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International Insight, Intelligence, and Experts

Covering topics ranging from emerging markets and globalization to foreign policy and international security, Leading Authorities' global community includes world leaders, diplomats, seasoned journalists, and military and security specialists. Find the right fit for you next event.

Global Economy:

Technological innovation has fueled a growing global economy where business transcends borders. LAI experts discuss the economic trends, the partnerships and alliances necessary to succeed, and the political significance of growing the economy for today's businesses.

• Robert Portman, Former Congressman, OMB Director, and U.S. Trade Representative
• John Breaux, Former Senator and Co-chair of the Oil and Gas Caucus
• Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Jeffrey Garten, Professor, Yale School of Management and Expert on Global Business Strategy
• Jeffrey Rosensweig, Global Economics Forecaster and Expert on International Investing and Business Strategy
• George Mitchell, Former Senate Majority Leader and Chairman of the Board of the Walt Disney Company
• Michael Porter, Authority of Competitve Strategy and International Competition
• Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President of CSIS and Director of the Seven Revolutions Initiative

Energy:

As the cost of energy continues to rise, and the ramifications become apparent on the world economy -- as well as on the environment -- Leading Authorities' roster of energy experts focus on how myriad industries are innovating, maximizing, and finding alternative sources of energy now and for the future.

• Dan Christman, Senior Vice President of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• John Breaux, Former Senator and Co-chair of the Oil and Gas Caucus
• Nick Burns, Former Undersecretary of State
• James Jones, Former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
• Daniel Yergin, Authority on International Politics, Economics, and Energy
• Jeffrey Garten, Professor, Yale School of Management and Expert on Global Business Strategy
• Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President of CSIS and Director of the Seven Revolutions Initiative

Foreign Policy:

How America interacts with other countries across the globe relates directly to economic, political, social, and military ideas. Discover how these ideas will affect the economic prosperity, ideological goals, and national interests of America and other nations by booking one of LAI's seasoned authorities.

• Shashi Tharoor, Former United Nations Under-Secretary General
• Nick Burns, Former Undersecretary of State
• James Jones, Former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
• Bob Dole, Former Senate Majority Leader and Presidential Candidate
• David Ignatius, Washington Post Columnist and Legendary Novelist
• Porter Goss, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
• Tom Ridge, Former Governor of Pennsylvania and First Secretary of Homeland Security
• Paul Wolfowitz, Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Department of Defense
• Anthony Zinni, Former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Central Command
• George Mitchell, Former Senate Majority Leader and Chairman if the Board of the Walt Disney Company

Globalization:

As the world becomes flatter, individuals, communities, businesses, governments, and economies are developing complex connections across the globe. Hear from experts whose experience provides a clear window into understanding what the emergence of global societies means for economic, political, environmental, and cultural events.

• Dan Christman, Senior Vice President of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Shashi Tharoor, Former United Nations Under-Secretary General
• Nick Burns, Former Undersecretary of State
• Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• David Ignatius, Washington Post Columnist and Legendary Novelist
• Tom Ridge, Former Governor of Pennsylvania and First Secretary of Homeland Security
• Anthony Zinni, Former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Central Command
• Michael Porter, Authority of Competitve Strategy and International Competition

Emerging Markets:

China, India, and Brazil are countries whose politics factor as significantly as their economics to the global marketplace. Look to some of Leading Authorities' specialists on these emerging power players to provide the latest trends and the deepest insights into the impact each will have on the world economy.

• Liz Cheney, Former Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
• Dan Christman, Senior Vice President of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Raghida Dergham, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for Al-Hayat and Analyst for NBC and MSNBC
• Shashi Tharoor, Former United Nations Under-Secretary General
• Nick Burns, Former Undersecretary of State
• Porter Goss, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
• Paul Wolfowitz, Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Department of Defense
• Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President of CSIS and Director of the Seven Revolutions Initiative

International Business Trends:

The blending of people and ideas to encourage growth stimulates and encourages every nation's entrepreneurial activity. Find out from a Leading Authorities expert how such innovation and education leads to technological change and investments, and to policy making for the nation in progress, and its global partners.

• Thomas Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Jeffrey Garten, Professor, Yale School of Management and Expert on Global Business Strategy
• Jeffrey Rosensweig, Global Economics Forecaster and Expert on International Investing and Business Strategy
• Michael Porter, Authority of Competitve Strategy and International Competition
• Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President of CSIS and Director of the Seven Revolutions Initiative

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American Heroes

Whether their achievements were for our country, our citizens, or for science, these Amereican legends have made tremendous contributions. Not settling for the status quo is a common thread among them all. Their stories are ones of inspiration and hope for the best in humankind. Celebrate America's independence and learn from these noble heroes at your next event.

Leroy Chiao, Astronaut

Leroy Chiao distinguished himself at NASA, flying on four space missions and by gaining an extraordinary breadth of experience, even among his peers. In his presentations, Chiao explains how being a dreamer led him to becoming a doer. He references his life story when discussing leadership, motivation, teamwork, and diversity. He shares his views on the importance of a global view of the world using his extensive international experience.

