Leadership Keynote Speakers: Get Inspired
What kind of person makes a great leadership speaker? Leaders and top leadership speakers come in myriad forms with different approaches and styles. Our leadership motivational speakers and leadership conference speakers for business come from all walks of life, from the battlefield to the board room. They get great reviews from audiences, and they are as entertaining as they are informative. These leadership conference speakers for business fuse insights with their energetic, motivational delivery to leave audiences with both the will and the way to affect positive change.
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
One of the best leadership coaches and a New York Times bestselling author, 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 is leadership speaker and addresses leadership, teambuilding, and geopolitics.
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, World-Renowned Infectious Disease Specialist, Trusted Advisor to 7 U.S. Presidents
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Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Cassi Chandler
Motivational Leadership Expert, FBI’s First African American Female Special Agent Assistant Director
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Cassi Chandler
Lisa Sun
Founder & CEO of GRAVITAS, National Bestselling Author of GRAVITAS (USA Today, No. 1 on Amazon)
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Lisa Sun
Ginny Clarke
Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google and Holistic Leadership Strategist
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Ginny Clarke
Dedicated to creating the conscious workplace for tomorrow, Virginia “Ginny” Clarke is a seasoned executive recruiter who has advised at the highest levels of corporate America for decades. A proven expert in driving diverse leadership, she is the former director of executive recruiting at Google, where she led the company’s diversity, non-tech recruiting, and leadership internal mobility teams – finding and hiring senior leaders across the company. She also built a scaled internal mobility program for Google’s senior leaders and designed much of the infrastructure that supports their executive recruiting function today. In speeches, Clarke draws on her unparalleled experience assessing thousands of executives inside corporate C-Suites and boardrooms to bring a unique, holistic five-dimensional approach to true leadership that is essential now more than ever. She delivers “no-holds-barred” discussions on the root causes that lead to a lack of diversity in organizations, and provides the integrated solutions that anyone can use to affect change. Ginny is one of the best management experts and the perfect virtual keynote speaker for any leadership institute looking to increase their knowledge of organizational cultures at a fast company.
Nadja West
First African American Army Surgeon General and Former Commanding General, US Army Medical Command
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Nadja West
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Evy Poumpouras
Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, Co-Host of Bravo TV’s “Spy Games”
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Evy Poumpouras
For more than 12 years, Evy Poumpouras served as a Secret Service special agent in an action-packed career during which she was responsible for protecting the world’s most high-value assets. She was a member of the Presidential Protective Division for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and also protected Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. Today, she is a widely recognized multimedia journalist, host, and producer who uses her skills in front of the camera and behind it to conduct headline-grabbing interviews and investigate the biggest stories in the media. She appears regularly on “TODAY,” NBC, MSNBC, and “Good Morning America” to share her sought-after expertise on national security, law enforcement, and crime, and is the host of Bravo TV’s competition series “Spy Games.” Having mastered the arts of communication and psychology in a wide-ranging career that has taken her from the Secret Service to the TV screen and everywhere in between, Poumpouras offers unconventional strategies for crushing any challenge and living life fearlessly.
Jeff Eggers
Organizational Performance Expert & Executive Director of the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $20,001 - $35,000*
Jeff Eggers
Chris Cassidy
NASA Astronaut, Navy SEAL, CEO and President of the National Medal of Honor Museum
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Chris Cassidy
Lindsay Shookus
Legendary Saturday Night Live Producer
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Lindsay Shookus
Michael Sorrell
Visionary Leader, Institutional Change Agent, President of Paul Quinn College
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Michael Sorrell
Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Renowned Business Leader, 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
Executive, activist, one of the NY Times bestsellers, and entrepreneur, Sarah Robb O’Hagan is described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to the “Queen of the Jocks” to the ultimate example of where fierce business woman, mother, and fitness fanatic combine. Named among Forbes “Most Powerful Women in Sports” and recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business,” Sarah's career includes leadership roles at some of the world’s most iconic brands. She is the former CEO of Flywheel Sports, former President of Gatorade, former Director at Nike, and an internationally recognized re-inventor of brands. She has written bestselling books and is the founder of Extreme Living, a consultancy focused on bringing the best out of individuals and organizations, and CEO of Exos, the world leader in elite performance training that helps people reach higher and achieve more. As one of the top executive coaches, leadership experts, and consultant and speaker, Sarah is the perfect speaker/author for your event.
Jim Donald
Co-Chairman of Albertsons, Former CEO of Starbucks, Former CEO of Extended Stay Hotels, & Former CEO of Pathmark Supermarkets
- Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Jim Donald
Sue Gordon
Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Sue Gordon
Meggie Palmer
Leadership & Communication Expert; Mission-Driven Entrepreneur & CEO
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Meggie Palmer
Scott Moore
Chris Fussell
President at McChrystal Group, Best-selling Author, Leadership Expert, and Former US Navy SEAL Officer
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Chris Fussell
Choose from leadership conference speakers who led military forces, steered political parties, drove corporate turnarounds, advanced scientific teams, increased employee engagement, and launched ground-breaking startup companies. Because we’re one of the largest premier leadership speakers bureaus, we represent some of the top leadership speakers available.
