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New TED Talk From MIT Researcher

Dr. Kate Darling, a leading expert in robot ethics, just took the TED stage to talk about why we love our Roombas robots and how we build these emotional connections with robots.
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Expert On Technology-Driven Innovation Now Speaking

Dr. Poppy Crum, an industry leading neuroscientist and Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories, whose work sits at the intersection of technology advancement and human evolution, i...
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Harley-Davidson's Former Communications Director Releases New Book

The former Director of Communications at Harley Davidson, Ken Schmidt, is releasing a new book, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, explaining the intricacies of breaking through complex and crowded markets using brand loyalty, this week.
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Best-Selling Author and Expert on Culture

Author of the popular new book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers, Dr. Michele Gelfand helps organizations understand their own culture and how to find the best balance between "tight" and "loose" cultures.
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New LAI Exclusive: Astrophysicist & NASA Space Science Education Lead

We're very thrilled to announce that LAI is now exclusively representing Hakeem Oluseyi, a renowned astrophysicist, Space Science Education Lead for NASA, and an inspirational keynote speaker.
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We are often asked, "Who's hot right now?" on the speaker circuit. Our comprehensive roster of keynote speakers includes sought-after personalities in politics, business, and the media as well as people with incredible inspirational stories. These are the speakers that our clients turn to most often for their events.

Robert O'Neill

Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, & New...

Ken Schmidt, Business and Communication Strategist

Ken Schmidt

Former Director of Communications at Harley-Davidson & Author

Chris Fussell

President at McChrystal Group, Best-selling Author, Leadership Expert, and...

Vernice Armour

First African American Female Combat Pilot

Stanley McChrystal

Former Commander of US and International Forces in Afghanistan, Best-Selling...

James Clapper

"Facts and Fears" is #2 on the New York Times nonfiction best sellers list.

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David Wasserman: 2018 Political Climate & November Midterm Elections
David Wasserman: 2018 Political Climate & November Midterm Elections

Pauline Brown On The Next Generation Of Consumer Branding
Pauline Brown On The Next Generation Of Consumer Branding

General John Allen: Lessons In Leadership
General John Allen: Lessons In Leadership

Dr. Kate Darling's TED Talk: Robots & Our Emotions
Dr. Kate Darling's TED Talk: Robots & Our Emotions

Antony Blinken: The Spectrum Of Hope & Despair
Antony Blinken: The Spectrum Of Hope & Despair

John Hillen On Business Leadership
John Hillen, CEO, Business Leader, Leadership Expert, and Author

Ken Schmidt: This Is How You Create Brand Demand
Ken Schmidt, the former director of communications strategy at Harley Davidson

General Stanley McChrystal On Leadership & Teamwork
General Stanley McChrystal On Leadership & Teamwork

Matthew Griffin: The Power of Persistence, Creativity, & Respect
Matthew "Griff" Griffin, Entrepreneur and CEO of Combat Flip Flops
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