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With issues like inflation, cryptocurrency regulations, national debt, and the war in Europe; there is a never-ending stream of information to consider and interpret. Worldwide Speakers Group works with various established thought leaders who harness their experiences and knowledge - [How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Keynote Speaker?](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-keynote-speaker/) - Ready to hire a keynote speaker? Learn keynote speaker fees, pricing factors, and average costs. Plan your event budget and book the right speaker for maximum impact. - [Now Available: National Treasure by Dr. Michael Auslin](https://wwsg.com/announcements/coming-soon-national-treasure-by-dr-michael-auslin/) - One of America’s leading historians, Dr. Michael Auslin stands at the forefront of the national conversation surrounding America’s 250th anniversary. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why the Biggest Cancer Threat Is Still Misunderstood](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-why-the-biggest-cancer-threat-is-still-misunderstood/) - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, yet myths persist. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains who’s really at risk and why screening guidelines must evolve. - [12 Mental Health Advocates Who Deliver Amazing Keynotes](https://wwsg.com/blog/12-mental-health-advocates-who-deliver-amazing-keynotes/) - Discover 12 top mental health keynote speakers who inspire resilience, well-being, and lasting change—ideal for conferences, corporate events, and leadership programs. - [Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China by Dr. Eyck Freymann](https://wwsg.com/announcements/defending-taiwan-a-strategy-to-prevent-war-with-china-by-dr-eyck-freymann/) - Explore Defending Taiwan by Eyck Freymann, a bold strategy to deter war with China and safeguard global stability amid rising tensions. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | The Extraordinary Feat of Space Travel](https://wwsg.com/blog/chasing-life-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-the-extraordinary-feat-of-space-travel/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta: "When I see what it takes—before, during, after—for astronauts to travel to space, I am reminded of what an extraordinary feat it truly is." - [Now Available: Recession: The Real Reason Economies Shrink and What to Do About It by Dr. Tyler Goodspeed](https://wwsg.com/announcements/coming-soon-recession-by-tyler-goodspeed/) - Top economist Tyler Goodspeed reveals why recessions happen, how long they last, and how smart decisions can prevent them. - [Why AI Keynote Speakers are Essential to Events Across Every Industry](https://wwsg.com/blog/why-ai-keynote-speakers-are-essential-for-events-across-every-industry/) - Why organizations across industries are booking AI keynote speakers to explain artificial intelligence trends, business impact, and the future of work. - [Now Available: Streetwise by Lloyd Blankfein](https://wwsg.com/announcements/coming-soon-streetwise-by-lloyd-blankfein/) - In Streetwise, Lloyd Blankfein shares lessons from leading Goldman Sachs through global crises—on leadership, risk, and resilience. - [Announcing Four New WWSG-Exclusive Speakers Shaping the Global Conversation](https://wwsg.com/blog/announcing-four-new-wwsg-exclusive-speakers-shaping-the-global-conversation/) - Meet four new WWSG-exclusive speakers offering expert insight on economics, geopolitics, security, and global policy for today’s events. - [Coming Soon: What Conservatives Believe by Mike Pence](https://wwsg.com/announcements/coming-soon-what-conservatives-believe-by-mike-pence/) - Former Vice President Mike Pence offers principled leadership and firsthand governing insight for business, civic, faith-based, and policy-focused audiences. - [WWSG Announces Exclusive Partnership with Global Economic Leader Agustín Carstens](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-announces-exclusive-partnership-with-global-economic-leader-agustin-carstens/) - Agustín Carstens, former BIS General Manager, now speaks exclusively with WWSG, offering expert insight on central banking, geoeconomics, and global markets. - [Worldwide Speakers Group Welcomes Former FBI Director Christopher Wray](https://wwsg.com/blog/worldwide-speakers-group-welcomes-former-fbi-director-christopher-wray/) - Book former FBI Director Christopher Wray for keynotes on cybersecurity, national security, leadership, and global risk. Exclusive with WWSG. - [Now Available: Redfield's Warning: What I Learned (But Couldn't Tell You) Might Save Your Life by Dr. Robert Redfield](https://wwsg.com/announcements/coming-soon-redfields-warning-what-i-learned-but-couldnt-tell-you-might-save-your-life-by-dr-robert-redfield/) - In Redfield’s Warning, former CDC Director Robert Redfield exposes ignored threats and urges urgent action to prevent the next devastating pandemic. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Screen Time & the Holidays](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-screen-time-the-holidays/) - Guest post by Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Australia’s social media ban, screen time, and simple ways families can develop healthier phone habits. - [Patrick McGee Wins SABEW’s Sixth Annual Best in Business Book Awards](https://wwsg.com/announcements/patrick-mcgee-wins-sabews-sixth-annual-best-in-business-book-awards/) - SABEW announces winners of its 2025 Best in Business Book Awards, honoring standout business journalism including the top title Apple in China by Patrick McGee. - [Now Available: A Year At Highclere: Secrets and Stories from the Real Downton Abbey by Lady Carnarvon](https://wwsg.com/announcements/coming-soon-a-year-at-highclere-secrets-and-stories-from-the-real-downton-abbey-by-lady-carnarvon/) - Join Lady Carnarvon as she exclusively reveals into the daily rhythms, seasonal changes and timeless traditions of one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes. - [Raja Rajamannar on Mastering Attention: How Marketers Can Cut Through The Clutter](https://wwsg.com/blog/raja-rajamannar-on-mastering-attention-how-marketers-can-cut-through-the-clutter/) - The consumer-to-brand ecosystem is evolving. It's crucial to identify our audience, understand their interests, and engage them in a way that activates their instincts. - [Raja Rajamannar on Unleashing the Power of Passionomics](https://wwsg.com/blog/raja-rajamannar-on-unleashing-the-power-of-passionomics/) - Raja Rajamannar says in a world driven by the pursuit of meaning, Passionomics offers a roadmap to gauge what people care about beyond essential spending. - [Celebrating Conservation Experts on Earth Day](https://wwsg.com/blog/celebrating-conservation-experts-on-earth-day/) - There is a sociopolitical layer to environmentalism–immediate and imminent threats to disadvantaged societies–which must be explained and addressed now. - [Exclusive Speaker Announcement: Sara Fischer](https://wwsg.com/announcements/exclusive-speaker-announcement-sara-fischer/) - Sara Fischer, senior media reporter and a founding staff member at Axios is now available for speaking engagements exclusively through Worldwide Speakers Group. Fischer authors a must-read weekly newsletter on media trends that reaches over 100,000 professionals across the media, technology, and entertainment industries. Beyond her weekly column, Fischer oversees Axios’ media coverage for the - [The Most In-Demand Keynote Speakers of 2025 (and Why Event Planners Book Them)](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-most-in-demand-keynote-speakers-of-2025-and-why-event-planners-book-them/) - Discover WWSG’s top 5 most booked keynote speakers of 2025—global experts shaping conversations in health, economics, tech, and policy. - [Now Available: The Big One by Dr. Michael Osterholm](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-the-big-one-by-dr-michael-osterholm/) - Covid-19 wasn’t the “Big One.” In The Big One, Dr. Michael Osterholm warns of deadlier pandemics ahead—and how we must prepare now. - [Now Available: The Arsenal of Democracy by Dr. Eyck Freymann](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-the-arsenal-of-democracy-by-dr-eyck-freymann/) - A practical guide by Dr. Eyck Freymann on deterring war with China through strategy, industrial power, technology, and allied cooperation. - [Now Available: Women (2025 Edition) by Annie Leibovitz](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-women-by-annie-leibovitz/) - Women by Annie Leibovitz is a landmark two-volume collection celebrating womanhood through over 250 portraits and essays by Adichie, Sontag, and Steinem. - [Sanjay Gupta on Xenotransplantation](https://wwsg.com/blog/sanjay-gupta-on-xenotransplantation/) - CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on the medical breakthrough of xenotransplantation and one patient’s historic pig kidney transplant. - [Now Available: The Land Trap by Mike Bird](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-the-land-trap-by-mike-bird/) - The Land Trap by Mike Bird details how the world’s oldest asset secretly shapes our modern economy. In The Land Trap, Mike Bird—Wall Street editor at The Economist—reveals how this ancient asset still exerts outsize influence over the modern world. From the speculative land grabs of colonial America to China’s real estate crisis today, Bird shows how - [Sanjay Gupta: The octopus is a great reminder about how to keep your brain sharp](https://wwsg.com/blog/sanjay-gupta-the-octopus-is-a-great-reminder-about-how-to-keep-your-brain-sharp/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how octopuses' dominant arms and human handedness shape brain health, offering insights on staying mentally sharp. - [DeMaurice Smith's New Book Turf Wars Now Available](https://wwsg.com/announcements/demaurice-smiths-new-book-turf-wars-coming-soon/) - DeMaurice Smith is a master negotiator, leader, and advocate, making him a top choice for keynote events on leadership, business, and organizational change. - [How a Speakers Bureau Can Help Event Planners](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-a-speakers-bureau-can-help-event-planners/) - The post-Covid conference and event industry has seen several new trends—some here to stay, others likely a consequence of the unique pressures of the pandemic. - [The Difference Between Keynote and Plenary Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-difference-between-keynote-plenary-speakers-2/) - There are two types of speakers you may want to hire and retain for your event: keynote and plenary speakers. Both add value to your meeting in different ways. - [Sanjay Gupta: All pain lies in the brain. Here's what you can do about it.](https://wwsg.com/blog/sanjay-gupta-all-pain-lies-in-the-brain-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores pain, the brain’s role in it, and alternatives to opioids in his new book and CNN documentary, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt. - [Now Available: It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life by Dr. Sanjay Gupta](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-it-doesnt-have-to-hurt-your-smart-guide-to-a-pain-free-life-by-dr-sanjay-gupta/) - Transform your everyday life by reducing and eliminating chronic pain with the latest science-backed pain relief techniques and expert practical advice from America’s bestselling doctor and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta. Authors with new books offer a timely opportunity to amplify event impact—audiences can receive expert insights firsthand and take the experience home with a copy. Including - [Sanjay Gupta: Could Lithium Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?](https://wwsg.com/blog/sanjay-gupta-could-lithium-help-prevent-alzheimers/) - Sanjay Gupta reports: Research suggests lithium may play a role in protecting brain health & lowering dementia risk, offering hope for Alzheimer’s. - [Plan Ahead: Book a Speaker for Black History Month and Women's History Month Now! ](https://wwsg.com/blog/plan-ahead-book-a-speaker-for-black-history-month-and-womens-history-month-now/) - Bringing in speakers to illuminate the importance of Black History Month and Women's History Month is invaluable in fostering awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the diverse and often overlooked narratives that have shaped our collective history. - [Crisis Averted by Caitlin Rivers to Publish This Fall](https://wwsg.com/announcements/crisis-averted-by-caitlin-rivers-to-publish-this-fall/) - Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks by Dr. Caitlin Rivers is a fascinating window into the secret life of epidemiology. - [Patrick McGee's Book, Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company](https://wwsg.com/announcements/patrick-mcgees-book-apple-in-china-the-capture-of-the-worlds-greatest-company-coming-soon/) - Patrick McGee's book is a gripping exposé on how Apple built China's tech power—and became trapped in a high-stakes relationship with an authoritarian regime. - [New Release: The Uncertainty Principle by Peter Hinssen](https://wwsg.com/announcements/new-release-the-uncertainty-principle-by-peter-hinssen/) - The Uncertainty Principle by Peter Hinssen is a hopeful, actionable guide to leading through disruption, innovation, and tech-driven change. - [New Release: Flags of Canada by the Right Honorable Stephen Harper](https://wwsg.com/announcements/new-release-flags-of-canada-by-the-right-honorable-stephen-harper/) - Stephen Harper’s Flags of Canada explores the rich history and meaning behind Canada’s national symbols, from empire to maple leaf. - [Announcing Right Here, Right Now: Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption by Hon. Stephen Harper](https://wwsg.com/announcements/announcing-right-here-right-now-politics-and-leadership-in-the-age-of-disruption-by-hon-stephen-harper/) - Stephen Harper offers pragmatic insights for leaders to navigate disruption in politics, business, and the global economy. - [WWSG Welcomes Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-welcomes-former-prime-minister-tony-abbott/) - WWSG announces exclusive partnership with former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, now available globally for keynote speaking engagements. - [Book with Meaning: Speakers Who Bring Juneteenth to Life](https://wwsg.com/blog/book-with-meaning-speakers-who-bring-juneteenth-to-life/) - Honor Juneteenth with powerful voices who illuminate its history, values, and continued relevance through education and inspiration. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Chronic Pain and His New Book](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-chronic-pain-and-his-new-book/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the hidden toll of chronic pain—and how to prevent and ease it—in his new book It Doesn’t Have to Hurt, out this September. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the Stress of Job Loss](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-the-stress-of-job-loss/) - Job loss can be difficult, but as Dr. Sanjay Gupta points out, losing your health can be even worse. Contact WWSG to host Dr. Gupta for a speaking engagement. - [Shaping the Economic Narrative: Leading Voices on the Future of the U.S. Economy](https://wwsg.com/blog/shaping-the-economic-narrative-leading-voices-on-the-future-of-the-u-s-economy/) - The voices shaping the conversation around the U.S. economy have never been more crucial. Hire a keynote speaker to enlighten your audience today. - [WWSG Announces Exclusive Speaking Partnership with Patrick McGee, Author of 'Apple in China'](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-announces-exclusive-speaking-partnership-with-patrick-mcgee-author-of-apple-in-china/) - WWSG is now partnering with journalist Patrick McGee for his public speaking calendar, offering exclusive keynotes on Apple, China, and global tech dynamics. - [Why WWSG is the Go-To Speakers Agency for World-Class Events](https://wwsg.com/blog/why-wwsg-is-the-go-to-speakers-agency-for-world-class-events/) - If you're looking to book keynote speakers for events that leave a lasting impact, WWSG delivers with unmatched expertise and a world-class roster. - [Top 8 Commencement Speakers of 2023](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-8-commencement-speakers-of-2023/) - The leaders of tomorrow deserve an energizing and motivating experience at the signature event marking the beginning of their professional pursuits. - [How Much Does A Keynote Speaker Cost?](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-much-does-a-keynote-speaker-cost/) - Speakers determine their fees based on their demand. The more demand and better feedback they receive, the higher the price. There are also other factors. - [Paul Nicklen: Whistler, Wild Paths, and the Artist's Journey](https://wwsg.com/blog/paul-nicklen-whistler-wild-paths-and-the-artists-journey/) - The following is a guest post from WWSG exclusive thought leader, Paul Nicklen. I am sitting here in the quiet after the storm, reflecting on the energy of the past few days in Whistler with Mountain Galleries: the conversations, the faces, the sense of connection as Cristina and I shared our work with all of - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Space and Gravity](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-space-and-gravity/) - Sanjay Gupta says, "You may not think about gravity a lot, but it’s something that the human body is designed to handle." Contact us to host him at your event. - [WWSG Presents Raja Rajamannar, CMO of Mastercard](https://wwsg.com/announcements/wwsg-presents-raja-rajamannar-cmo-of-mastercard/) - The illustrious career trajectory of Raja Rajamannar, marked by innovation and strategic acumen, positions him as an exceptional keynote speaker. - [Paul Nicklen: Meet the True Titans of Africa](https://wwsg.com/blog/paul-nicklen-meet-the-true-titans-of-africa/) - Paul Nicklen released limited-edition prints of elephants. "While Kenya enforces some of the strongest wildlife protections in Africa, its neighbors continue to issue trophy hunting permits." - [AI and Industry Transformation: What’s Next and How to Prepare](https://wwsg.com/blog/ai-and-industry-transformation-whats-next-and-how-to-prepare/) - Industry transformation in AI include undeniable benefits in healthcare, tech, & finance. Despite challenges, businesses must adapt to an AI-driven world. - [Insider Perspectives: Key Figures from the First Trump Administration on Shaping the Next Four Years](https://wwsg.com/blog/insider-perspectives-key-figures-from-the-first-trump-administration-on-shaping-the-next-four-years/) - In today’s political and business environment, bringing in a former Trump administration insider as a speaker/advisor can give your audience an advantage. - [Martin Gruenberg: Renowned Expert on Financial Regulation, Banking Policy, and Global Finance](https://wwsg.com/blog/martin-gruenberg-renowned-expert-on-financial-regulation-banking-policy-and-global-finance/) - Book Martin Gruenberg, former FDIC Chairman, for expert insights on financial regulation, banking policy, and global finance at your next event. Contact us! - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Boredom as a Motivational State](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-boredom-as-a-motivational-state/) - "You can start by thinking of boredom not as an emotion, but a motivational state, cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert told Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Chasing Life. - [The Art of Booking Political Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-art-of-booking-political-speakers/) - What is happening in the US government today will always be a relevant and sought-after topic. WWSG can help meeting planners book a political speaker./ - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-truth-science-faith-and-trust/) - Dr. Collins is “increasingly concerned about ways in which truth, science, faith and trust seem to be getting a little dislodged..." wrote Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Is Ozempic Right for You?](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-is-ozempic-right-for-you/) - According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, - [Top Speakers for Sales Kickoff Meetings](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-speakers-for-sales-kickoff-meetings/) - From Shawn Achor to Molly Fletcher, WWWG can help you secure the ideal speaker to command your annual sales kickoff event. - [Ben Parr: Why Big Tech Is Betting Billions on Nuclear to Power AI](https://wwsg.com/blog/ben-parr-why-big-tech-is-betting-billions-on-nuclear-to-power-ai/) - Ben Parr: Who could've imagined chatbots and image generators would now be driving a push toward nuclear energy? The AI revolution is a scramble for power. - [Six Reasons to Hire an Emcee or Professional Moderator for Event Success](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-reasons-to-hire-an-emcee-or-professional-moderator-for-event-success/) - Explore six reasons to hire an emcee or professional moderator for your next event. See how the strategy enhances audience experience and impacts success. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Parenting](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-parenting/) - Sanjay Gupta explains why he wanted to talk to parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist with the Child Mind Institute, for his podcast. - [Our Top 3 Finance and Economic Focused Speech Topics](https://wwsg.com/blog/our-top-3-finance-and-economic-focused-speech-topics/) - Delivering a compelling speech about finance is an art. We’ve worked closely with many skilled financial professional speakers who have mastered this. - [Paul Nicklen: Whales and What Nature Really Gives Us](https://wwsg.com/blog/paul-nicklen-whales-and-what-nature-really-gives-us/) - Paul Nicklen: After I chose to become a photographer, I used my camera to get even closer to our wild kin. Call WWSG to host Paul for a speaking engagement. - [Caitlin Rivers: Guest Blog Post on Crisis Averted](https://wwsg.com/blog/caitlin-rivers-guest-blog-post-on-crisis-averted/) - Public health remains invisible because crises are averted. I want to share this fact with readers so they can see it, understand it, and factor it into how they go about their lives. - [The Benefits of Hosting an AI Keynote Speaker](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-power-of-ai-benefits-of-hosting-a-keynote-speaker/) - By leveraging the expertise and insights of AI experts, organizations can unlock the full potential of AI and position themselves for long-term success. - [Sanjay Gupta on Overdose Death Rates](https://wwsg.com/blog/sanjay-gupta-on-overdose-death-rates/) - According to Sanjay Gupta, "While the overall national trends for overdose deaths may be moving in the right direction, there continue to be disparities." - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) & the NFL's New Kickoff Rule](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte-the-nfls-new-kickoff-rule/) - Sanjay Gupta: Football has evolved with an eye toward safety. This year, the NFL has introduced one of the biggest rule changes in the game’s history. - [Why You Should Book an Olympian as Your Next Motivational Speaker](https://wwsg.com/blog/why-you-should-book-an-olympian-as-your-next-motivational-speaker/) - Hosting a former Olympian as a motivational speaker can be a game-changer for your event. Contact Worldwide Speakers Group to find the perfect keynote speaker. - [The Power of a Motivational Speaker](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-power-of-a-motivational-speaker/) - Are you looking to elevate your event, inspire your team, or simply make a lasting impact? Consider hosting a motivational speaker. - [New to WWSG: Dr. Loretta Mester](https://wwsg.com/announcements/new-to-wwsg-dr-loretta-mester/) - WWSG is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Dr. Loretta Mester, who recently retired after ten years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. - [Climate Change Keynote Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/climate-change-keynote-speakers/) - Worldwide Speakers Group represents a wide selection of speakers approach climate change in a way that is both informed and inspirational. - [7 Inspirational Speakers Who Have Faced Challenges and Conquered](https://wwsg.com/blog/7-inspirational-speakers-who-have-faced-challenges-and-conquered/) - Worldwide Speakers Group works with these 7 inspirational speakers who have faced challenges and conquered. Contact WWSG today to host one of these speakers. - [Celebrate Juneteenth with Inspirational Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/celebrate-juneteenth-with-inspirational-speakers/) - Celebrate Juneteenth: African American freedom and achievement while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all by hosting a WWSG leader - [Now Available: Everyday Dharma by Suneel Gupta](https://wwsg.com/blog/now-available-everyday-dharma-by-suneel-gupta/) - Suneel Gupta argues that society has been fixated on the Future of Work, ignoring the Future of Worth. Both are essential for sustained success. - [Professor Sir Niall Ferguson has been knighted for services to literature](https://wwsg.com/announcements/professor-sir-niall-ferguson-has-been-knighted-for-services-to-literature/) - Sir Niall Ferguson has won many awards including Benjamin Franklin Prize for Public Service, Hayek Prize for Lifetime Achievement, and Columnist of the Year. - [Erika Ayers Badan, Former Barstool Sports CEO, Joins Worldwide Speakers Group](https://wwsg.com/announcements/erika-ayers-badan-former-barstool-sports-ceo-joins-worldwide-speakers-group/) - Worldwide Speakers Group is proud to announce that former Chief Executive Officer of Barstool Sports, Erika Ayers Badan has joined their roster of speakers. - [Adventure Speakers for National Great Outdoors Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/adventure-speakers-for-national-great-outdoors-month/) - Adventure speakers can thrill, enlighten, and inspire all kinds of audiences. Contact us to host an adventure speaker for National Great Outdoors Month. - [Paul Nicklen | Born to Run: The Sled Dogs of the Far North](https://wwsg.com/blog/paul-nicklen-born-to-run-the-sled-dogs-of-the-far-north/) - The true masters of the northern realms and their trusted cannienes. Paul Nicklen hopes sharing this story will inspire change for a better future. - [What Meeting Planners Need to Know About Coronavirus](https://wwsg.com/blog/what-meeting-planners-need-to-know-about-coronavirus/) - Matters have severely escalated in China. Countries like the United States, Australia, and Japan have already started reporting cases of their own. - [WWSG Celebrates the 71st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-celebrates-the-71st-anniversary-of-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights/) - December 10th celebrates the milestone document adopted in 1948 proclaiming the inalienable human rights that everyone is inherently entitled to. - [Three C's to Consider when Hiring a Speaker](https://wwsg.com/blog/three-cs-to-consider-when-hiring-a-speaker/) - A great public speaker has the power to motivate, educate, and empower audiences. Contact Worldwide Speakers Group to book a leader for your event today! - [A Professional Speakers Agency is the Key to your Event Success](https://wwsg.com/blog/a-professional-speakers-agency-is-the-key-to-your-event-success/) - Professional speakers can also lift the client’s brand and its awareness by associating that great speaker to your organization, institution or cause. - [Worldwide Speakers Group Honored as Best Places to Work in Virginia 2020](https://wwsg.com/blog/worldwide-speakers-group-honored-as-best-places-to-work-in-virginia-2020/) - WWSG, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative lecture agencies in the world, announced that it was named one of 2020’s Best Places to Work in Virginia! - [May is Mental Health Awareness Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month/) - This year's Mental Health Awareness message is “You Are Not Alone.” We need to embrace the healing value of connecting in safe ways. - [WWSG Favorites: Summer Reading & Listening](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-favorites-summer-reading-listening/) - The inspiring thought leaders of Worldwide Speakers Group have published numerous books and podcasts that are both thought-provoking and entertaining. - [Speakers in Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/speakers-in-honor-of-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - We are proud to give visibility to the valuable insights these accomplished leaders can offer global audiences! Contact us to book one of these leaders! - [White House Administration & Cabinet Members to Watch (Part 2 of 3)](https://wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-2-of-3/) - WWSG exclusively represents an array of accomplished administration officials, all with their own unique blends of experiences that led them to the White House. - [Top Workplace Speakers (Part 2 of 3)](https://wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-or-not-top-workplace-speakers-part-2-of-3/) - WWSG offers many insightful leaders who inspire audiences, and speak on topics like productivity, the future of work, and diversity & inclusion. - [World War C: The New Book by Dr. Sanjay Gupta](https://wwsg.com/blog/world-war-c-the-new-book-by-dr-sanjay-gupta-releases-october-5th/) - Should we put our parents in a nursing home? What should we stockpile? Does it make sense to spend more on health insurance to deal with any long-term effects? - [Recent White House Administration & Cabinet Members to Watch (Part 3 of 3)](https://wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-3-of-3/) - These speakers lend insight with an insider's perspective about what it's like to participate at the highest levels of United States governance. - [Top Business Goal: Sustainability](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-2022-business-goal-sustainability/) - As the world welcomes a new year where sustainability will part of nearly every discussion, businesses can’t afford another broken resolution. - [The Benefits of Hosting a Healthcare Leader at Your Event](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-benefits-of-hosting-a-healthcare-leader-at-your-event/) - The healthcare industry is complex and constantly evolving, with regulations, insurance policies, and patient needs. 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What core drove LEGO to become the largest toy company in the world? - [Top Workplace Speakers (Part 1 of 3)](https://wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-top-workplace-speakers-part-1-of-3/) - These speakers will prove to be both timely and highly beneficial to your company culture during periods of adjustment. - [Memorial Day: Honoring American Heroes](https://wwsg.com/blog/memorial-day-honoring-american-heroes/) - Honoring Memorial Day and our Veterans, these speakers discuss topics such as corporate leadership, diversity & inclusion, healthcare and societal conflict. - [Understanding the Historic Infrastructure Bill](https://wwsg.com/blog/understanding-the-historic-infrastructure-bill/) - The Senate voted 69-30 to approve a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, a piece of legislation that could affect American lives for decades. - [Top Workplace Speakers (Part 3 of 3)](https://wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-or-not-top-workplace-speakers-part-3-of-3/) - WWSG offers many influential thought leaders who speak on topics like productivity, the future of work, and diversity and inclusion in the workplace. - [Recent White House Administration & Cabinet Members to Watch (Part 1 of 3)](https://wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-1-of-3/) - WWSG exclusively represents an array of accomplished administration officials, all with their own unique blends of experiences that led them to the White House. - [Niall Ferguson's New Book Explains Why We're Getting Worse (Not Better) At Handling Disasters](https://wwsg.com/blog/niall-fergusons-new-book-explains-why-were-getting-worse-not-better-at-handling-disasters/) - Setting the annus horribilis of 2020 in a historical perspective, Niall Ferguson explains why we are getting worse, not better, at handling disasters. - [Silent Invasion by Dr. Deborah Birx](https://wwsg.com/announcements/silent-invasion-by-dr-deborah-birx/) - Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of the Trump Administration, Covid-19, and Preventing the Next Pandemic Before It’s Too Late. - [Four Healthcare Speakers Informing the Public](https://wwsg.com/blog/four-healthcare-speakers-informing-the-public/) - Healthcare practice, policy, and efficacy continues to be a highly important and dynamic issue, especially considering the recent rapid spread of monkeypox. - [In Honor of Preseason: NFL Royalty](https://wwsg.com/blog/in-honor-of-preseason-nfl-royalty/) - As the unanimous choice when for Director of the NFLPA, DeMaurice Smith has been an unprecedented and influential leader in the NFL. - [Vacation's Almost Over: Workplace Experts to Motivate Your Organization](https://wwsg.com/blog/vacations-almost-over-workplace-experts-to-motivate-your-organization/) - These productivity superheroes can share practical methods to inspire audiences to be their best selves. Find the best speaker for your organization's needs. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Underwater Feeding Frenzy: Poetry in Motion](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-underwater-feeding-frenzy-poetry-in-motion/) - As our eyes adjusted to the underwater scene we could barely make things out, but the water was clear. We could see these black orcas racing by. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | A Shared Moment With a Mother Bear and Her Cub](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-a-shared-moment-with-a-mother-bear-and-her-cub/) - During the annual salmon run, brown bears emerge from the mists in the glacial peaks that ring southwestern Alaska’s wild coastline and riverine valleys. - [Economy Experts for Your Organization](https://wwsg.com/blog/economy-experts-for-your-organization/) - Inflation: We're all dealing with it in one way or another. WWSG offers expert leaders who provide guidance based on their experiences and deep understanding. - [Podcast Updates: The Latest from WWSG Thought Leaders 🎙️](https://wwsg.com/blog/podcast-updates-the-latest-from-wwsg-thought-leaders-🎙️/) - Check out these podcasts from some of our WWSG thought leaders. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Delta Rising](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-delta-rising/) - What is a human being? Who are we, and why are we here? Those are just some of the basic questions I have wrestled with my whole life. - [Healthcare Updates from Our Exclusive Thought Leaders](https://wwsg.com/blog/healthcare-updates-from-our-exclusive-thought-leaders/) - The future of healthcare practice, policy, and efficacy continues to be a highly important and dynamic issue. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Searching for Adlauluq: A Legendary Bowhead Whale](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-searching-for-adlauluq-a-legendary-bowhead-whale/) - It is no secret that I feel a special connection to wildlife in the polar regions more than anywhere else on Earth. Canada’s far north is where I became a man. - [New WWSG Exclusive: Prime Minister Scott Morrison](https://wwsg.com/announcements/new-wwsg-exclusive-prime-minister-scott-morrison/) - Australia's 30th Prime Minister, Scott Morrison is exclusively represented by Worldwide Speakers Group for his speaking engagements. - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | The power of *not* finishing something](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-the-power-of-not-finishing-something/) - This is a guest post by WWSG thought leader, Rachel Botsman, originally posted here. Do you prefer starting or finishing things? We’ve recently finished renovating our house. Or have we? All in all, it’s been a two-year project, saga, money pit, or labour of love, depending on the day. Last winter, we had no electricity - [WWSG.com is New and Improved](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-process-of-making-the-new-improved-wwsg-com/) - WWSG has installed a sophisticated search plug-in. This third-party app uses content, relevance, intelligent spelling, synonyms and more. - [6 Reasons to Partner with WWSG for International Speaking Events](https://wwsg.com/blog/6-reasons-to-partner-with-wwsg-for-international-speaking-events-2/) - We represent some of the best and brightest thought leaders. No matter where your conference, gala, or event is, you should always book a speaker with WWSG. - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | Rethinking Nerves](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-rethinking-nerves/) - Sometimes we don't feel nervous because we've become highly competent, but there is also a danger that we're also numb to the experience. - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | How to Act With More Humility](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-how-to-act-with-more-humility/) - The challenge is admitting that you were wrong is often used as a fuel by your critics or even your enemies, especially for leaders. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | The Grizzly as a Symbol of Freedom and Understanding](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-the-grizzly-as-a-symbol-of-freedom-and-understanding/) - When I want to inspire people to fall in love with the temperate rainforests, coastal mountains, and huge tracts of wild land, I look to grizzly bears. - [3 Economy Experts for Your Organization](https://wwsg.com/blog/3-economy-experts-for-your-organization/) - The entire economic ecosystem has been affected by the global pandemic and its aftermath in ways that are both obvious and discreet. - [A Recap of Former Vice President Pence's Book Launch Reception Hosted by WWSG](https://wwsg.com/blog/a-recap-of-former-vice-president-pences-bestseller-book-launch-reception-hosted-by-wwsg/) - WWSG had the honor of hosting a book launch reception at our headquarters for former Vice President Mike Pence’s New York Times Bestseller, So Help Me God. - [Speaker Spotlight: Mark T. Esper](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-mark-t-esper/) - Dr. Esper brings his corporate and business background to explain the unique intersection of the global economy, tech development, and international security. - [Trending Topic: Technology's Effect on Our Health](https://wwsg.com/blog/trending-topic-technologys-effect-on-our-health/) - While there are many benefits to using technology, there are also some potential risks to our mental and physical health. - [Chris Miller Wins the Arthur Ross Book Award](https://wwsg.com/announcements/chris-miller-wins-the-arthur-ross-book-award/) - Arthur Ross Book Award recognizes books that make an outstanding contribution to the understanding of foreign policy or international relations to Chris Miller. - [Humpback Whales, Orcas, and the Unpredictable Magic of Wildlife Photography | Paul Nicklen](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-humpback-whales-orcas-and-the-unpredictable-magic-of-wildlife-photography/) - After forming a vision of the kind of photography and compositions that would tell a compelling story, I finally set out to fulfill that vision. - [Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Does age indicate cognitive ability?](https://wwsg.com/blog/chasing-life-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-does-age-indicate-cognitive-ability/) - Sanjay Gupta: A lot has been made about age recently, in light of the upcoming presidential election. How much does age indicate someone's cognitive ability? - [Paul Nicklen - Southern Right Whales: A Call to Action](https://wwsg.com/blog/southern-right-whales-a-call-to-action-paul-nicklen/) - Last fall the SeaLegacy team was invited for the chance of a lifetime to photograph endangered southern right whales off the coast of Australia. – Paul Nicklen - [Josh Kraushaar, New WWSG Exclusive](https://wwsg.com/announcements/new-wwsg-exclusive-josh-kraushaar/) - Josh Kraushaar is uniquely able to reveal the larger trends within elections to all audiences, while politics is often complicated and granular, - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Scotch with a Grizzly Bear](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-scotch-with-a-grizzly-bear/) - It is both a crucial and precarious time as massive males, juveniles, and mothers with cubs all come together in close proximity to feast. Tensions can run high as space is negotiated between a normally solitary species. - [Defeating Big Government Socialism by Newt Gingrich](https://wwsg.com/announcements/defeating-big-government-socialism-by-newt-gingrich/) - Defeating Big Government Socialism: Saving America’s Future, published July 12. In the book, bestselling author and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reveals how Big Government Socialism is crippling America—and offers strategies and insights for everyday citizens to overcome its influence. Click here to order the book. Gingrich is an intellectually fearless visionary and - [Guest Post by Erica Dhawan | Quiet Quitting Isn't OK](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-erica-dhawan-quiet-quitting-isnt-ok/) - I have a strong opinion about the new popular term "quiet quitting." I am a fan of ending hustle culture, let's pause for a second and acknowledge the truth: - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | How to Have Productive Arguments](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-how-to-have-productive-arguments/) - My 11-year-old son loves to argue. I think it’s brilliant that he has the confidence to disagree but lately, I realized he didn’t know how to argue well. - [Tips on Handling Rejection + 10 Workplace Motivation Experts](https://wwsg.com/blog/tips-on-handling-rejection-10-workplace-motivation-experts/) - Sometimes, it seems like every resume we send out gets returned with warm regards But how does one maintain motivation in the face of so much rejection? - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Lost and In Love with an Icy Wonderland](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-lost-and-in-love-with-an-icy-wonderland/) - Antarctica, at the other edge of the world, is easily my favorite place on the planet to photograph, though it has its own contrasting challenges. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | A Note To My Younger Self](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-a-note-to-my-younger-self/) - What must it be like to stare into the eyes of this wonder of evolution? How could I carry on his legacy of protecting our planet’s most vulnerable species? - [Congratulations to WWSG Exclusive Speaker, Chris Miller!](https://wwsg.com/blog/congratulations-to-wwsg-exclusive-speaker-chris-miller/) - In addition to being a New York Times Bestseller, Miller's latest book, Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology won Financial Times' Business Book of the Year for 2022! Chip War explains how computer chips have made the modern world—and how the U.S. and China are struggling for control over this fundamental technology. A handful of companies control the - [Guest Post by Olga Koroleva | Life in the "Death Zone"](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-olga-koroleva-life-in-the-death-zone/) - Ama Dablam, which I climbed three years ago, was the mountain where I realized I had no fear of death. It was my closest call in the last 12 years of climbing. