executive Recruiting at Google, was recently featured in this Forbes article. She discussed how can adopt an abundance mindset in leadership by benefiting employees, their families, suppliers, customers, the community, and the environment: https://bit.ly/3WcrqpX

07/01/2024

World-class blind Erik Weihenmayer recently appeared on NPR’s "Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me" podcast highlighting how Weihenmayer’s wit, humor, , and unique perspective on overcoming challenges have contributed to his mountaineering successes:

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Erik Weihenmayer and panelists Negin Farsad, Maz Jobrani, and Adam Felber

06/27/2024

Melissa Swift, VP of Workforce and Organizational Change Acceleration at CapGemini Invent, recently shared six strategies for nurturing IT talent during a discussion. She emphasized the importance of effective communication & adapting to evolving employee needs: https://bit.ly/4b6I3r0

06/26/2024

Undeniable swimming “G.O.A.T.” Katie Ledecky has officially made her fourth team and will compete in Paris to further increase her medal count. NBC Sports covered the Olympic Swimming Trials, highlighting Ledecky’s dominant and fearless approach in the 400m freestyle:

Katie Ledecky qualified for her fourth Olympics by winning the 400m freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

06/25/2024

Legendary "Iron Man" of , Cal Ripken Jr., recently spoke with USA TODAY Sports to share five key lessons his father, Cal Ripken Sr., instilled in their family, and how these lessons can help young develop their , , and love for the game:

On Father’s Day, let’s look at how the Ripken Way can help you and your young athlete chase dreams, but also keep you grounded.

06/24/2024

Legendary British and four-time Chemmy Alcott recently delivered an inspiring on her skiing journey, sharing her experiences of wins, losses, and overcoming injuries. She spoke about maintaining a positive mindset and continuing her for the sport even after retirement.

Learn more about Chemmy: https://bit.ly/3VwjAWj.

06/12/2024

Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a triple board-certified physician and renowned expert, participated in a Talks at Google segment to discuss her bestselling book, "The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again," which focuses on maximizing micro for significant impact, while also sharing valuable tips for improving sleep and overall brain function:

Triple board certified physician Dr. Romie Mushtaq joins us to discuss her bestselling book, “The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame An...

06/11/2024

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky's memoir "Just Add Water" is out now (Tuesday, June 11th)! Swimming World Magazine provided details about the , which offers an in-depth look at Ledecky's journey from childhood in Bethesda, MD to winning her first Olympic gold medal at just 15 years old:

Katie Ledecky has written a memoir, “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life,” that will be released in June, she revealed Thursday.

06/07/2024

The past few weeks at LAI have been booked & busy! We’ve had the thrill of putting our on the world’s top stages, catching up with colleagues across our offices, and even taking the ourselves at industry events. It’s been busy, exciting, and incredibly fun. Take a look!

06/06/2024

Axios co-founders Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen collaborated on an to highlight the paradox: the companies capable of financing the necessary talent and are also depleting these resources, leading to shortages: https://bit.ly/4e3QqX3

06/05/2024

Julia Pollak, chief at ZipRecruiter, was featured in a Forbes article in which she discussed the shift towards skills-based and suggested various ways to bridge the skills and training gap, such as through freelance work and volunteer opportunities: https://bit.ly/3x4jNbc

06/05/2024

Former Cybersecurity Director Robert Joyce was recently announced as an expert for OpenAI, providing industry-tested to help evaluate and enhance processes for their next frontier model: https://bit.ly/3X738hG

05/31/2024

Sarah Isgur, a popular personality for ABC News and The Dispatch recently joined Mo Elleithee and David Greene on the Left, Right, & Center at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival to discuss questions surrounding and the blurred lines between , , and editorializing in media:

Mo Elleithee and Sarah Isgur join KCRW podcaster David Greene to debate the impact of political satire and the media's readiness for Trump's campaign.

05/30/2024

Inspirational changemaker and entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey recently delivered a where he emphasized the importance of unconventional thinking in problem-solving, encouraging to embrace ideas that may seem , as they often lead to innovative :

Dr. Samuel Ramsey shared his story of overcoming adversity with nontraditional approaches.

05/29/2024

Joan Higginbotham, a retired astronaut and Florida Tech alumna, recently spoke at the university’s spring commencement, crediting her degrees from Florida Tech for equipping her with the needed to seize various opportunities, including a 20-year tenure at NASA and significant roles in the private sector:

Joan Higginbotham, one of just 355 people to ever fly on a space shuttle.

05/28/2024

CNN anchor Jake Tapper has been announced as one of the for the first presidential between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on June 27:

The CNN debate will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27.

05/23/2024

Bruce Schneier, renowned technologist and guru, recently delivered a on the impact of on , highlighting five key areas of interest: politics, lawmaking, administration, the legal system, and citizens' lives:

The renowned technologist and author details the good, bad, and ugly possibilities of artificial intelligence and its impact on everything from politics to law.

05/22/2024

Nichol Bradford, a renowned and leader at the forefront of human potential and , recently participated in a for SHRM to redefine the concept of , sharing her vision for a future in which jobs center on rather than mere task completion:

HR as AI+HI Catalysts: Pioneering Human-Centric AI Adoption

05/21/2024

Politico and Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei was a guest on TODAY, where he discussed his new and shared a few of his to , emphasizing the importance of active , finding joy in small moments, and managing feelings of overwhelm:

Jim Vandehei, cofounder of media company Axios, joins TODAY to talk about his insightful new book "Just the Good Stuff" in which he shares secrets to success no matter what life throws at you — in the world and the workplace.

05/20/2024

Four-star General Paul Nakasone, who is the former of the NSA and former of U.S. Cyber Command, has been named the founding director of Vanderbilt University's latest venture, the Institute for National Defense and Global Security:

Vanderbilt University is proud to announce the launch of the Institute for National Defense and Global Security. The founding director and leader of the institute will be retired General Paul M. Nakasone, who has served as commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency, an...