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Business experts who can offer insights on developing effective leaders, navigating a changing business environment, initiating growth in a down economy, creating buzz around a brand, and/or leveraging human capital are always in high demand.

Leading Authorities speakers bureau represents business gurus, leaders, and New York Times best-selling authors with the skills and experience to bring change and innovation to your business. Here is a short list of some of our top business authors.

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Amy Webb

Amy Webb

World-Renowned Futurist; Founder & CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and Professor, Strategic Foresight at New York University Stern School of Business

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Amy Webb

Amy Webb may not be a superhero – but she does have a powerful ability to anticipate trends and emerging technology that will disrupt tomorrow. And she can envision and help prepare for the impact they’ll have on business and society. Now she’s teaching others, including corporate leaders, innovators and governments, to do the same. Founder of the Future Today Strategy Group, Webb is a renowned futurist and strategist. For her, it’s not simply an interest; it’s a profession and a passion. Nor is “forecasting the future” about creating fantastical scenarios. Webb doesn’t simply make speculations or predictions; her work is evidence based, drawn from mapping and modeling quantitative and qualitative data collected in the present to understand what’s coming (5-20 years from now). Named to the 2017 Thinkers50 Radar list of management thinkers most likely to shape the future – and winner of its 2017 Distinguished Achievement Award – Webb is already making an impact on today’s Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, government agencies, large nonprofits, universities and startups worldwide. Focusing on the intersection of technology, business and society, she takes a purposefully broad lens to her work. When thinking about the future, most only look at their industry and direct competitors. Webb is adamant about looking at multiple, adjacent landscapes. “You have to be able to see the top of the forest in order to see where all the trees are and how they connect,” she says.
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Stanley McChrystal

Stanley McChrystal

Former Commander of US and International Forces in Afghanistan, Best-Selling Author, & Co-Founder of the McChrystal Group

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Stanley McChrystal

General Stanley McChrystal is a four-star general, the former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan and the former leader of Joint Special Operations Command, which oversees the most sensitive counter-terrorism units. He is widely praised for revolutionizing warfare by fusing intelligence and operations and is credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein and the location and killing al-Qaeda’s leader in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates called McChrystal “one of America’s greatest warriors.” McChrystal addresses leadership, teambuilding, and geopolitics.
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Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Game Changing Business Leader, Former CEO of EXOS the Performance Coaching Company, Former President of Equinox, Former Global President of Gatorade, Former Marketing Director at Nike and the Virgin Group

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Sarah Robb O'Hagan

Described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to “The Pied Piper of potential,” Sarah Robb O’Hagan is an executive, activist, entrepreneur, and founder of Extreme Living — a content platform designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations play to their highest potential. As the former CEO of EXOS, the leading human performance coaching company serving 30 percent of the Fortune 100, Sarah and her team worked with clients ranging from C-suite leaders to pro athletes to enhance their performance in work and life. Drawing on her decades experience at some of the world's most influential brands, she shares practical takeaways including how to make failure your fuel, discover your most competitive playing field, get out of line rather than always following conventional wisdom, and bring out the “extreme" in others. “Sarah Robb O'Hagan is a powerhouse! Her strong on-stage presence and engaging delivery grabbed the audience immediately. Her amazing message, told with humor, passion and honesty, kept their focus throughout. We were thrilled to have her join us!" - Social Media Company “What a superstar! Her ability to share high-profile business results to the group was brilliant. She’s a very impressive human being. She was very friendly and approachable. We were especially impressed with how she interacted with our attendees both before and after the presentation including personally responding to social media mentions.” - Real Estate Company
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Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen

Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen

Co-Founders of AXIOS and POLITICO | New Media Speaking Duo

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Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen

Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen are two of the nation’s most influential journalists. For years, they worked together building the nationally renowned digital media company POLITICO, transforming it from a newcomer on Captiol Hill to the website and accompanying newsletter that all of Washington considered a “must-read.” Now, they are co-founders of disruptive media company Axios, delivering quick, punchy news and insights on politics, business, media, and technology to a smart and highly-engaged audience. The company has already proved a disruptive force in the digital media space, specializing in high-quality news and analysis easily shared across social platforms by the country’s influential readers.

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Salim Ismail

Salim Ismail

Founder of OpenExO & ExO Works

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Salim Ismail

A globally recognized technology entrepreneur and renowned futurist, Salim Ismail is a sought-after exponential strategist who advises organizations of all sizes and across industries, as well as heads of state, on how they can turn cutting-edge ideas into viable business opportunities and apply inventive thinking to drive innovation and achieve their desired futures sooner. He is the Founder and Chair of OpenExO, a team of innovation experts who create customized solutions for corporations and organizations seeking to emulate the world’s fastest growing organizations.
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Innovation Robotics & Drones Technology AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Business Strategy Change Management Disruption & Digital Transformation Future Trends Growth Authors Business Leaders From Major Brands
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Hakeem Oluseyi

Hakeem Oluseyi

Inspiring Astrophysicist, Former Space Science Education Lead for NASA, and CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific

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Hakeem Oluseyi

Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi has three degrees, 8 U.S. patents, four E.U. patents and has hosted shows on the Science Channel and on Discovery. But more impressive is his life story. Oluseyi grew up in the roughest neighborhoods of America, learned to survive on the street, and still taught himself Einstein’s theory of relativity from an old set of encyclopedias. At every turn he was presented with a compelling option to quit and yet he persevered. Today, he is a NASA astrophysicist, a global educator, and the author of the highly-anticipated memoir A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars where he recounts his journey from the streets to the stars. Dr. Oluseyi is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities.
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Reggie Fils-Aimé

Reggie Fils-Aimé

Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.