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | The Power of Stories](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-the-power-of-stories/) - After a life spent surrounded by wild animals, I swore that I would spend the rest of my life fighting for nature. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Nature's Hymn and the Silence of Winter](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-natures-hymn-and-the-silence-of-winter/) - The most noticeable difference between Qaanaaq, Greenland, and the community I grew up in was the conspicuous absence of snowmobiles. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Unicorns of the Sea](https://wwsg.com/blog/unicorns-of-the-sea/) - “The unicorns of the sea,” which the Inuit describe in Inuktitut, as qilalugaq qernertaq, “the one that is good at curving itself toward the sky.” - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | Never underestimate the power of a pause](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-never-underestimate-the-power-of-a-pause/) - There is a lot of talk about quitting. Whilst quitting can be a powerful decision, there is another alternative. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | True at First Light](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-true-at-first-light/) - Seeing the delta from high above is to see the world as it must have been from the beginning of time. I have seen how quickly our wild places are disappearing. - [Exclusive Thought Leaders in the News](https://wwsg.com/blog/exclusive-thought-leaders-in-the-news/) - It's no surprise that our impressive roster of exclusive thought leaders are routinely featured on national news programs, both as guests and as hosts. - [Now Available: So Help Me God by Mike Pence](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-so-help-me-god-by-mike-pence/) - This is the inside story of the Trump Administration from its second-highest ranking official and of a profound faith that has guided Pence throughout his life. - [Remarkable Thought Leaders for Juneteenth](https://wwsg.com/blog/remarkable-thought-leaders-for-juneteenth/) - Juneteenth is important for multiple reasons; namely, it commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved men and women were finally told they were free. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Seeing the Pod for the Narwhals](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-seeing-the-pod-for-the-narwhals/) - We have all had that moment when we are so involved in the details of something that we forget to see the situation as a whole. - [Looking for Versatility? Book a Journalist!](https://wwsg.com/blog/looking-for-versatility-book-a-journalist/) - Experience in a "lights, camera, action" atmosphere makes these thought leaders excellent moderators who command your event with ease and sophistication. - [What Makes a Great Keynote Speaker?](https://wwsg.com/blog/what-makes-a-great-keynote-speaker/) - A great keynote speaker can inspire, motivate, and educate. They connect on a personal level and deliver a message that is both relevant and engaging. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Love in the Animal Kingdom](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-scotch-with-a-grizzly-bear-2/) - There is a fine line between empathizing with another being versus projecting your own account onto others. I know this as a scientist, and as a human being. - [Speaker Spotlight: Niall Ferguson](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-niall-ferguson/) - One of the world’s most accomplished historians and provocative commentators on global politics and economics, Niall Ferguson WWSG exclusive. - [By Mike Pence, Now Available: Go Home for Dinner](https://wwsg.com/announcements/now-available-go-home-for-dinner-by-mike-pence/) - In this personal account, former Vice President Mike Pence champions one of his most deeply held beliefs: faith makes a family, and family makes a life. - [Need one of the world’s top experts on Asia to advise your team?](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-evan-feigenbaum-vp-at-carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace/) - Need one of the world’s top experts on Asia to advise your team? Look no further than Dr. Evan Feigenbaum, VP at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Finding Hope With A Mother Polar Bear](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-finding-hope-with-a-mother-polar-bear/) - The fight to protect nature can sometimes seem hopeless, especially as divides between people grow deeper and no one seems to notice the climate alarm blaring code red. - [Icy Landscapes: Uncovering Beauty in Frozen Realms | Guest Post by Paul Nicklen](https://wwsg.com/blog/icy-landscapes-uncovering-beauty-in-frozen-realms-guest-post-by-paul-nicklen/) - "Despite the growing pressures of a warming world, I still feel we can change our course and protect our fellow wildlife." Call us to host Paul Nicklen. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Have You Ever Experienced the Ocean at Night?](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-have-you-ever-experienced-the-ocean-at-night/) - Our ocean’s nighttime seascapes have inspired countless settings in science fiction. Even the most far-fetched scenes aren’t too far off from the truth. - [The Results are in Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Rosalynn Carter's Work Advocating for Mental Health](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-rosalynn-carters-work-advocating-for-mental-health/) - As the tributes of first lady Rosalynn Carter have come in over the past week, what’s struck me the most is her tireless work in advocating for mental health. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | How We Think About Weight and Weight Loss](https://wwsg.com/blog/chasing-life-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-how-we-think-about-weight-and-weight-loss/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta asks: can we get to the point where we can be successful at weight loss—or accept ourselves—without shame? Call WWSG for speaking availability. - [WWSG Thought Leaders Address the Russo-Ukrainian War](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-thought-leaders-address-the-russo-ukrainian-war/) - Russo-Ukrainian war is top-of-mind for everyone. Our experienced leaders in geopolitics and security have lent their perspectives to news networks and media. - [Speaker Spotlight: Josh Kraushaar](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-josh-kraushaar/) - Kraushaar explains the issues at large that loom over Washington, and breaks down the possible consequences of those issues on everyday Americans. - [Rachel Botsman | How to realign your values](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-how-to-realign-your-values/) - Values are a choice. I've believe in the power of clear values over rules in guiding how we treat others, interact with the world, and the choices we make. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Unicorns of the Sea - Rare Moments With Some of the Ocean's Most Reclusive Mammals](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-unicorns-of-the-sea-rare-moments-with-some-of-the-oceans-most-reclusive-mammals/) - Narwhals are incredibly shy and cryptic animals, made all the more difficult to photograph due to their rarity and remoteness. - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | How to Be a Liminal Thinker](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-how-to-be-a-liminal-thinker/) - You may have noticed certain places where you feel different or slightly off. These are all liminal spaces in our physical environment - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | 'Bring a brick, not a cathedral'](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-bring-a-brick-not-a-cathedral/) - The idea is to come to the conversation/table/meeting with nothing fully formed, but a contribution. A thread, a piece of stimulus, or one brick. - [AI Development: The Future of Technology](https://wwsg.com/blog/ai-development-the-future-of-technology/) - It feels as if we've hit a pivotal moment: AI will inevitably impact our lives going forward. Book AI Thought Leaders, contact WWSG. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | Suspended Grace in the Time of Climate Change](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-suspended-grace-in-the-time-of-climate-change/) - This is a guest post by WWSG exclusive speaker, Paul Nicklen. “A photograph is usually looked at—seldom looked into.” - Ansel Adams When It Comes to Saving the Planet, One Whale is Worth a Thousand Trees. Behind every picture there is a story. I have always tried to do more with my photography than ask people - [Ten Secrets the Best Public Speakers Know](https://wwsg.com/blog/ten-secrets-the-best-public-speakers-know/) - Advice from WWSG Principal, Dan Sims: “The best public speakers I know understand that the value of their speech comes from around 30% on-stage delivery and 70% before, behind, and after-stage interaction. The way speakers interact behind stage adds significant value to their customer’s experience. It is everything from handwritten thank you notes to knowing - [Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Sanjay Gupta](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-dr-sanjay-gupta/) - World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One called “must-read book about COVID-19." Contact to book Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | From Wolves to Whales](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-from-wolves-to-whales/) - What do a 16-ft baby whale and an 8-pound wolf puppy have in common? Before becoming a photographer, the answer to that would have required me to pause. - [Senator Ben Sasse New WWSG Exclusive](https://wwsg.com/announcements/new-wwsg-exclusive-senator-ben-sasse/) - President of the University of Florida, Former U.S. Senator for Nebraska, and NYT National Best-Selling Author Ben Sasse is exclusively represented by WWSG. - [Climate Experts to Inform and Inspire](https://wwsg.com/blog/climate-experts-to-inform-and-inspire/) - The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change calculated that Earth's temperature averaged 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit through the first 23 days of July. - [The Results Are In With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Narcan Is Now Available Over-the-Counter](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-narcan-is-now-available-over-the-counter/) - Last week, Narcan, an FDA-approved nasal spray version of the opioid antidote naloxone became available over-the-counter. Hire Sanjay Gupta today. - [The Results Are In With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | The Loneliness Epidemic](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-the-loneliness-epidemic/) - Lacking social connections can increase risk of death equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/) - AAPIs have made significant contributions to all aspects of American life, including business, government, education, the arts, and more. - [Exclusive Speaker Announcement: Ryan Dusick](https://wwsg.com/announcements/speaker-announcement-ryan-dusick/) - Ryan Dusick mental health coach; public speaker; advocate; and author of, Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery. - [We're Always Adding New Speakers to WWSG! (Part 2)](https://wwsg.com/blog/were-always-adding-new-speakers-to-wwsg-com-part-2/) - These individuals are experts in their respective fields and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | The Power of Less](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-the-power-of-less/) - We talk about the power of ‘less’ in terms of our consumption, yet ‘less’ plays such an important role in creative thinking and satisfaction. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | On Polar Bears and Making Space for Wildlife](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-on-polar-bears-and-making-space-for-wildlife/) - On an expedition to Svalbard in 2008, we had hunkered down in our tiny cabin to weather a blizzard when I suddenly noticed a face in the window. - [Experts on China to Inform Your Organization](https://info.wwsg.com/experts-on-china-to-inform-your-organization) - With rising political and economic tensions, US-China relations are at the forefront of today’s geopolitical discussions. - [Speaker Spotlight: Ben Sasse, UF President & Former Nebraska Senator](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-ben-sasse-uf-president-former-nebraska-senator/) - Working for the Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and Company, and private equity firms, Ben has built dozens of teams that built winning strategies. - [Exclusive Speaker Announcement: Jennifer Burns](https://wwsg.com/announcements/exclusive-speaker-announcement-jennifer-burns/) - Worldwide Speakers Group is proud to announce the speaking availability of Professor Jennifer Burns. - [Guest Blog Post by Lady Carnarvon | Falling Leaves](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-blog-post-by-lady-carnarvon/) - This is a guest blog post by WWSG exclusive thought leader, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, titled "Falling Leaves". - [We're Always Adding New Speakers to WWSG!](https://wwsg.com/blog/were-always-adding-new-speakers-to-wwsg-com/) - We've added a number of new thought leaders to our website! These individuals are experts in their respective fields and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. - [Dr. Moiya McTier: Folklorist to the Stars, Astrophysicist to the Folks, and Author 🌠](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-moiya-mctier-folklorist-to-the-stars-astrophysicist-to-the-folks-and-author-🌠/) - Dr. Moiya McTier has given hundreds of talks around the world on a wide range of topics, from the physics of water to global eclipse rituals. - [What Health Industry Leaders are Saying About AI](https://wwsg.com/blog/what-health-industry-leaders-are-saying-about-ai/) - AI's role in the health sector is a complex issue. It will affect the cost of medicine, patient privacy, predictive analytics, health equity and more. - [June is National Great Outdoors Month!](https://wwsg.com/blog/june-is-national-great-outdoors-month/) - From conservation photographers to green investors, there are many ways to enjoy, support, and learn from the great outdoors. - [Guest Post by Paul Nicklen | A Wild Love: The Extraordinary Devotion of Penguin Parents](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-paul-nicklen-a-wild-love-the-extraordinary-devotion-of-penguin-parents/) - Parent penguins rank high on the list. Penguin fathers and mothers both shoulder the role of guardian, nurturer, and incubator. - [Guest Post by Rachel Botsman | Am I becoming irrelevant?](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-rachel-botsman-am-i-becoming-irrelevant/) - Not being needed, current, employable. The list goes on. Search for books on fear and you find hundreds. Look for one on irrelevance and you find nada. Why? - [The Results Are In With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Aspartame](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-aspartame/) - Even if you’ve never heard of aspartame, it’s probably safe to say that at some point or another, you’ve consumed it. Learn more from Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [Speaker Announcement: Shawn Meaike](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-announcement-shawn-meaike/) - Meaike's company, Family First Life, a life insurance agency is projected to be a billion-dollar independent marketing organization in just 10 years. - [The Results Are In With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Leqembi for Alzheimer's](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-leqembi-for-alzheimers/) - It’s been two decades since an Alzheimer’s drug has been granted full approval, and this is the first drug to show that it can slow progression of the disease. - [2021 Books From Exclusive WWSG Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/2021-books-from-exclusive-wwsg-speakers/) - 2021 certainly gave us productivity and fresh perspectives from our thought leaders! Here are some of the best new titles this year from our exclusive speakers. - [Honoring Female Keynote Speakers in Women's History Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/honoring-female-keynote-speakers-in-womens-history-month/) - Celebrate Women's History Month with WWSG leaders who have worked to inspire and encourage women to be courageous, more confident, and more powerful. - [The Secrets of Event Planning from One of WWSG's Experts](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-secrets-of-event-planning-from-one-of-wwsgs-experts/) - Meeting and event coordinators are vital players across every industry, ultimately responsible for creating experiences that bring every team’s vision to life. - [Adventures with Patsy](https://wwsg.com/blog/adventures-with-patsy/) - Lady Carnarvon traveled to the United States for the first time, a trip that would begin her many adventures with Patsy Arnett. - [Paul Nicklen International Photography Hall of Fame Induction](https://wwsg.com/blog/paul-nicklen-international-photography-hall-of-fame-induction/) - The youngest inductee ever, Paul was honored among notable photographers and photography industry visionaries. - [Photographers Who Transcend](https://wwsg.com/blog/photographers-who-transcend/) - Photography is a profound and unique artistic expression, no matter where in the world images are, they can transcend all languages. - [Catalyst for Climate Conversations](https://wwsg.com/blog/catalyst-for-climate-conversations/) - Primed by record-breaking heat, prolonged drought, and windy conditions, Australia’s southern coast has been ravaged by devastating brushfires. - [Worldwide Speakers Group, Building Partnerships that Last](https://wwsg.com/blog/worldwide-speakers-group-building-partnerships-that-last/) - Relationships are important, particularly in the workplace. That is why at WWSG we focus on building valued relationships with our clients. - [Powerful Women in Women's History Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/powerful-women-in-womens-history-month/) - Women’s History Month has transformed into not just a celebration but also an international call to action for women’s equality. - [Celebrate International Happiness Day with 4 Happiness Experts](https://wwsg.com/blog/celebrate-international-day-of-happiness-with-4-happiness-experts/) - So how do we obtain happiness? How will we know when we have found it? Does happiness impact other aspects of life like health and productivity? - [WWSG’s Favorite Books by Female Thought Leaders](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsgs-favorite-books-by-female-thought-leaders/) - March is National Women’s History Month making it the perfect time to celebrate some of our female authors and settle in with some of their best-selling works. - [6 Podcasts to Subscribe to While Social Distancing](https://wwsg.com/blog/6-podcasts-to-subscribe-to-while-social-distancing/) - With schools, museums, movie theaters, bars, and restaurants all closed, one of the best ways to stay entertainedis through Podcasts. - [10 Mental Health Speakers to Help You Through Hard Times](https://wwsg.com/blog/10-mental-health-speakers-to-help-you-through-hard-times/) - COVID has sparked a concern for the emotional and mental well-being of the entire population, erasing the stigma associated with mental health. - [How to Tackle Event Content and Vet Speakers for Virtual Events](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-to-tackle-event-content-and-vet-speakers-for-virtual-events/) - Virtual events are nothing new, but with COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders around the world, virtual events have become the way forward for the time being. - [Top-Requested Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-requested-speakers-january-2021/) - WWSG represents speakers in finance, economy, healthcare, policy, and sciences. Their expertise ensures that your events will be memorable and beneficial. - [Black History Month: Keep Moving Forward](https://wwsg.com/blog/black-history-month-keep-moving-forward/) - Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity to celebrate and understand Black heritage and culture. Here are some powerful thought leaders to consider. - [Scott Gottlieb: Physician and Transformative Leader](https://wwsg.com/blog/scott-gottlieb-physician-transformative-leader/) - Scott Gottlieb is an aggressive advocate for advancing the health of patients, promoting healthcare access, and driving innovation. - [Mark Esper: Worldwide Speakers Group Exclusive Announcement](https://wwsg.com/blog/mark-esper-worldwide-speakers-group-exclusive-announcement/) - Esper offers audiences an array of insights, ideas, forecasts, and strategies based on relevant experience, fostering the success of both individuals and teams. - [Marc Short: Worldwide Speakers Group Exclusive Announcement](https://wwsg.com/blog/marc-short-worldwide-speakers-group-exclusive-announcement/) - Short told the National Journal, “If you approach the job with a servant’s heart, then you end up better serving the president.” - [DeMaurice Smith: A WWSG MVP](https://wwsg.com/blog/demaurice-smith-a-wwsg-mvp/) - Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, tackles topics like corporate responsibility, transformational leadership, diversity, and inclusion. - [Spirit Bears with National Geographic | Paul Nicklen](https://wwsg.com/blog/spirit-bears-with-national-geographic-guest-post-by-paul-nicklen/) - Every tenth black bear cub in the Great Bear is turned white and gifted with special medicine. Paul Nicklen follows their secret existence. - [Suneel Gupta's New Book, Backable Says "Quality Can Be Learned"](https://wwsg.com/blog/suneel-guptas-new-book-backable-says-it-quality-can-be-learned/) - Being Backable is no longer just for celebrities and CEOs. It’s for all of us. Learning how to take a chance on you has gone from nice to necessary. - [Spring Break Reading & Listening Suggestions](https://wwsg.com/blog/spring-break-reading-listening-suggestions/) - The inspiring thought leaders of Worldwide Speakers Group have been working to publish books and podcasts that are both thought-provoking and entertaining. - [WWSG is Now Representing Former Vice President Mike Pence & Second Lady Karen Pence](https://wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-is-now-representing-former-vice-president-mike-pence-second-lady-karen-pence/) - VP Pence plans to address leadership, policymaking, faith, values, and service. Karen Pence brings awareness to issues such as PTSD and suicide prevention. - [Eastern Experts: Top Speakers on China and More](https://wwsg.com/blog/eastern-experts-top-speakers-on-china-and-more/) - Today's complicated geopolitical atmosphere has many wondering about where the nation stands. Leading experts provide informed insights. - [Introducing Our White House Coronavirus Task Force Panel](https://wwsg.com/blog/introducing-our-white-house-coronavirus-task-force-panel/) - These thought leaders have nuanced, individualized knowledge that sets each apart and adds exponential value to your speaking engagements. - [Don't Miss Ayaan Hirsi Ali's New Podcast and Book PREY](https://wwsg.com/blog/dont-miss-ayaan-hirsi-alis-new-podcast-and-book-prey/) - Ayaan Hirsi Ali gained an international following for speaking and writing about what she believes to be the inherently violent nature of Islam. - [Seema Verma: Worldwide Speakers Group Exclusive Announcement](https://wwsg.com/blog/seema-verma-worldwide-speakers-group-exclusive-announcement/) - Verma is a national health policy expert known for her meaningful and successful implementation of new programs for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. - [Robert Redfield: Worldwide Speakers Group Exclusive Announcement](https://wwsg.com/blog/robert-redfield-worldwide-speakers-group-exclusive-announcement/) - Robert Redfield, M.D. is an American virologist and physician, making some of the most significant scientific medical discoveries of modern history. - [Mike Pence: Worldwide Speakers Group Exclusive Announcement](https://wwsg.com/blog/mike-pence-worldwide-speakers-group-exclusive-announcement/) - The Honorable Michael R. Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States now joins World Wide Speakers Group exclusively. - [Elaine Chao, Former Secretary of Transportation Now Speaking Exclusively with WWSG](https://wwsg.com/blog/elaine-chao-former-secretary-of-transportation-now-speaking-exclusively-with-wwsg/) - Elaine Chao is a dynamic speaker with a dramatic personal story, extraordinary resume, and wide-ranging expertise on leadership, innovation, and the economy. - [National Academy of Sciences Elects Nicholas Christakis](https://wwsg.com/announcements/national-academy-of-sciences-elects-nicholas-christakis/) - National Academy of Sciences announced the election of members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. - [How the fall of Roe v. Wade led to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-the-fall-of-roe-v-wade-led-to-the-alabama-supreme-court-ruling-that-frozen-embryos-are-children/) - An Alabama Supreme Court ruling that decided frozen embryos are children, and those who destroy them can be held liable for wrongful death. - [Human Evolution and AI: A Note to Leaders (Part 2)](https://wwsg.com/blog/human-evolution-and-ai-a-note-to-leaders-part-2/) - "AI lacks consciousness and emotions, but we can practice the art of being a nice human being. Stay Human." – Olga Koroleva - [The Growing Health Concerns of Plastic - Dr. Sanjay Gupta](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-growing-health-concerns-of-plastic/) - There are many environmental concerns over the use of plastics, but there are also growing health concerns. Read more form Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [5 Books to Add to Your Reading List](https://wwsg.com/blog/5-books-to-add-to-your-fall-reading-list/) - Beyond their ability to move an audience while on stage, WWSG’s thought leaders are also bestselling authors. Here are 5 books to add to your reading list. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Happiness is Part of Humanity](https://wwsg.com/blog/dr-sanjay-gupta-happiness-is-part-of-humanity/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta says happiness is an idea that has been woven into the fabric of humanity, going back to ancient civilizations. - [Speaker Spotlight: Sheila Bair](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-spotlight-sheila-bair/) - Worldwide Speakers Group exclusive thought leader, Sheila Bair can provide valuable insight to your audience regarding the economy today and in the future. - [Top YouTube Motivational Speakers: The Best Know How To Inspire](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-youtube-motivational-speakers-the-best-know-how-to-inspire/) - These YouTube motivational speakers, Daymond John, Kyle Maynard, Mike Abrashoff, and Robyn Benincasa, are some of the best inspirational speakers in the world. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Drug Overdose Awareness and Management](https://wwsg.com/blog/drug-overdose-awareness-and-management/) - Sanjay Gupta says the overdose epidemic can be bleak, but there are moments of optimism and hope that indicate resilience and how we can turn the crisis around. - [Who is Dr. Sanjay Gupta?](https://wwsg.com/blog/who-is-dr-sanjay-gupta/) - Sanjay Gupta has covered some of recent history's biggest stories: 9/11, Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and more. - [The Top Motivational Speakers in the World](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-top-motivational-speakers-in-the-world/) - WWSG is home to top motivational speakers in the world, who are renowned as being able to not only paint a vivid and memorable picture but teach a lesson that can be generalized and applied to their everyday life. - [Carly Fiorina Teaches True Leadership By Example](https://wwsg.com/blog/carly-fiorina-teaches-true-leadership-by-example/) - Carly Fiorina is a leader who worked her way to CEO, utilizing passion and entrepreneurial gift to become the first woman ever to lead a Fortune 500 Company. - [Father Greg Boyle Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden](https://wwsg.com/announcements/boyle-receives-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom/) - Father Greg Boyle has received the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden. - [The Benefits of Hosting a Respected Economy & Finance Speaker](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-benefits-of-hosting-a-respected-economy-finance-speaker/) - Inviting a respected economy speaker or finance expert to your organization's event offers a wealth of benefits. Call WWSG for speaker options today. - [The Best Speakers for AAPI Heritage Month](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-best-speakers-for-aapi-heritage-month/) - Your Source for the Best Live and Virtual Keynote Speakers for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. - [Sanjay Gupta: How Concerned Should We Be About Avian Flu?](https://wwsg.com/blog/sanjay-gupta-how-concerned-should-we-be-about-avian-flu/) - While the avian flu virus itself can make for alarming headlines, how concerned should you be? Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers. - [Guest Post by Olga Koroleva | How to Achieve Peak Performance](https://wwsg.com/blog/guest-post-by-olga-koroleva-how-to-achieve-peak-performance/) - "My Mt. Logan expedition got me thinking about the unease we experience when the challenge level outweighs our perceived skill level." Read more from Olga Koroleva. - [The Best Modern Wellness Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-best-modern-wellness-speakers/) - A keynote address on modern wellness can be a powerful tool for promoting positive change and empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being. - [Speaker Event Planning Checklist](https://wwsg.com/blog/speaker-event-planning-checklist/) - By following these steps, you are ensuring a successful outcome and a positive experience for your speaker, audience, and event staff. Call WWSG to learn more. - [Captivating Voices: Our Speakers Make Headlines](https://wwsg.com/blog/captivating-voices-our-speakers-make-headlines/) - At our agency, we don't just represent speakers, we represent voices that ignite conversations and shape the future. Call us for captivating speakers. - [Human Evolution and AI: A Note to Leaders](https://wwsg.com/blog/human-evolution-and-ai-a-note-to-leaders/) - Human evolution and AI are interacting to create profound effects on life and work as we know it. Contact WWSG to host Olga Koroleva for a speaking engagement. - [Leading the Charge: Women Shaping the Future of AI](https://wwsg.com/blog/leading-the-charge-women-shaping-the-future-of-ai/) - The reality of AI is vibrant, diverse, and brimming with female leaders who are shaping the future of this powerful technology. - [Mike Pence is Available for Global Speaking Engagements](https://wwsg.com/announcements/mike-pence-is-available-for-global-speaking-engagements/) - Former Vice President Mike Pence is once again available for global speaking engagements. WWSG will facilitate his speaking commitments exclusively. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Cancer cases are on the rise around the world](https://wwsg.com/blog/chasing-life-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-cancer-cases-are-on-the-rise-around-the-world/) - It’s something that will probably affect all of us in some way during our lives, whether it’s you, a friend or a family member: Cancer cases are on the rise around the world. - [Overcoming Odds: Speakers Who Have Faced Crisis and Conquered](https://wwsg.com/blog/overcoming-odds-speakers-who-have-faced-crisis-and-conquered/) - Speakers who have faced crisis and conquered can bring value to your event. Invite a speaker with a story of overcoming the odds to inspire your group. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Can Pigs Provide Organs for Transplant in Humans?](https://wwsg.com/blog/can-pigs-provide-organs-for-transplant-in-humans/) - "Although the idea of using pigs for human organ transplants may seem foreign, it isn’t a stretch." – Dr. Sanjay Gupta - [Political Experts Who Forecast and Advise](https://wwsg.com/blog/political-experts-who-forecast-and-advise/) - Worldwide Speakers Group exclusively represents political experts who forecast and advise, including the dynamic thought leaders below. These keynote and public speakers are available for engagements. - [Maximize Your Speaker Investment: Effective Takeaways That Will Increase Success at Your Next Event](https://wwsg.com/blog/maximize-your-speaker-investment-effective-takeaways-that-will-increase-speaker-success-at-your-next-event/) - At WWSG, we deploy global speakers, collaborate with top planners, and share 6 insights to maximize your speaker investment, ensuring event success. - [Healthcare Leaders Who Inspire and Ignite Conversation](https://wwsg.com/blog/healthcare-leaders-who-inspire-and-ignite-conversation/) - Top healthcare leaders available for speaking engagements are in high demand. Speakers who address healthcare’s challenges and opportunities with passion are sought after. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Feeling More connected](https://wwsg.com/blog/chasing-life-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-feeling-more-connected/) - WWSG speaker, Dr. Sanjay Gupta: We’ve talked a lot about the loneliness epidemic. Let’s make 2024 the year we work on strengthening and building our connections - [The Results Are In With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Boosting Your Brain with Naps](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-boosting-your-brain-with-naps/) - Boosting Your Brain with Napping: A blog post by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. To host Dr. Gupta for a speaking opportunity, contact WWSG. - [The Results Are In With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | Compassion Fade](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-results-are-in-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-compassion-fade/) - It feels like the threat of compassion fade may always be present, but keeping those sparks of empathy alive helps us remember that we are all in this together. - [The Characteristics of a Great Keynote Speaker](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-characteristics-of-a-great-keynote-speaker/) - With any event, a keynote speaker is posed to add unique value. In most cases, they are the main attraction of the morning or afternoon, and therefore, finding the right one is essential to a successful event. A great keynote speaker should affect the audience and inspire them with new ideas and creativity. Bringing on - [Happy New Year from Olga Koroleva](https://wwsg.com/blog/happy-new-year-from-olga-koroleva/) - 2024 could be the year when we stop obsessing over achieving every goal on the list and consider that "good enough" is well, good enough. – Olga Koroleva - [The Best of Books 2023 from Foreign Affairs: Chip War by Chris Miller](https://wwsg.com/announcements/the-best-of-books-2023-from-foreign-affairs-chip-war-by-chris-miller/) - The best of the hundreds of books on international politics, economics, and history that were featured in the magazine this year, selected by Foreign Affairs. - [Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta | The Science of Forgiveness](https://wwsg.com/blog/chasing-life-with-dr-sanjay-gupta-the-science-of-forgiveness/) - Learning how to forgive can help ease both emotional and physical pain. Read the blog post by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [Top 12 Best TED Talks and Speakers of All Time](https://wwsg.com/blog/top-12-best-ted-talks-and-speakers-of-all-time/) - TED has been known to spark creativity and innovation amongst their audience. Learn about the best TED Talks of all time and the best TED Talk speakers. - [Exclusive Speaker Announcement: Governor Larry Hogan](https://wwsg.com/announcements/exclusive-speaker-announcement-governor-larry-hogan/) - Larry Hogan is a best-selling author, lifelong small business owner, cancer survivor, and the most popular Governor in the history of Maryland. - [Coastal Sea Wolves: Becoming Part of the Pack | Guest Post by Paul Nicklen](https://wwsg.com/blog/coastal-sea-wolves-becoming-part-of-the-pack-guest-post-by-paul-nicklen/) - This is a guest post by WWSG thought leader, Paul Nicklen. All images are copyrighted. To purchase Paul's work, visit his website. "I woke up one morning thinking about wolves and realized that wolf packs function as families. Everyone has a role, and if you act within the parameters of your role, the whole pack succeeds, - [7 Steps for Speaker Experience and Event Success](https://wwsg.com/blog/7-steps-for-speaker-experience-and-event-success/) - There are a tremendous number of moving targets when planning your event and hiring a professional speaker, so preparedness is key. - [The Secrets All of the Best Public Speakers Know](https://wwsg.com/blog/the-secrets-all-of-the-best-public-speakers-know/) - Routinely described as one of the greatest (and most common) fears, the thought of public speaking tends to illicit anxiety from even the most confident person. Fortunately, there are many ways to overcome this roadblock and learn to deliver a memorable and commanding speech. The top motivational speakers know certain things to be true: nervousness - [Working With Celebrity Keynote Speakers](https://wwsg.com/blog/working-with-celebrity-keynote-speakers/) - Celebrity speakers are continuing to draw in audiences of the masses at events across the globe. With their international appeal and exciting presentations, more and more Clients are turning towards booking well-known speakers. With their motivational and inspirational presentations, they are a great choice for all types of events. At Worldwide Speakers Group, we have - [How WWSG's Brand Meets the Needs of Customers, Keynote Speakers, and Events](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-wwsgs-brand-meets-the-needs-of-customers-keynote-speakers-and-events/) - With the change and evolution of modern technologies, businesses big and small are doing everything they can to keep up. - [A Look Inside the WWSG Sales Team](https://wwsg.com/blog/a-look-inside-the-wwsg-sales-team/) - At Worldwide Speakers Group, we pride ourselves in being a leading global professional services firm combined with the best customer service and sales experienced team. Each professional on our team has the experience our clients may need when planning their perfect event. We sat down with Bill Hart, Vice President of Sales, and asked him - [3 Motivational Business Speakers to Consider for Your Next Event](https://wwsg.com/blog/3-motivational-business-speakers-to-consider-for-your-next-event/) - If you’re looking to maximize employee potential to increase sales and profitability in your business, here are a few of WWSG’s top motivational business speakers. - [6 Keynote Speakers Making the Future a Better Place](https://wwsg.com/blog/6-keynote-speakers-making-the-future-a-better-place/) - With tragedy and violence dominating international headlines, it is important to highlight those who are working towards creating a better and brighter future. Many of WWSG’s Exclusive Speakers are pushing for change in our tumultuous world and making a positive impact. Paul Nicklen Paul Nicklen, an award-winning national geographic photographer and marine biologist, is a - [Event Security & Safety: Everything You Need to Know](https://wwsg.com/blog/event-security-safety-everything-you-need-to-know/) - One of your most important roles in event management is to ensure that all people are safe at your event. Here is everything you need to know about event security - [How WWSG Serves Colleges & Universities](https://wwsg.com/blog/how-wwsg-serves-colleges-universities/) - At Worldwide Speakers Group, we pride ourselves in the services we provide to our clients and speakers. These services span a wide range to both and we rely on our ability to successfully navigate these differing relationships. One relationship that predominately differs from the others is with our college and university clients. 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As VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances for Netflix’s first five years, and as a member of its core executive team Mitch led many of the partnerships that drove new subscribers to join Netflix, such - [Ray Mabus](https://wwsg.com/speakers/ray-mabus/) - Secretary Ray Mabus is the 75th United States Secretary of the Navy, the longest to serve as leader of the Navy and Marine Corps since World War I. - [Anne Mahlum](https://wwsg.com/speakers/anne-mahlum/) - Anne Mahlum inspires with her success in entrepreneurship, social impact, and leadership. She shares insights on growth and turning vision into reality. - [Mike Bonifer](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mike-bonifer/) - Mike Bonifer is one of the world’s leading practitioners of quantum storytelling, an emerging field that accounts for how stories form in networks, affect behaviors, and are likely to shape the future. - [Christian 'Boo' Boucousis](https://wwsg.com/speakers/christian-boo-boucousis/) - Christian ‘Boo’ Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner, successfully transformed the fighter pilot mindset into a number of high-growth multi-million dollar businesses - [Simon Bailey](https://wwsg.com/speakers/simon-bailey/) - Simon Bailey is the leader of the SPARK Movement which ignites sustainable transformation in people, systems, & nations. Contact WWSG for speaking availability. - [Stacy Allison](https://wwsg.com/speakers/stacy-allison/) - Stacy Allison, the first woman to summit Mt. 