Association Video Projects

So I know I have boasted about our video production team before.  But seriously, if you're putting together any association meetings or corporate events you should be incorporating video into your event experience.  And when you do - you should use James and his team to deliver a scripted and creative solution.  Why you ask?  Well I'm glad you asked: 


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Innovation Keynote Speakers

Just a quick share today, three people in particular who I have had the pleasure of spending time with lately and who have been up to remarkable things:

Peter Diamandis
One of his many TED videos
Peter Developed the organization XPRIZE, which has inspired teams to develop private aircraft travel to outer space (multiple successes!), cars with 100mpg (just announced the winner last week), human GNOME mapping innovations: “To stimulate breakthrough innovation in the field of genomic sequencing, the X PRIZE Foundation has launched a global competition with a $10 million prize for the winner of the Archon Genomics X PRIZE”. He talks about innovations in Space Exploration, competitiveness, creativity, employee engagement, human genome research among many other industries - anything is possible

Robert Tercek
Robert Tercek is one of the world’s most prolific creators of interactive content. He has created breakthrough entertainment experiences on every digital platform, including satellite television, game consoles, broadband Internet, interactive television and mobile networks. His expertise spans television, telecommunications and software. More information to follow (will edit this post shortly and insert links for you)

Leroy Chiao
Leroy is a former astronaut and commander of the International Space Station-- who spent a record 229 days in space. He speaks five language, is very intelligent but he has a nice gentle and personable demeanor. .
His presentation is really a great personal story with a global view of the world due to his extensive international experience, working in Russia for 3 years and living on the Space Station for 6 months. He has hands-on experience as a leader in one of the most high pressure and exacting fields known to man, managing a diverse team, and constantly evaluating and re-evaluating potentially life or death implications of his actions for that team.


Who are some of your favorite innovation speakers out there?

Bob Woodward’s New Book & the Mid-term Elections

Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, Obama's Wars, was reported in the national press today just days before its release to the public. Leading Authorities is pleased to offer Bob Woodward as one of the nation's most compelling speakers on the top issues of our time. If you have an interest in him for one of your upcoming meetings, please let us know by responding to this email.

The Wall Street Journal reports in today's edition that "Election Day Starts Now!" The Journal article states that "forty-two days before the polls open, many voters are already casting their ballots." Michael Phillips writes, "Democrats are betting they can use early voting to help avoid a repeat of the throw-the-bums out elections of 1994." And "GOP organizers say they have accelerated get-out-the-vote efforts to fit the early-voting calendar."

For insights on what all this means, Leading Authorities presents the best political line-up of former office holders, political pundits, pollsters, analysts, and journalists, including: Donna Brazile, Tony Blankley, John Breaux, Ron Brownstein, Charlie Cook, Jon Corzine, Tom Davis, Anita Dunn, Martin Frost, Ed Gillespie, David Gregory, Carlos Gutierrez, Peter Hart, John Harris, Amy Holmes, Trent Lott, Frank Luntz, Terry McAuliffe, Bill McInturff, Kelly O'Donnell, Dana Perino, Stu Rothenberg, Larry Sabato, Bob Schieffer, John Sununu, Chuck Todd, Jim VandeHei, and Amy Walter...to name a few! If you need help with your fall meeting, please drop us a line!

High Powered Leadership, Business, Military, Labor & Sports Speakers

Leadership, innovation, communication, and breakthrough performance are not limited to any one discipline. Great leaders can be found in business, labor unions, sports teams, and our military. For your next meeting, consider an all-star panel of top leaders from different disciplines who have changed the world by changing their organizations and fields. Get the most out of your panel by using a nationally-known moderator to coax insight from the panelists and create an understanding with practical implications for the audience.

For example, choose a business leader from the Leading Authorities roster of corporate talent: AG Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, who doubled P&G's market cap; Lee Scott, former chairman and CEO of Wal-Mart, who led the company's global expansion and leadership on issues like sustainability and health care; Gordon Bethune, former CEO of Continental Airlines, who remade the company vaulting it from worst to first; Carlos Gutierrez, former CEO of Kellogg's, who took great brands, made them better, and expanded the company around the world; or Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, who has done pioneering work in helping companies make emotional connections with their customers.

Choose a top military leader like: retired General Stanley McChrystal; former CIA Director General Michael Hayden; General Tony Zinni; or General Dan Christman, who finished first in his class at West Point!

Consider an iconic labor leader like Andy Stern, the former president and CEO of the Service Employees International Union, who led a resurgence of labor in the hospitality and service jobs sector.

And don't forget leading sports coaches and legends like Pat Riley, Mike Ditka, Don Shula, and Stan Kasten.

Once you have your all-star panel, choose a prominent moderator to ask the right questions and facilitate a program with real learning potential. Charlie Rose, Joe Scarborough, Alexis Glick and Forrest Sawyer are just a few of the savvy moderators we frequently work with.

New Exclusives from Leading Authorities

Many clients often ask for a rundown of our latest exclusive speakers, so I thought I'd share the updated list. If you are looking for new and notable speakers for your event, we've got you covered.

General Stanley McChrystal: The former commander of U.S. and International forces in Afghanistan, few people have as much insight about leadership in the face of rapidly changing circumstances as General McChrystal. Citing stories from his extraordinary career, he presents a four-star management strategy, stressing openness, teamwork, and forward-thinking.

Lee Scott: The former president and CEO of Wal-Mart, Scott ran the world's largest retailer with more than 2.1 million associates and 7,390 retail operations in 16 markets around the world. The opportunity to hear his best practices, war stories, and insights is highly beneficial for any organization. Scott prefers a Q&A format to address issues that the audience really cares about.

Mika Brzezinski: The smart and savvy co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, Mika Brzezinksi loves to talk politics. A veteran reporter who has covered some of the biggest stories in the last decade, Mika gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the headlines and hot topics of the day. She is also a great choice for a moderator.

Bill Conaty: The former senior VP of human resources for GE, Bill Conaty helped shape the modern face of human resources. He was legendary for his ability to attract and nurture top talent, and develop business leaders. In Bill's presentations, he examines the core of leadership potential, and explains how to assess the characteristics and capabilities of rising stars or new hires.

AG Lafley: One of the most celebrated management leaders of the past decade, Lafley led a turnaround at P&G that continues to astound competitors and business observers; during his tenure sales doubled, profits quadrupled, and P&G's market value increased by more than $100 billion dollars. Lafley's presentations are an unprecedented look into the mind behind one of the largest, and most successful, corporations in the world.

Nick Bilton: The lead technology writer/reporter for The New York Times Bits Blog, and the author of I Live in the Future & Here's How It Works, Nick Bilton's presentations are both visionary and practical. He explores how organizations will communicate with customers and tell stories about their industry in the next two to twenty years.

Finally, we have a great new political pairing to share with you. Tom Davis (R-VA) and Martin Frost (D-TX) both chaired their party's respective campaign committees during crucial election cycles and they love to talk strategy. These political insiders are a great choice to explore everything that happens before and after the upcoming midterm elections.

If you are interested in learning more about any of these exclusive speakers, give me a call at 202-721-7675