At Leading Authorities speakers bureau, we’re in the business of “wowing” event attendees. To help you find the perfect in-person, hybrid, or virtual keynote speaker on leadership, we collaborate with you. Tell us your budget, theme, and target audience, and we’ll take care of the rest. Our team helps with handling logistics and bundling extras into your event package, like a meet and greet or book signings, to ensure your event is seamless and makes you look good.
If you are looking for a leading expert on business growth, a social entrepreneur, extreme leadership, emotional intelligence, or future trends, you've come to the right place. A motivational keynote speaker can come in the form of a founder and CEO, a Navy SEALs member, a leadership consultant, a serial entrepreneur, a bestselling author, or a national speaker. Additionally, check out the different types of leadership keynote speakers we recommend.
Types of Leadership Keynote Speakers
Choosing the right leadership keynote speaker for your event is important. Wow your audience with some one of these leadership speaker types.
New York Times Bestselling Authors
A New York Times bestselling author is most beneficial to audiences that are looking for reading material to go along with what their speaker is sharing with them. For some, knowing that a speaker has the credibility of being on the New York Times bestselling list makes them more reputable.
Leadership and Management Speakers
Leadership and management speakers are best suited for audiences looking for guidance in leading and managing their organization. High level managers, directors, and CEOs would benefit from the knowledge that a leadership keynote speaker or management keynote speaker has to share with real-life experience from their respective field of work.
Speakers on Business Growth
Speakers on business growth are perfect for any audience and event type. Every organization is interested in growing their business, and it isn’t just the CEOs that should be concerned with this. Every person within the organization has the potential to advocate for change that can lead to growth, making speakers on business growth a great fit for any audience.
Motivational Keynote Speakers
Motivational keynote speakers are typically the most common type of leadership keynote speakers. They are the people who can mix in the good and fun aspects of leadership with the not-so-fun and tough situations that leaders are sometimes forced to face. Motivational keynote speakers know how to engage an audience and motivate listeners to lead with gravitas.
African American Speakers
Learn from the inspiring stories of Black leaders who have worked at the highest levels of their respective fields. These speakers bring perspectives on leadership through adversity and the critical roles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in shaping an organization's operations. They also speak from their cultural backgrounds, bringing insights and stories that broaden audiences' appreciation for various cultures and promote more inclusive leadership.
Leadership Topics Our Speakers Cover
Within the leadership field, our speakers bring a vast array of experience and perspectives. Their expertise spans various industries, from business to military. Even within each industry, varied personal experiences lead to unique leadership topics. The range of industry backgrounds and experience creates opportunities for leadership speeches with topics like:
- Leading in uncertain times
- Guiding principles in leadership
- Leadership in the digital age
- Fostering connections as leaders
- Leading with purpose
- Anti-racist leadership
- Leadership under pressure
- Innovation in leadership
- Leading outside the workplace
- Leading successful teams
Depending on your event's theme and focus, our professionals can match you to topics and speakers that create an impact.
The Event Types We Find Speakers For
We organize keynote speakers with leadership expertise to cover a broad range of events. A few examples of event types that often benefit from leadership keynote speakers are corporate retreats, leadership summits, board of directors meetings, conferences, industry-specific trade shows, social impact events, and annual meetings. Leadership speakers contribute their specialized expertise and inspire their audiences to rethink leadership and apply new perspectives in their everyday work.
The Advantages of Working With Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau
Collaboration forms the basis of the work we do on behalf of our clients. We aim to create impactful and memorable events that fit your unique needs. Many of our seasoned and talented staff members have been with us for almost 30 years. Their expertise and tailored approach to event speaker selection means successful outcomes for your event. They connect you with ideas and personalities, finding the right solutions rather than selling a particular speaker.
Here are a few other advantages we provide:
- International presence: We maintain headquarters in Washington, D.C., and an office in London to serve national and international organizations, ranging from trade associations and major corporations to colleges and universities.
- Storytelling: We match you with leadership experts who bring compelling stories that share the message you aim to promote. We can tell your desired story through an online speech, video, or live event.
- Bright talent: Anyone can talk, but we maintain a roster of engaging and charismatic personalities who bring unique perspectives from their industries. These experts come from the biggest brands and organizations.
Find Your Next Keynote Speakers On Leadership
Contact our team today if you want to learn more about the leadership experts, speakers, and authorities we represent for speaking engagements, or if you have any questions we can help you address about the speaker booking process.
To get in touch with a member of our team right away about the fee range for top leadership speakers, public speakers, international speakers, or business authors, you can also fill out the form below, email us at Contact@lauthorities.com, live chat with a member of our team online, or call us at 1-800-SPEAKER.
If you are looking for specific keynote speakers on leadership who deliver TED Talks not listed above, we still encourage you to contact our team, as we specialize in placing hard-to-find and in-demand keynote speakers from =around the world, which may not be listed on our website.