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Call WWSG to host him at your next event. - [Amy Cuddy](https://wwsg.com/speakers/amy-cuddy/) - With her eloquent and relatable delivery, Amy Cuddy inspires audiences through transformational theories that show us how everyone can harness their bravery. - [Bharat Ramamurti](https://wwsg.com/speakers/bharat-ramamurti/) - Bharat Ramamurti has been one of the country's top economic policymakers and communicators. As Deputy Director of the White House National Economic Council and Advisor to the President for Strategic Economic Communications, Mr. Ramamurti helped lead the Biden Administration's work on a broad range of topics, including financial markets, student debt, artificial intelligence and technology - [Eric Rosengren](https://wwsg.com/speakers/eric-rosengren/) - A 35-year veteran of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Eric Rosengren is one of modern times' most knowledgeable experts on financial markets & institutions. - [Ben Casnocha](https://wwsg.com/speakers/ben-casnocha/) - The employer-employee relationship is broken, and managers face a seemingly impossible dilemma. Ben Casnocha shares the solution with audiences and helps them understand that employees are not family or free agents but allies. - [Jack Uldrich](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jack-uldrich/) - Jack Uldrich is a renowned global futurist and the best-­selling author of eleven books. He is a frequent guest on national media and regularly appears on the Science Channel’s television program, “FutureScape” and the Discovery Channel show “Inside Out.” He is a prolific speaker on technology, change management and leadership and has addressed Fortune 100 - [Darria Long Gillespie](https://wwsg.com/speakers/darria-long-gillespie/) - Widely renowned as an expert in making life and health better for women, Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD MBA is a national on-air TV health expert, author Mom Hacks, board certified emergency department physician, and a digital health executive. Given her experience, she holds a unique, multifaceted perspective of the healthcare system. As an emergency - [Polly LaBarre](https://wwsg.com/speakers/polly-labarre/) - For nearly 20 years Polly LaBarre has worked to embolden and equip leaders in every realm of endeavor to make their organizations more resilient, innovative, inspiring, and accountable. As a founding member at Fast Company magazine, Polly helped to shape the remarkable success of a magazine that changed the way leaders at all levels think - [Mara Liasson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mara-liasson/) - Renowned for her in-depth reporting and insightful analysis, Mara Liasson is one of the most astute political observers of our age. - [Jeff Evans](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jeff-evans/) - For over 25 years, Jeff Evans’ global experiences as a world-class mountaineer and guide have helped him master the skills of servant leadership, teamwork, communication and trust. His amazing adventures and challenges have given him the tools to become one of the most dynamic and inspirational speakers on the circuit today, delivering his message to - [Jenny Evans](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jenny-evans/) - Jenny Evans' events are active, engaging, high-energy and lifechanging, leaving audiences inspired, informed and on their way to leading a more productive life. - [P.W. Singer](https://wwsg.com/speakers/p-w-singer/) - A noted public speaker, Singer has given keynote speeches and briefings at a diverse range of venues, including: The White House Situation Room, Pentagon, NSA, CIA, DIA, FBI, US Congress, the Royal Court of the UAE, Australian Parliament, TED, South by SouthWest, Microsoft Leadership Summit, Google, “Geek Week”, the “Mad Scientist” conference, Sydney Opera House, - [Dambisa Moyo](https://wwsg.com/speakers/dambisa-moyo/) - Dambisa Moyo was named by TIME Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and was awarded the 2013 Hayek Lifetime Achievement Award. - [Taryn Marie Stejskal](https://wwsg.com/speakers/taryn-marie-stejskal/) - Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal (pronounced Stay-skull) is the Founder and Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) of Resilience Leadership Institute (RLI), she is recognized #1 international expert on resilience, mental health, and wellbeing in both leadership and life, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people, by enhancing hope, healing, and health as well as - [Peter Hinssen](https://wwsg.com/speakers/peter-hinssen/) - Peter Hinssen is one of the most sought-after thought leaders on radical innovation, leadership, and the impact of all things digital on society and business. - [Jan Jeffcoat](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jan-jeffcoat/) - Emmy-winning news anchor Jan Jeffcoat speaks on media, faith, family, and politics. Expert trainer on crisis communication and media relations. - [Aarón Sánchez](https://wwsg.com/speakers/aaron-sanchez/) - Award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez champions Latin cuisine, diversity, & his family's legacy. His 2016 scholarship empowers Latin chefs to pursue culinary dreams. - [David Culver](https://wwsg.com/speakers/david-culver/) - David Culver shares first-hand experience and anecdotal speaking that will suit engagements of all kinds. Call Worldwide Speakers Group to host him at an event. - [Erica Hill](https://wwsg.com/speakers/erica-hill/) - As a veteran of a cutthroat industry having held prestigious news anchor positions at multiple major media networks, Erica Hill knows her stuff. Erica currently serves as a lead anchor and national correspondent for CNN. She recently anchored HLN's On the Story with Erica Hill, a daily, New York-based daytime news program. - [Carolin Roth](https://wwsg.com/speakers/carolin-roth/) - Since joining CNBC International in 2007, Carolin Roth has covered some of the biggest economic and business stories of the past decade. - [Mark Kennedy](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mark-kennedy/) - Mark Kennedy equips audiences with global insight and proven frameworks to navigate disruption, align systems, and lead with clarity and trust. - [Garry Kasparov](https://wwsg.com/speakers/garry-kasparov/) - Garry Kasparov was the highest-rated chess player in the world for over twenty years and is widely considered the greatest chess player that ever lived. He was the first player to break through the "four minute mile" of chess and remains the only player to achieve a rating over 2850, still an all-time record. - [Geoffrey Moore](https://wwsg.com/speakers/geoffrey-moore/) - [Joe Torre](https://wwsg.com/speakers/joe-torre/) - One of sport's most popular personalities and arguably the most successful current manager in professional baseball, Joe Torre is an icon of determination, dedication and passion. Thirteen straight playoff appearances. Six American League pennants. Four World Series titles. His journey is one of fortitude, tenacity and the relentless pursuit of a dream. - [John P. Kotter](https://wwsg.com/speakers/john-p-kotter/) - [Kathy Ireland](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kathy-ireland/) - From supermodel to savvy entrepreneur, Kathy Ireland has built a $1.4 billion design empire. As CEO and Chief Designer of Kathy Ireland WorldWide, she has become "a best friend to working mothers" and leads America's seventh most popular brand in its category. - [Muhammad Yunus, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/muhammad-yunus/) - Dr. Muhammad Yunus travels the globe spreading the belief that poverty can be eliminated: "...the poor, once economically empowered, are the most determined fighters in the battle to solve the population problem; end illiteracy; and live healthier, better lives. - [Newt Gingrich](https://wwsg.com/speakers/newt-gingrich/) - Speaker Gingrich has published 36 fiction and nonfiction books including 16 New York Times bestsellers. His unquenchable thirst for knowledge enables him to share unique and unparalleled insights on a wide range of topics. His audiences find him educational and inspirational in equal measure. - [Patrick Lencioni](https://wwsg.com/speakers/patrick-lencioni/) - [Troy Aikman](https://wwsg.com/speakers/troy-aikman/) - 3x Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer, and former #1 draft pick, Troy Aikman is considered one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time. - [Tyler Florence](https://wwsg.com/speakers/tyler-florence/) - For the past 15 years, Chef Tyler Florence has delighted the masses by sharing the sights, sounds, and flavors of his unique culinary vision with fans around the world. Tyler graduated from the esteemed culinary program at Johnson & Wales University. In New York City, Tyler established himself as one of the finest young culinary - [Mike Walsh](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mike-walsh/) - Mike Walsh is a futurist and innovation speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Tomorrow, helping leaders design 21st-century businesses with AI and tech. - [Mark Cuban](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mark-cuban/) - [Earvin "Magic" Johnson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/magic-johnson/) - Known worldwide for his talent on the basketball court, Magic Johnson has an equally impressive career off the court. Call Worldwide Speakers Group to host him. - [Daniel Yergin, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/daniel-yergin/) - [Carly Fiorina](https://wwsg.com/speakers/carly-fiorina/) - Carly Fiorina is is a passionate, articulate advocate for problem-solving, innovation, and effective leadership. - [Benjamin Zander](https://wwsg.com/speakers/benjamin-zander/) - Hailed by Tom Peters as "the hottest property on the business guru circuit" and by 60 Minutes as "the Energizer Bunny of Classical Music," Benjamin Zander engages passionately with orchestras and audiences the world over, enticing people to go beyond their customary barriers to accomplish truly extraordinary results. - [Barbara Corcoran](https://wwsg.com/speakers/barbara-corcoran/) - Barbara Corcoran is a prominent expert in building businesses and leading teams to greatness. Founder of The Corcoran Group and Shark on ABC's Shark Tank, Barbara knows what it takes to thrive in tough times and come out stronger on the other side. Barbara will inform, motivate, and entertain your audience, taking everyone's talents to - [Alan Blinder, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/alan-blinder/) - [John Stossel](https://wwsg.com/speakers/john-stossel/) - [Joseph E. Stiglitz, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/joseph-e-stiglitz/) - Few are more qualified to comment during this turbulent time than Joseph Stiglitz. A renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner, Stiglitz has had a ringside seat for most of the major economic events of the last decade, including stints as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. - [Vijay Govindarajan, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/vijay-govindarajan/) - Vijay Govindarajan is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on strategy and innovation. He is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business and the Founding Director of the Center for Global Leadership at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Dr. Govindarajan was also the 2009 Professor-in-Residence and Chief - [Pat Riley](https://wwsg.com/speakers/pat-riley/) - Widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA coaches ever, Pat Riley's resume is filled with many milestones during a career that spans 38 years as a player, assistant coach, head coach, administrator and broadcaster and has produced seven NBA championships. - [Richard Branson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/richard-branson/) - Richard Branson, a daring entrepreneur and charismatic leader, is known for his unconventional business style and adventures. He's a captivating public speaker. - [Hank Paulson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/hank-paulson/) - With unrivaled experience and expertise, Hank Paulson provides astute insights and shrewd analysis on complex, contemporary global issues. - [Frank Caliendo](https://wwsg.com/speakers/frank-caliendo/) - Comedian, actor, and impressionist Frank Caliendo has been making people laugh his entire life. He is well known for his impressions of famous actors Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro; politicians George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama; broadcasters John Madden, Charles Barkley and Jon Gruden; and talk show hosts Dr. - [John Oliver](https://wwsg.com/speakers/john-oliver/) - [Bill Maher](https://wwsg.com/speakers/bill-maher/) - Whether skewering Republicans, Democrats, the mass media or Hollywood, Bill Maher is one of the most perceptive and hilarious satirists at work today. From the podium he delivers his trademark blend of devastating social commentary and politically incorrect humor that always leaves audiences begging for more. - [Robert Herjavec](https://wwsg.com/speakers/robert-herjavec/) - Robert Herjavec is a dynamic entrepreneur and leading Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived in North America on a boat with his parents after escaping communism in the former Yugoslavia. - [Kevin O'Leary](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kevin-oleary/) - Kevin O’Leary delivers sharp business insights with bold storytelling, making him a compelling speaker for audiences of any size, from boardrooms to arenas. - [Mel Robbins](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mel-robbins/) - Mel Robbins is a podcast host, best-selling author, internationally recognized social media influencer, and one of the most booked motivational speakers in the world. - [Urban Meyer](https://wwsg.com/speakers/urban-meyer/) - Having coached his teams to winning three national championships – one of them with a third-string quarterback – Urban Meyer exhibits exemplary leadership in situations with the highest amounts of pressure and scrutiny. - [Ernesto Zedillo](https://wwsg.com/speakers/ernesto-zedillo/) - Global strategist and respected leader throughout the world, Ernesto Zedillo is an expert in globalization and emerging markets in Central and South America. - [Raghuram Rajan](https://wwsg.com/speakers/raghuram-rajan/) - Raghuram Rajan is the Katherine Dusak Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at Chicago Booth. He was the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India between September 2013 and September 2016. Between 2003 and 2006, Dr. Rajan was the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund. - [Patrick Bet-David](https://wwsg.com/speakers/patrick-bet-david/) - Patrick’s unique life experiences of escaping war-torn Iran, serving in the US Army, managing investments as a financial adviser and becoming a serial entrepreneur gives him a different approach to leadership and business than other industry experts. - [Joe Girardi](https://wwsg.com/speakers/joe-girardi/) - Joe Girardi has always been a highly-respected and admired leader. An All-Star, 4-time World Series Champion (3 as a player and 1 as a manager) and leading broadcaster, Girardi’s life exemplifies the work ethic, intelligence and tenacity which brought him success throughout his life and career. Girardi is a Two-Time Academic All American who was - [François Hollande](https://wwsg.com/speakers/francois-hollande/) - A consummate statesman who led France through many of the greatest threats and challenges of the 21stcentury, François Hollande brings insights gained from a lifetime spent at the highest levels of public service to the most pressing issues of our time. From terrorism to climate change, to the global economy and beyond, he has faced them all with a measured - [Bob Costas](https://wwsg.com/speakers/bob-costas/) - The quintessential sportscaster, Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas has been covering the greatest, most inspiring sporting events for more than 25 years. Known for his class and charm, he has come to be one of the most respected sports journalists of our time. - [Pippa Malmgren](https://wwsg.com/speakers/pippa-malmgren/) - Dr. Pippa Malmgren simplifies the complexities of the world economy, geopolitics and technology. 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She is also a media analyst at CNN and is available for speaking engagements. - [Julie Chen](https://wwsg.com/speakers/julie-chen/) - Julie Chen is a television personality, news anchor, and producer for CBS. Contact WWSG to book her for your next event! - [General George W. Casey, Jr. U.S. Army (RET)](https://wwsg.com/speakers/george-w-casey/) - General George W. Casey, Jr. served 41 years in the U.S. Army following his graduation from Georgetown University. He is an accomplished leader and an authority on strategic leadership. He led the Army from 2007-2011 and is widely credited with restoring balance to a war-weary Army and leading the transformation to keep it relevant in - [Vinny Boles](https://wwsg.com/speakers/vinny-boles/) - Leading teams (and yourself) is not just about doing your best. Its about getting better. If you're not better today than you were six months ago you're failing. And if your'e not doing things today to get better you'll continue to struggle. Using his "battle tested" experience, Vinny will work with you and your team - [Dan Cnossen](https://wwsg.com/speakers/dan-cnossen/) - With captivating stories from his time in SEAL training, his numerous military deployments, and his pursuit of athletic excellence at the Paralympic Games, Dan will leaves audiences both in awe of one man’s will and inspired to take on the challenges in their own lives. - [Kyra Phillips](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kyra-phillips/) - An award-winning journalist, Phillips joined CNN in 1999 and moved to HLN in 2012 to anchor Raising America with Kyra Phillips, a daily interactive, investigative program that focused on news impacting the modern American family. In 2018, Phillips joined ABC News as a D.C.-based correspondent. - [Laurence Mussio](https://wwsg.com/speakers/laurence-mussio/) - Dr. Laurence Mussio is a premier voice helping leaders decode today’s disruptive moment. He's more than a keynote—he delivers a shift in strategic mindset. - [Chris Barton](https://wwsg.com/speakers/chris-barton/) - Chris Barton seeks to delight people by using technology to make seemingly impossible ideas come to life. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact WWSG. - [Chris Heemskerk](https://wwsg.com/speakers/chris-heemskerk/) - Chris Heemskerk, creator of The Innovation Scorecard™️, shares insights from Google & Apple, helping organizations innovate, lead, and grow sustainably. - [Paul Redmond](https://wwsg.com/speakers/paul-redmond/) - A dynamic expert on generational change, Paul Redmond delivers timely, practical insights to help teams thrive in the future of work. - [Brian Forde](https://wwsg.com/speakers/brian-forde/) - From Iraq to the White House, Brian Forde has helped to educate heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs and thousands of others as they race to get up to speed on bitcoin and the blockchain before this new technology disrupts their organizations. - [Dewitt Jones](https://wwsg.com/speakers/dewitt-jones/) - Dewitt Jones is a compelling keynote speaker with over two decades of experience as a National Geographic photographer and two Academy Award nominations. - [Jon Picoult](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jon-picoult-2/) - Jon Picoult is masterful at helping companies impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth. - [Thom Mayer](https://wwsg.com/speakers/thom-mayer/) - Dr. Thom Mayer brings crisis-tested leadership and inspiring insights to the stage—blending purpose, action, and energy into every transformative talk. - [Riley Gaines](https://wwsg.com/speakers/riley-gaines/) - Losing the NCAA Women's Swimming Championship to a trans-identifying male prompted Riley Gaines to make it her mission to defend women against harmful ideology. - [David Hickton](https://wwsg.com/speakers/david-hickton/) - Known for his tireless and passionate advocacy, David Kickton speaks from the heart and displays an intrinsic understanding of a variety of topics. - [Matt Britton](https://wwsg.com/speakers/matt-britton/) - Matt Britton is one of the most widely recognized marketing and media executives in the world who shows organizations how to future-proof and understand AI. - [Jim Carroll](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jim-carroll/) - Jim Carroll is one of the world’s leading futurist, trends and innovation experts. Contact WWSG to host him for a speaking engagement. - [Paco Underhill](https://wwsg.com/speakers/paco-underhill/) - Paco Underhill helps companies decode consumer behavior. His bestseller Why We Buy is the most widely read book on retail, published in 27 languages. - [Vikram Mansharamani](https://wwsg.com/speakers/vikram-mansharamani/) - Dr. Vikram Mansharamani is a global trend-watcher who shows audiences how to anticipate the future, manage risk, and spot opportunities. Contact WWSG to host! - [Sarah Culberson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/sarah-culberson/) - Princess Sarah Culberson is an inspiring keynote speaker who provides insight to be better leaders, improve company culture, and show clients that they matter. - [Mike Schmidt](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mike-schmidt/) - Mike Schmidt, CHIPS leader, offers sharp insights on AI, tech policy & U.S. innovation—ideal keynote on industrial strategy & economic resilience. - [Mike North](https://wwsg.com/speakers/dr-mike-north/) - Dr. Mike North is a charismatic inventor and tech advocate, from cleanroom breakthroughs to Discovery’s Prototype This!, inspiring audiences of all ages. - [Tom Koulopoulos](https://wwsg.com/speakers/tom-koulopoulos/) - Top futurist Tom Koulopoulos blends business and tech insights to deliver engaging, forward-thinking keynotes that inspire and prepare audiences for the future. - [Jason Hewlett](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jason-hewlett/) - Jason Hewlett blends humor, storytelling, and leadership insights, leaving audiences inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways for lasting impact. - [J.R. Martinez](https://wwsg.com/speakers/j-r-martinez/) - J.R. Martinez is an exceptional keynote speaker who will inspire your audiences. His topics cover personal growth, motivation, and the power of showing up. - [David Detomasi](https://wwsg.com/speakers/david-detomasi/) - With decades of academic and industry experience, Dr. David Detomasi brings current, relevant and thought-provoking insights to students and professionals. - [Ray Isle](https://wwsg.com/speakers/ray-isle/) - Ray Isle is the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine and the Wine & Spirits Editor of Travel + Leisure. He writes Food & Wine's monthly “Bottle Service” column. - [Carla Hall](https://wwsg.com/speakers/carla-hall/) - Carla Hall, a dynamic speaker, shares her passion for food, love, and inclusion, inspiring audiences with warmth, energy, and stories from her celebrated career. - [Aisha Mills](https://wwsg.com/speakers/aisha-mills/) - Aisha Mills is an experienced political strategist, consultant, and commentator. Most recently she was the host of Amplified on Black News Channel. - [Leslie Sbrocco](https://wwsg.com/speakers/leslie-sbrocco/) - Voted one of the Top 100 most influential people in the American wine business, Sbrocco has an engaging personality & innate ability to connect with audiences. - [Brian Billick](https://wwsg.com/speakers/brian-billick/) - Expert motivator and NFL coach for 30+ years, Brian Billick excels at maximizing players' potential while keeping teams unified and focused. - [Brian Kelly](https://wwsg.com/speakers/brian-kelly/) - His expertise in global markets, investment strategy, and digital currency makes Brian Kelly a sought-after keynote speaker, offering actionable insights. - [Todd Buchholz](https://wwsg.com/speakers/todd-buchholz/) - Todd Buchholz delivers lively and informative engagements have earned him a place in Successful Meetings Magazine’s "21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century." - [Rocky Bleier](https://wwsg.com/speakers/rocky-bleier/) - Rocky Bleier tells a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam. - [Jay Truesdale](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jay-truesdale/) - As CEO of TD International and former leader at Veracity Worldwide and McKinsey & Company, Jay Truesdale brings a global perspective on business strategy. - [Patrick Kennedy](https://wwsg.com/speakers/patrick-kennedy/) - Patrick Kennedy is a former member of the U.S House of Representatives and the nation’s leading political voice on mental illness, addiction, and brain diseases. - [Sampson Davis](https://wwsg.com/speakers/sampson-davis/) - Sampson Davis inspires audiences with his journey from poverty to success, offering health advice and empowering others to take control of their wellness. - [Rick Steves](https://wwsg.com/speakers/rick-steves/) - Rick Steves is a TV host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. - [Kathryn Parsons](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kathryn-parsons/) - Kathryn Parsons is driven by a desire to learn and to remove the fear, jargon, and cliches that have made technology impenetrable. - [Afterburner](https://wwsg.com/speakers/afterburner/) - Afterburner is a team of elite military professionals who are experts in helping groups achieve what they call "flawless execution." Call WWSG for speaking. - [The Water Coolers](https://wwsg.com/speakers/the-water-coolers/) - What do you get when a comedy writer/actor marries a management consultant? As it turns out, you get a multi-award winning comedy act about work that has performed all over the world. Luckily, the ever-evolving world of work is a steady source of comedy. Leave it to The Water Coolers to bring the entertainment and - [Jessica Quinn](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jessica-lawrence/) - Jessica Quinn has a passion for empowering others and fostering collaboration, which makes her a versatile and impactful speaker for diverse audiences. - [John Foley](https://wwsg.com/speakers/john-foley/) - John Foley has spent nearly a decade sharing practical and inspirational messages on high performance with audiences around the world. The former lead solo pilot for the famed Blue Angels flight-demonstration squadron is among the most sought-after conference speakers, presenting keynote messages at more than 100 events a year. He also is the founder and - [Robin Chase](https://wwsg.com/speakers/robin-chase/) - Robin Chase, a visionary transportation entrepreneur, possesses a unique blend of experience, innovation, & leadership that makes her a great keynote speaker. - [The Passing Zone](https://wwsg.com/speakers/the-passing-zone/) - Jon Wee and Owen Morse present a masterclass in collaboration, where preparation meets trust, communication fuels creativity, and fun drives flawless execution. - [Greg Boyle](https://wwsg.com/speakers/greg-boyle/) - The founder of Homeboy Industries, Father Greg Boyle has dedicated his life to helping LA’s most marginalized individuals find a place in society’s ranks. - [Carla Harris](https://wwsg.com/speakers/carla-harris/) - Carla Harris has extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Ms. Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. - [Cassie Kozyrkov](https://wwsg.com/speakers/cassie-kozyrkov/) - Cassie Kozyrkov is the epitome of charisma, technical knowledge, and leadership experience, making her the perfect AI keynote speaker for an executive audience. - [Luke Williams](https://wwsg.com/speakers/luke-williams/) - Luke Williams explains why winning organizations in the next decade will need to incorporate a steady stream of disruptive technologies to stay ahead of the game—and how to do it. - [Mike Baker](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mike-baker/) - Mike Baker specializes in counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and counterinsurgency operations. Contact Worldwide Speaker Group for keynote speaking. - [Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour](https://wwsg.com/speakers/vernice-armour/) - Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour has inspired countless organizations and individuals to make gutsy moves and create breakthrough results. - [Trent Shelton](https://wwsg.com/speakers/trent-shelton/) - Through the journey of leaving his career in the NFL, Trent Shelton discovered that what was once his standard of success, no longer fulfilled him. Trent felt a change was needed within his mind, body, and soul. He held himself accountable of what he said he was going to do. He quickly went into conditioning - [DeeDee Trotter](https://wwsg.com/speakers/deedee-trotter/) - Transform your event with the powerful and motivational presence of keynote speaker and multi-champion track and field athlete DeeDee Trotter. Share in her Olympic journey as she captivates your audience with passion, purpose, and determination. Empower your guests to unlock their inner champions and achieve personal and professional success. - [Billy Starr](https://wwsg.com/speakers/billy-starr/) - As Founder and Executive Director of the Pan-Mass Challenge, Billy Starr has dedicated 45 years to funding life-saving breakthroughs in cancer research. - [Scott Deming](https://wwsg.com/speakers/scott-deming/) - If your goal is to deliver that important business message and really make it stick, nobody creates a more memorable experience than Scott Deming. - [Ron Jaworski](https://wwsg.com/speakers/ron-jaworski/) - Ron Jaworski has successfully taken his leadership skills from the gridiron to the boardroom defining the lines where sports meets business. - [Chris Myers](https://wwsg.com/speakers/chris-myers/) - With more than 20 years in broadcasting, Chris Myers has covered all of the sports world's premiere events, including the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, NCAA Final Four, The Masters and U.S. Open Golf, Kentucky Derby, the Olympics and the Daytona 500. - [Jessica Cox](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jessica-cox/) - Jessica Cox has an inspirational story and fearless mindset that make her the ideal candidate to motivate and uplift an audience. - [Heather McGowan](https://wwsg.com/speakers/heather-mcgowan/) - Heather McGowan is a champion for humans in the learning-centric future of work. She is the coauthor of both The Adaptation Advantage and The Empathy Advantage. - [Nicholas Webb](https://wwsg.com/speakers/nick-webb/) - The expertise of Nicholas Webb spans organizational management, strategy, and innovation, making him a number one speaker in these areas. - [Jeff Korzenik](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jeff-korzenik/) - “The path to a better society must be paved by the business community” is the powerful message that Jeff Korzenik shares with audiences around the U.S. - [Dan Jansen](https://wwsg.com/speakers/dan-jansen/) - Former Olympian Dan Jansen shares his story of courage and determination with audiences, empowering them to conquer any challenge that comes their way. - [Janet Evans](https://wwsg.com/speakers/janet-evans/) - Janet Evans is an American former competition swimmer who specialized in distance freestyle events. To host her for a motivational speech, contact WWSG. - [Mark Spitz](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mark-spitz/) - Mark Spitz won a total of 11 Olympic medals in 1968 and 1972. After winning two gold medals in the 1968 Olympics in relay events and a silver and bronze in his individual events, Mark knew he had to do more to prove he was the greatest swimmer in the world. He returned four years - [James Coltharp](https://wwsg.com/speakers/james-coltharp/) - As a highly effective coach and builder/leader of teams, James Coltharp leverages effective assessment tools in combination with his ability to motivate and inspire individuals, teams, and organizations to create greater consistency in attaining peak performance. Coltharp’s longstanding passion to create community impact & involvement is the genesis of the KeePressingOn Project, serving businesses, teams, - [Damyanti (Rani) Gupta](https://wwsg.com/speakers/damyanti-rani-gupta/) - Damyanti Gupta became the first female with a Masters in Engineering ever hired by Ford Motor Company in 1967. Contact Worldwide Speakers Group for speaking. - [Scott Klososky](https://wwsg.com/speakers/scott-klososky/) - Powerful, passionate, and creative, Scott Klososky is one of the first successful Internet entrepreneurs and a technology visionary. He speaks on AI and tech. - [Jason Jones](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jason-jones/) - Utilizing neuroscience research and more than 100 years of motivation theory, Jason Jones teaches leaders how to become more influential and persuasive. - [Neal Petersen](https://wwsg.com/speakers/neal-petersen/) - Neal Petersen, a name synonymous with adventure, resilience, and inspirational storytelling, is one of the most sought-after speakers for events worldwide. - [Robert Ballard](https://wwsg.com/speakers/robert-ballard/) - World-famous for his discovery of the Titanic and the Bismark, Robert Ballard is the man who made some of the most startling undersea discoveries. - [Ken Schmidt](https://wwsg.com/speakers/ken-schmidt/) - Credited for Harley-Davidson's incredible turnaround, Ken Schmidt brings an unconventional perspective to his speeches that helps organizations and individuals reframe how they engage with their marketplace. - [Todd Sinelli](https://wwsg.com/speakers/todd-sinelli/) - Todd Sinelli is an expert on the power of being IN: intelligent, innovative, invested, and having integrity. Todd is sought after as a speaker and entertainer. - [Steve Rizzo](https://wwsg.com/speakers/steve-rizzo/) - Steve Rizzo, affectionately known as the "Attitude Adjuster," provides the skills organizations need to get to a better place at work and in life. - [Peter Sheahan](https://wwsg.com/speakers/peter-sheahan/) - Peter Sheahan is known as a brilliant strategist who will push audiences to realize new limits and unlock their full individual and team potential. - [Marcus Collins](https://wwsg.com/speakers/marcus-collins/) - Since the success of his best-selling book, Dr. Marcus Collins is the recognized authority on leveraging the power of culture to influence behavior. - [Dan Heath](https://wwsg.com/speakers/dan-heath/) - Known for combining an entertaining style with practical insights, Dan Heath weaves together research-based tools, fascinating stories, and a liberal dose of humor. Dan's book, Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen explores a vital question: Why are we so often trapped in a cycle of reaction—putting out fires, responding to emergencies—when the problems - [Bill Rancic](https://wwsg.com/speakers/bill-rancic/) - [Vivek Wadhwa](https://wwsg.com/speakers/vivek-wadhwa/) - Called “Silicon Valley’s most provocative voice” for his ideas on technology trends, globalization, U.S. competitiveness and the future, Vivek Wadhwa’s work puts him at the heart of where innovations—technological and otherwise—are being developed that will change the very way that we work and live. - [Alex Sheen](https://wwsg.com/speakers/alex-sheen/) - Alex Sheen is the Founder of because I said I would, the international social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. - [Safi Bahcall](https://wwsg.com/speakers/safi-bahcall/) - Loonshots by Safi Bahcall was an instant best-seller, has been translated into 21 languages, and was the #1 most recommended book of the year by Bloomberg. - [Michael Gorton](https://wwsg.com/speakers/michael-gorton/) - Michael Gorton is a serial entrepreneur who has created 15 different companies but is probably best known for being one of the founders of the half trillion-dollar telemedicine industry. His vast knowledge of the Internet, power systems, remote metering, solar, eclectic vehicles, healthcare, telemedicine, astronomy, physics and more is unlimited. Even though we live in - [Amy Blankson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/amy-blankson/) - Amy Blankson is dedicated to discovering how we can leverage technological advances in a way that is productive while keeping our sanity and boosting happiness. - [Jeanne Bliss](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jeanne-bliss/) - Jeanne Bliss is a leadership and customer experience advisor and keynote speaker who inspires the worlds’ most beloved companies to earn growth and admiration through their elevated business practices and the humanity of their people. For over 35 years, Jeanne has led companies to earn business growth. As the inaugural Chief Customer Officer at Lands’ End, Coldwell - [Peter Thum](https://wwsg.com/speakers/peter-thum/) - Peter Thum is a humanitarian who shows that business can do good while doing well. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact Worldwide Speaker Group. - [Howard Behar](https://wwsg.com/speakers/howard-behar/) - Howard Behar presents keynotes and leads thought-provoking Q&As with large and small audiences across North America and around the world. Howard is committed to exchanging ideas and creating dialogue around the ways we lead ourselves and others in organizations today. He also addresses the role personal leadership plays in our individual lives. He speaks to - [Sean Bratches](https://wwsg.com/speakers/sean-bratches/) - Sean Bratches was the key executive overseeing the commercial businesses of both ESPN and Formula 1 during their respective journeys to prominence. - [James Olson](https://wwsg.com/speakers/james-olson/) - Professor Olson received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1969. He is a Senior Lecturer at the Bush School, where he teaches courses on intelligence, national security, and international crisis management using his experience serving over 30 years in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency, mostly overseas in clandestine - [Johnny Cupcakes](https://wwsg.com/speakers/johnny-cupcakes/) - Through his talks and creative consulting, Johnny Cupcakes shares how to start, grow, or reinvent your business or idea with little to no startup money. - [Tom Price](https://wwsg.com/speakers/secretary-tom-price/) - Dr. Thomas E. Price, an orthopedic surgeon, most recently served as the 23rd Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). He brought to the Department a lifetime of service and a dedication to advancing the quality of health care in America – both as a physician and policymaker. During his congressional career, Dr. Price served - [Scott Burrows](https://wwsg.com/speakers/scott-burrows/) - Scott Burrows brings the concepts of vision, mindset, and grit to life using his life-changing story. - [Seth Mattison](https://wwsg.com/speakers/seth-mattison/) - Seth Mattison is an internationally renowned expert and author on workforce trends, generational dynamics, and business strategy. - [Julian Placino](https://wwsg.com/speakers/julian-placino/) - Julian Placino is passionate about educating, inspiring, and transforming audiences to take action towards a culture of recruitment and self-leadership. - [Greg Schwem](https://wwsg.com/speakers/greg-schwem/) - Whether it’s delivering an uplifting and inspiring speech, hosting an awards banquet, or serving as a multi-day meeting emcee, Greg Schwem will have audiences laughing throughout the day. No wonder the Chicago Tribune calls Greg “king of the hill in the growing world of corporate comedy.” - [Andrew Winston](https://wwsg.com/speakers/andrew-winston/) - Andrew Winston is a globally-recognized and widely read expert on megatrends and how to build companies that thrive by serving the world. His first book, Green to Gold, has reached more than 100,000 people in seven languages. Inc. Magazine included Green to Gold on its all-time list of 30 books that every manager should own. - [David Houle](https://wwsg.com/speakers/david-houle/) - David Houle is a futurist, thinker and keynote speaker. He has keynoted hundreds of conferences, spoken to corporate retreats in the U.S. and internationally, and regularly presents to groups of CEOs around the world. He has spoken on all six continents and in 16 countries in the last 16 years. All speeches deal with mega - [Glenn Carle](https://wwsg.com/speakers/glenn-carle/) - Glenn Carle offers insight and perspective on the challenges of leadership, the drivers of individual motivation, and how to successfully govern and grow complex organizations. - [Tim Storey](https://wwsg.com/speakers/tim-storey/) - Tim Storey believes in helping people create the future they desire, and as an acclaimed author, speaker and life coach, he does just that. - [Cassandra Worthy](https://wwsg.com/speakers/cassandra-worthy/) - Cassandra Worthy is the world’s truly disruptive thought-leader on change that companies need to build organizational resilience and adaptability. - [Kevin Briggs](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kevin-briggs/) - Sergeant Kevin Briggs is a former California Highway Patrol officer who convinced hundreds of people who were contemplating suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge into coming back over the rail and giving life another chance. - [Doc Hendley](https://wwsg.com/speakers/doc-hendley/) - Doc Hendley is the Founder and International President of Wine To Water. Doc first envisioned the concept of Wine To Water while bartending and playing music in nightclubs in NC. - [Matt Doherty](https://wwsg.com/speakers/matt-doherty/) - Matt Doherty is a respected business consultant and leadership development expert. He played and coached basketball at University of North Carolina, starting on the 1982 National Championship team with NBA great Michael Jordan and continuing on to coach the team later in life. He led the Tar Heels to the 2001 regular season ACC Championship - [Susan Dentzer](https://wwsg.com/speakers/susan-dentzer/) - One of the nation's most respected health and health policy journalists, Susan Dentzer is also a frequent guest and commentator on such National Public Radio shows as This American Life and The Diane Rehm Show. She is an elected member of the Institute of Medicine and the Council on Foreign Relations. A former contributing editor of US News & - [Karen McCullough](https://wwsg.com/speakers/karen-mccullough/) - Karen McCullough is the most energetic, positive, and inspirational speaker and visual presenter in the business. She is an expert on change, generational opportunities, and workplace trends. Karen draws on her varied background as a highly successful educator, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and CEO to enlighten and entertain audiences from some of the world’s top companies, universities, and - [Claire Simeone](https://wwsg.com/speakers/claire-simeone/) - Dr. Claire Simeone is a conservation leader working fearlessly to heal the animals and ecosystems of our planet. A veterinarian by training, Claire specializes in working with marine mammals, studying the connections between animal health, ocean health, and our own health. - [David Meerman Scott](https://wwsg.com/speakers/david-meerman-scott/) - David Meerman Scott, who helps companies and organizations define strategies to grow business, has been researching this idea of human connection for some time. - [Will Miller, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/will-miller/) - Dr. Will Miller delivers a unique message of how our connections to others provide a potent source of strength in achieving life balance. - [Kaplan Mobray](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kaplan-mobray/) - 'Recognized by Meetings and Conventions Magazine as one of the nation’s top business speakers”, Kaplan Mobray is one of the world’s most dynamic and inspirational business speakers and award-winning author of “The 10Ks of Personal Branding”. - [Eric Boles](https://wwsg.com/speakers/eric-boles/) - Eric Boles is the president and founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a leadership development firm located in Lakewood, WA. - [Kent Moors, Ph.D](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kent-moors/) - Dr. Kent Moors is the Founder and President of ASIDA, Inc, a worldwide consulting and analytical firm providing clients with tailored intelligence and support. - [Peter Sims](https://wwsg.com/speakers/peter-sims/) - Peter Sims is an award-winning author and entrepreneur. - [Mark Gordon](https://wwsg.com/speakers/mark-gordon/) - Mark Gordon knows the importance of patience, persistence, and teamwork. He also knows that following your dreams comes with both passion and thrill and successes and failures. - [Chip Bell](https://wwsg.com/speakers/chip-bell/) - Chip Bell has helped many Fortune 100 companies dramatically enhance their bottom lines and marketplace reputation through innovative customer-centric strategies that address the needs of today’s picky, fickle, vocal and “all about me” customers. Dr. Bell reveals the best practices from the organizations leading the customer loyalty charge, giving audiences powerful cutting-edge ideas and unique - [Kerri Strug](https://wwsg.com/speakers/kerri-strug/) - Kerri Strug is a two-time Olympian, gold medalist and Hall of Fame Inductee. As the youngest athlete at the 1992 Olympics at age 14, she captured America's spirit four years later at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. - [Vince Papale](https://wwsg.com/speakers/vince-papale/) - In 1976, Vince Papale's life changed forever when he overcame tremendous odds to become the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL. Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Papale eventually became a team captain, played in the NFL for four years, and was named the best Special Teams player in the 75-year history of the - [Peter Vidmar](https://wwsg.com/speakers/peter-vidmar/) - Peter Vidmar is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history. - [Shaquem Griffin](https://wwsg.com/speakers/shaquem-griffin/) - Shaquem Griffin faced unimaginable obstacles after losing his left hand at age 4 as a result of Amniotic Band Syndrome, but he refused to quit on his passion. His story about becoming the first one-handed player drafted in the modern era of the NFL inspires audiences in a truly meaningful way. - [Susan Ershler](https://wwsg.com/speakers/susan-ershler/) - Susan Ershler tours the world speaking about her life journey and sharing with others her secrets for success, determination, and achieving seemingly impossible goals. - [Jill Dougherty](https://wwsg.com/speakers/jill-dougherty/) - A top CNN news anchor and the foreign affairs correspondent, Jill Dougherty provides an unparalleled perspective on international issues and U.S. foreign policy. She has reported from more than 50 countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and North Korea. She is considered one of the world's top experts on Russia. - [Steve Young](https://wwsg.com/speakers/steve-young/) - As an NFL Hall of Fame inductee and the highest-rated quarterback in NFL history, Steve Young is celebrated as one of the greatest football players of all time. 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Book Dr. Gottlieb through WWSG for your next event. - [Robert Lighthizer: Assessing US Global Trade Policy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/robert-lighthizer-assessing-us-global-trade-policy/) - Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer discusses Trump's tariffs, global trade, and economic policy at the Aspen Security Forum. - [Ben Sasse: America Needs the Filibuster](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ben-sasse-america-needs-the-filibuster/) - Ben Sasse argues the Senate filibuster protects constitutional checks and balances by limiting concentrated power and encouraging bipartisan consensus. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Cyclosporiasis - Fact vs Fiction](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-cyclosporiasis-fact-vs-fiction/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta highlights expert insights on the cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce and what the public should know. - [Mark Esper: Ceasefire with Iran was Never in Place](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-esper-ceasefire-with-iran-was-never-in-place/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses Iran, the ceasefire, the MOU, and NATO's role in Russia's war with Ukraine at Aspen. - [James Crabtree: The India Trump Made](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/james-crabtree-the-india-trump-made/) - James Crabtree explores how shifting U.S.-India relations under President Trump are influencing India's foreign policy and strategic priorities. - [James Crabtree: How India Can Supercharge Its Development](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/james-crabtree-how-india-can-supercharge-its-development/) - James Crabtree examines how U.S. tariffs and shifting global dynamics are reshaping India's foreign policy and international partnerships. - [James Crabtree: Trump’s Tariffs Will Pay Off, for China](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/james-crabtree-trumps-tariffs-will-pay-off-for-china/) - James Crabtree examines how Trump's tariffs could reshape trade, weaken U.S. influence in Asia-Pacific, and strengthen China's regional position. - [James Crabtree: Trump Could Make China Great Again](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/james-crabtree-trump-could-make-china-great-again/) - James Crabtree examines whether President Trump's China strategy is strengthening U.S. competition—or creating unexpected advantages for Beijing. - [Patrick McGee: Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/patrick-mcgee-apple-files-lawsuit-against-openai/) - Patrick McGee discusses Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, trade secrets, AI hardware, and the future of the tech industry. - [Marc Short on a Potential Government Shutdown](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/marc-short-on-a-potential-government-shutdown/) - Marc Short discusses Congress, government funding deadlines, and the risk of a shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. - [Patrick McGee: Why Apple Declared War on OpenAI](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/patrick-mcgee-why-apple-declared-war-on-openai/) - Patrick McGee examines Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI and what it reveals about the race to dominate the future of AI-powered consumer devices. - [Mark Esper on U.S. Strikes Against Iran and Economic Pressure](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-esper-on-u-s-strikes-against-iran-and-economic-pressure/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses U.S. strikes on Iran, economic pressure, and global security. Learn why he's a leading geopolitical speaker. - [Edward Fishman: How Choke Points Became Weapons of War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-how-choke-points-became-weapons-of-war/) - Edward Fishman joins School of War to discuss Chokepoints and how sanctions, tariffs, and economic warfare are reshaping global power. - [Sheila Bair on Car Loans & Smart Buying Advice](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sheila-bair-on-car-loans-smart-buying-advice/) - Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair shares practical car-buying advice for young people, covering auto loans, debt, and avoiding costly financial mistakes. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: From Pro Soccer to Saving Lives](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-from-pro-soccer-to-saving-lives/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares insights on health, brain wellness, leadership, and crisis response, plus a conversation with former MLS goalkeeper Marshall Leonard. - [Edward Fishman: Chipmakers Boost Stocks, Meta Explores Cloud Business](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-chipmakers-boost-stocks-meta-explores-cloud-business/) - Edward Fishman discusses U.S.-Iran tensions, global oil markets, and economic warfare on Bloomberg. Book him through WWSG. - [Niall Ferguson: Trump’s ‘Ceasefire’ Collapses](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-trumps-ceasefire-collapses/) - Niall Ferguson examines U.S.-Iran tensions, NATO, the Strait of Hormuz, Turkey, Russia, China, and the shifting global geopolitical landscape. - [Peter Zeihan: The Biggest Global Risks Facing Investors Now](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/peter-zeihan-the-biggest-global-risks-facing-investors-now/) - Peter Zeihan explains how geopolitics, energy, demographics, and global trade could reshape the economy and investment landscape. - [Mark Esper on U.S.-Iran Tensions and Middle East Security](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-esper-on-u-s-iran-tensions-and-middle-east-security/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, and global security. Learn more about booking him with WWSG. - [George Yeo on America's Deep Divides and China](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/george-yeo-on-americas-deep-divides-and-china/) - George Yeo discusses U.S.-China relations, Taiwan, China's political challenges, and Singapore's role in an evolving global order. - [George Yeo: China does not want Russia to fall](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/george-yeo-china-does-not-want-russia-to-fall/) - George Yeo discusses China-India relations, ASEAN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the rise of a multipolar world order. - [George Yeo on Asia's Balance of Power](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/george-yeo-on-asias-balance-of-power/) - Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo discusses U.S.-China relations, Southeast Asia's strategic role, and the future of a multipolar world. - [Seema Verma: AI Rewiring the Machine](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/seema-verma-ai-rewiring-the-machine/) - Seema Verma discusses how AI is transforming electronic health records, the future of healthcare technology, and why modernizing EHR systems is essential. - [Pierre Yared: What global factors could make inflation less stable?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pierre-yared-what-global-factors-could-make-inflation-less-stable/) - Pierre Yared discusses how deglobalization, fiscal pressures, and geopolitical shifts could make inflation less stable and harder for central banks to control. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How to Tap Into Your 'Flow State'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-how-to-tap-into-your-flow-state/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the neuroscience of the "flow state" with Dr. Rui Costa and what it can teach us about success on and off the field. - [Chris Miller: What would multilateral ‘AI arms control’ look like?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chris-miller-what-would-multilateral-ai-arms-control-look-like/) - Chris Miller examines whether the U.S. and China can find common ground on AI safety as competition over artificial intelligence accelerates. - [Niall Ferguson on Henry Kissinger’s Very American Life](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-on-henry-kissingers-very-american-life/) - Niall Ferguson examines Henry Kissinger's extraordinary life, foreign policy legacy, and lasting impact on American diplomacy in a new Free Press essay. - [Michael Auslin: The Declaration of Independence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-auslin-the-declaration-of-independence-2/) - Michael Auslin explores the history and enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence as America reflects on its 250th anniversary. - [Ian Bremmer: America's 250th Birthday](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-americas-250th-birthday/) - Ian Bremmer explains why America's divisions are not as unprecedented as they seem as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. - [Michael Auslin: Can Civic Friendship Save America?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-auslin-can-civic-friendship-save-america/) - Michael Auslin explores civic friendship, national unity, and why rebuilding civic solidarity is essential as America approaches its 250th anniversary. - [Michael Auslin: The Man Who Saved the Declaration of Independence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-auslin-the-man-who-saved-the-declaration-of-independence/) - Michael Auslin highlights the forgotten hero who saved the Declaration of Independence and why Stephen Pleasonton deserves national recognition. - [Michael Auslin: Discussing America's 250th Anniversary](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-auslin-discussing-americas-250th-anniversary/) - Michael Auslin joins Chris Matthews' Hardball to discuss American history, the Declaration of Independence, and America's founding legacy. - [Michael Auslin: How a Forgotten Document Became America’s Defining Idea](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-auslin-how-a-forgotten-document-became-americas-defining-idea/) - Michael Auslin explains why the Declaration of Independence remains America's defining document in a conversation with Walter Isaacson. - [David Frum: The American Experiment](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/david-frum-the-american-experiment/) - David Frum explores America’s 250th anniversary, American exceptionalism, and democracy with Jeffrey Goldberg on The David Frum Show. - [Peter Zeihan: Russia Gets Knocked Off Its Horse](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/peter-zeihan-russia-gets-knocked-off-its-horse/) - Peter Zeihan explains how Ukraine's strike on a key Russian semiconductor facility could weaken military production and reshape the war's trajectory. - [Scott Gottlieb: Concerns Over Drug Trials in China](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/scott-gottlieb-concerns-over-drug-trials-in-china/) - Scott Gottlieb discusses the FDA's PreCheck Pilot Program, concerns over drug trials in China, and the future of healthcare regulation in this CNBC interview. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Eating Before or After Strength Training](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-eating-before-or-after-strength-training/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers common questions about strength training, workout nutrition, and women's hair loss in the latest episode of Chasing Life. - [Pierre Yared on the Changing Forces Behind Inflation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pierre-yared-on-the-changing-forces-behind-inflation/) - Pierre Yared explores why inflation may remain a long-term challenge and what shifting economic and political forces mean for central banks and markets. - [Eric Holcomb Talks AI in Jobs](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eric-holcomb-talks-ai-in-jobs/) - Former Governor Eric Holcomb discusses AI, workforce innovation, and the bipartisan effort to prepare American workers for the future of work. - [Edward Fishman: Global Economy Just Changed Forever](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-global-economy-just-changed-forever/) - Edward Fishman explains how the escalating Iran conflict is reshaping the global economy through economic warfare, sanctions, trade, and geopolitical risk. - [Sara Fischer: The Future of Media Is Audio](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sara-fischer-the-future-of-media-is-audio/) - Sara Fischer discusses the future of American media, podcasting, streaming, and journalism, offering expert insights on the evolving media landscape. - [Mike Pence on What Conservatives Believe](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mike-pence-on-what-conservatives-believe/) - Vice President Mike Pence discusses his new book What Conservatives Believe and shares insights on conservative principles, leadership, and America's future. - [Scott Gottlieb on the Future of FDA Innovation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/scott-gottlieb-on-the-future-of-fda-innovation/) - Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses FDA innovation, new agency leadership, and the future of healthcare regulation and biotech. - [Ian Bremmer: America, Iran, and a World in Turmoil](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-america-iran-and-a-world-in-turmoil/) - Ian Bremmer examines how the Iran war revealed a new era of global risk, shifting alliances, and geopolitical forces reshaping the world order. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The Science of Building a Better Memory](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-the-science-of-building-a-better-memory/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores memory, focus, and brain training with six-time U.S. Memory Champion Nelson Dellis and shares practical tips to sharpen your mind. - [Edward Fishman: Iran Just Taught the World a Dangerous Lesson](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-iran-just-taught-the-world-a-dangerous-lesson/) - Edward Fishman examines how Iran's growing control of the Strait of Hormuz could reshape global energy markets, diplomacy, and the future of economic warfare. - [Sheila Bair Warns Banks Are Forgetting the Lessons of 2008](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sheila-bair-warns-banks-are-forgetting-the-lessons-of-2008/) - Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair warns that weakening bank capital requirements and deregulation could leave the financial system vulnerable to another crisis. - [Ben Sasse: Keep Cameras Out of the Supreme Court](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ben-sasse-keep-cameras-out-of-the-supreme-court/) - Ben Sasse argues that cameras in the Supreme Court would encourage political spectacle and undermine judicial independence. - [Niall Ferguson: The World Cup Beyond Nationalism](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-the-world-cup-beyond-nationalism/) - Niall Ferguson explores why football inspires unmatched passion worldwide and why the World Cup remains a cultural force beyond sport. - [Niall Ferguson: Why Britons Really Regret Brexit](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-why-britons-really-regret-brexit/) - Historian Niall Ferguson reflects on Brexit's tenth anniversary, examining its political, economic, and immigration impacts and Britain's path forward. - [Michael Pillsbury on China’s Position on Iran](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-pillsbury-on-chinas-position-on-iran/) - Michael Pillsbury discusses China’s stance on Iran and the influence of business leaders on U.S.-China relations and diplomacy. - [Michael Pillsbury on How Trump’s China Strategy Echoes Nixon and Reagan](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-pillsbury-on-how-trumps-china-strategy-echoes-nixon-and-reagan/) - China expert Michael Pillsbury discusses President Trump’s approach to China and why he sees parallels with the strategies of Nixon and Reagan. - [Erica Dhawan: The Most Uncomfortable Feeling in the AI Era](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/erica-dhawan-the-most-uncomfortable-feeling-in-the-ai-era/) - Erica Dhawan explores the "false win" of AI-assisted work and why skipping cognitive struggle may weaken confidence, judgment, and expertise. - [Darrell Bricker & Brad Carr: The Shock of Population Decline](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/darrell-bricker-brad-carr-the-shock-of-population-decline/) - Dr. Darrell Bricker joins the Brad Carr podcast to discuss population decline and rising populism. - [Dr. Darrell Bricker: The Global Population Will Soon Decline](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-darrell-bricker-the-global-population-will-soon-decline/) - Global demographer and public opinion expert Darrell Bricker challenges common assumptions about population growth. - [Population Collapse Ahead: Darrell Bricker on the Wealth Shock No One Sees Coming](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/population-collapse-ahead-darrell-bricker-on-the-wealth-shock-no-one-sees-coming/) - Dr. Darrell Bricker joins Pinnacle Digest’s Aaron Hoddinott to examine one of the most significant demographic shifts of our time. - [The Whole Truth with David Eisenhower: What is Our Demographic Destiny?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-whole-truth-with-david-eisenhower-what-is-our-demographic-destiny/) - Global demographer Darrell Bricker explores how shifting population trends could transform economies, societies, and geopolitical dynamics in the 21st century. - [Mark Esper: Questions and Concerns About Iran Deal](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-esper-questions-and-concerns-about-iran-deal/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins NBC News to discuss President Trump’s Iran memorandum and its implications for global security. - [Loretta Mester: Possibility of Rate Hike in 2026](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/loretta-mester-possibility-of-rate-hike-in-2026/) - Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester joins NYSE Live to discuss the possibility of a rate hike in 2026 and the economic forces shaping monetary policy. - [Ian Bremmer: US and Iran reach framework peace deal](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-us-and-iran-reach-framework-peace-deal/) - Ian Bremmer examines the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. - [Loretta Mester on What to Expect from Kevin Warsh’s Fed Debut](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/loretta-mester-on-what-to-expect-from-kevin-warshs-fed-debut/) - Loretta Mester joins CNBC to discuss Kevin Warsh’s Fed debut, expectations for the upcoming Fed meeting, and the economic forces shaping monetary policy. - [Laurence Mussio: Turning Historical Experience into Judgment](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/laurence-mussio-turning-historical-experience-into-judgment/) - Dr. Laurence Mussio explores why institutions fail to learn from history and how restoring institutional memory can improve leadership and risk management. - [Laurence Mussio: The Ghost in the Machine Is Outpacing the Real World](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/laurence-mussio-the-ghost-in-the-machine-is-outpacing-the-real-world/) - Laurence Mussio explores how AI, infrastructure, and institutional memory are reshaping risk, resilience, and strategic decision-making. - [Laurence Mussio: The Bill for ‘Strategic Amnesia’ Is Growing Daily](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/laurence-mussio-the-bill-for-strategic-amnesia-is-growing-daily/) - Dr. Laurence Mussio explores why organizations repeat preventable crises and how institutional memory can strengthen risk management and resilience. - [Pierre Yared: US military strength secures financial dominance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pierre-yared-us-military-strength-secures-financial-dominance/) - Pierre Yared explores how U.S. military power supports dollar dominance, lower borrowing costs, and America's position as the world's leading financial power. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: How to Beat a Migraine](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-how-to-beat-a-migraine/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta and neurologist Alexander Mauskop discuss migraine causes, triggers, and practical strategies for prevention and relief. - [Mark Esper on Potential Iran Deal to End the War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-esper-on-potential-iran-deal-to-end-the-war/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses a potential Iran deal to end the war, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and global security. - [Robert Califf on Professionalism in Healthcare](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/robert-califf-on-professionalism-in-healthcare/) - At UNC’s Merrimon Lecture, Dr. Robert Califf explored the tension between medical professionalism, healthcare economics, public trust, and patient care. - [Niall Ferguson: Key Questions on U.S.-Iran Deal](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-key-questions-on-u-s-iran-deal/) - Niall Ferguson joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's announced U.S.-Iran deal, examining the unanswered questions and potential implications. - [Laurence Mussio: The Insurance Crisis at Hormuz](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/laurence-mussio-the-insurance-crisis-at-hormuz/) - Laurence Mussio examines how insurance markets, not navies, became the decisive force in the Strait of Hormuz crisis and global trade. - [Laurence Mussio: The Ledger and the Future of Global Power](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/laurence-mussio-the-ledger-and-the-future-of-global-power/) - Laurence Mussio explores how stablecoins, digital currencies, and payment systems are reshaping monetary sovereignty and global power. - [Carla Harris & Mel Robbins: Make Yourself Recession-Proof](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/carla-harris-mel-robbins-make-yourself-recession-proof/) - Carla Harris joins Mel Robbins to share practical strategies for promotions, career transitions, workplace confidence, and succeeding in the AI era. - [Eric Holcomb: State Leaders Must Prepare Now for an AI Storm](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eric-holcomb-state-leaders-must-prepare-now-for-an-ai-storm/) - Eric Holcomb argues that states must prepare workers for AI-driven disruption through workforce training, education reform, and employer partnerships. - [Eric Holcomb: What AI Means for American Manufacturing](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eric-holcomb-what-ai-means-for-american-manufacturing/) - Former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb explores how AI can strengthen American manufacturing through innovation, workforce development, and economic growth. - [Martin Gruenberg: Lecture 3 of the Paul A. Volcker Lecture Series](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/martin-gruenberg-lecture-3-of-the-paul-a-volcker-lecture-series/) - Lecture 3 of the Paul A. Volcker Lecture Series features Martin Gruenberg on banking policy, financial regulation, and resilience. - [Martin Gruenberg: Lecture 2 of the Paul A. Volcker Lecture Series](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/martin-gruenberg-lecture-2-of-the-paul-a-volcker-lecture-series/) - Lecture 2 of the Paul A. Volcker Lecture Series features Martin Gruenberg on financial stability, banking regulation, and systemic risk. - [Martin Gruenberg: Lecture 1 of the Paul A. Volcker Lecture Series](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/martin-gruenberg-lecture-1-of-the-paul-a-volcker-lecture-series/) - Martin Gruenberg shares insights on financial stability, banking regulation, risk management, and the future of the global financial system. - [Edward Fishman: Understanding Iran](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-understanding-iran/) - Edward Fishman examines Iran, economic sanctions, and the rise of economic warfare, revealing how financial power shapes modern geopolitics. - [Niall Ferguson: Has the U.S. Lost the Iran War?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-has-the-u-s-lost-the-iran-war/) - Niall Ferguson examines the latest Iran-Israel conflict, U.S.-Israel relations, failed diplomatic efforts, and the risks shaping the future of the Middle East. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta Shares Summer Sun Safety Tips](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-shares-summer-sun-safety-tips/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreen, how to apply sunscreen, and other essential tips for staying sun-safe. - [Eyck Freymann: Taiwan's Semiconductor Dominance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eyck-freymann-taiwans-semiconductor-dominance/) - Eyck Freymann examines why Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is central to global security and what the U.S. and its allies can do to deter future conflict. - [Marc Short: Are Republicans Losing Farmers?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/marc-short-are-republicans-losing-farmers/) - Marc Short analyzes how the Iran conflict and President Trump's trade policies could impact Republican support among farmers and reshape key political coalitions. - [Eyck Freymann: Why Does Taiwan Matter?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eyck-freymann-why-does-taiwan-matter/) - Eyck Freymann outlines three key reasons why Taiwan matters and what its future means for global security and U.S.-China relations. - [Niall Ferguson: From Arsenal to Zelenskyy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-from-arsenal-to-zelenskyy/) - Niall Ferguson and the GoodFellows panel discuss leadership, Europe, climate rhetoric, geopolitics, and lessons from sports and public life. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the Women’s Health Gap](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-on-the-womens-health-gap/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Melinda French Gates discuss the funding gap in women’s health and efforts to improve research, care, and outcomes. - [Mike Pence on Conservatism, AI, Donald Trump](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mike-pence-on-conservatism-ai-donald-trump/) - Mike Pence discusses his new book What Conservatives Believe, the future of the Republican Party, AI regulation, and leadership in America. - [Chris Miller: The China-US tech truce is fragile](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chris-miller-the-china-us-tech-truce-is-fragile/) - Chris Miller examines the U.S.-China technology truce, supply chain competition, AI leadership, and the race for global economic power. - [Patrick McGee: Could Intel's chips save the U.S. economy?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/patrick-mcgee-could-intels-chips-save-the-u-s-economy/) - Patrick McGee discusses how Intel's semiconductor chips could strengthen the U.S. economy and what it means for technology and global competition. - [Robert O’Brien on Operation Epic Fury](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/robert-obrien-on-operation-epic-fury/) - Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien examines President Trump’s Iran strategy, American military history, and the role of punitive expeditions in U.S. foreign policy. - [Mike Pence on Principles and Political Leadership](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mike-pence-on-principles-and-political-leadership/) - Former Vice President Mike Pence discusses leadership, public service, political values, and today's political landscape on CBS Mornings. - [Ben Sasse: Life, Children, and the Country's Future](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ben-sasse-life-children-and-the-countrys-future/) - Ben Sasse reflects on life, parenting, leadership, and the future of American institutions in a heartfelt interview on the Ruthless Podcast. - [Niall Ferguson: AI Is the Most Dangerous Arms Race in History](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-ai-is-the-most-dangerous-arms-race-in-history/) - Niall Ferguson examines the risks of an unchecked AI race and why new forms of international cooperation may be needed to prevent conflict. - [Lloyd Blankfein: Inside the Next Financial Crisis](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lloyd-blankfein-inside-the-next-financial-crisis/) - 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Niall Ferguson examines the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and the geopolitical stakes shaping the future of the Middle East. - [Chris Heemskerk: Discipline, Not Hype, Will Define AI Innovation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chris-heemskerk-discipline-not-hype-will-define-ai-innovation/) - In Huawei Transform Talks, Chris Heemskerk shares why successful AI innovation requires strategy, discipline, and leadership—not disconnected pilot projects. - [Chris Heemskerk: Innovation Keynote Speaker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chris-heemskerk-innovation-keynote-speaker/) - Watch Chris Heemskerk’s 2025 reel and discover how the former Google and Apple leader helps organizations drive growth through innovation and leadership. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Should You Be Worried About Ebola?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-should-you-be-worried-about-ebola/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, how the virus spreads, and what it could mean for global travel and public health. - 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[Sanjay Gupta Delivers 2026 Michigan Med Commencement](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sanjay-gupta-delivers-2026-michigan-med-commencement/) - Watch Dr. Sanjay Gupta deliver the keynote address at the 2026 University of Michigan Medical School Commencement. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What Hair Knows About Your Health](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-what-your-hair-know-about-your-health/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the causes of hair loss, thinning, and graying with Dr. Senna, including treatments, myths, and practical health advice. - [Edward Fishman: The Age of Economic Warfare](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-the-age-of-economic-warfare/) - Edward Fishman explores how sanctions, tariffs, and economic warfare are reshaping global strategy in CFR’s The Age of Economic Warfare. - [Niall Ferguson: Cold War II and the Rise of Anti-History](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-cold-war-ii-and-the-rise-of-anti-history/) - Niall Ferguson joins the School of War podcast to discuss Iran, Trump, global conflict, and the growing risks shaping today’s geopolitical landscape. - [WWSG Speakers Named Washington to DC’s 500 Most Influential People](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/wwsg-speakers-named-washington-to-dcs-500-most-influential-people/) - Two WWSG exclusive thought leaders were recognized as Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026: Scott Gottlieb and Robert O'Brien. - [Nicholas Christakis: Science Is Under Attack](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nicholas-christakis-science-is-under-attack/) - Dr. Nicholas Christakis explores why protecting science, public trust, and shared institutions is essential to innovation, medicine, and modern society. - [Peter Zeihan: Using U.S. Energy as Leverage](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/peter-zeihan-using-u-s-energy-as-leverage/) - Peter Zeihan analyzes rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions and how potential LNG export restrictions could impact energy and global markets. - [Chris Miller: America, China, and the Tech Cold War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chris-miller-america-china-and-the-tech-cold-war/) - Chris Miller joins Jon Stewart to discuss semiconductors, Taiwan, the U.S.-China trade war, and how the global battle over chips is reshaping AI and the future world order. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: AI Is in Your Healthcare Now](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-ai-is-in-your-healthcare-now/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the rise of AI in healthcare, what patients and doctors should know, and how technology is reshaping the future of medicine. - [Peter Goodman on a Growing Global Humanitarian Crisis](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/peter-goodman-on-a-growing-global-humanitarian-crisis/) - Peter Goodman examines the growing humanitarian crisis in Somalia and the global economic forces worsening hunger, displacement, and instability worldwide. - [Sheila Bair: Stopping Poor Financial Decisions](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sheila-bair-stopping-poor-financial-decisions/) - Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair discusses financial literacy, crypto concerns, and Buy Now Pay Later trends on Bloomberg’s podcast. - [Ian Bremmer: The Iran war's global fallout (so far)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-the-iran-wars-global-fallout-so-far/) - Ian Bremmer and Kori Schake discuss how the Iran war is reshaping global power dynamics, the economy, and international relations. - [Edward Fishman: How to Fight an Economic War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-how-to-fight-an-economic-war-2/) - Edward Fishman joins The Sanctions Age to discuss economic warfare, tariffs, sanctions, and the growing role of geoeconomics in global power. - [Patrick McGee: Breaking down Trump's China trip](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/patrick-mcgee-breaking-down-trumps-china-trip/) - Patrick McGee joins CBS Saturday Morning to discuss President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping and the global business implications of U.S.-China relations. - [Larry Hogan on Politics, Leadership & the Future](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/larry-hogan-on-politics-leadership-the-future/) - Larry Hogan discusses retiring from politics, bipartisan leadership, and his new focus on mentoring future leaders. - [Larry Hogan Launches Leadership Institute](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/larry-hogan-launches-leadership-institute/) - Larry Hogan launches a new nonpartisan leadership institute focused on ethical leadership, bipartisanship, and political reform. - [David Frum & Lloyd Blankfein on U.S. Debt](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/david-frum-lloyd-blankfein-on-u-s-debt/) - David Frum and Lloyd Blankfein discuss U.S. debt, fiscal policy, and economic uncertainty in a timely conversation on leadership and finance. - [Niall Ferguson on Trump, Xi, and Taiwan](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-on-trump-xi-and-taiwan/) - Niall Ferguson analyzes the Trump-Xi summit, Taiwan tensions, and the geopolitical stakes shaping the future of U.S.-China relations. - [Edward Fishman Joins Bloomberg Surveillance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edward-fishman-joins-bloomberg-surveillance/) - Edward Fishman is a leading authority on economic statecraft and the intersection of global finance and foreign policy. Contact WWSG to host him for a speaking event. - [Mike Pence on Moving Beyond Trumpism](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mike-pence-on-moving-beyond-trumpism/) - Mike Pence discusses his new book and why he believes Republicans should return to traditional conservative principles. To host him for speaking, contact us. - [Patrick McGee on Trump inviting U.S. business titans to Trump's China summit](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/patrick-mcgee-on-trump-inviting-u-s-business-titans-to-trumps-china-summit/) - Trump invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. Patrick McGee joined CBS to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing. - [Eyck Freymann: Will Trump Betray Taiwan?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eyck-freymann-will-trump-betray-taiwan/) - Eyck Freymann examines how China’s long-term Taiwan strategy uses psychology, diplomacy, and perception alongside military pressure. - [Niall Ferguson on the Risk of a Long Iran War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-on-the-risk-of-a-long-iran-war/) - Niall Ferguson examines why the Iran conflict may become a prolonged geopolitical & economic crisis with global consequences. Call us to host him for an event. - [Big Think Features Chris Miller: Semiconductors Explained in 16 Minutes](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/big-think-features-chris-miller-semiconductors-explained-in-16-minutes/) - Explore how semiconductors shape AI, geopolitics, and global power with insights from Chip War author and expert Chris Miller. - [David Frum: Trump Shows He’s Still Got Juice](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/david-frum-trump-shows-hes-still-got-juice/) - David Frum examines what Indiana’s Republican primary reveals about Trump’s influence and the future of the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms. - [Sheila Bair on Prediction Markets](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sheila-bair-on-prediction-markets/) - Sheila Bair joins Josh Lipton to discuss the rise of prediction markets and why speculative investing continues to attract younger generations of investors. - [Niall Ferguson: Trump's problem is Iran war timeline keeps "getting extended"](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-trumps-problem-is-iran-war-timeline-keeps-getting-extended/) - ree Press columnist and legendary historian Sir Niall Ferguson joined CBS to discuss current events. - [Anders Fogh Rasmussen urges new democratic alliance amid Trump-era uncertainty](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/anders-fogh-rasmussen-urges-new-democratic-alliance-amid-trump-era-uncertainty/) - Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen proposes a new D7 alliance to strengthen democratic leadership worldwide. - [Scott Gottlieb Joins Face the Nation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/scott-gottlieb-joins-face-the-nation/) - On Face the Nation, Scott Gottlieb discussed the emerging hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship and assessed the broader public health risks facing the US. - [Michael Auslin on His New Book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-auslin-on-his-new-book-national-treasure-how-the-declaration-of-independence-made-america/) - Author and historian Michael Auslin talked about his new book, National Treasure. The book is about the Declaration of Independence; he discusses with C-SPAN. - [Eyck Freymann on Defending Taiwan: Commonwealth Club](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eyck-freymann-on-defending-taiwan-commonwealth-club/) - Eyck Freymann discusses Taiwan’s strategic importance, US-China tensions, & how deterrence can help prevent conflict in the IndoPacific with Patrick McGee. - [Niall Ferguson Discusses America’s Future](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-discusses-americas-future/) - Niall Ferguson discusses Iran, global conflict, political polarization, and America’s future in a wide-ranging UATX conversation. - [Lessons from Lloyd Blankfein’s Latest Interview](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lessons-from-lloyd-blankfeins-latest-interview/) - Lloyd Blankfein discusses leadership, resilience, AI, and navigating crises in a candid new interview with The Free Press. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact WWSG. - [Ian Bremmer: Is the ceasefire about to collapse?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-is-the-ceasefire-about-to-collapse/) - Ian Bremmer analyzes rising Iran tensions and risks to the ceasefire, exploring how regional instability could escalate into wider conflict. - [Leana Wen on Medication Risks for Seniors](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/leana-wen-on-medication-risks-for-seniors/) - Leana Wen highlights risks of inappropriate medications for seniors in hospitals and calls for safer prescribing and better patient protection. - [Ben Sasse Highlighted in Op-Ed on Service and Values](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ben-sasse-highlighted-in-op-ed-on-service-and-values/) - A recent op-ed reflects on Ben Sasse’s leadership, values, and public service amid his cancer diagnosis, highlighting his influence on civic life. - [Niall Ferguson And Eyck Freymann Discuss Defending Taiwan: A Strategy To Prevent War With China](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-and-eyck-freymann-discuss-defending-taiwan-a-strategy-to-prevent-war-with-china/) - Niall Ferguson and Eyck Freymann discuss Taiwan, U.S.-China tensions, and a new strategy to prevent conflict and maintain global stability. - [Copeland & Erivo: No Good Deed](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/copeland-erivo-no-good-deed/) - Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland deliver a powerful live performance blending music and movement. Book them through WWSG for your next event. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Alcohol and Cancer Risk](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-alcohol-and-cancer-risk/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores alcohol’s link to cancer risk, healthier alternatives, and the difference between silicone and plastic. - [Ian Bremmer: Iran Is Desperate, But Regime Won't Change](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-iran-is-desperate-but-regime-wont-change/) - Ian Bremmer discusses Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and global risk—offering key insights into today’s geopolitical and economic uncertainty. - [Eyck Freymann: Will China Invade Taiwan?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/eyck-freymann-will-china-invade-taiwan/) - Eyck Freymann joins Morning Joe to discuss Taiwan, U.S.