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.
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