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Reggie Fils-Aimé

An award-winning innovator and disruptor, Reggie Fils-Aimé is a proven expert on transforming companies, re-vitalizing brands, and reshaping industries to solve daunting challenges and achieve ‘the impossible.’ Most recently, he was the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America – the first American and African-American to hold this position. Revered by business leaders and gaming fans alike, Fils-Aimé helped bring Nintendo’s greatest successes – including the Nintendo DS, the Wii, the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch – to the global marketplace. Using his personal story as an example, he shares with audiences his principles for effective and innovative leadership, including defining a vision, courage in decision-making, and “irrefutable integrity.” "Reggie’s presentation was a hit! He was so kind and generous with his time during the meet-and-greet. We had several very excited people who were thrilled to meet him." - Insurance Company "We very much enjoyed having Reggie Fils-Aime speak to our clients. Reggie was professional, punctual, prepared, and very personable making the discussion engaging for our audience. Reggie was able to pivot and speak to current topics as they related to innovation which was also great for our moderated Q+A with attendees." - Banking Company
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Innovation Inspiration & Motivation International Business Leadership Teamwork & Collaboration Technology Turnaround Business Strategy Change Management Disruption & Digital Transformation Growth African American Speakers Authors Business Leaders From Major Brands CEOs Diverse Voices
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Kelly Monahan

Kelly Monahan

Managing Director of the Future of Work Research Institute, Upwork; Former Director of Future of Work, Meta; Organizational Behaviorist

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Kelly Monahan

A globally recognized leader in the field of future of work, Kelly Monahan is the mind behind some of the world’s leading companies’ efforts to bring the workplace of the future into the present. As the Managing Director of Upwork’s Future of Work Research Institute, Monahan is the architect of first-of-their-kind research programs — the findings of which are used to inspire workplace transformation at the world's top organizations and help them radically shift how they think and operate in order to unlock new avenues to success for their talent and business. 
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Future of Work Human Resources Corporate Culture Generations & Demographics Business Leaders From Major Brands Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown

Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown

Business Transformation Change Agents, Popular USC Professors of Entrepreneurship

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Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown

Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are agents of change who are known for their surprising and entertaining approaches to purpose-driven leadership and igniting culture shifts that reposition organizations to scale growth and make a profound impact in their teams, and with their customers. At the foundation of Colin and Garrett’s philosophy is the idea that the most successful leaders and teams are the ones who are able to evolve transactional encounters into transformational experiences where connections are made, solutions are created, and value is felt. After decades of collective experience as sales professionals, leaders, and executives, Colin and Garrett’s paths crossed at enterprise software company Bitium, where they played key roles in growing the business from relative obscurity to a prominent acquisition by Google. They now serve as adjunct professors of entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where they teach the hugely popular, first-of-its-kind class, “Sales Mindset for Entrepreneurs.”
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Poppy Jamie

Poppy Jamie

Founder of Happy Not Perfect, Co-Founder of Pop & Suki, and Happiness Expert

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Poppy Jamie

Poppy Jamie is an entrepreneur, influencer, and rising star in the happiness, mental health, and mindfulness space. She is the founder of the mental wellbeing company and app Happy Not Perfect – a source to better brain health. A deeply personal project combining behavioral scientific research, inspiration from her mother, and real life-experience, she created Happy Not Perfect to inspire and empower people to take control of their mental health through products, services, and experiences. As organizations worldwide grapple with how to manage the growing mental health crisis, Poppy provides a clear path to overcoming uncertainty, fears of rejection, anxiety, and burnout to find peace with the past and create a happier, healthier future. She is also author of the anticipated book Happy Not Perfect.
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Inspiration & Motivation Social Media & Social Networking Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Authors Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Melissa Swift

Melissa Swift

Founder & CEO, Anthrome Insight; Work & Leadership Strategist; Future of Work Expert and Innovator

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Melissa Swift

A passionate advocate for a more human way of working, Melissa Swift is a seasoned HR thought leader and Founder & CEO of Anthrome Insight, an organization that helps teams navigate the future of work. She was formerly the VP of workforce and organizational change acceleration at Capgemini Invent. Her work helping clients power their workforces for more innovative, higher-performing futures spans across industries and geographies and tackles issues ranging from attracting and retaining top talent to reshaping organizations for greater nimbleness and building futuristic capabilities among today’s employees. She leverages thoughtful data analytics, a humanist view, and a healthy dose of pragmatism to create extraordinary outcomes for organizations.
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Future of Work Human Resources Change Management Corporate Culture Future Trends Generations & Demographics Business Leaders From Major Brands Female Business Leaders Female Speakers
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Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak

Career & Workplace Expert and New York Times Best-Selling Author

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Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading career and workplace experts. She was named to the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led. Lindsey’s next book is a response to the COVID crisis: "Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work." Her other books include "The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace," "Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders," and "Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World." Her audiences and consulting clients have included over 250 corporations, law firms, conferences and universities, including Citi, Estee Lauder, GE, JP Morgan, LinkedIn, PwC, Shearman & Sterling, Yale, Harvard, Wharton and Stanford. Often called a translator among generations, she provides a roadmap for the future of work, sharing her insights into how to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing world of work.
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