-China tensions, and strategies to prevent conflict in a shifting global landscape. - [Pete Seat: Trump Approval & Indiana Primary](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pete-seat-trump-approval-indiana-primary/) - Pete Seat joins CNN to break down Trump’s approval rating, Democrat favorability, and key dynamics shaping the Indiana Primary. - [Michelle Miller: Farmers Face Their Worst-Case Scenario](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michelle-miller-farmers-face-their-worst-case-scenario/) - Michelle Miller, The Farm Babe, breaks down modern farming, policy challenges, and the future of agriculture with a clear, science-based voice. - [Niall Ferguson: A Conversation with George Will](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/niall-ferguson-a-conversation-with-george-will/) - Niall Ferguson and George Will discuss liberty, global power, and today’s geopolitical challenges at the 2026 George F. 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Krishna Kumar, Executive Vice President of Research at the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, spoke about the growing inflation and its impact on countries’ fiscal policy worldwide. Before - [Was Milton Friedman Really 'The Last Conservative?'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/was-milton-friedman-really-the-last-conservative/) - In 1967, Milton Friedman took a temporary leave from the University of Chicago to spend a quarter teaching at UCLA. UCLA was then jokingly called "the University of Chicago at Los Angeles" or, more simply, "Chicago West." 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Feigenbaum says, "U.S. should view Central Asian countries as ‘subjects of their own stories.''" - [China Doesn’t Want a Geoengineering Disaster](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/china-doesnt-want-a-geoengineering-disaster/) - Beijing and Washington share an interest in rules for climate experimentation. For three decades, geopolitical wrangling between the two largest carbon emitters, China and the United States, has stymied every major global climate accord. But even reconciliation between Washington in Beijing is unlikely to avert a grim prognosis. A 2021 study in Science suggests that to achieve the global - [Beijing’s Lean Into Moscow](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/beijings-lean-into-moscow/) - Fifteen years ago, as deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, I watched Beijing’s ambivalent response to Moscow’s dry run for its current war in Ukraine. When Moscow invaded Georgia in 2008 and detached two regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, it attempted to rally support from China and Central Asian members of the - [NEXTChina '23 - Beyond Security: Revamping U.S. Engagement in the Asia-Pacific with Evan Feigenbaum](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nextchina-23-beyond-security-revamping-u-s-engagement-in-the-asia-pacific-with-evan-feigenbaum/) - You can't understand the world without understanding China. The China Project will take you there. Evan Feigenbaum joins NEXTChina for a fireside chat. - [U.S. needs to exert influence in ASEAN beyond just military leadership, think tank says](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/u-s-needs-to-exert-influence/) - The U.S. military’s role in Southeast Asia is ‘not in jeopardy’ because many countries are afraid of China, says Evan Feigenbaum. - [Former US diplomat discusses Xi’s no-show at G20 Summit and US’ lopsided ASEAN strategy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-us-diplomat-discusses-xis-no-show-at-g20-summit-and-us-lopsided-asean-strategy/) - Evan Feigenbaum from CEIP says if the Chinese president skips the APEC meeting later this year, something's preventing him from attending multilateral meetings. - [State of Asia with Evan Feigenbaum](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/state-of-asia-with-evan-feigenbaum/) - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GJnq1cgewYMQuQeH18OSg On security narcissism, Asian rules, and Europe's absent Asia policy. - [China and the Ukraine War one year after the invasion, with Evan Feigenbaum and Alexander Gabuev](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/china-and-the-ukraine-war-one-year-after-the-invasion-with-evan-feigenbaum-and-alexander-gabuev/) - Transcript: Kaiser Kuo: Welcome to the Sinica Podcast, a weekly discussion of current affairs in China, produced in partnership with The China Project. Subscribe to Access from The China Project to get, well, access. Access to, not only our great daily newsletter, but to all the original writing on our website at thechinaproject.com. We’ve got reported - [What China Has Learned From the Ukraine War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/what-china-has-learned-from-the-ukraine-war/) - Even Great Powers Aren’t Safe From Economic Warfare—If the U.S.-Led Order Sticks Together When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, China’s leaders attempted to balance two fundamentally irreconcilable interests. First, they aimed to bolster China’s entente with Russia to counterbalance American power and alleviate growing strategic pressure from the West. Second, although they backed Moscow, - [Secretary Elaine Chao’s Statement on the Passing of Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, R. I. P.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/secretary-elaine-chaos-statement-on-the-passing-of-dr-henry-a-kissinger-r-i-p/) - Dr. Henry A. Kissinger was a giant in American foreign policy. His skill and intellect were as unique as his legendary willpower. We hold his beloved Nancy, David & Elizabeth in our thoughts and prayers during this devastating time. Dr. Kissinger will forever be remembered for his historic role in opening relations between America and - [How a new generation of Merchant Marine ships can chart a course for government efficiency](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-a-new-generation-of-merchant-marine-ships-can-chart-a-course-for-government-efficiency/) - Later this week, State University of New York Maritime College will receive a historic delivery — a state-of-the-art new training ship christened Empire State. 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Earlier this year, U.S. airspace was abruptly suspended for nearly three hours due to a Federal - [Secretary Elaine Chao interview with Walter Isaacson on PBS Amanpour & Company](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/secretary-elaine-chao-interview-with-walter-isaacson-on-pbs-amanpour-company/) - Elaine Chao discuss her op-ed in the Washington Post advocating for a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, to combat anti-Asian American sentiment, the state of the US workforce, and more. - [Asians are part of the American story. They deserve a place on the Mall.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/asians-are-part-of-the-american-story-they-deserve-a-place-on-the-mall/) - I was 8 years old when I immigrated to the United States. My father had arrived in America three years earlier, leaving behind his pregnant wife and two daughters. My mother, my two sisters and I traveled from Taiwan on a cargo ship because it was all my father could afford. The early years were - [Neil Cavuto: Elaine Chao on options for solving the rail strike](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-wishes-pete-buttigieg-good-luck-with-solving-rail-strike/) - Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao warns of ‘major disruptions’ to freight and passenger travel. - [The Administration Can Help the Fed Fight Inflation by Unleashing American Energy Production](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-administration-can-help-the-fed-fight-inflation-by-unleashing-american-energy-production/) - The recent Index of Supply Manufacturers data showed that fewer employers are planning to hire in the months ahead. That’s because inflation is whittling away buying power, leaving Americans with less discretionary income to spend. Less income translates to lower demand for goods — and for the workers who produce these goods. In an effort - [Elaine Chao reacts to Christmas holiday travel nightmare](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-reacts-to-christmas-holiday-travel-nightmare/) - Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao joins 'The Story' to react to government's handling of airline chaos. - [Stuart Varney: Secretary Chao talks about job creation and economic growth](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/biden-admin-churning-new-regulations-that-put-a-damper-on-job-creation-economic-growth-elaine-chao/) - Former U. S. Secretary of Transportation and U. S. Secretary of Labor talks about the state of the workforce, supply chain, the economic recovery and government regulations. - [America's missing workers putting crimp in post-COVID economic recovery: Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/americas-missing-workers-putting-crimp-in-post-covid-economic-recovery-elaine-chao/) - Former U.S. Transportation and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao discusses how the labor participation rate is affecting the economy as travel demand surges on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.' - [Former U.S. Secretary visits Louisville to discuss future of transportation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-u-s-secretary-visits-louisville-to-discuss-future-of-transportation/) - The 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, traveled to Louisville on Wednesday to speak at Vincenzo’s about the future of transportation for the Louisville Forum luncheon. Chao’s visit comes after thousands of holiday flight delays, cancellations, and a full FAA system failure. It’s why it’s no surprise it was one of the first topics - [Dr. James S. C. Chao and Secretary Elaine Chao Are Grand Marshals of The First Asian Pacific American Heritage Parade in New York City](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-james-s-c-chao-and-secretary-elaine-chao-are-grand-marshals-of-the-first-asian-pacific-american-heritage-parade-in-new-york-city/) - On Sunday, May 15, 2022, well known and much respected philanthropist Dr. James S. C. Chao, and Secretary Elaine Chao, the first Asian American woman ever appointed to the President’s cabinet are Grand Marshals to lead the first ever Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Parade in New York City. - [Statement from Secretary Chao in Honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/statement-from-secretary-chao-in-honor-of-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/) - Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are an essential part of the American story. - [My family lives the American dream, but too many Asian Americans still face violence and hate](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/my-family-lives-the-american-dream-but-too-many-asian-americans-still-face-violence-and-hate/) - (New York Post) – Like so many others, my family immigrated to America in search of a better future. - [FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Chao broke barriers leading federal departments](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/freightwaves-classics-leaders-chao-broke-barriers-leading-federal-departments/) - (FreightWaves) – Elaine Chao is among the very few Americans who has been appointed to two cabinet positions – U. S. Secretary of Labor (by President George W. Bush) and U. S. Secretary of Transportation (by President Donald Trump). - [Elaine Chao’s next act](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chaos-next-act/) - (Politico) – West Wing Playbook has learned that former Secretary of Transportation ELAINE CHAO is set to join the board of the Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Center. - [Stuart Varney: Chao talks about supply chain issues, labor force declines and the recovery of the economy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/supply-chain-crisis-linked-to-whole-host-of-biden-policy-decisions-former-transportation-secretary/) - China’s COVID lockdowns could further threaten supply chain, global economy Former U.S. Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and Transportation Secretary under Donald Trump Elaine Chao explained how she would fix the ongoing supply chain crisis, arguing that it starts by getting inflation under control on "Varney & Co." Wednesday. "The supply chain issue is linked to a whole host of - [America is facing an unprecedented worker shortage. Here are 3 things we can do to fix it](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/america-is-facing-an-unprecedented-worker-shortage-here-are-3-things-we-can-do-to-fix-it/) - Bipartisan JOBS Act, Medicaid work requirements and fewer licensing rules would help ease worker shortage America is in the midst of the worst worker shortage in recent memory. Many have heard the stories of employers offering bonuses and higher salaries in a desperate effort to fill openings. Many have experienced delays at restaurants or stores that - [Elaine Chao reveals what's missing from the infrastructure bill](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-reveals-whats-missing-from-the-infrastructure-bill/) - The former transportation secretary joins 'Kudlow' to discuss how the infrastructure bill should be spent. - [Trucker shortage is a national priority](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trucker-shortage-is-a-national-priority/) - (The Hill) – Millions of Americans were deeply moved by the efforts and sacrifice of the men and women behind the wheel. - [We need to do more than #StopAsianHate](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/we-need-to-do-more-than-stopasianhate/) - (Washington Examiner) – I hope our country continues to increase our collective recognition of the contributions of this community. - [Why it’s so important to shore up America’s transportation infrastructure](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-its-so-important-to-shore-up-americas-transportation-infrastructure/) - (Fox Business) – Parallel to progress on the bipartisan infrastructure bill, policymakers should also now support truckers with resolve rather than saddling them with harmful regulations to help America emerge from this crisis. - [‘That man never quit fighting’: Remembering Bob Dole’s service and impact on DC veterans](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/that-man-never-quit-fighting-remembering-bob-doles-service-and-impact-on-dc-veterans/) - (WJLA) – Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. - [Zelenskyy and Ukraine's freedom fighters are an inspiration, deserve more of the world's support](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/zelenskyy-and-ukraines-freedom-fighters-are-an-inspiration-deserve-more-of-the-worlds-support/) - (Foc) – President Zelenskyy has shown us that one person can make a huge difference in a country's battle for survival. - [Secretary of Labor & Transportation Elaine Chao Breaks Down the November Jobs Report](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/secretary-of-labor-transportation-elaine-chao-breaks-down-the-november-jobs-report/) - [ABC Good Morning America: Secretary Elaine Chao Talks Labor Shortage, Supply Chain Disruptions, and Infrastructure](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/abc-good-morning-america-secretary-elaine-chao-talks-labor-shortage-supply-chain-disruptions-and-infrastructure/) - Secretary Elaine Chao joins Good Morning America. - [ABC 7 News Reflection on 9/11: Profile of Secretary Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/abc-7-news-reflection-on-9-11-profile-of-secretary-elaine-chao/) - [ABC 7 News Reflection on 9/11 Article](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/abc-7-news-reflection-on-9-11-article/) - At the age of eight-years-old, Elaine L. Chao came to America with her mother and two younger sisters on a cargo ship to reunite with their father who immigrated to America three years prior to seek better opportunities for his family. The journey took 37 days to cross the ocean. The family began their new - [Women’s Democracy Network Fireside Chat with Sarah Stern](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/womens-democracy-network-fireside-chat-with-sarah-stern/) - [Milken Institute Podcast with Chairman Mike Milken](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/milken-institute-podcast-with-chairman-mike-milken/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EhShTd3EHjuE5DQLVO4xA “Asian Americans are now beginning to find our voice. We’re learning that we need to be full participants in our democracy. The rise in violence and hateful rhetoric against the Asian American community during the COVID 19 pandemic has brought this community to a greater realization of the need to participate more fully in our - [Missouri State AAPI Heritage Month Chat with Secretary Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/missouri-state-aapi-heritage-month-chat-with-secretary-elaine-chao/) - This event is a cross-departmental collaboration celebrating the rich heritage of Asian Pacific Americans. The event will feature a fireside chat with former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Transportation Elaine Chao, as well as remarks from Governor Mike Parson, Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Anna Hui, and other state government employees. In - [AAPI Heritage Month Feature in Fox News done by Susan Li](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/aapi-heritage-month-feature-in-fox-news-done-by-susan-li/) - https://twitter.com/SusanLiTV/status/1395749292091088896 - [The private sector should develop charging stations for electric vehicles: Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-private-sector-should-develop-charging-stations-for-electric-vehicles-elaine-chao/) - Former transportation secretary provides insight on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and weighs in on electric vehicles on 'The Claman Countdown' - [Martha MacCallum: Benefits crowding out jobs in America with Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/martha-maccallum-benefits-crowding-out-jobs-in-america-with-elaine-chao/) - Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao reacts to new statistics showing 9.3 million unfilled jobs in America in an exclusive interview with 'The Story.' - [Ep. 124: Accomplishments, with Secretary Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ep-124-accomplishments-with-secretary-elaine-chao/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EhShTd3EHjuE5DQLVO4xA “Asian Americans are now beginning to find our voice. We’re learning that we need to be full participants in our democracy. The rise in violence and hateful rhetoric against the Asian American community during the COVID 19 pandemic has brought this community to a greater realization of the need to participate more fully in our - [America Needs Leaders Like Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/america-needs-leaders-like-elaine-chao/) - (WSJ) – She’s an inspiration to minorities and women and is under baseless attack. - [Elaine Chao, Former Secretary of Transportation Now Speaking Exclusively with WWSG](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-former-secretary-of-transportation-now-speaking-exclusively-with-wwsg/) - (WWSG News) – WWSG is proud to announce Secretary Chao as our newest exclusive speaker. - [Asian Americans deserve respect, not 'Go back to China' insults and worse: Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/asian-americans-deserve-respect-not-go-back-to-china-insults-and-worse-elaine-chao/) - (USA Today) – It's outrageous that in the 21st century, AAPI people and others live in fear because they look like their ancestors didn’t arrive on the Mayflower. - [Appearance on the Ruthless Podcast about Secretary’s experiences as an immigrant from Taiwan and remarkable career in Public Service](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/appearance-on-the-ruthless-podcast-about-secretarys-experiences-as-an-immigrant-from-taiwan-and-remarkable-career-in-public-service/) - The fellas talk Youngkin election in VA, Biden economy, and election reform lies before welcoming former Secretary Elaine Chao to the progrum. - [100 Women Who Have Helped Shape America](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/100-women-who-have-helped-shape-america/) - (The Hill) – Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao is close to beating a record. - [Preparation, service, and respect: critical building blocks for a lifetime of leadership: The Honorable Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/preparation-service-and-respect-critical-building-blocks-for-a-lifetime-of-leadership-the-honorable-elaine-chao/) - (She Said/She Said) – I recorded Episode 91 with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao just before social distancing recommendations went into effect to halt the spread of coronavirus. - [America Keeps on Truckin’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/america-keeps-on-truckin/) - (WSJ) – Among the most overlooked heroes of the 2020 coronavirus crisis are the men and women who haul food and supplies around the country to your local supermarket. - [Redefining the Road: Q&A with Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/redefining-the-road-qa-with-elaine-chao/) - (Redefining the Road) – Elaine Chao plays a vital role in shaping the industry. - [Elaine Chao explains why she doesn’t see herself as a Washington insider](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-explains-why-she-doesnt-see-herself-as-a-washington-insider/) - (Washington Post) – Elaine Chao is the secretary of transportation. - [The unflappable Elaine Chao](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-unflappable-elaine-chao/) - (Washington Examiner) – Chao works with little fanfare. Out of the limelight, she rolls out initiatives and projects that will affect everyone for generations to come. - [Elaine Chao: One woman's rise from immigrant roots to the presidential Cabinet](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-one-womans-rise-from-immigrant-roots-to-the-presidential-cabinet/) - (CNN) – "Just pursue your life's passion. Do what you really love, and the way will unfold." - [Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's American Dream, And Her Advice For Young Women](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/transportation-secretary-elaine-chaos-american-dream-and-her-advice-for-young-women/) - (Forbes) – “It’s important whatever choices you make, that you know the tradeoffs when you’re making them.” - [Elaine Chao: Preparing for the future of automated transportation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-preparing-for-the-future-of-automated-transportation/) - (Washington Examiner) – A new frontier of transportation technology is here. - [Chao: Paving the way for innovation in transportation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chao-paving-the-way-for-innovation-in-transportation/) - (Statesman) – The department is committed to working with our local, state and private sector partners to engage with these technologies, to improve safety, mobility and accessibility. - [Elaine Chao: A speedier path for innovation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-a-speedier-path-for-innovation/) - (Automotive News) – Behavioral changes and vehicle safety innovations are the keys to reducing traffic crash fatalities and injuries. - [Secretary Chao: Drones are a new transportation frontier –Their safe development, testing, deployment matter](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/secretary-chao-drones-are-a-new-transportation-frontier-their-safe-development-testing-deployment-matter/) - (FOX News) – Nearly 1.3 million drones in the U.S. are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - [Secretary Chao Outlines Trump's Infrastructure Vision](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/secretary-chao-outlines-trumps-infrastructure-vision/) - (US Chamber of Commerce) – The time is right for considerable, pro-growth infrastructure improvements. - [Ex-labor secretary reflects on work-life balance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ex-labor-secretary-reflects-on-work-life-balance/) - (ctpost) - Chao shared her perspective on work-life balance as well as women in leadership Thursday afternoon at the fifth installment of Linda McMahon’s ongoing series “Women Can Have It All” at Sacred Heart University. - [The Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-ruth-mulan-chu-chao-center/) - (Harvard.edu) – The Chao family discusses the inspiration for their generous gift. - [Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao to Keynote HR Technology Conference & Expo China](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-us-secretary-of-labor-elaine-chao-to-keynote-hr-technology-conference-expo-china/) - Elaine Chao, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural HR Technology Conference & Exposition China - [Elaine Chao: Iran is penalizing women](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-iran-is-penalizing-women/) - Elaine Chao, a former U.S. Secretary of Labor, was among over 600 political leaders and dignitaries that attended the recent major gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris. - [Elaine Chao: Government Policies Must Not Stifle Sharing Economy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-government-policies-must-not-stifle-sharing-economy/) - The keynote, given by former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, discussed “the emerging new world of social commerce” through sharing economy companies such as Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, Snapgoods, and more. - [Elaine Chao understands 'being on the outside.'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elaine-chao-understands-being-on-the-outside-why-that-helps-her-connect-with-trump/) - (USA Today) – Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says she still sometimes feels like the outsider she once was, the 8-year-old girl who arrived in the United States on a freight ship from Taiwan - [‘Men don’t prepare that much, so why do we have to?’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/men-dont-prepare-that-much-so-why-do-we-have-to/) - (Politico) – Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao discusses the preparation gap — and more. - [Harvard Business School Dedicates First Building Named for Woman with Chao Center](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/harvard-business-school-dedicates-first-building-named-for-woman-with-chao-center/) - (NBC) – Ruth Mulan Chu Chao became the matriarch of a family of six daughters, four of whom attended Harvard Business School. - [HBS “Topping Off” of the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/hbs-topping-off-of-the-ruth-mulan-chu-chao-center/) - The FINANCIAL -- Harvard Business School (HBS) held a “Topping Off” ceremony at the construction site of a new Executive Education facility—the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center—on Friday, April 24, 2015, signifying the completion of the structural phase of the project. - [Vulcan Materials Adds former US Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to Board](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/vulcan-materials-adds-former-us-labor-secretary-elaine-chao-to-board/) - Vulcan Materials Company has added two new members to its board of directors: a former Secretary of Labor and the CEO of one of the largest energy companies in the country. - [The CEO’s Role in Business Model Reinvention](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-ceos-role-in-business-model-reinvention/) - By: Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble (Harvard Business Review) - Consider a few of the great innovation stories of the past decade: Google, Netflix, and Skype. Now ask yourself, why wasn’t Google created by Microsoft? Netflix by Blockbuster? Skype by AT&T? Why do established corporations struggle to find the next big thing before new competitors do? The problem is pervasive; the examples are countless. The simple explanation is that many companies become too focused on executing today’s business model and forget that business models are perishable. Success today does not guarantee success tomorrow. - [Georgetown University Announces Elaine Chao as Commencement Speaker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/georgetown-university-announces-elaine-chao-as-commencement-speaker/) - The university announced today that the commencement speakers for the Class of 2015 will include United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Rep. John R. Lewis (D-Ga.), President and CEO of American Red Cross Gail J. McGovern and talk show host Charlie Rose. - [Caitlin Dickerson: Democrats’ Free Pass on Immigration Is Over](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/caitlin-dickerson-democrats-free-pass-on-immigration-is-over/) - DickersonUnder Trump, DHS officials said they used the same methods as before, but the public now assumed their actions were driven by racism or malice. - [Caitlin Dickerson: How Long Can This Last?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/caitlin-dickerson-how-long-can-this-last/) - Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, Karolina Lewestam and her husband saw on social media that Ukrainian refugees were arriving in Warsaw with nowhere to stay. - [Wilson Center Tribute: The Elaine Chao Story](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-elaine-chao-story/) - The story of Secretary Elaine L. Chao. (See source link.) - [Mark Begich fights to put Alaska back on the map](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-begich-fights-to-put-alaska-back-on-the-map/) - By: Ben Terris (The Washington Post) - ?Sen. Mark Begich found yet another map that made him angry. Settling in for his 10-hour commute back to Alaska from the District last Thursday, he turned to the back page of a Capitol Hill newspaper and saw an ad for the Business Roundtable featuring a drawing of the lower 48 states. “I was like, ‘Where’s Alaska?’?” Begich said in a phone call from a remote northern region of his home state. “If I could get enough cellphone data out here, my staff would already have an e-mail about trying to correct this.” - [New and Frozen Frontier Awaits Offshore Oil Drilling](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/new-and-frozen-frontier-awaits-offshore-oil-drilling/) - By: John H. Broder and Clifford Krauss (The New York Times) - WASHINGTON — Shortly before Thanksgiving in 2010, the leaders of the commission President Obama had appointed to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico sat down in the Oval Office to brief him. After listening to their findings about the BP accident and the safety of deepwater drilling, the president abruptly changed the subject. - [In Alaska’s remote villages, Begich quietly built an advantage on the ground](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/in-alaskas-remote-villages-begich-quietly-built-an-advantage-on-the-ground/) - By: Philip Rucker (Washington Post) - It’s the personal connection between organizers and villagers that Democrats believe can tilt the balance in the Senate race. Begich said his staffers are not “shipped in from someplace out of state.” In Quinhagak, Cleveland was raised in the Yup’ik tradition. She hunts moose and caribou to fill the freezer through winter. She picks medicine plants and tea from the tundra for her grandfather. Yup’ik is her first language, and although she went away to film school in Montana, she missed speaking it every day and moved back home. - [An inquiry into human nature and the cost of the wealth of nations](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/inquiry-human-nature-cost-wealth-nations/) - Addressing global systems failure through an integral systems paradigm for sustainable development - [Scott Harrison: How He Started charity: water And What He Learned In The Process](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/scott-harrison-how-he-started-charity-water-and-what-he-learned-in-the-process/) - I recently spoke to Scott Harrison, who is the Founder and CEO of charity: water, a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. In seven years, with the help of more than 400,000 donors worldwide, charity: water has raised over $100 million and funded over 8,000 water projects in 20 countries. When completed, - [DOC HENDLEY: EX-BARTENDER SERVES UP CLEAN WATER](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/doc-hendley-ex-bartender-serves-up-clean-water/) - Doc Hendley, an ex-bartender with a vision of bringing clean water to developing nations around the world, made his vision a reality in 2004 when he founded Wine to Water. He now serves as the President of the non-profit organization and has since funded clean water projects to 13 countries by selling their Wine to - [Video one](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/video-one/) - [Draw Your Elevator Pitch](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/draw-your-elevator-pitch/) - By: Deborah Mills-Scofield and Liza Donnelly (Harvard Business Review) - When it comes to a good elevator pitch, brevity and memorability are everything. Most elevator pitches are neither. One of us (Liza) is a staff cartoonist for the New Yorker, while the other (Deb) is a mentor to many start-up founders. We got to talking about the problem of crafting a brief, memorable pitch, and the impact of powerful visuals — and began discussing how any new venture or project could benefit from a pithy cartoon that sums up its value proposition. After all, most people are visual learners. And many people — Deb included — turn first to the cartoons when they get their copy of the New Yorker. So why shouldn’t entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs use that human impulse to their advantage? - [Cartoonists and the Work of Healing](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cartoonists-and-the-work-of-healing/) - By Liza Donnelly (The New York Times) - As an American editorial cartoonist in New York City, my life is relatively safe. I love attending cartoonists' conferences in far-flung locales and meeting colleagues from around the world. Even if we don't share a spoken language, an are bound by a passions for our profession. - [10 Years Later, A Pair Of Strangers Revisit A Leap Not Taken](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/10-years-later-a-pair-of-strangers-revisit-a-leap-not-taken/) - (NPR) - Ten years ago Kevin Berthia lived in the San Francisco Bay area. He had an infant daughter who had been born premature, and the medical costs for her care climbed to nearly $250,000. He couldn't see a way out of debt. Berthia fell into a deep depression and went to the Golden Gate Bridge. - [General George Casey Joins StreetShares Board of Advisors](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/general-george-casey-joins-streetshares-board-of-advisors/) - Peer-to-peer lender StreetShares announced today the appointment of GeneralGeorge Casey to its Board of Advisors, effective immediately. - [Robert B. Tucker Awarded Brandlaureate, Brand Personality Award](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/robert-b-tucker-awarded-brandlaureate-brand-personality-award/) - Robert B. Tucker has been awarded the BrandLaureate International Brand Personality Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of innovation. Past recipients include Steve Jobs, Nelson Mandela, Taylor Swift, Steve Jobs, and many others. BrandLaureate (www.thebrandlaureate.com) is the world’s premier branding foundation dedicated to the promotion and improvement of branding standards in the Asia Pacific region and across the globe. The foundation confers the annual award to people who have done much for their country through their sweat, tears, and passion. These individuals have contributed greatly to the growth of a business, brand, or an industry in their own rights and terms. - [The Power of Teams: From Everest to the Pinnacle of Business Success](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-power-of-teams-from-everest-to-the-pinnacle-of-business-success/) - By: Susan Ershler (Thought Leaders, LLC) - In 2002, while relaxing at Everest Base Camp, I fell into conversation with Dan, a fellow climber about to make his fifth attempt to reach the summit alone. Dan was determined to be completely self-sufficient, carrying all of his own gear and climbing without a guide. I wondered why anyone would take on such a huge challenge without accepting even a modicum of help. But I wished him luck and rejoined my team to prepare for our climb of the treacherous Khumbu Ice Fall, the first major obstacle on our route to the summit. A week later, at Camp III, I found Dan camping alone and stopped by briefly to offer him a cup of tea and an energy bar. Cordially but firmly, he refused, reiterating his decision to rely exclusively on the supplies he had carried up himself from Base Camp. Later, I heard that Dan’s fifth attempt to reach the summit of Everest had failed. His determination to climb the world’s tallest mountain alone had defeated him. - [A demotion, then an Everest climb cut short: How one woman tackled two different kinds of failure](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/a-demotion-then-an-everest-climb-cut-short-how-one-woman-tackled-two-different-kinds-of-failure/) - By: Caroline McMillan (Bizwomen) - It's known as the Death Zone. Elevation: 26,000 feet. Mere hours from the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. And the hiker's set out a few minutes before midnight, on the eve of their 63 rd day of the climb, the storm gathered strength. The human body wasn't made to operate at that altitude. Sleeping is difficult. Digesting food is nearly impossible. And oxygen levels are so low that without a supplementary supply, bodily functions are known to deteriorate to the point of unconsciousness. And then, death. - [Colvin on World-Class Performance, Now and as the Computers Take Over](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/colvin-on-world-class-performance-now-and-as-the-computers-take-over/) - (Blogrige) - Audience members at the recent Quest for Excellence® Conference were asked to ponder two questions from keynote speaker Geoff Colvin senior editor at large for Fortune magazine. - [Richard Branson: How I founded Virgin Airlines](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/richard-branson-how-i-founded-virgin-airlines-and-why-you-should-always-be-open-to-new-business-opportunities/) - By Eloise Keating (Smart Company) - Entrepreneurs must be ready to act on new business opportunities “no matter where you are or what you’re doing”, says Virgin founder Richard Branson. In a blog post entitled “What not to do when starting a business” posted on Monday, the charismatic entrepreneur said without keeping his eyes open and jumping on the opportunity to move from publishing a magazine to selling records, Virgin wouldn’t exist today. - [GiGse Keynote Speaker Will Set the Record Straight](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/gigse-keynote-speaker-will-set-the-record-straight/) - Frank Luntz, president of Luntz Global and keynote speaker at GiGse, has announced that in his speech, he will offer GiGse attendees insights into how they can reach the public more effectively. His presentation, entitled “Reinventing the narrative to communicate the iGaming vision to legislators and the general public more effectively,” will take place on Monday, April 20 at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. - [EXCLUSIVE: Former Gov. Linda Lingle talks new job, Hawaii politics and Kolten Wong](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/exclusive-former-gov-linda-lingle-talks-new-job-hawaii-politics-and-kolten-wong/) - By Jim Mendoza HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -In June, former Governor Linda Lingle begins her new job as COO for Illinois. She'll be in charge of all government departments in the Prairie state. "This offer just came out of the blue and it's such a challenge," she said. "I was attracted to the governor (Bruce Rauner), his vision for the state, his commitment to turn things around for Illinois." - [Lucia Capital Group Announces Ben Stein, Nationally Known Economist, Author And Actor, To Serve As Keynote Speaker For Firm's Wealth Education Retirement Workshop Seminar](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lucia-capital-group-announces-ben-stein-nationally-known-economist-author-and-actor-to-serve-as-keynote-speaker-for-firms-wealth-education-retirement-workshop-seminar/) - SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucia Capital Group ("Lucia Capital" or "the Firm"), a family of companies in the wealth advice, asset management and investment distribution spaces, today announced that economist Ben Stein will be the keynote speaker at the Firm's Wealth Education Retirement Workshop in Irvine, CA on April 18th, 2015. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of Lucia Capital's national seminar tour. Lucia Capital Group, which has 17 offices nationwide with over 70 employees, oversees approximately $2 billion in client assets through its subsidiaries and affiliates. - [Syria and The New Regional Borders of Influence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/syria-and-the-new-regional-borders-of-influence/) - (Annahar) - After hosting Iran's nuclear talks, Switzerland readies itself to serve as the main ground for Syria's fresh round of UN-sponsored talks. - [2 Easy Changes That Will Stress-Proof Your Brain](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/2-easy-changes-that-will-stress-proof-your-brain/) - By: Minda Zetlin (Inc.) - Let's face it--stress isn't going anywhere. "We talk about how to reduce stress," saysJenny Evans, a frequent speaker on stress and resiliency, and author of The Resiliency rEvolution. "The reality is, nobody's job is going to be asking less of them next year. And nobody's family is going to be asking less of them either." So while we may wish to cut out the stress in our lives, the truth is we can't, she says. "Our only other option is to train our bodies to recover from it more efficiently." Fortunately, we can do that and it's easier than you might think. It comes down to two simple but effective changes: - [From Guns to Jewelry](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/from-guns-to-jewelry/) - (The New York Times) - One cold evening this winter, on the fifth floor of an unremarkable building on West 46th Street, Louis Onty, owner of City Casting, was pouring molten metal into the wax molds his company had created for the jewelry line Liberty United. - [AK-47s transformed into jewelry and watches, thanks to a chance meeting in a TED hallway](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ak-47s-transformed-jewelry-watches-thanks-chance-meeting-ted-hallway/) - (TEDBlog) - The watch looks both futuristic and retro at the same time. - [Shubham Banerjee: Braigo Labs](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/shubham-banerjee-braigo-labs/) - (CCTV America) - The World Health Organization reports that there are roughly 285 million visually impaired Braigo Labs people around the globe, and 90 percent of them live in developing countries. Shubham Banerjee is a 14-year old entrepreneur whose ingenuity can help change the lives of visually impaired people. Read more or click here to watch the video. - [How Republicans should wrestle with Obamacare after the Supreme Court ruling](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-republicans-should-wrestle-with-obamacare-after-the-supreme-court-ruling/) - Now that the Supreme Court has ruled for the Obama administration in the case of King vs. Burwell, perhaps Washington can finally turn to fixing the law’s acknowledged deficiencies. Chief Justice John Roberts, despite affirming the Obama administration’s position, remained quite critical of the Affordable Care Act itself, writing that it “contains more than a few examples of inartful drafting.” He also noted that the law “does not reflect the type of care and deliberation that one might expect of such significant legislation.” - [How a loss can still be a win for presidential hopefuls](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-a-loss-can-still-be-a-win-for-presidential-hopefuls/) - (CBS News) - For many Republican presidential hopefuls, losing could still mean winning. If they can stay in the race, there's a lot to gain beyond the party's nomination -- like cashing in with lucrative TV deals and opportunities to sell some books along the way, reports CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman. Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucuses in 2008 and scored his own cable show. He's running again this year. - [ExpoMarketing and kathy ireland Exhibits Make Big Splash at Licensing Expo](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/expomarketing-and-kathy-ireland-exhibits-make-big-splash-at-licensing-expo/) - LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the heels of the recent announcement by kathy ireland® Worldwide and ExpoMarketing Group of their partnership to launch kathy ireland® Exhibits by ExpoMarketing, the two companies made a big splash on the show floor at last week’s Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. In a hall packed with more than five thousand brands and hundreds of exhibits, the kathy ireland® Exhibits booth stood out and drew significant crowds throughout the duration of the Expo, thanks to its innovative luxury design elements, eye-catching graphic presentation and a spacious and inviting layout. - [William Burns Is President of the Carnegie Endowment for Int. Peace](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/william-j-burns-is-president-of-the-carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace/) - (Carnegie Endowment) - Bill Burns is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Ambassador Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a thirty-three-year diplomatic career. He holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, career ambassador, and is only the second serving career diplomat in history to become deputy secretary of state. - [Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Discusses Tire Monitoring Technology](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/worldwide-business-with-kathy-ireland-discusses-tire-monitoring-technology/) - LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MMP (USA) announces Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® exclusive interview with Truck System Technologies. Tire maintenance and tire management costs are often complex and a major challenge for those in the trucking industry. If companies were able to extend the life of their tires, they would be able to optimize their tire usage and reduce costs. Truck System Technologies (TST) has developed technology that allows fleet managers to better monitor and manage their tires, allowing them to take advantage of longer tire life spans. - [How Kathy Ireland Built A $420 Million Fortune](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-kathy-ireland-built-a-420-million-fortune/) - (Forbes) - Supermodel-turned-mogul Kathy Ireland today joined Forbes’ first ever ranking of America’s top 50 most successful women as measured by their net worths. Ireland is the only licensing queen – and the only former model – to make the exclusive freshman class of the nation’s richest self-made women, which includes entrepreneurs, CEOs, entertainers, designers and even an author. - [How to Channel Your Inner Caveman to Fight Stress](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-channel-your-inner-caveman-to-fight-stress/) - By: Lisa Evans (Entrepreneur) - We all know the costs of stress – to our health, our personal relationships, happiness and productivity. Despite our best efforts to avoid stress, it seems an inevitable part of our workday and our lives. Jenny Evans, stress and performance expert and CEO of PowerHouse Performance, says while we may not be able to avoid stress completely, we can train ourselves to become immune to stress’ negative effects. - [Iran Deal History 'Littered with Missed Opportunities'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/iran-deal-history-littered-with-missed-opportunities/) - [Rumors: Are Lebanese Media Culprits? (Part II)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/rumors-are-lebanese-media-culprits-part-ii/) - (The Huffington Post) - Rumors are Lebanon's daily bread with legacy media and citizen journalists accused of fanning the flames amid domestic political unrest, economic uncertainty, and regional upheaval whose sparks are burning Lebanese fingers. - [Rumors: Are Lebanese Media Culprits? (Part I)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/rumors-are-lebanese-media-culprits-part-i/) - (The Huffington Post) - News of a mini civil war in Lebanon between the Lebanese army and fighters thought to belong to the Islamic State (formerly ISIS) triggered a wave of rumors this week that were blamed in part on traditional media. - [Humans are underrated](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/humans-are-underrated/) - (Fortune) - As technology becomes more dominant in the workplace, here are the three job skills that you need to thrive. - [WILLIAM SHATNER DISCUSSES CHAOS ON THE BRIDGE – EXCLUSIVE](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/william-shatner-discusses-chaos-on-the-bridge-exclusive/) - (Film Industry Network) - William Shatner has boldly taken audiences on journeys to far away galaxies playing the iconic role of Captain Kirk in the original “Star Trek” series and appearing in many motion pictures that have thrilled sci-fi fans for a generation. - [Comic-Con 2015: 9 questions for William Shatner](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/comic-con-2015-9-questions-for-william-shatner/) - (Discover San Diego) - "Star Trek" star headed to San Diego for Comic-Con to promote his new cinematic graphic novel, "Man O' War" - [Gen. Casey: Iran regime fomenting conflict in Middle East](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/gen-casey-iran-regime-fomenting-conflict-in-middle-east/) - The Iranian regime uses terror to accomplish its political and ideological objectives and is fomenting instability and conflict throughout the Middle East, US General George Casey, a former commander of the Coalition forces in Iraq, has said. Speaking in a major gathering of the Iranian Resistance on June 13 in Paris, Gen. Casey highlighted the Iranian regime’s destabilizing role in the region. - [The Secrets Leaders Keep – AmyK Hutchens](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-secrets-leaders-keep-amyk-hutchens/) - (Fresh Impact) - In her new book, The Secrets Leaders Keep (Emerge Publishing, Oct. 2015), AmyK exposes the doubts and fears most leaders are not willing to share. Secrets about who they are, how they play and why they lead the way they do. - [Inquiry Weighs Whether ISIS Analysis Was Distorted](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/inquiry-weighs-whether-isis-analysis-was-distorted/) - (The New York Times) - The Pentagon’s inspector general is investigating allegations that military officials have skewed intelligence assessments about the United States-led campaign in Iraq against the Islamic State to provide a more optimistic account of progress, according to several officials familiar with the inquiry. - [6 ways to develop the right mindset to navigate life’s turns](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/6-ways-to-develop-the-right-mindset-to-navigate-lifes-turns/) - (Upstart Business Journal) - While time moves chronologically, life moves haphazardly: divorce, medical issues, family responsibilities, economic upheaval, self-doubt. Through every detour, I knew there was light at the end of my tunnel. - [Star Trek voyage boldly goes where no theme cruise has gone before](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/star-trek-voyage-boldly-goes-where-no-theme-cruise-has-gone-before/) - (Palm Beach Post) - In celebration of the iconic TV show’s 50th anniversary, the inaugural Star Trek: The Cruise promises an immersive, six-day experience for Trekkies. - [Details Emerging on Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/details-emerging-on-heavy-duty-aftermarket-week/) - (Truckinginfo) - The keynote speaker for the event will be Frank Luntz, author of “Candidates, Consultants & Campaigns.” - [Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to Join OneJet Advisory Team](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-us-secretary-of-transportation-ray-lahood-to-join-onejet-advisory-team/) - OneJet announces the appointment of former United States Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood to its senior advisory team - [5 TRAITS OF CREATIVE LEADERS (AND HOW TO BECOME ONE)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/5-traits-of-creative-leaders-and-how-to-become-one/) - By Erik Wahl (Fast Company) - Becoming a leader takes courage as well as creativity. And creativity takes practice. - [Communicating in Exponential Times](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/communicating-in-exponential-times/) - (LinkedIn Pulse) - This blog is about the best practices, basic rules, and the emerging technologies in a rapidly changing (and increasingly fragmented) communication landscape. - [Three Industries That Are Ripe For Disruption](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/three-industries-that-are-ripe-for-disruption/) - (LinkedIn Pulse) - We live in an age of disruption – and that's a good thing. - [As Trump and Sanders rise, the two major parties fall](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/as-trump-and-sanders-rise-the-two-major-parties-fall/) - (Los Angeles Times) - Does the 2016 presidential campaign seem chaotic? For good or ill, that's because it is. - [No, pundits, Hillary Clinton isn't collapsing](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/no-pundits-hillary-clinton-isnt-collapsing/) - Written by Joe Trippi (Los Angeles Times) - Has the political punditry class lost its collective mind? - [Ben Stein: Don't blame China for stock market woes](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ben-stein-dont-blame-china-for-stock-market-woes/) - (CBS News) - So what to make of the recent white-knuckle gyrations on Wall Street? Our contributor Ben Stein has some thoughts on that. - [The Innovative Classroom – Let the (mobile) phones ring in](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-innovative-classroom-let-the-mobile-phones-ring-in/) - (LinkedIn Pulse) - Though we’re all pretty well aware of the social, economic and behavioral challenges educators face, few of us are in the loop around how they’re being solved. - [CUNA announces dues reduction, other changes](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cuna-announces-dues-reduction-other-changes/) - (Credit Union Insight) - After listening to and learning from credit unions over the past year, CUNA president/CEO Jim Nussle announced changes to the organization’s operating expenses, dues, membership and moves to strengthen CUNA/League Interdependence. - [Why is Russia in Syria?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-is-russia-in-syria/) - [Susan G. Komen founder paves way to a cure](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/susan-g-komen-founder-paves-way-to-a-cure/) - (The Reflector) - Human life is to be cherished and every death that is prevented is a testament to the resiliency of individuals such as Nancy Brinker. - [History of Susan G. Komen strongly rooted in one woman’s story](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/history-of-susan-g-komen-strongly-rooted-in-one-womans-story/) - (Valley News) - Susan G. Komen Founder Nancy Brinker observes the crowd at the start of an early Race for the Cure. - [Success Into Significance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/success-into-significance/) - (Tech Blog) - Significance is the feeling that your life (and your work) has had a meaningful and lasting impact. - [Nussle Urges NWCUA to Boost Advocacy: Onsite at Amplify](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nussle-urges-nwcua-to-boost-advocacy-onsite-at-amplify/) - (Credit Union Times) - CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle told an audience of credit union executives at the Northwest Credit Union Association’s Amplify Convention Tuesday that neither he nor CUNA can effectively advocate for the credit union industry alone, and urged Northwest credit union professionals to ramp up their own efforts. - [Disrupting Today's Healthcare System](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/disrupting-todays-healthcare-system/) - (Huffington Post) - This week in San Diego, Singularity University is holding its Exponential Medicine Conference, a look at how technologists are redesigning and rebuilding today's broken healthcare system. - [Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz on "Rewriting the Rules of the American Economy"](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nobel-laureate-joseph-stiglitz-on-rewriting-the-rules-of-the-american-economy/) - (Democracy Now) - As presidential candidates spar over economic policies and Congress debates the TPP, one of the nation’s leading economists is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. economy. - [Stiglitz: Here's How to Fix Inequality](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/stiglitz-heres-how-to-fix-inequality/) - (The Atlantic) - In his new book, a Nobel laureate outlines how the huge disparity arose and the huge course correction needed to address it. - [How to keep work from becoming a grind](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-keep-work-from-becoming-a-grind/) - (St. Louis Business Journal) - Is your work a spark or a grind? - [American History Must Be a Priority in Schools](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/american-history-must-be-a-priority-in-schools/) - (Town Hall) - There are many things young people need to learn before they’re ready to accept the full responsibilities and privileges of life as an adult citizen, but surely what it means to be American is among the most important. - [Lunch with the FT: Bill Burns](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lunch-ft-bill-burns/) - (Financial Times) - From the memo that predicted chaos in Iraq to secret meetings about a nuclear deal with Iran, the diplomat talks about the ‘adrenaline rush’ of a life in international diplomacy - [Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare: An Evolving Challenge (Vol. 2)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cyber-enabled-economic-warfare-evolving-challenge-vol-2/) - (Hudson Institute) - On Monday, August 3, 2015, Hudson Institute hosted the launch of a new report, “CyberEnabled Economic Warfare: An Evolving Challenge,” edited by Samantha Ravich, principal investigator on the project that produced the report. - [After 30 years of helping gang members, Father Greg Boyle is still determined](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/after-30-years-of-helping-gang-members-father-greg-boyle-is-still-determined/) - Father Greg Boyle said the violence from the early days had given him a hyper-vigilance born out of post-traumatic stress disorder. - [Why Donald Trump isn't the real GOP frontrunner](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-donald-trump-isnt-the-real-gop-frontrunner/) - (Fox News) - The Trump phenomenon is indeed rewriting the rules of politics. But in the end GOP voters want a strong leader who not only bashes the system – but knows how to fix it. - [HFSC overwhelmingly passes CUNA-backed data security, NCUA budget bills](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/hfsc-overwhelmingly-passes-cuna-backed-data-security-ncua-budget-bills/) - (CUNA) - Votes from the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday will help make consumer data safer, said CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle. - [Pentagon Seeks to Knit Foreign Bases Into ISIS-Foiling Network](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pentagon-seeks-to-knit-foreign-bases-into-isis-foiling-network/) - (The New York Times) - The Pentagon has proposed a plan to build up a string of military bases in Africa, Southwest Asia and the Middle East to aid operations against the Islamic State. - [Filmmaker Ken Burns to Deliver Prestigious Jefferson Lecture](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/filmmaker-ken-burns-to-deliver-prestigious-jefferson-lecture/) - (ABC News) - Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been chosen to deliver the 2016 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, according to the National Endowment for the Humanities, which produces the event. - [Nancy Brinker: Why we must preserve the charitable tax deduction](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nancy-brinker-why-we-must-preserve-the-charitable-tax-deduction/) - (Fox News) - Donating to charities is a part of American life. According to the World Giving Index, the United States is the most generous country in the world, followed by Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Britain. - [Ken Burns Shares His Thoughts on Serving as the Grand Marshal for the 2016 Tournament of Roses](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ken-burns-shares-his-thoughts-on-serving-as-the-grand-marshal-for-the-2016-tournament-of-roses/) - (Parade) - With the idea that the 2016 Rose Parade will help shine light on the centennial celebration of our nation’s national parks, Burns, who has devoted his life to telling the story of America, is representative of both ideas, making him an obvious choice to serve as Grand Marshal. - [The war on Christmas](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-war-on-christmas/) - By Newt Gingrich and Callista Gingrich (The Washington Times) - Support Rep. Doug Lamborn’s House resolution - [8 WAYS TO ENERGIZE YOUR NEXT MEETING](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/8-ways-to-energize-your-next-meeting/) - MEETINGS AREN'T JUST BORING—THEY'RE PHYSICALLY SAPPING YOU OF ENERGY. FIND SMART WAYS TO MOVE AND STAY ALERT IN YOUR NEXT GATHERING. BY: JENNY C. EVANS (Fast Company) - Tired of boring, soul sucking meetings? The truth is, they’re not only monotonous and tiring—they’re sapping your resiliency. - [How Russell Simmons Defines Success | Pioneers Ep. 1](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-russell-simmons-defines-success-pioneers-ep-1/) - [Asian Escalation: Why China Picked Woody Island For Its First South China Sea Missiles](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/asian-escalation-why-china-picked-woody-island-for-its-first-south-china-sea-missiles/) - (Forbes) - Just weeks after a U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near an island claimed by China in the South China Sea, the U.S. Government announced that Beijing has emplaced advanced surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) on the largest island in the same group. - [Obama’s Cybersecurity Plan is Meant to Secure His Legacy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/obamas-cybersecurity-plan-is-meant-to-secure-his-legacy/) - (Wired) - The end of White House terms are often about trying to shape historic legacies, and President Obama is out to build his in the new area of cybersecurity. - [Kempthorne endorses Jeb Bush for President](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/kempthorne-endorses-jeb-bush-for-president/) - (Idaho Statesman) - The Jeb Bush campaign Monday highlighted endorsements from former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne and two other ex-governors. - [Islam is native to the west: Nawaz](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/islam-is-native-to-the-west-nawaz/) - (9News) - If western nations recognise that Islam is native to the west, they can fully address the problem of Islamic extremism, a prominent British Muslim activist says. - [Odyssey Marine Exploration opens new treasure exhibit](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/odyssey-marine-exploration-opens-new-treasure-exhibit/) - (WFLA) - Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration is bringing treasure, artifacts and even some pirate relics to a new exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. - [Cynthia Breazeal’s Robotic Quest](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cynthia-breazeals-robotic-quest/) - The Next member of Cynthia Breazeal’s household might be a robot. Later this year, she is releasing her latest creation, Jibo, a “social robot” that she sees as both an assistant and a companion. Dr. Breazeal, the 48-year-old founder and director of the Personal Robots Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, is known for - [Art Is Active and Incomplete: a Conversation with Erik Wahl](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/art-is-active-and-incomplete-a-conversation-with-erik-wahl/) - (The People's Playground) - My story is one of discovering a win through a painful loss. I spent the first half of my life as a business professional – lost everything in early 2000 – and then discovered art and have been combining the two ever since. - [Russell Simmons - Behind the Brand](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/russell-simmons-behind-brand/) - [Where Hiroshima could happen again](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/where-hiroshima-could-happen-again/) - (CNN) - The unthinkable -- nuclear war with Russia -- is becoming the thinkable. - [Here’s What an Audience Really Wants in a Keynote Speaker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/heres-audience-really-wants-keynote-speaker/) - (LinkedIn Pulse) - Keynote speakers may be the anchor event of a sales meeting, corporate event, or technical symposium. Or they may be the capstone to a corporate team-building endeavor. - [Former Starbucks President Howard Behar's new book is a parable for business leaders](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-starbucks-president-howard-behars-new-book-is-a-parable-for-business-leaders/) - Howard Behar, renown business leader, philanthropist, mentor and author, is out with his second book, “The Magic Cup: A Business Parable about a Leader, a Team and the Power of Putting People and Values First.” It will be available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble March 29. He describes it as a children’s book for - [Shervin Pishevar: The man behind the Hyperloop explains how Elon Musk inspired him to build the super train of the future](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/shervin-pishevar-the-man-behind-the-hyperloop-explains-how-elon-musk-inspired-him-to-build-the-super-train-of-the-future/) - Shervin Pishevar is the chairman of Hyperloop One, and he was the person who convinced Elon Musk to release his plans for the Hyperloop to the public back in 2013. - [Opinion: What Vladimir Putin said ... and what he meant](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/opinion-vladimir-putin-said-meant/) - (CNN) - It was the kind of challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to relish: downplaying his own weakness, exploiting his opponents' vulnerabilities, and deftly turning the tables by throwing in a few barbed jokes. - [A Tipping Point in the World of Finance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tipping-point-world-finance/) - (Worldwide Tipping Point) - David and M-CAM (the organization he runs) have planted themselves within the heart of what many feel is the true darkness within our society: the financial arena. - [Please stop saying the Nice attacks have nothing to do with Islam](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/please-stop-saying-nice-attacks-nothing-islam/) - (Telegraph) - In the wake of the Nice attacks people are already saying: "But the terrorist wasn't pious. See! It has nothing to do with Islam." Please stop. - [Disruptive innovation not just for Apple, Google anymore](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/disruptive-innovation-not-just-apple-google-anymore/) - (CU Insight) - Community financial institutions can create cultures of innovation in one of three ways, Soren Kaplan tells TMG Executive Summit attendees - [Braigo Labs™ Launches “Braigo™ Platform” Web Application](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/braigo-launches-web-app-help-blind-people-parse-text-images/) - (Braigo Labs) - The first of its kind, the beta release is the industry’s first step toward providing an integrated software platform for the visually impaired - [Five Ways to Disrupt the Disruptors](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/five-ways-disrupt-disruptors/) - (The Innovation Resource) - At FIS’s banking conference in Orlando last month, the talk was of digital disruption. - [Deadly Hospital Bombing Highlights an Escalating War in Yemen](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/deadly-hospital-bombing-highlights-escalating-war-yemen/) - (New York Times) - The bomb from the Saudi jet dropped into the middle of the hospital compound, a facility run by Doctors Without Borders, landing between the emergency room and a triage area for new patients. - [Turning Weapons Into Watches to End Gun Violence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/turning-weapons-into-watches-to-end-gun-violence/) - (WNYC) - After yet another massacre, America finds itself in a familiar situation — there’s shock, anger, and mourning that’s followed by a persistent question: "What can be done?" The answer? Probably nothing. - [Broaddus: Expect Fed Rates to Rise Slowly, Sluggishly](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/broaddus-expect-fed-rates-rise-slowly-sluggishly/) - [How Presidents Can Blow It During a National Disaster](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/presidents-can-blow-national-disaster/) - (Hudson Institute) - This summer’s bad news—floods in Louisiana, the spread of the Zika virus, police shootings, the threat of domestic terrorism—reminds us of a central challenge for any president: what to do when disaster strikes. - [Joseph Stiglitz: Trump Presidency Would Be A "Nightmare" -- He Could "Bankrupt the Country"](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/joseph-stiglitz-trump-presidency-nightmare-bankrupt-country/) - By Tim Hains (original source RealClear Politics) Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says a Donald Trump presidency would be a "nightmare", but that it is unlikely to happen. He also speaks about the reasons Trump has so much support: "If you look at the numbers, roughly the bottom 90% have had stagnant income over the - [Susan G. Komen Founder: Competition is healthy for cancer research](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/susan-g-komen-founder-competition-healthy-cancer-research/) - (Yahoo Finance) - “Competition is healthy. The issue is how to collaborate,” Nancy Brinker, founder of breast cancer organization Susan G. Komen, told Yahoo Finance when discussing cancer research at the Concordia Summit in New York City. - [America’s Next Crisis Manager](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/americas-next-crisis-manager/) - (Business Insider) - Leading a nation through disaster calls for honesty, calmness and resolve. Trump and Clinton have flaws, but also strengths. - [More Exercise Needed to Experience Health Benefits, Says New Study](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/exercise-needed-experience-health-benefits-says-new-study/) - (Allure) - With all that’s going on in our crazy-busy lives, getting more exercise than we'd anticipated each week is always a huge moment of celebration. But a new study suggests even your most successful workout weeks might not be cutting it. - [Announcing the Braigo Companion App with Shubham Banerjee](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/announcing-braigo-companion-app-shubham-banerjee/) - (Braigo Labs) - Braigo LabsTM and its founder, Shubham Banerjee, has created a software application that takes visual information and translates it into textual audio. - [From public to private life: An ambassador reinvented](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/public-private-life-ambassador-reinvented/) - (The Jerusalem Post) - Almost three years ago, in January, former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper appointed me ambassador to Israel, indescribably changing my life and that of my family. - [Watch Trevor Noah, Tomi Lahren's Fierce Debate On Black Lives Matter](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/watch-trevor-noah-tomi-lahrens-fierce-debate-black-lives-matter/) - (Rolling Stone) - 'Daily Show' host spars with conservative host about political protests, Donald Trump supporters, Colin Kaepernick - [Tomi Lahren: Young, Vocal and the Right’s Rising Media Star](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tomi-lahren-young-vocal-rights-rising-media-star/) - (The New York Times) - Tomi Lahren, a 24-year-old conservative commentator, had left her bubble of more than 4.3 million followers on social media last week to appear in front of the progressive, diverse audience that attends the weeknight tapings of “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” in Manhattan. - [Why Diplomats Are Agog at Trump’s Ambassador to Israel](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/diplomats-agog-trumps-ambassador-israel/) - (Wall Street Journal) - The foreign service resents any outsiders who leapfrog to the top—no matter their skills and qualifications. - [Reiff: Trump Operative Warns California on ‘Collision Course’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/reiff-trump-operative-warns-california-collision-course/) - (Voice of OC) - Costa Mesa political consultant Eric Beach, a 39-year-old “boy wonder” who ran a key super PAC that helped to elect Donald Trump, has a message for Californians despondent or defiant over a Trump presidency: Get over it. - [Russell Simmons: Trump contradicts the American Dream](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/russell-simmons-trump-contradicts-american-dream/) - The hip hop mogul sold drugs "like everybody else in the neighorhood" until he found music. Rush Communications' CEO takes CNNMoney's Cristina Alesci back to his humble beginnings. - [Maajid Points Out Huge Flaw With Trump's "Extreme Vetting"](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/maajid-points-huge-flaw-trumps-extreme-vetting/) - (Leading Britain's Conversation) - Trump has halted the issuing of visas to a number of mainly Muslim countries. Here Maajid Nawaz points out a huge flaw in the US President's logic. - [Gingrich, Giuliani to lead group pushing Trump's agenda](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/gingrich-giuliani-lead-group-pushing-trumps-agenda/) - (Politico) - Great America Alliance will also be run by two Republican strategists, Ed Rollins and Eric Beach. - [Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Mentors And Mixes With HPU Students](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/apple-co-founder-steve-wozniak-mentors-mixes-hpu-students/) - (High Point University) - Apple Co-founder and High Point University's Innovator in Residence Steve Wozniak returned to campus today for a series of micro sessions with students. - [IU's MoneySmarts partners with Pete the Planner to help students make smart financial decisions](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ius-moneysmarts-partners-pete-planner-help-students-make-smart-financial-decisions/) - (IU Newsroom) - The Indiana University Office of Financial Literacy and its award-winning MoneySmarts financial wellness program are taking a bold new step to help students at IU and across the country: developing a comprehensive yet practical financial wellness platform to help students make informed financial decisions. - [I ran Clinton's campaign, and I fear Russia is meddling with more than elections](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ran-clintons-campaign-fear-russia-meddling-elections/) - (The Guardian) - Vladimir Putin wants to extend his influence beyond the ballot box and into the very fabric of our public life. We must take action before it’s too late - [Russia’s D.N.C. Hack Was Only the Start](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/russias-d-n-c-hack-start/) - (The New York Times) - Imagine the headlines if, in 2015, Russian agents had leapt out of a van at 2 a.m. in Southeast Washington and broken into the Democratic National Committee offices using sophisticated tools and techniques to steal tens of thousands of documents, including the names and Social Security numbers of donors and employees, and confidential memorandums about campaign strategy for the presidential election. - [How Good Do You Want to Be?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-good-do-you-want-to-be/) - (John Foley) - How Good Do You Want to Be? - [Is Senate the biggest obstacle to GOP health care?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/senate-biggest-obstacle-gop-health-care/) - (Fox Business) - Alex Azar, former Lilly USA President and former HHS Deputy Secretary, on Republican efforts to reform health care. - [Canada’s Misguided ‘Islamophobia’ Fixation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/canadas-misguided-islamophobia-fixation/) - (Commentary Magazine) - Last Thursday, the Canadian Parliament voted overwhelmingly for a motion to condemn Islamophobia, as proposed by rookie Liberal MP Iqra Khalid. - [Ex-Hillary Clinton Campaign Manager: What I Wish I Knew About Russian Hacks](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ex-hillary-clinton-campaign-manager-wish-knew-russian-hacks/) - (Fortune) - I ran a $1 billion start-up called HFACC, Inc., more commonly known as Hillary for America. Hacking was a problem for us, as most people reading this probably know. - [One powerful weapon to use against North Korea](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/one-powerful-weapon-use-north-korea/) - (The Washington Post) - In dealing with North Korea, the Trump administration should look to Iran. Specifically, it should take a page out of the Obama administration’s Iran sanctions playbook and apply against North Korea the tool used successfully to bring Iran to the nuclear negotiating table — “secondary sanctions” on those who do business with the regime. - [Coulter the latest target of liberal attack on free speech](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/coulter-latest-target-liberal-attack-free-speech/) - By Mercedes Schlapp (original source The Washington Times) "Liberals ready and willing to resort to violence in support of their views have just won a round in their war to suppress free speech in America. After much back and forth, conservative commentator Ann Coulter has canceled a speech at University of California, Berkeley primarily because - [The Broken Senate Is the Last Bulwark Against Obamacare Repeal](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/broken-senate-last-bulwark-obamacare-repeal/) - (Washington Monthly) - The Tea Party infected the House in 2010, but the Senate is the political institution that has declined the longest and failed the worst. - [For The Past 17 Years, Montel Williams Did What The FDA Won't: He Made Weed A Medicine](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/for-the-past-17-years-montel-williams-did-what-the-fda-wont-he-made-weed-a-medicine/) - (Forbes) – After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000, Montel Williams set out to find the safest, most effective form of medicinal cannabis for treating his disease and others, and to bring that product to the masses. - [Could new economic pressure change North Korea’s ambitions?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/new-economic-pressure-change-north-koreas-ambitions/) - (PBS News Hour) - When it comes to facing the threat of North Korea, there are no easy answers and few good options. - [Republican leadership needs to explain health care to American people: Alex Azar](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/republican-leadership-needs-explain-health-care-american-people-alex-azar/) - (Fox Business) - Fmr. HHS Deputy Secretary Alex Azar on whether Congress can use the health care delay to promote the bill and how insurance companies will be affected. - [Trump taps Callista Gingrich to be ambassador to the Vatican](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trump-taps-callista-gingrich-ambassador-vatican/) - (Fox News) - The Trump administration has tapped the wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. - [Trump, master of the media, needs some work on the messaging](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trump-master-media-needs-work-messaging/) - (The Washington Times) - President Trump and his team need to exercise some message control. - [Here's why Steve Wozniak used to wait in line overnight for new Apple products](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/heres-steve-wozniak-used-wait-line-overnight-new-apple-products/) - (Business Insider) - Of all the Apple products that had lines — the earlier iPhones, the earlier iPads, yes I always waited in line overnight. Something inspiring in me, something said, “This is a big, important deal.” - [Mosul Is Liberated—But Not Yet Free](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mosul-liberated-not-yet-free/) - (Tablet) - Who will rebuild the destroyed Iraqi city? Who will shepherd the refugees to safety? Who will reward the Kurds with the regionally stabilizing state they deserve? - [How Will America’s Next-Generation ICBM Improve Nuclear Deterrence?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/will-americas-next-generation-icbm-improve-nuclear-deterrence/) - (The Cipher Brief) - The Cipher Brief spoke to former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James to learn more about why this new program is necessary to U.S. national security and how the current fiscal environment could affect this and other Air Force programs. - [Montel Williams Evolves from Cannabis Advocate to Entrepreneur](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/montel-williams-evolves-from-cannabis-advocate-to-entrepreneur/) - (New Cannabis Ventures) – Montel Williams, a long-time medical cannabis advocate who has used it to help manage his Multiple Sclerosis since 2000, has created a company that is trying to address a common criticism of the industry. - [The Kurds Confront a New ‘Gang of Four’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/kurds-confront-new-gang-four/) - (The Wall Street Journal) - Will the West betray its ally in the face of threats from Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria? - [ER Doctor Urges Healthcare Leaders To Step Outside Of Their Office](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/rise-west-2017-er-doctor-urges-healthcare-leaders-step-outside-confines-office/) - (Fierce Healthcare) - As an emergency department physician, Sampson Davis, M.D., knows firsthand the challenges of trying to improve care for underserved communities and tackle healthcare disparities. - [When Living is the Only Option](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/when-living-is-the-only-option/) - (The Peace Times) - Cutting class with friends is not always the best option when trying graduate, but for Dr. Sampson Davis it was the beginning of the rest of his life. - [Boris Epshteyn Talks Sinclair Move, ‘Serious’ Journalism and ‘Hysteria’ Around Trump](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/boris-epshteyn-talks-sinclair-move-serious-journalism-hysteria-around-trump/) - (Variety) - Boris Epshteyn was a ubiquitous presence on cable news during the 2016 presidential race, articulating the vision and values of the Trump campaign in his role as a top communications aide. - [How this ex-Starbucks executive’s struggle in his 20s helped him find his calling](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-this-ex-starbucks-executives-struggle-in-his-20s-helped-him-find-his-calling/) - During his tenure, retired Starbucks president Howard Behar, now 72, helped the coffee company grow from a local chain to over tens of thousands of stores worldwide. Though Behar found success developing Starbucks into the $80 billion company it is today, he tells CNBC Make It that he was rather lost in his 20s, struggling with figuring out - [Jessica Cox Was Born Without Arms, And She’s Living A Life Without Limits](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/jessica-cox-was-born-without-arms-and-shes-living-a-life-without-limits/) - As children, we’re told that we can do anything we put our minds to. “No dream is too big or too small,” people say. Even goals that seem well beyond reach are encouraged. “I want to be president!” “I want to fly!” “I want to be an astronaut!” But what do you tell a child - [CNN's Poppy Harlow: Finding happiness in 'No'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cnns-poppy-harlow-finding-happiness-in-no/) - (USA Today) - "Saying no can be uncomfortable and feel awkward, but trust me, it is liberating". - [Shervin Pishevar: Hyperloop Is Not Just A Fantasy, It's Real](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/shervin-pishevar-hyperloop-is-not-just-a-fantasy-its-real/) - Shervin Pishevar, Sherpa Capital co-founder and Hyperloop One co-founder, talks about the company's latest round of funding as it continues to build out its transportation system. In this interview, Pishevar lays out the case for Hyperloop — framing it not as sci-fi, but as the next major leap in global transportation. He speaks passionately about - [North Korean missile attack is a clear and present danger to us all](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/north-korean-missile-attack-clear-present-danger-us/) - (The Hill) - A year ago on Oct. 17, I stood with four U.S. senators at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, one stop on an inspection of U.S. capabilities to defend against a missile attack from Pyongyang. - [8 Inventions from Teenagers Who Want to Change the World](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/8-inventions-teenagers-want-change-world/) - (Interesting Engineering) - First up on our list of inventions is pretty ingenious. At 13 years old, Shubham Banerjee managed to create a working Braille printer after learning about the expense of braille printers. - [Pat Schroeder and Deborah James: The Full Transcript](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pat-schroeder-deborah-james-full-transcript/) - (Politico) - This week, a special part two of The Global Politico, our report on the everyday culture of sexual harassment — and sexism — that still plagues women who dare to represent America in the world. - [Senior military officials sanctioned for more than 500 cases of serious misconduct](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/senior-military-officials-sanctioned-500-cases-serious-misconduct/) - (USA Today) - Former Air Force secretary Deborah Lee James, who disciplined several senior officers for misconduct, sees organizations with strong hierarchies dominated by men at the heart of the problem. - [Teaching lechery and getting lechers](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/teaching-lechery-getting-lechers/) - (The Washington Times) - Another day and yet more and more claims of sexual assault flood the news. - [Remembering Byrd’s Rule](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/remembering-byrds-rule/) - (Washington Monthly) - Legendary Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd would be 100 years old today—and appalled by what his beloved Senate has become. - [How to improve happiness in America](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-improve-happiness-in-america/) - (Salon Talks) - Author Dan Buettner gives several tips that he found around the world for improving happiness in our everyday lives - [Realism and the Kurds](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/realism-and-the-kurds/) - (Tablet) - Bernard-Henri Lévy presents his extraordinary documentary Peshmerga at the United Nations, but civilization isn’t listening - [A former congressman asked his old colleagues for book suggestions. Here’s their list.