Leadership Keynote Speakers: Get Inspired
What makes a great leadership keynote speaker? Exceptional leadership speakers inspire and motivate audiences by sharing transformative insights and experiences. From boardrooms to battlefields, our top leadership speakers bring diverse perspectives and proven expertise in leadership development, team building, and fostering a positive corporate culture. These sought-after speakers combine hard and soft leadership skills to boost employee engagement and employee retention. Known for their dynamic delivery and engaging storytelling, they leave audiences with actionable strategies to drive meaningful change. Whether you’re planning a leadership conference, corporate retreat, or executive event, our leadership keynote speakers deliver the inspiration and tools needed to achieve success.
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
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- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Cassi Chandler
Paul Ryan
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
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.
Michael Sorrell
Visionary Leader, Institutional Change Agent, President of Paul Quinn College
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Ginny Clarke
Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google, Conscious Leadership Expert
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- 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.
Chris Cassidy
NASA Astronaut, Navy SEAL, CEO and President of the National Medal of Honor Museum
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- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Chris Cassidy
Nadja West
First African American Army Surgeon General and Former Commanding General, US Army Medical Command
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- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Nadja West
Evy Poumpouras
Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, NBC News Analyst
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Evy Poumpouras
Lindsay Shookus
Legendary Saturday Night Live Producer
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- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Lindsay Shookus
Chris Fussell
President at McChrystal Group, Best-selling Author, Leadership Expert, and Former US Navy SEAL Officer
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- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Chris Fussell
Why Choose Leadership Keynote Speakers?
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.
Types of Leadership Keynote Speakers We Offer
Just as there are differing leadership styles there are differing types of leadership speakers who can be used for executive coaching, leadership development, team building, personal growth, or even leadership motivation. Check out some of the types of leadership speakers sure to inspire peak performance and provide valuable insights to any executive team.
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. These keynote speakers have changed the way numerous business leaders approach their work through their best selling books. For some, knowing that a speaker is a social entrepreneur has the credibility of being on the New York Times bestselling list makes them more reputable. From books detailing the most popular leadership styles to books like "Team of Teams" by General Stanly McChrystal that help leaders rethink how elite teams function.
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. Whether you're looking for great leaders who've led at big brands, or a former Navy Seal and military leaders who bring military and private sector leadership skills we can find the perfect leadership speaker that fits your audience.
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. Bring in an expert on artificial intelligence and big data to equip your leadership teams with a new mindset.
Motivational Keynote Speakers
A Motivational leadership speaker are typically the most common type of leadership keynote speakers. They are the perfect speaker 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 leadership speakers are a great fit for those who are looking to have emotional intelligence weaved into their program. They know how to engage an audience and motivate listeners to lead with gravitas and kindness through change.
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.
Soft Skills Leadership Speakers
Regardless of your teams leadership styles soft skills are at the core of all great leaders. Improving your communication, confidence, empathy, and teamwork will create teams rooted in trust and purpose driven work. A leadership speaker that focuses on soft skills act as an executive coach that foster professional development among their team. Consider a speaker like Helena Boschi, an organizational psychologist who provides science-based strategies to channel wellbeing into high performance. See more speakers who help leaders improve their soft skills.
Popular Topics for Leadership Events
Within the leadership field, our speakers bring a vast array of experience and perspectives. Their expertise spans various industries, from being social entrepreneurs and leading with purpose to leading some of the worlds largest military teams. Even within each industry, you'll find varied personal experiences each providing insight on how they became exceptional leaders. The variety of industry backgrounds of our leadership speakers and experience creates opportunities for leadership speeches with topics like:
- Guiding principles in leadership
- Leadership through the digital age
- Fostering connections as leaders
- Leading with purpose
- Anti-racist leadership
- Change Management
- Innovation in leadership
- Thought leadership
- Leadership excellence
- Professional development
- Leading successful teams
Depending on your event's theme and focus, our professionals can match you to topics and speakers that create an impact.
Top Leadership Keynote Speakers for Every Event
We bring motivational leadership speaker and thought leadership expertise to a broad range of events and industries for our clients. A few examples of event types that often benefit from leadership keynote speakers are corporate retreats, leadership summits, executive leadership conferences, board of directors meetings, conferences, industry-specific trade shows, social impact events, and annual meetings. These exceptional leaders contribute their specialized expertise and inspire audiences to rethink business leadership and business performance to 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.
Book Your Next Leadership Keynote Speaker
Contact our team today if you want to learn more about the leadership experts, speakers, and thought leaders we represent for speaking engagements, or if you have any questions we can help you address about the speaker booking process.
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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 all around the world, which may not be listed on our website.