Leadership Keynote Speakers

General Stanley McChrystal
Former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan; Credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein and the killing of al-Qaeda’s leader in Iraq

A one-of-a-kind commander with remarkable record of achievement, General Stanley McChrystal, (USA,Ret.) is widely praised for creating a revolution in warfare that fused intelligence and operations. General McChrystal speaks with great insight about leadership, teamwork, and international affairs. General McChrystal is one of our most in-demand leadership speakers.

Lee Scott
Former President and CEO of Walmart

A 31-year veteran of Walmart, Lee Scott led by making people a priority, creating an environment where diversity, innovation, and excellence could flourish. In his presentations, Scott addresses leadership, corporate culture, global business, innovation, supply chain management, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Governor Tim Pawlenty
Former Governor of Minnesota

Tim Pawlenty is the former governor of Minnesota and one of the leading voices in the Republican Party. He used innovative and conservative leadership to balance Minnesota’s budget, cut spending, reform health care, and improve schools without raising taxes. Under his leadership, Minnesota had nation-leading health care, the highest school test scores, and a leading economy.

Greg Gadson
Decorated Army Commander and New York Giants Honorary Captain

Lieutenant Colonel Greg Gadson has survived the very worst of war, but this highly decorated American soldier has not been defeated by unfortunate circumstance; instead, his life is a portrait of courage in the face of great adversity. Gadson speaks with fervor about the crucial role teamwork and camaraderie play when facing life's obstacles. He applies his story of personal adversity to every level of an organization, showing how every team depends on every one of its players.

Susan O'Malley
Former President of Washington Sports and Entertainment

As the first female president of a professional sports franchise, Susan O'Malley is a pioneer in two fields: sports and business. She speaks about leadership and thriving in a tough business world, calling on anecdotes and lessons learned from her life of unprecedented success. O'Malley's presentations are marked by her warm sense of humor, her self-described "folksy" style, and her lifetime of experiences as a pioneering woman in business.

Eric Greitens
Navy Seal, White House Fellow, Founder of The Mission Continues, and Author of The Heart and the Fist

A decorated soldier and international humanitarian, leadership speaker Eric Greitens combines courage and compassion to create a culture of civic engagement. Sharing his insights on leadership, ethics, and social responsibility, Greitens maps out his strategies for shaping the next generation of America's leaders.

General James Conway
Retired United States Marine Corps Four-Star General

James Conway is a dynamic, powerful speaker who impresses audiences with leadership lessons learned from the field as a four-star general in the Marine Corps. His commanding presence and personal anecdotes make him an authority on military operations, its role in politics, leadership, the war in Iraq, and international affairs.

Marshall Goldsmith
Best-Selling Author and World-Renowned Thought Leader in Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, and Human Resources

Named "one of the five most-respected executive coaches" by Forbes magazine, Marshall Goldsmith provides strategies that not only increase the productivity and efficiency of a business, but increase the happiness of employees companywide. His commonsense demeanor and animated approach make him a refreshing authority on leadership development and an excellent leadership speaker.