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-congressman-asked-old-colleagues-book-suggestions-heres-list/) - (The Washington Post) - Which books offer our lawmakers insight, knowledge and, yes, escape? I asked my former Democratic and Republican congressional colleagues to name the titles they have most enjoyed reading this year - [Creative Community: What's Your Builder Type?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/creative-community-whats-builder-type/) - (Princeton Info) - Chris Kuenne knows something about starting and growing a business. - [Trump's war on immigration caseworkers needs to end](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trumps-war-immigration-caseworkers-needs-end/) - (The Hill) - Using every tool it can to restrain immigration, the Trump administration has now taken aim at a little-known but vital resource: immigration caseworkers in congressional offices. - [U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Gala](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/u-s-astronaut-hall-fame-induction-ceremony-gala/) - (Astronaut Scholarship Foundation) - Along with the idea to build a foundation, the Mercury 7 astronauts envisioned a place where the accomplishments of astronauts could be celebrated and showcased to the public. - [Broken: Can the Senate Save Itself and the Country?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/broken-can-senate-save-country/) - (Publishers Weekly) - Shapiro (The Last Great Senate), a former trade negotiator for the Clinton administration, examines headline-making political battles dating back to the 1970s in this engrossing overview of the Senate’s decline into what he characterizes as hyperpartisanship. - [Ten Years After the Crisis, Banks Win Big in Trump’s Washington](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ten-years-crisis-banks-win-big-trumps-washington/) - (Bloomberg) - In early February, with the Treasury secretary testifying about wild gyrations in the stock market and the Federal Reserve leveling unprecedented penalties against Wells Fargo & Co., it may have felt like 2008 again, with the financial system under siege. In reality, banks are booming, at least in Washington. - [Meet the Woman Behind DigiTour, the Social Media Star-Studded Festival](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/meet-the-woman-behind-digitour-the-social-media-star-studded-festival/) - (Fortune) - As the cofounder and CEO of DigiTour, Meridith Valiando Rojas, 30, corrals popular personalities from YouTube, Instagram, and other social media networks into a live show that descends on dozens of major cities each year. - [Opinion: Our schools need more and stronger security](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/opinion-schools-need-stronger-security/) - (WJLA) - Elected officials throughout the country have sent prayers and thoughts. But now it is time to find solutions. - [More laws do not a moral people make](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/laws-not-moral-people-make/) - (The Washington Times) - This past Valentine’s Day, Nikolas Cruz entered a classroom in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and proceeded to murder 17 people and wound 15 others. - [The Fed's Monetary Dissident](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/feds-monetary-dissident/) - (The Wall Street Journal) - 'I really don't think we should be guaranteeing Wall Street a margin by guaranteeing them a zero or a near zero interest rate.' - [FDIC's Hoenig Keeps Wall Street on Edge](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/fdics-hoenig-keeps-wall-street-edge/) - (The Wall Street Journal) - FDIC Vice Chairman Thomas Hoenig has emerged as one of the most influential detractors of big banks—the only top regulator in Washington who has directly called for their dismantling. - [The Great CNN Baby Boom](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-great-cnn-baby-boom/) - (Cosmopolitan) - “I’m not having it all right now,” she says, “but I’m having a lot of good. Not a lot of sleep, but a lot of good.” - [Former Fed official Fischer worried by Iran, international tensions](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-fed-official-fischer-worried-by-iran-international-tensions/) - (Reuters) - Stanley Fischer, the former vice chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, said the Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal and other geopolitical developments were cause for concern given the potential for international conflict. - [The World’s 50 Smartest Teens—2018](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-worlds-50-smartest-teens-2018/) - (The Best Schools) - Each of them saw a problem that troubled them enough to cause them to use their time, energy, and resources to discover — and in many cases implement — a solution. Yes, these teenagers are inventors, but perhaps more accurately and more importantly, they are problem solvers. - [P.W. Singer: Adapt fast, or fail](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/p-w-singer-adapt-fast-or-fail/) - (The Strategist) - The overwhelming speed of technological development means armed forces must change their approach to everything from who they recruit and train to how targets are attacked and how a nation defends itself. - [Why Peter Singer Is So Popular With Both Military Leaders & 'Grunts'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-novelist-peter-singer-is-so-popular-with-both-military-leaders-and-grunts/) - (The San Diego Union Tribune) - He’s a war strategist and a business owner, a bestselling author and an expert on mercenaries and robots. And for much of the past week, he was a major defense-conference headliner invited to share ideas with the region’s top brass as well as grunts on the ground. - [First female engineer with an advanced degree at Ford Motor Company](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/first-female-engineer-with-an-advanced-degree-at-ford-motor-company/) - (TIME) - ‘Hard work and confidence can take you far.’ - [How Charity: Water’s founder went from hard-partying NYC club promoter to helping 8 million people around the world](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-charity-waters-founder-went-from-hard-partying-nyc-club-promoter-to-helping-8-million-people-around-the-world/) - Scott Harrison was 28 years old and partying in Uruguay when he had a fundamental, existential break. “I had gone on a trip to Punta Del Este and realized on that trip, I had gotten most of the things I thought would make me happy and they hadn’t,” Harrison tells CNBC Make It. “Even though I drove - [Public squeaking: A complete guide](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/public-squeaking-a-complete-guide/) - Offstage, I am a data scientist, leader, and decision intelligence engineer. When I’m invited to give a talk, I turn into a theatre company of one. Everything from actor to director to costume designer. The bad news is that the same goes for your talk, whether you know it or not. Unfortunately the skills that got you the speaking position might be entirely - [From Refugee to One of Ford's First Female Engineers](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/from-refugee-to-one-of-fords-first-female-engineers/) - (FordIT) - Over 300 people attended the FAIA event to meet Damyanti Rani Gupta, a woman who broke multiple barriers inside and outside of Ford. - [If 1992 Was The Year Of The Woman, 2018 Is The Year Of Black & Brown Women](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/if-1992-was-the-year-of-the-woman-2018-is-the-year-of-black-brown-women/) - (Bustle) - From moments of individual strength and courage to collective expressions of solidarity and engagement, women of color are shaking Americans out of their complacency and resignation by organizing, energizing, and leading the "resistance" — which is better referred to as the awakening of a vigorous civil society in this increasingly diverse nation. - [LinkedIn Top Voices 2018: Influencers](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/linkedin-top-voices-2018-influencers/) - (LinkedIn) - Every day, over 2 million posts, videos and articles course through the LinkedIn feed, generating tens of thousands of comments every hour — and tens of millions more shares and likes. So, who stood out in 2018 — and who should you be following to stay ahead? - [Under Trump, America Is Abandoning Its Role as the World’s Economic Leader](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/under-trump-america-is-abandoning-its-role-as-the-worlds-economic-leader/) - (Haaretz) - For someone who started his economics education over 50 years ago, I learned to see the steadfastness of the United States in its support for trade liberalization as a fact of nature. - [Author Michael Gorton Reveals Hidden Stories of America's Past](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/author-michael-gorton-reveals-hidden-stories-of-americas-past/) - DALLAS (PRWEB) November 20, 2018 -- Anyone who thinks history is just stories about a bunch of dead people are dead wrong. Author and serial entrepreneur Michael Gorton brings history to life through his ancestors, who helped to lay the very foundation of American democracy, in FOREFATHERS & FOUNDING FATHERS, launching today (November 20: Brown - [Country In the ‘Shift Age’: This Year’s CMAs Reflected a Music Business in Transition](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/country-in-the-shift-age-this-years-cmas-reflected-a-music-business-in-transition/) - When author-futurist David Houle dubbed the current window of time “the Shift Age,” the former Country Radio Seminar keynote speaker recognized that culture had entered a period where digital transformations, exploding populations and dwindling resources would change our perceptions of reality. As we speed through a period Houle billed as “the Transformation Decade,” the 52nd annual Country Music - [The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debates the week in politics.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-this-week-powerhouse-roundtable-debates-the-week-in-politics/) - (ABC News) - The "This Week" Powerhouse Roundtable debates the week in politics. - [Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School Announces Spring Fellows](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/institute-of-politics-at-harvard-kennedy-school-announces-spring-fellows/) - (Harvard) - Today, the Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard Kennedy School announced ten Resident and Visiting Fellows for the Spring 2019 Semester. These individuals bring a combination of experience to address topics such as electoral politics, the economy, climate change, women’s rights, legal analysis, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and voting rights. - [Northam Refuses To Resign After Admitting Blackface](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/northam-refuses-to-resign-after-admitting-blackface/) - (NBC News) - Hallie Jackson, María Teresa Kumar, Mark Leibovich, Rich Lowry and Eugene Robinson discuss Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's (D) refusal to step down after his yearbook photos surface. - [Mueller should end his probe and make his report public – Trump didn't collude with Russia](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mueller-should-end-his-probe-and-make-his-report-public-trump-didnt-collude-with-russia/) - (Fox News) - All signs indicate that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is on the verge of wrapping up his investigation and will conclude that the Trump campaign did not collude with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election. - [Congressional Republicans ready to put forth a simpler, pro-growth tax code](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/congressional-republicans-ready-to-put-forth-a-simpler-pro-growth-tax-code/) - (Las Vegas Review-Journal) - For too long, Nevada’s small businesses and companies have been at a disadvantage due to onerous Obama-era regulations and burdensome taxes. - [This reformed ‘club rat’ has raised millions for clean water projects](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/this-reformed-club-rat-has-raised-millions-for-clean-water-projects/) - Scott Harrison describes himself as the quintessential prodigal son. At 18, he left his conservative Christian home in New Jersey for New York City, where he became a nightclub promoter. There, he led a life of excessive drinking and drugs, model girlfriends and Rolex watches. “It led to a life that looked good on the - [2020 Candidates Tackle Breaking Up Big Tech](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/2020-candidates-tackle-breaking-up-big-tech/) - (MSNBC) - CEO of Voto Latino Maria Teresa Kumar and Wall Street Journal Columnist Peggy Noonan weigh in on the 2020 presidential candidates's new focus on breaking up big tech. - [Strengthening the GI Bill for our heroes](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/strengthening-the-gi-bill-for-our-heroes/) - (Nevada Appeal) - In the days, weeks, and months that followed September 11, 2001, amidst the grieving and ache of a horrific national tragedy, something incredible happened. Across the country, thousands of men and women rushed to their local recruiting offices to fight for something bigger than themselves — their country. - [An ‘America First’ immigration policy looks like this](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/an-america-first-immigration-policy-looks-like-this/) - (Fox News) - It is imperative that Republicans and Democrats in Congress find ways to work together on areas of common interest to keep America safe and strong. - [7 Things That Make Bob Woodward The Most Influential Journalist Of Our Age](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/7-things-that-make-bob-woodward-the-most-influential-journalist-of-our-age/) - (Forbes) - Recently, we had a unique opportunity to hear Bob Woodward, one of the most celebrated journalists of our time, talk about current affairs and the research behind his bestselling books, including his most recent book, Fear: Trump In The White House. - [Will Democrats subpoena the unredacted Mueller report?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/will-democrats-subpoena-the-unredacted-mueller-report/) - (Fox News) - Former federal prosecutor Doug Burns and American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp on how the DOJ plans to release the unredacted version of the Mueller report to Congress. - [The Only Way Manufacturers Can Survive](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-only-way-manufacturers-can-survive/) - (MIT Sloane Management Review) – Digital transformation is no longer optional for industrial companies. The problem is it’s really, really hard. - [Stedman Graham: Why I Care so Much About Leadership](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/stedman-graham-why-i-care-so-much-about-leadership/) - (Real Leaders) - For more than 30 years, I have been writing books, teaching in colleges, working in communities, leading non-profits and speaking at workshops throughout the world. In all that time, I have come to know one thing: leadership is everything. The needs of the 21st century cannot be met by followers. - [Parents, the best graduation gift you can give your child is this](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/parents-the-best-graduation-gift-you-can-give-your-child-is-this/) - (Fox News) - It’s that time of year when all across the country high school seniors will “move the tassel” and become high school graduates. For millions of these young men and women, the next stop will be college and preparing for their lives as adults. - [The story of my new arms: An organ donor's gift helped me recover from war injuries](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-story-of-my-new-arms-an-organ-donors-gift-helped-me-recover-from-war-injuries/) - (Salon) - An IED injury in Afghanistan left Marine Sgt. John Peck a quadruple amputee with prosthetics until this surgery - [Former soldier, quadruple amputee, has new lease on life](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-soldier-quadruple-amputee-has-new-lease-on-life/) - (Mid Hudson News) - Two-time Purple Heart recipient Sgt. John Peck, who has been traveling across the country telling his story of inspiration in his book “Rebuilding Sergeant Peck: How I Put Body and Soul Back Together After Afghanistan,” visited the Hudson Valley, Wednesday evening, to talk with locals about his experiences overseas that left him a quadruple-amputee and his journey to receiving a cutting-edge organ transplant. - [I’m a proud Democrat. I’m also a proud capitalist.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/im-a-proud-democrat-im-also-a-proud-capitalist/) - Stephanie Murphy, a Democrat, represents Florida’s 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. I’m a Democrat in the House of Representatives who recently became a minor cause celebre in conservative media circles after I publicly pronounced myself a “proud capitalist” distressed by the increasing use of the term “socialism” in our national discourse. While this - [Conservative Leader Matt Schlapp: What I saw in Hong Kong](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/conservative-leader-matt-schlapp-what-i-saw-in-hong-kong/) - (The Hill) - American Conservative Union Chair Matt Schlapp describes what he saw on the ground in Hong Kong during their latest protests. - [Trump plans to live tweet during Democratic debate](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trump-plans-to-live-tweet-during-democratic-debate/) - (Fox News) - America First Action PAC senior adviser Sean Spicer discusses the impact the president live tweeting the debate could have. - [Trump focuses on winning new states, 2020 Democrats focus on attacking Trump](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trump-focuses-on-winning-new-states-2020-democrats-focus-on-attacking-trump/) - (Fox News) - American Conservative Union chair Matt Schlapp discusses the difference in rhetoric for the 2020 presidential race. - [The spirit of fascistic book burning has entered the American system](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-spirit-of-fascistic-book-burning-has-entered-the-american-system/) - (Fox News) - In his 1989 movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” Steven Spielberg has a remarkable scene of Nazi book burning. The looks of ecstasy as the actors-playing-Germans parade past Hitler and throw inappropriate books on the fire are compelling and convincing. These people are cleansing their society of past and future sins. - [‘I can’t walk, but when I got that call, I felt like I could fly’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/i-cant-walk-but-when-i-got-that-call-i-felt-like-i-could-fly/) - (Irish Examiner) - Forget Tiger Woods and his remarkable victory at the Masters in April. The greatest comeback in golf that I know of is Dennis Walters who went from promising young golfer one day to a paraplegic the next. - [Under Augusta's oak, a legend and a laugh](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/under-augustas-oak-a-legend-and-a-laugh/) - (Morning Read) - It’s Wednesday at the Masters and a bona fide hall-of-famer sits on his scooter a foot or two from me, checking out the spectators swarming past. We’re under the old oak, in the shade. It’s the place to be. - [Former US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Joins InStride as Chair, Board of Directors](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-us-secretary-of-the-navy-ray-mabus-joins-instride-as-chair-board-of-directors/) - (Business Wire) - Ray Mabus, the 75th Secretary of the United States Navy, who served from 2009-2017, will join InStride as Chair, Board of Directors announced Vivek Sharma, InStride’s CEO and founder. - [Kevin Atlas inspires local athletes with his story](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/kevin-atlas-inspires-local-athletes-with-his-story/) - (News10) - “To me, I never really saw myself as a hero, I was just somebody who was trying to live,” said Atlas. - [California rail project's future in question](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/california-rail-projects-future-in-question/) - (Fox Business) - The high-speed rail in California is a disastrous project that, once again, made headlines. The Los Angeles Times broke the story that top California Democratic legislators agreed to divert billions in remaining bullet-train funds to the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco Bay Area rail systems. - [First TED Veterinarian Celebrated for Advancing 'Zoognosis'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/first-ted-veterinarian-celebrated-for-advancing-zoognosis/) - (American Veterinarian) - Becoming a TED fellow was a goal Claire Simeone, DVM, had been working toward for a long time. But actually learning that she had been selected into the 2018 class was surreal. “It was amazing,” she recalled. “It was like a dream come true.” - [Critically ill monk seal gets CT scan at North Hawaii Community Hospital](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/critically-ill-monk-seal-gets-ct-scan-at-north-hawaii-community-hospital/) - (Star Advertiser) - A critically ill Hawaiian monk seal has been rescued from Kauai for the second time and is now under the care of a monk seal hospital in Kailua-Kona. - [BlackRock Enlists Stanley Fischer for Investment Analysis Role](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/blackrock-enlists-stanley-fischer-for-investment-analysis-role/) - (Bloomberg) - BlackRock Inc. is enlisting a former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve to help bolster its investment analysis across asset classes. - [Tempus Announces the Appointment of Scott Gottlieb, MD, to Its Board of Directors](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tempus-announces-the-appointment-of-scott-gottlieb-md-to-its-board-of-directors/) - (Yahoo Finance) - Tempus, a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, today announced that Dr. Scott Gottlieb, MD, has joined its Board of Directors. - [Catching up with former Gov. Scott Walker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/catching-up-with-former-gov-scott-walker/) - (CBS 58) - One year after Scott Walker's tenure as governor ended he sits down to discuss how he's moved on from holding public office. - [The First Blast Took His Memory. The Second Took His Limbs. Why This Marine Is Still Fighting](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-first-blast-took-his-memory-the-second-took-his-limbs-why-this-marine-is-still-fighting/) - (Military.com) - Sgt. John Peck had already been blown up once before deploying to Afghanistan in 2010. - [Bringing conservatism back to colleges](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/bringing-conservatism-back-to-colleges/) - (Washington Times) - How organizations like Young America's Foundation (YAF) make a difference - [Elephant seal native to Antarctica spotted for first time in tropical Sri Lanka](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/elephant-seal-native-to-antarctica-spotted-for-first-time-in-tropical-sri-lanka/) - (Mongabay) - Uthpala Adaranga, a ranger with Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), was initially doubtful about the call he received of a seal spotted near Unawatuna, off the country’s southern coast. - [Pearl Harbor and 9/11 were horrific surprise attacks – How can we prevent new ones?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pearl-harbor-and-9-11-were-horrific-surprise-attacks-how-can-we-prevent-new-ones/) - (Fox News) - This month is the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a devastating surprise attack on an American naval base that brought the United States into World War II. - [The Calling of Delight: Gangs, Service, and Kinship](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-calling-of-delight-gangs-service-and-kinship/) - Father Greg Boyle makes amazingly winsome connections between things like service and delight, compassion and awe. - [New York City is a hot spot for illegal Medicaid enrollment](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/new-york-city-is-a-hot-spot-for-illegal-medicaid-enrollment/) - (New York Post) - New York state is grappling with a Medicaid shortfall in the billions of dollars. And one of the main reasons is improper enrollment. - [8 Things to Know About Katie Walsh, the RNC Superstar Who Had a Brief Stint at the White House](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/8-things-to-know-about-katie-walsh-the-rnc-superstar-who-had-a-brief-stint-at-the-white-house/) - (Cosmopolitan) - As Donald Trump built out his Cabinet and White House staff, one of his appointments that generated particular interest was Katie Walsh. - [On Polling and the Trump White House: An Interview with Katie Walsh Shields](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/on-polling-and-the-trump-white-house-an-interview-with-katie-walsh-shields/) - (Harvard Politics) - Katie Walsh Shields is a Senior Advisor for Data to the Republican Party and an advisor to America First Policies, a 501(c)(4) organization. - [Senior aide Katie Walsh leaves White House to run pro-Trump outside group](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/senior-aide-katie-walsh-leaves-white-house-to-run-pro-trump-outside-group/) - (The Washington Post) - One of President Trump's top White House aides, Katie Walsh, is abruptly leaving her West Wing post only two months into the administration, several senior White House officials confirmed Thursday. - [Matt Bai joins Washington Post Opinions as politics contributing columnist](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/matt-bai-joins-washington-post-opinions-as-politics-contributing-columnist/) - (The Washington Post) - Matt Bai will be joining Post Opinions as a politics contributing columnist. - [Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale says impeachment "excites" the base](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trump-campaign-manager-brad-parscale-says-impeachment-excites-the-base/) - (CBS This Morning) - Trump 2020 Campaign manager Brad Parscale discusses their re-election strategy. - [The Future Now](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-future-now/) - A recent day in the life? There really is no typical day. When in Sarasota, I write, give interviews, guest lecture at Ringling College of Art & Design and work on the launch of The Sarasota Institute. When traveling I am usually giving a keynote speech to an audience of 200 to 2,000, speaking to - [Faculty Fieldwork - Undercover (Texas A&M)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/undercover-texas-am/) - James Olson was in his final weeks of law school when he received a mysterious phone call that changed the trajectory of his career. “Are you interested in serving your country?” asked the caller. As a small-town Iowa boy with hopes of becoming a local lawyer, Olson couldn’t have guessed that a representative from the - [Changing the Game With Kevin Atlas](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/changing-the-game-with-kevin-atlas/) - (Diablo) - The Pleasanton basketball star turned motivational speaker is trying to make high school a more supportive environment. - [How Bratches successfully stepped into Ecclestone’s shoes](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-bratches-successfully-stepped-into-ecclestones-shoes/) - The announcement that Sean Bratches, Formula 1’s commercial managing director, had decided not to take up a contract extension after his three-year gig expired, was widely expected. Six months ago he explained to me that the nomadic nature and demands of the position were extracting an undue toll on his domestic life. This was no - [F1: Liberty Media to ring the changes](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/f1-liberty-media-to-ring-the-changes/) - Sean Bratches will oversee commercial operations for Liberty Media as they look to revitalize the world's premier race car series. - [(Podcast) - CORONAVIRUS COVID-19: RISE ABOVE THE PANIC: SURVIVING THE PANDEMIC OF FEAR](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-coronavirus-covid-19-rise-above-the-panic-surviving-the-pandemic-of-fear/) - (Wellness Evolved) - In a matter of weeks, our personal and business lives transformed due to global pandemic COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Evolution Hospitality's Chief Wellness Officer, Dr. Romie, discusses how to rise above the panic. - [Fresh Talents, Unprecedented Heights](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/fresh-talents-unprecedented-heights/) - (The Wall Street Journal) - Duke Ellington, I like to argue, ranks as America’s greatest all-around musician—composer, arranger, bandleader, accompanist, soloist and musical thinker. Who else did it all with such sit-up-and-notice style, originality and longevity? - [Nobelist Romer Wants to Target Tech Giants With Taxes (Podcast)](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nobelist-romer-wants-to-target-tech-giants-with-taxes-podcast/) - (Bloomberg Tax) - Google, Facebook, and other tech giants have too much market power and way too much information about all of us. That’s the opinion of lots of political figures, as well as of Nobel economist Paul Romer. What makes Romer different is his preferred way of dealing with this problem: taxes. - [The Man Behind Trump's Facebook Juggernaut](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-man-behind-trumps-facebook-juggernaut/) - (The New Yorker) - Brad Parscale used social media to sway the 2016 election. He’s poised to do it again. - [Emily Kasriel: Deep listening: Finding common ground with opponents](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/emily-kasriel-deep-listening-finding-common-ground-with-opponents/) - Do you find it hard to speak to people when you feel passionately they are wrong? Conversations can lead to a stalemate. - [How to Prevent a Coronavirus Depression](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-prevent-a-coronavirus-depression/) - (The New York Times) - Covid-19, the most threatening pandemic of the past century, has precipitated both a health crisis and an economic crisis. The strategies that governments have adopted to deal with each crisis separately are contradictory and risk catastrophic, long-term failure. - [The extremely high bar set for NBA manchild Darryl Dawkins](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-extremely-high-bar-set-for-nba-manchild-darryl-dawkins/) - (Sports Illustrated) - Darryl Dawkins' former coach, Dave Wohl, writes about the high expectations set for the NBA's first manchild. - [Paul Romer: Not Spending Billions on Virus Testing Would Be Foolish](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/paul-romer-not-spending-billions-on-virus-testing-would-be-foolish/) - (Bloomberg) - Nobel laureate Paul Romer, a professor of economics at New York University, says cash handouts aren't an effective way of fighting the coronavirus outbreak and that the federal government should focus their stimulus on scaling up virus testing. - [Jazz Meets Rock in an Intoxicating Potion](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/jazz-meets-rock-in-an-intoxicating-potion/) - (The Wall Street Journal) - Fifty years ago this month, Columbia Records issued Miles Davis’s churning 'Bitches Brew,' confronting two genres of music and crystallizing a third, jazz-rock fusion. - [COVID-19 Should Make Us Rethink Our Destructive Relationship With the Natural World](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/covid-19-should-make-us-rethink-our-destructive-relationship-with-the-natural-world/) - (Slate) - Of all the things I learned during my years in the rainforest of Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania conducting my research into the behavior of chimpanzees, one of the most important is how all life is interconnected. - [Mogul of motivation: Paul Long channels hustle into finding what’s good amid COVID-19](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mogul-of-motivation-paul-long-channels-hustle-into-finding-whats-good-amid-covid-19/) - (Startland News) - “I’m not scared at all about the future. Specifically because I know I’m throwing good energy into the universe without the expectation that it’s going to come back to me" - [Thomas Koulopoulos: How to Make Smart Decisions When the Data Just Isn’t There](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tom-koulopoulis-how-to-make-smart-decisions-when-the-data-just-isnt-there/) - Business has fallen in love with data-driven decision making, but when there’s no data, you still need to decide. Here’s how. - [The next coronavirus relief bill needs to solve America's unbanked and unwired crises](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-next-coronavirus-relief-bill-needs-to-solve-americas-unbanked-and-unwired-crises/) - (The Hill) - Just two weeks after Congress passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act to provide relief to businesses and families hammered by the coronavirus lockdown, discussions are turning to another legislative package, which simply must address two urgent problems: Too many Americans don’t have access to banks, and they don’t have high-speed broadband. If they don’t get both soon, they will be in desperate straits. - [Nonprofit Volunteer Surge Launches Effort to Recruit, Train and Deploy 1,000,000 Volunteer Health Workers in Communities across the U.S.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nonprofit-volunteer-surge-launches-effort-to-recruit-train-and-deploy-1000000-volunteer-health-workers-in-communities-across-the-u-s/) - (PR Network) - As demand on the U.S. healthcare system continues to surge, new initiative enables free, virtual training for Community Health Workers - [Voter fraud argument a red herring](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/voter-fraud-argument-a-red-herring/) - (Clarion Ledger) - On May 18, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued a statement on voting in the November election. - [(Podcast) Armchair Expert](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-armchair-expert/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/76M5QZL1uQemqtXnA2pBMX?si=aazZQPIJRVewYnjVmCui2A Dan Heath is an American bestselling author, speaker and fellow at Duke University's CASE center. Dan chats with the Armchair Expert about why certain ideas stick, the emotionality behind urban legends and the benefit of thinking upstream. Dax implores those to think about the financial benefits to upstream social reform and Dan explains that - [Becoming a Better Corporate Citizen](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/becoming-a-better-corporate-citizen/) - (Harvard Business Review) – How PepsiCo moved toward a healthier future. - [How a Writer With a Ph.D. in Psychology Became a Poker Champ](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-a-writer-with-a-ph-d-in-psychology-became-a-poker-champ/) - Back in my pauper 20s, I found myself at Kentucky’s Churchill Downs racetrack, overheard someone say to always bet on a horse that does a lot of pre-race pooping, bet $3 on just such a prodigious creature, and won. I remember the exact amount — $125 — and I remember exactly what my girlfriend and - [Emily Kasriel: A ground-breaking day of debate and listening](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/emily-kasriel-a-ground-breaking-day-of-debate-and-listening/) - In a ground-breaking experiment, Crossing Divides Live matched people with others who had differing views for a 20-minute conversation. - [Ivanka Trump's tone-deaf Tuesday](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ivanka-trumps-tone-deaf-tuesday/) - (CNN) - Ivanka Trump had quite a day on Tuesday. She started it as the face of one of the most tone-deaf campaigns the White House has launched yet -- and there is no shortage of competition in that category -- and ended it by possibly violating a government ethics rule. - [The Crop: Joe Buck](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-crop-joe-buck/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/76DhTwkMa3QeiXEeXtIgbY Announcer Joe Buck joins the show to talk about his career in sports. Growing up around baseball with his father, calling World Series games, Super Bowls, and the time he almost put Arod on the DL - [Armless pilot celebrates ADA anniversary in flight](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/armless-pilot-celebrates-ada-anniversary-in-flight-2/) - Jessica Cox and Senator Tom Harkin mark 30-year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a special flight. - [Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World 2020](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/top-50-keynote-speakers-in-the-world-2020/) - Public speaking is the #1 fear in America. That’s why Real Leaders ranked the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the world of men and women who inspire us to become better versions of ourselves. Actively seeking focused, key messages from high-achieving men and women across the worlds of business, athletics and entertainment will give you and your - [Lessons from dual pandemics](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lessons-from-dual-pandemics/) - (Merck) – A conversation with Merck Chief Patient Officer Julie Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H., about her early work caring for people with HIV and AIDS, and the parallels of the AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics - [Susan Rice is the VP Biden needs](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/susan-rice-is-the-vp-biden-needs/) - (CNN) - Joe Biden has a high-class problem. He has a short list of highly qualified women, who would all serve as excellent running mates. - [Leading From the Left](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/leading-from-the-left/) - When Ted Kennedy was the Senate’s leading progressive, he often surprised colleagues and political savants by making common cause with Republicans to enact progressive legislation. His repeat partners included Nancy Kassebaum, a moderate, but also Orrin Hatch, a staunch conservative. His successes included the 1996 Kennedy-Kassebaum bill that became HIPAA, protecting confidentiality of health records, - [Dave Brubeck, Beyond ‘Take Five’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dave-brubeck-beyond-take-five/) - (WSJ) – Born 100 years ago, the pianist and composer found immense success melding musical classicism with polyrhythmic experiment. - [Women In AI To Watch](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/women-in-ai-to-watch/) - It’s been a strange year, to say the least. Despite the total chaos, it’s a critical and exhilarating time to work in Artificial Intelligence. Whether you want to identify election fraud, understand climate change, or improve health care, machine learning is innovating all industries. The global machine learning market is projected to grow from $7.3B - [Op-ed: The hyperloop will revolutionize transportation in the post-coronavirus world](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/op-ed-the-hyperloop-will-revolutionize-transportation-in-the-post-coronavirus-world/) - (CNBC) – Hyperloop was conceived in the spirit of American ingenuity... - [What If? | Cassandra Worthy | TEDxPearlStreet](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/what-if-cassandra-worthy-tedxpearlstreet/) - Change is gonna come. Ain’t that the truth? Change Enthusiast Cassandra Worthy taps into the power of a simple question – “What If” – as she examines the physiological and psychological reasons why we so often resist change, and shows us how we can adjust our mindset to enthusiastically embrace change. - [Karen Pence on National Suicide Prevention Week: 'We want to reduce the stigma'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/karen-pence-on-national-suicide-prevention-week-we-want-to-reduce-the-stigma/) - (FOX) – 'The thing we want people to know is that suicide is preventable,' she said​ - [Sir Alex Younger in the Financial Times: Rethinking Geopolitics, Technology & National Resilience](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sir-alex-younger-in-the-financial-times-rethinking-geopolitics-technology-national-resilience/) - Former MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger shares insights from his Financial Times interview on geopolitics, technology, and national resilience. - [Biden Names Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/biden-names-jen-psaki-as-white-house-press-secretary/) - [Frum: Impeachment Didn't Prevail But Trump Still Lost | Morning Joe | MSNBC](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/frum-impeachment-didnt-prevail-but-trump-still-lost-morning-joe-msnbc/) - (MSNBC) – Writer David Frum explains why Trump’s second impeachment, despite aquittal, will ‘do as a solemn and eternal public repudiation of Trump’s betrayal of his oath of office.’ - [NCSC director William Evanina on the most pressing intelligence concerns today](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ncsc-director-william-evanina-on-the-most-pressing-intelligence-concerns-today/) - William Evanina, one of the country’s top counterintelligence chiefs, talks about the most pressing intelligence concerns today and on the horizon. - [Climate change is a national security threat and economic opportunity for Florida | Column](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/climate-change-is-a-national-security-threat-and-economic-opportunity-for-florida-column/) - As a member of Congress from Florida who used to work at the Pentagon, there is no shortage of national security threats that keep me up at night. China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, the failed state of Venezuela, nuclear weapons, and terrorism all disturb peaceful slumber. But the most pressing global challenges I see are - [Brad Parscale Fell From Trump’s Favor. Now He’s Plotting a Comeback.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/brad-parscale-fell-from-trumps-favor-now-hes-plotting-a-comeback/) - (NYT) – Mr. Parscale, President Trump’s former campaign manager, was angry after he was demoted last summer, and wanted out of politics. That didn’t last long. He is starting a new political data company. - [Navy names ship for Muscogee (Creek) Nation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/navy-names-ship-for-muscogee-creek-nation/) - (The Oklahoman) – A new Navy vessel will be named for Oklahoma's Muscogee (Creek) Nation. - [It’s time to re-think leadership education](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/its-time-to-re-think-leadership-education/) - Chris Lewis and Dr Pippa Malmgren, authors of The Infinite Leader, discuss how the current education system must change in order to effectively nurture leadership. - [Stanley Tucci's Travel Series, Searching for Italy, Is a Mediterranean Masterpiece](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/stanley-tuccis-travel-series-searching-for-italy-is-a-mediterranean-masterpiece/) - Around a year ago, the pandemic shut down the world — right as spring break, vacations, and gorgeous weather rounded the corner. What horrible timing! And we’re back again, hopelessly nearing spring break, overdue for airport visits and adventures in far-off lands. Have no fear: Stanley Tucci is here. The beloved actor takes Italy by - [Will proposed mergers put our national defense at risk?