Bob Dole, Former Senate Majority Leader and Presidential Candidate

Recognized as one of the most prominent political figures of our time with a distinguished record of service, Bob Dole continues to make a difference in the lives of the American people. Deftly weaving humor with issues of global importance, he ushers audiences into a new understanding of the nation's weightiest issues. Senator Dole's effectiveness as a consensus-builder and his commitment to deficit reduction and economic growth have earned him the admiration of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats alike. As a speaker, Dole energizes audiences with his stories and observations from a lifetime of experiences at the front lines of American politics.

Michael Durant, Inspiration for Black Hawk Down

On October 3, 1993, while piloting an MH60 Blackhawk in Mogadishu, Somalia, his craft was blasted off course by an enemy grenade, and sent hurtling out of the sky. With his leg broken and his rescuers shot down, Durant was taken captive by hostile forces for 11 excruciating days before his release. His story is the inspiration behind the best-selling book and Academy Award-winning film Black Hawk Down. His lectures are moving and heart-racing accounts of life in the line of fire and speaks volumes about the significance in fighting to create a better world community.

Porter Goss, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Porter Goss became director of the Central Intelligence Agency on April 21, 2005, and served in that position until May 26, 2006. Before that, he served as the 19th Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September of 2004 through April of 2005. Goss speaks about the importance of a clandestine intelligence agency on a global stage, the impact the CIA has had on the American way of life, and the role of ethics in both national and foreign policy. Before his tenure working in Central Intelligence, Goss served as the congressman from Southwest Florida for almost 16 years. Goss' congressional career focused on the environment, House ethics, senior issues, and the Rules Committee.

Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL, White House Fellow, and Founder, The Center for Citizen Leadership

Selected as a Rhodes and Truman Scholar, his research was driven by his humanitarian work in war zones. His thesis, Children First, investigated the ways in which international humanitarian organizations can best serve war-affected children. Greitens is also a United States Navy SEAL officer, and he has deployed four times to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa, and Southeast Asia. In 2005-2006, he was appointed by the president to serve as a White House Fellow; considered America's most prestigious fellowship for leadership and public service. Greitens used his combat pay from Iraq to start the Center for Citizen Leadership in an effort to provide fellowships to returning veterans and engage them in public service work in the United States.

Gerda Weissmann Klein, Author and Holocaust Survivor

For decades author, historian, and speaker Gerda Weissmann Klein has captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful message of hope, inspiration, love, and humanity. In her speeches and books, Klein draws from her wealth of life experiences: from surviving the Holocaust, meeting her future husband on the day of her liberation, to her journey to the United States, accepting an Oscar and Emmy for a documentary based on her life, and her constant fight to promote tolerance and combat hunger.

Tom Ridge, Former Governor of Pennsylvania and First Secretary of Homeland Security

When Tom Ridge was sworn in as the first Office of Homeland Security advisor in the history of the United States of America, he knew he was accepting a mantle of the utmost dependability. In the words of President George W. Bush, he demonstrated the strength, experience, personal commitment, and authority to accomplish the critical mission of keeping his country a safer place to live. Protecting the American public, as well as better understanding the threat of terrorism today, are among the many accomplishments this Vietnam veteran has made throughout his distinguished career. Ridge speaks from his wellspring of seasoned experience about international terrorism and its relationship with America and the world today and going forward, as well as the principles of a strong leader in times of need.


Erik Weihenmayer, Blind Adventurer

On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind man in history to reach the summit of the world's highest peak - Mount Everest. And on September 5, 2002, when he stood on top of Mt. Kosciusko in Australia, Weihenmayer completed his 7-year quest to climb the Seven Summits - the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, joining only 100 mountaineers who have accomplished that feat. He speaks to audiences on harnessing the power of adversity, the importance of a "rope team," and the daily struggle to pursue your dreams. Clearly, Weihenmayer's accomplishments show that one does not have to have perfect eyesight to have extraordinary vision.

Charlie Wilson, Former Congressman and Subject of Charlie Wilson's War

Charles Wilson served as the Democratic United States Congressman from District Two in Texas from 1973 until 1997. He battled for the regulation of utilities, fought for Medicaid, tax exemptions for the elderly, the Equal Rights Amendment, and a minimum wage bill. Without Wilson, Communist Russia would have most likely crushed the Afghan resistance. Although most people are not aware of it, Wilson, with the help of many others, helped bring down the communist government by supplying millions of dollars to the Afghan Mujahideen to beat the Soviets in Afghanistan. With his maverick sensibility, Wilson offers energetic tales of Beltway and international intrigue. A political crusader, Wilson speaks with conviction about politics, Afghanistan, and the covert operations that helped bring down a communist government.

For more information about these speakers and others, drop me an email at saul@lauthorities.com or call me direct at (202) 721-7675. .