{"id":36694,"date":"2017-10-18T12:39:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T16:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/blog\/best-speakers-for-2018-kick-off-meetings"},"modified":"2017-10-18T12:39:50","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T16:39:50","slug":"best-speakers-for-2018-kick-off-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/uk\/blog\/best-speakers-for-2018-kick-off-meetings","title":{"rendered":"Best Speakers For 2018 Kick-Off Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you starting to plan and prepare for your kick-off meeting in the new year?<\/span>\u00a0If so, here are some great recommendations for speakers who can help get your new year off to a great start.<\/p>\n\n

For a look at the major global trends and geopolitical relationships shaping our world:<\/b>
Jim Clapper<\/a><\/b>, Former American Director of National Intelligence<\/p>\n\n

For an overview of tech trends disrupting industries:<\/b>
Greg Williams<\/a><\/b>, Editor-in-Chief of\u00a0Wired<\/i>\u00a0magazine<\/p>\n\n

For a moving and motivational speech to help your team stay the course:<\/b>
Ben Saunders<\/b><\/a>, World-record breaking polar explorer and repeat TED speaker<\/span><\/p>\n\n

For a talk on building a trusted brand and standing out in a hyper-competitive marketplace:<\/b>
Marc Randolph<\/a>, <\/b>Netflix co-founder, executive mentor, and angel investor<\/p>\n\n

For practical lessons and incredible stories about creating unstoppable teams:<\/b>
Chris Fussell<\/a><\/b>, Former US Navy SEAL officer, best-selling author, and managing partner at the McChrystal Group<\/p>\n\n

Would any of these speakers be a fit for your event? If you have a more specific need for an upcoming event or meeting or have any questions, please reach out to our team.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n

You can also fill out the form below, email Contact@lauthorities.com<\/a>, call 1-800-SPEAKER, or\u00a0live chat<\/a>\u00a0with a member of our team right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you starting to plan and prepare for your kick-off meeting in the new year?\u00a0If so, here are some great recommendations for speakers who can […]
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