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/will-proposed-mergers-put-our-national-defense-at-risk/) - (Military News) – As President Biden’s team at the Department of Defense (DoD) starts settling into their new roles, one of their first priorities will be to address what the stated U.S. defense strategy will be. - [Veterans call on SC Legislature to enact comprehensive medical cannabis program](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/veterans-call-on-sc-legislature-to-enact-comprehensive-medical-cannabis-program/) - (ABC) – A group of veterans joined together for a virtual press conference on Monday to call on the South Carolina Legislature to enact a comprehensive medical cannabis program in 2021. - [What the Shift to Virtual Learning Could Mean for the Future of Higher Ed](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/what-the-shift-to-virtual-learning-could-mean-for-the-future-of-higher-ed/) - (Harvard Business Review) – The coronavirus pandemic is forcing global experimentation with remote teaching. There are many indicators that this crisis is going to transform many aspects of life. Education could be one of them if remote teaching proves to be a success. - [Mother’s Pride: A Conversation with TV Host & Wine Educator Leslie Sbrocco](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mothers-pride-a-conversation-with-tv-host-wine-educator-leslie-sbrocco/) - (SF Bay Times) - “Expressive, legs for days with buckets of personality”—but enough about the wine; let’s talk about everyone’s favorite food and wine TV personality Leslie Sbrocco. She is actually all those things and more. - [Allen Guelzo: The Declaration of Independence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/allen-guelzo-the-declaration-of-independence/) - Allen Guelzo explores the enduring significance of Independence Day, unpacking the complexity, debate, and historical impact of the Declaration of Independence. - [Amid anti-Asian hate, I know my country has my back: Vietnamese American congresswoman](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/amid-anti-asian-hate-i-know-my-country-has-my-back-vietnamese-american-congresswoman/) - As an Asian American member of Congress, I’ve watched physical and verbal assaults on individuals of Asian heritage increase over the past year. Some victims are U.S. citizens, others aren’t. Some were born in Asian countries; others were born in America and may never have been to Asia. Some are Chinese or Chinese American; just as often they - [Abrams says solid combined defense posture is 'single greatest' deterrent against NK threats](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/abrams-says-solid-combined-defense-posture-is-single-greatest-deterrent-against-nk-threats/) - Outgoing US Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams said Thursday that a "rock solid" combined defense posture between South Korea and the United States is the "single greatest deterrent" against any potential adversaries, including North Korea. Abrams made the remark at a farewell event in Seoul, saying the US will continue to work with - [Violence in Israel Is the Price of Biden’s Weakness](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/violence-in-israel-is-the-price-of-bidens-weakness/) - (National Review) – In the Middle East, he has replaced strength with weakness, moral clarity with confusion, and loyalty with betrayal. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The secrets of a 'Jeopardy!' guest host](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-the-secrets-of-a-jeopardy-guest-host/) - (CNN) – It made me realize that just because a show is full of facts and knowledge doesn't mean it has been stripped of intensity and humanity. "Jeopardy!" is all those things. - [Fox News’ Shannon Bream Caps ‘Difficult Year’ With Her New Best-Seller](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/fox-news-shannon-bream-caps-difficult-year-with-her-new-best-seller/) - (TheWrap) – ”I pray this book will deliver a strong dose of encouragement and hope!“ the on-air host tells TheWrap. - [Tomi Lahren: 'Woke' Olympic athletes aren't solving any problems](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tomi-lahren-woke-olympic-athletes-arent-solving-any-problems/) - (FOX) – Tomi Lahren blasts US Olympians who had group text planning protests. - [Universal basic income a "pilot program for socialism": Lahren](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/universal-basic-income-is-a-pilot-program-for-socialism-lahren/) - (FOX) – Fox Nation Host Tomi Lahren discusses government handouts on 'The Story.' - [How Tech Advancements Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-tech-advancements-are-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare/) - In the past year, overlooked technologies — like telehealth — became critical to the delivery of quality healthcare. Our panel of experts weighed in on how the growing use of these technologies will impact the future of our healthcare system. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D. Neurosurgeon and Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN Technology is moving into the - [Brene Brown and Amy Cuddy on Pandemic Flux Syndrome](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/brene-brown-and-amy-cuddy-on-pandemic-flux-syndrome/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TLBltRKU6v8xzCcsaNZ4u?go=1&nd=1&sp_cid=c3672d28703c4a7185692e64f2f49cf1&utm_medium=desktop&utm_source=embed_player_p Brene Brown talks to Dr. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist, bestselling author, award-winning Harvard lecturer, and expert on the behavioral science of power, presence, and prejudice. We discuss her recently published Washington Post article, “Why This Stage of the Pandemic Makes Us So Anxious,” and how working through this collective, constant pandemic flux affects us - [‘Sense of Urgency’ to Confront China Has Never Been Greater](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/sense-of-urgency-to-confront-china-has-never-been-greater/) - (The Defense Post) – The era of “great power competition” is real and here to stay, and now is the time for action. - [Biden’s Antitrust Policy Mustn’t Throw Out The Baby With The Bathwater](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/bidens-antitrust-policy-mustnt-throw-out-the-baby-with-the-bathwater/) - (Forbes) – Assessing the competitive impacts of today’s “big tech” firms is no simple matter. - [Voices Magnified: Melissa Stockwell](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/voices-magnified-melissa-stockwell/) - (A&E) – Melissa Stockwell is a two-time Paralympic triathlete, swimmer, and former U.S. Army officer who co-founded Dare2tri, a nonprofit organization serving youth and adults with physical disabilities to get them into the sport of triathlon. She discusses how her work helps to create a much-needed community and shows people that they can still be competitive in whatever sport they choose. - [John Roberts on US troops evacuating Americans from Kabul embassy](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/john-roberts-on-us-troops-evacuating-americans-from-kabul-embassy/) - Fox News' John Roberts tells 'Kudlow' about the complex situation Americans are engulfed in overseas. - [30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2021](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/30-healthcare-it-influencers-worth-a-follow-in-2021/) - Through blogs, podcasts and tweets, these influencers and IT leaders offer insights to help their audiences stay up to date on the latest in healthcare technology trends. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world and has had a lasting impact on healthcare technology adoption since March 2020. Many patients now expect digital-first methods of care delivery, - [David Detomasi: The world is set for one more oil boom. Canada should make the most of it](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/david-detomasi-the-world-is-set-for-one-more-oil-boom-canada-should-make-the-most-of-it/) - David Detomasi says, "The transition to a low-carbon energy future is well under way. But it will still take years to come to fruition." - [Teladoc Founder’s Startup Brings Patient Monitoring Home](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/teladoc-founders-startup-brings-patient-monitoring-home/) - Michael Gorton, who co-founded and led Teladoc Health two decades ago, is betting his next venture, Recuro Health, is going to be as transformative to the healthcare delivery system as Teladoc, a now-$23 billion company which set off a wave of innovation in the telehealth space in recent years. The Dallas-based startup, which is set to close on - [Pinnacle 2021 Quick Take: ‘Think outside the shoe’ to assess, solve leadership challenges](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pinnacle-2021-quick-take-think-outside-the-shoe-to-assess-solve-leadership-challenges/) - PHOENIX — Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot, opened the 2021 Pinnacle EMS leadership conference with a message of inspiration and encouragement. Each year, Pinnacle chooses a leader from outside EMS to help focus attendees for a week of learning and networking. Cox, born without arms, shared how she became a Taekwondo black belt, certified SCUBA diver and licensed pilot. Drawing on the lessons she - [How Paralympian Melissa Stockwell Is Fighting Through to Compete After Breaking Back in Accident](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-paralympian-melissa-stockwell-is-fighting-through-to-compete-after-breaking-back-in-accident/) - (People) – A bronze medalist in 2016, the triathlete and war veteran has had only eight weeks to recover before her Aug. 28 event - [U.S. Army veteran Melissa Stockwell on her journey to Tokyo and what it means to serve on Team USA](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/u-s-army-veteran-melissa-stockwell-on-her-journey-to-tokyo-and-what-it-means-to-serve-on-team-usa/) - (CBS) – Melissa Stockwell is the first female American soldier to ever lose a limb in active combat. Dana Jacobson recently met Stockwell at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. - [Eric Rosengren: Fed should slow stimulus efforts by fall](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/rosengren-fed-should-slow-stimulus-efforts-by-fall/) - Eric Rosengren thinks Fed should begin to dial back its extra support for an economy that has been showing strength as it recovers from the pandemic recession. - [Paretta Autosport Head Beth Paretta’s Drive to Boost the Number of Women in Motorsport](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/paretta-autosport-head-beth-parettas-drive-to-boost-the-number-of-women-in-motorsport/) - (Bostonia) - BU alum made history when she fielded the first female-majority team at the 2021 Indy 500 - [(Podcast) - The Voice In Your Head](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-the-voice-in-your-head/) - (The Fundamism Podcast) - In this episode of the Fundamism Podcast, Paul Long discusses the impact that voice in your head can make and how to promote a more positive thought process. - [Post-pandemic: The power of crisis management planning](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/post-pandemic-the-power-of-crisis-management-planning/) - A critical imperative” It was a seminar at a war college that convinced Chuck Zwemer, a professor of biology at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, of the importance of battling career-related emergencies head-on by establishing a personal crisis management plan. The speaker addressed how to prepare for uncertain times and stated some basics for building an - [Howard Behar - Former Starbucks President on Putting People First](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/howard-behar-former-starbucks-president-on-putting-people-first/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/17wSgG3NJo0x7OoBFOY1ZC Today Jon Gordon is joined by Howard Behar. Howard was the North American president of Starbucks for 21 years. During his tenure, he helped grow the franchise from 28 stores to more than 15,000 across five continents and served on the Starbucks board of directors for 12 years until his retirement. He’' actually the - [NBC News Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss Debuts New Series Thursday on Peacock](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nbc-news-presidential-historian-michael-beschloss-debuts-new-series-thursday-on-peacock/) - (NBC) – NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss is getting his own series on Peacock, Fireside History with Michael Beschloss. - [In Bid for Governor’s Mansion, Allen West Will Have to Win Over the Texas GOP](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/in-bid-for-governors-mansion-allen-west-will-have-to-win-over-the-texas-gop/) - (Dallas Observer) – In a seven-minute, slickly produced video, West announced his candidacy for Texas governor on July 4. - [Rick Steves Says Hold On to Your Travel Dreams](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/rick-steves-says-hold-on-to-your-travel-dreams/) - Rick Steves discusses a year and a half without seeing Europe, the next chapter in post-pandemic travel, and why you should order the beverage the locals drink. - [This has Democrats ‘shaking in their boots’: Mick Mulvaney](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/this-has-democrats-shaking-in-their-boots-mick-mulvaney/) - (FOX) – Former White House chief of staff says Democrats overpromised and under delivered on their promises to Americans on ‘Fox Business Tonight.’ - [Bo Thompson: Mick Mulvaney in Studio](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/bo-thompson-mick-mulvaney-in-studio/) - (Bo Thompson Show) – Mick Mulvaney joins Bo Thompson in studio with remembrances of Bob Saget, his take on what kind of advice that President Trump is getting as his next rally approaches, etc. - [One reason so many are quitting: We want control over our lives again](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/one-reason-so-many-are-quitting-we-want-control-over-our-lives-again/) - Amy Cuddy says the challenges of balancing life and work during the pandemic have stripped us of agency. Resigning is one way of regaining a sense of autonomy. - [How the U.S. Space Force is trying to bring order to increasingly messy outer space](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-the-u-s-space-force-is-trying-to-bring-order-to-increasingly-messy-outer-space/) - When Americans think of space, they might imagine the indelible images from the first moon landing, iconic TV shows such as “Star Trek,” commercial companies launching civilians into low-Earth orbit or the successful landing of the NASA rover Perseverance on Mars. In both historical and fictional accounts, it seems to be an orderly place with - [Former Top US Commander in Korea Urges Allies to Include China in War Plans](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-top-us-commander-in-korea-urges-allies-to-include-china-in-war-plans/) - When developing a new war plan, the United States and South Korea should consider ways to counter China’s increasingly aggressive stance in Northeast Asia, a former commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said. General Robert Abrams, the commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) from 2018 to 2021, said in addition to threats from - [Culture Architects Podcast EPISODE 01 | PART ONE : MATT DOHERTY](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/culture-architects-podcast-episode-01-part-one-matt-doherty/) - https://youtu.be/JuRZ2VXMWlM On the premiere episode of Culture Architects, David welcomes Matt Doherty. Matt was a starter on the 1982 National Championship team at North Carolina where he was coached by the legendary Dean Smith. He then went on to spend 22 years as a college basketball coach, including head coaching stints at Notre Dame and North - [Managers create circles of power. Leaders create circles of influence.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/managers-create-circles-of-power-leaders-create-circles-of-influence/) - Liz Brunner: "If you are willing to stretch yourself, if you choose to lead, and can lead yourself, you can lead other people. The leader within you will rise." - [Esther George Reflects on Her 40-Year Career at the Fed](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/esther-george-reflects-on-her-40-year-career-at-the-fed/) - Esther George reflects on her 40-year career at the Federal Reserve and the vital role of community banks in the U.S. economy. - [Former CIA spy James Olson shares stories at Cumberland luncheon](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-cia-spy-james-olson-shares-stories-at-cumberland-luncheon/) - Former Central Intelligence Agency operative James Olson shared stories about his decades-long career as a spy and discussed looming national security threats with about 100 people last Friday at Cumberland University’s Baird Chapel. The Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Division luncheon hosted the event, which honored military veterans. “I believe that the greatest - [8 Obsessions Of Everyday Innovators](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/8-obsessions-of-everyday-innovators/) - (Worth) – The following eight core mindsets are used by the world’s most prolific innovators—and by ordinary people, like you and me—to elevate creative output, topple pesky problems and seize new opportunities. - [This 30-Day Challenge Can Help You Find the Next Chapter of Your Career](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/this-30-day-challenge-can-help-you-find-the-next-chapter-of-your-career/) - (Entrepreneur) – With the start of the new year, and nearly two years into the pandemic, many people are questioning their career paths. Here's a new tool to help you figure out what's next. - [How to Lead “Mustangs”](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-lead-mustangs/) - (Forbes) – We all know what performance unleashed looks like up close. - [Liz Brunner of Brunner Communications: Second Chapters; How I Reinvented Myself In The Second Chapter Of My Life](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/liz-brunner-of-brunner-communications-second-chapters-how-i-reinvented-myself-in-the-second-chapter-of-my-life/) - Liz Brunner reflects on reinvention and her latest book. - [Tampa mental health service Cope Notes wins Startup of the Year prize](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tampa-mental-health-service-cope-notes-wins-startup-of-the-year-prize/) - The startup took home the People’s Choice award at the national tech summit held this week in Tampa. - [Cars and Culture #18 - Former Formula 1 Commercial Boss Sean Bratches](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cars-and-culture-18-former-formula-1-commercial-boss-sean-bratches/) - A conversation with Former Formula 1 Commercial Boss Sean Bratches. - [Cynthia Breazeal named dean for digital learning at MIT](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cynthia-breazeal-named-dean-for-digital-learning-at-mit/) - In a letter to the MIT community today, Vice President for Open Learning Sanjay Sarma announced the appointment of Professor Cynthia Breazeal as dean for digital learning, effective Feb. 1. As dean, she will supervise numerous business units and research initiatives centered on developing and deploying digital technologies for learning. These include MIT xPRO, Bootcamps, - [Noted Tech Entrepreneurs Launch New Detroit-Area Venture Capital Firm](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/noted-tech-entrepreneurs-launch-new-detroit-area-venture-capital-firm/) - (Global Newswire) – Brothers Josh Linkner and Ethan Linkner launch Mudita Venture Partners, a venture fund investing in early-stage software companies. - [The Future Of Digital Transformation | Mike Walsh | Futurist Keynote Speaker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-future-of-digital-transformation-mike-walsh-futurist-keynote-speaker/) - (Mike Walsh) - TGRT is one of the leading news channels in Turkey and Asligul is a well-known TV journalist with a reputation for her exclusive interviews with internationally-acclaimed figures in different fields from business, politics and science to arts, culture and sports. - [(Podcast) - Defining Fulfillment](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-defining-fulfillment/) - (The Defining Fulfillment Podcast) - True fulfillment is created from within and defining it is the first step in experiencing the happiness you desire in life. - [How to Grow as a Person (And Why It Sucks) | Johnny Crowder | TEDxEustis](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-grow-as-a-person-and-why-it-sucks-johnny-crowder-tedxeustis/) - (TED Talks) - In this energetic and inspiring talk, recorded at TEDxEustis 2020, Johnny Crowder details the difficulties and pitfalls of trying to grow as a person. Utilizing his personal story, Crowder reveals the ways your human brain can short circuit your attempts to improve and shares the methods and tools you can use to sustain desired changes and grow as a person. - [The Ms. Engineer Way](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-ms-engineer-way/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RvwSrDiChWB9FwT0Dylis Alana Hill, PMP is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in themselves and others to create inclusive, resilient, and competitive organizations. In this episode, we learn more about Alana, including how she was the second black female Petroleum Engineer to graduate from Texas A&M. #BadAss We cover a lot of - [Ignoring a Text Message or Email Isn’t Always Rude. Sometimes It’s Necessary.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ignoring-a-text-message-or-email-isnt-always-rude-sometimes-its-necessary/) - It was a Tuesday night. In my apartment, I was doing three things at once — packing for a short business trip, trying to get dinner on the table for my family and taking turns with my husband to calm a crying baby. Behind me, one work Slack alert after another dinged from my laptop. - [The Truth About The Downton Abbey Castle](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-truth-about-the-downton-abbey-castle/) - (The List) – The cost of running such a castle doesn't come cheap, with the Countess of Carnarvon telling The Telegraph that it costs about £1 million (roughly $1.3 million) a year just to keep Highclere Castle running. - [Time to end secret data laboratories—starting with the CDC](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/time-to-end-secret-data-laboratories-starting-with-the-cdc/) - The American people are waking up to the fact that too many public health leaders have not always been straight with them. Despite housing treasure troves of critical COVID data on vaccines and on natural immunity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has only been releasing slivers of data that support its own scientific dogma. Most - [Releasing strategic petroleum reserve is a joke: Fmr. White House chief of staff Mulvaney](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/releasing-strategic-petroleum-reserve-is-a-joke-fmr-white-house-chief-of-staff-mulvaney/) - (CNBC) – Former U.S. Congresswoman Donna Edwards and Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff, join CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss inflation, higher energy prices and more. - [How Maria Konnikova helped change the narrative about women in poker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-maria-konnikova-helped-change-the-narrative-about-women-in-poker/) - Poker is a woman’s game. New York Times best-selling author Maria Konnikova may have been the first to say this because, well, poker has almost always been a man’s game. There have been some exceptions. Lottie Deno traveled around Texas with her husband playing poker in the mid-1800s until they moved to New Mexico and - [Meet Jessica Cox, world's first licensed armless pilot](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/meet-jessica-cox-worlds-first-licensed-armless-pilot/) - Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 8) — Did you know that the world's first licensed armless pilot has a Filipino blood? Jessica Cox is a Filipino-American motivation speaker and founder of nonprofit Rightfooted Foundation for people with disabilities. Not only that, she holds a Guinness World Record as the world's first armless person certified to fly - [Can crypto cushion Russia from the pain of sanctions?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/can-crypto-cushion-russia-from-the-pain-of-sanctions/) - It has now been seven days since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the international community has reacted in vehement opposition. While the United States and its NATO partners continue to sanction and freeze more stores of Russian wealth, the world’s eyes turn to cryptocurrencies as a medium of value exchange for three emergency purposes: 1) There - [Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP14 - Robin Wall Kimmerer](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/jane-goodall-hopecast-s2-ep14-robin-wall-kimmerer/) - (Jane Goodall Hopecast) – Join Dr. Goodall as she speaks with author, botanist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer. - [Former Navy secretary: The addiction to fossil fuels empowers Putin](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-navy-secretary-the-addiction-to-fossil-fuels-empowers-putin/) - (The Hill) – Major economies in the West need fossil fuels piped in from the East, so Putin has the leverage — and the money — to undermine the security and economic independence of our allies. - [5 Habits Of Highly Successful Innovators](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/5-habits-of-highly-successful-innovators/) - Transcending industry, geography and upbringing, here are the five core beliefs shared by hundreds of the world’s most successful innovators. n our turbulent business climate, we all seek new pathways to growth and success. Yes, winning can be elusive in these times of dizzying speed and ruthless competition. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Netflix and JetBlue - [CNN Correspondent Warns Covid Lockdown In Shanghai This Year Will Be Worse Than In Wuhan In 2020](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cnn-correspondent-warns-covid-lockdown-in-shanghai-this-year-will-be-worse-than-in-wuhan-in-2020/) - (Mediaite) – CNN correspondent David Culver warned on Monday that the coronavirus lockdown in Shanghai this year will be worse than the one in Wuhan in 2020. - [Pressure builds as Shanghai, a city of 25 million, remains locked inside](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pressure-builds-as-shanghai-a-city-of-25-million-remains-locked-inside/) - (CNN) – “This is not sustainable” is a common refrain. - [Bruce Willis is battling aphasia. 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But it also shows a more vulnerable side of the legendary skateboarding champ. - [Joe Girardi on vaccinated Phillies: Players ‘have to do what they feel is right’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/joe-girardi-on-vaccinated-phillies-players-have-to-do-what-they-feel-is-right/) - (Inquirer) – Unvaccinated foreign visitors aren't allowed to enter Canada and the Phillies play the Blue Jays in Toronto on July 12-13. - [Ethnic Russians in Ukraine: A look back](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ethnic-russians-in-ukraine-a-look-back/) - (GZERO) – Ian Bremmer reflects on his PhD work on Russians in Ukraine after the USSR collapsed. - [Hegseth: It feels like Trump is on the ballot in 2022](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/hegseth-it-feels-like-trump-is-on-the-ballot-in-2022/) - (Fox News) - Fox News contributor and opinion editor of The Washington Times Charlie Hurt breaks down the key races to watch with Pete Hegseth on "Fox & Friends Weekend." - [Why I don’t want to die anymore | Johnny Crowder | TEDxWestshore](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-i-dont-want-to-die-anymore-johnny-crowder-tedxwestshore/) - (Ted Talks) - This talk represents the speaker's personal views and experiences with suicidal ideation - [Jane Goodall Hopecast S2 EP18 - Emma Lewisham](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/jane-goodall-hopecast-s2-ep18-emma-lewisham/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7o5g6e73B6769IJnXTXoHh?si=5d96addaea48466e Emma Lewisham: Hope is the Beauty of Circular & Carbon Positive In this bonus episode of the Jane Goodall Hopecast, Dr. Goodall is joined by Emma Lewisham, the co-founder and CEO of her own circular, climate positive and transparent beauty line. Emma believes strongly in responsible sourcing and sustainable packaging and has a zero-tolerance policy - [TriCounty Area Chamber toasts 95 years at Annual Dinner](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/tricounty-area-chamber-toasts-95-years-at-annual-dinner/) - Keynote speaker was former U.S. Olympian and NFL player Johnny Quinn The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Dinner on April 27 at RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve, in Phoenixville. The keynote speaker, former U.S. Olympian and NFL player, Johnny Quinn, told his story of disappointment, perseverance, and success. He left the group - [Phillies Notebook: Manager Joe Girardi hoping consistency breeds production from his lineup](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/phillies-notebook-manager-joe-girardi-hoping-consistency-breeds-production-from-his-lineup/) - (Daily Times) - Manager Joe Girardi hoping consistency breeds production from his lineup - [Why one of Miguel Cabrera’s 3,002 career hits sticks out to Phillies manager Joe Girardi](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-one-of-miguel-cabreras-3002-career-hits-sticks-out-to-phillies-manager-joe-girardi/) - (The Philadelphia Inquirer) - Girardi managed Cabrera with the Marlins and once saw the young star come up with an unorthodox hit. - [The China Initiative Wasn’t Racist](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-china-initiative-wasnt-racist/) - (The American Conservative) - Woke lobbying made the DOJ end a successful program aimed at our biggest counterintelligence threat. - [Leaving locked down Shanghai for a ‘whole new world’ outside China](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/leaving-locked-down-shanghai-for-a-whole-new-world-outside-china/) - (CNN) – “Oh, and just so you’re not too shocked, once we land you’ll hardly notice anyone wearing these anymore.” - [How to Read 30 Books in One Year](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-read-30-books-in-one-year/) - Reading a book can certainly be a struggle when TV shows, movies, and social media compete for our time and attention. Reading the right book(s) can make you smarter, help improve your decision making and be a great source of entertainment. As I study people who are successful in business and life, I look for - [Trump has often complained about ‘ugly’ US Navy ships, says former defense chief Mark Esper](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trump-has-often-complained-about-ugly-us-navy-ships-says-former-defense-chief-mark-esper/) - (Ammoland) - In his book “A Sacred Oath,” Esper writes that Trump preferred the “clean” lines of Russian and Italian ships. - [‘It will take generations to change’: In conversation with Harry Broadman, former World Bank lead for Russia](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/it-will-take-generations-to-change-in-conversation-with-harry-broadman-former-world-bank-lead-for-russia/) - (Investment Monitor) – Harry Broadman, an expert on the Russian economy, tells Sebastian Shehadi why Russia failed to liberalise after the fall of the Soviet Union. - [America’s Hands Are Full of Blood](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/americas-hands-are-full-of-blood/) - (The Atlantic) - Amid our pain and grief, we must face a bitter truth. - [Orcas: A Mother's Bond](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/orcas-a-mothers-bond/) - (Born Wild) - The Story of Mistreatment of a Matriarchal Species - [Endangered Species Day: A Polar Obsession](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/endangered-species-day-a-polar-obsession/) - (Born Wild) - The Story of An Unwanted Polar Bear Encounter, Part One - [Power Players: Beth Paretta](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/power-players-beth-paretta/) - (Sports Business Journal) - Paretta has a long history in the automotive world, working at Aston Martin, Fiat Chrysler and Volkswagen in roles across finance, marketing and operations. - [I'm not hopeful Congress can pass good economic policies, former White House advisor says](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/im-not-hopeful-congress-can-pass-good-economic-policies-former-white-house-advisor-says/) - (CNBC International TV) - Harry Broadman, partner and managing director at the Berkeley Research Group and former chief of staff of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, discusses the outlook for inflation and the U.S. economy. - [Chef Aarón Sánchez’s New Cooking Show ‘El Sabor De Aarón’ Celebrates Latino Cuisine](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chef-aaron-sanchezs-new-cooking-show-el-sabor-de-aaron-celebrates-latino-cuisine/) - (We Are Mitu) - Exclusively on Hogar de HGTV Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. EST, the show is all about showcasing what makes Latin American cuisine so special — and puts a spotlight on amazing Latino chefs that deserve much more recognition. - [Neuroplasticity: What It Is, Why It Matters & How To Exercise Your Brain](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/neuroplasticity-what-it-is-why-it-matters-how-to-exercise-your-brain/) - (Mind Body Green) - To fully understand the definition of neuroplasticity, it might help to break down the actual term. Consider this: The word neuro means "brain, nerve, or nervous system." Meanwhile, the word plasticity means "the ability to bend or be pressed into any shape." - [Lead by example](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lead-by-example/) - Everything starts with people and it starts at the top! You have to be a role model for what you want to see in the workplace and show the way forward for others. Do you lead by example? https://www.themsengineerway.com/ - [What To Know About The Great Food Truck Race Host Tyler Florence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/what-to-know-about-the-great-food-truck-race-host-tyler-florence/) - The Great Food Truck Race returns on June 5 for its fifteenth season, with host Tyler Florence, who has had a long and celebrated career as a chef and Food Network host. On The Great Food Truck Race, teams drive around the United States in their food trucks, making stops in various places to sell food. The Great Food Truck - [Finding Art in Nature's Simple Beauty: The Story of a Humpback Whale, Her Calf and a Photograph, Part One](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/finding-art-in-natures-simple-beauty-the-story-of-a-humpback-whale-her-calf-and-a-photograph-part-one/) - (Born Wild) – Together, we can create a sustainable future, harmonious with wildlife. - [(Podcast) - Pursuit of Excellence with Gabby Reece](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-pursuit-of-excellence-with-gabby-reece/) - (Craig Siegel Podcast) - I sits down with legendary former professional Volleyball player, Fierce competitor, model, brilliant entrepreneur, reporter, world class Keynote speaker, New York Times best selling author, podcast host of her hit show, inspirational health and fitness pioneer, and she was Nike’s first female spokeswoman, please welcome the dynamic, gorgeous, gritty, tough as nails, multifaceted and abundant Gabby Reece. - [How AI Will Change Jobs | Mike Walsh | Futurist Keynote Speaker](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-ai-will-change-jobs-mike-walsh-futurist-keynote-speaker/) - (Mike Walsh) - Speaking at the 40th Annual Payroll Congress 2022, futurist Mike Walsh and Bob Lockett (Chief Diversity and Talent Officer at ADP) discuss what lies ahead for leaders of every organization. - [Ken Burns says new doc on teen mental health will ‘save lives’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ken-burns-says-new-doc-on-teen-mental-health-will-save-lives/) - (TODAY) – Filmmaker Ken Burns and student activist Anna Conheeny join TODAY to talk about the new documentary “Hiding in Plain Sight" that focuses on the teenage mental health crisis. “This is a film that is going to save lives,” Burns says. - [This paradoxical way of thinking can help you build resilience](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/this-paradoxical-way-of-thinking-can-help-you-build-resilience/) - If you avoid discomfort too often and for too long, this tendency can become a negative coping strategy that hurts more than it helps. Nobody likes to feel uncomfortable. Well, maybe there are a few masochists out there, but for the most part, discomfort is something that most of us avoid. Ironically, by avoiding discomfort - [Emily Kasriel: Crossing Divides with Deep Listening for BBC100](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/crossing-divides-with-deep-listening-for-bbc100/) - The BBC and the British Council, brought together young people from 119 countries to learn about deep listening and have conversations across divides. - [The U.S. Space Force Is Your Eye in the Sky](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-u-s-space-force-is-your-eye-in-the-sky/) - The next few years will mark a turning point for U.S. military operations in space. Starting with President Biden’s fiscal 2023 budget request, we are embarking on a journey to increase dramatically the capability and security of satellites that provide military leaders with crucial early warnings about possible attacks and track missiles after they’ve been - [EY Announces Michael Gorton, CEO of Recuro Health, as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central Plains Award Winner](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ey-announces-michael-gorton-ceo-of-recuro-health-as-an-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2022-central-plains-award-winner/) - DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Digitalhealth–Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Michael Gorton, CEO of Recuro Health, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central Plains Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. An independent panel of judges - [Using inquiry-based stress reduction to treat medical malpractice stress syndrome](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/using-inquiry-based-stress-reduction-to-treat-medical-malpractice-stress-syndrome/) - (Kevin Pho Podcast) - We tell ourselves that our anxiety is a small price to pay for all this success. Sometimes it takes a life-changing event to see that the truths we hold so close are not helping us. We are successful despite our anxiety, not because of it. - [More Pipes, Less Putin](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/more-pipes-less-putin/) - (Project Syndicate) – For most of the twentieth century, Middle East energy meant oil from the Arabian peninsula. But recent natural-gas discoveries have changed the map. - [Chef Aarón Sánchez talks elevating the Green Goddess Dressing with Herdez Avocado Hot Sauce and more – Interview](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chef-aaron-sanchez-talks-elevating-the-green-goddess-dressing-with-herdez-avocado-hot-sauce-and-more-interview/) - (Guilty Eats) - Luckily for us, we not only got a chance to check out Sanchez’s recipe, we also got an opportunity to speak to him about his work, his passion for food, social media trends, and even his guilty eat. - [Synesthesia 101: Definition, Causes + A Simple Test To Find Out If You Have It](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/synesthesia-101-definition-causes-a-simple-test-to-find-out-if-you-have-it/) - (Mind Body Green) - Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon in which information meant to stimulate one of your senses stimulates several of your senses, explains neurologist Romila "Romie" Mushtaq, M.D., ABIHM. - [PBA helps Olympian Johnny Quinn drive a bus for the first time](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pba-helps-olympian-johnny-quinn-drive-a-bus-for-the-first-time/) - If you can drive a bobsled, you can drive a bus. At least that appears to be the case with Olympian Johnny Quinn. When the American bobsledder said yes to an invitation to deliver the keynote to the Pennsylvania Bus Association (PBA), he didn’t realize he would have the opportunity to fulfill a dream of getting behind the - [6 affordable summer wines for beaching and barbecuing](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/6-affordable-summer-wines-for-beaching-and-barbecuing/) - (Today) - Bring these wallet-friendly wines — from dry pinks to succulent reds — to any summer soiree. - [(Podcast) - The Paradigm Shift Episode 71 With David Meltzer Featuring Dr. Steven Gundry](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-the-paradigm-shift-episode-71-with-david-meltzer-featuring-dr-steven-gundry/) - (Craig Siegel Podcast) - Dr. Gundry illustrates the misconceptions about the ketogenic diet and the difference between brown white and beige fats. - [Welcome, Dr. Kevin Pho! - KevinMD.com, Social media's leading physician voice](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/welcome-dr-kevin-pho-kevinmd-com-social-medias-leading-physician-voice/) - (Jillian Rigert) - Dr. Pho is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a national media commentator, co-author of the book, Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for Physicians and Medical Practices, and an acclaimed keynote speaker. - [(Podcast) - Historical lessons to improve health care today](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-historical-lessons-to-improve-health-care-today/) - (Kevin Pho Podcast) - Medical advances can often stir up ethical issues, which ripple into two courts: the court of law and the court of public opinion. - [Charlie Hurt: Americans are going to pay the price for this](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/charlie-hurt-americans-are-going-to-pay-the-price-for-this/) - (FOX) – 'The Big Sunday Show' panelists react to findings from the Joint Committee on Taxation's claiming that the Manchin-Schumer reconciliation bill would raise taxes. - [(Podcast) - John "RAMER" Ramstead - Navy Combat Fighter Pilot / Fortune 500 Manager / Serial Entrepreneur who had a near death experience and changed his life forever on this important lesson to know Thyself before anything else!](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-john-ramer-ramstead-navy-combat-fighter-pilot-fortune-500-manager-serial-entrepreneur-who-had-a-near-death-experience-and-changed-his-life-forever-on-this-important-lesson-to-kno/) - (The High Performance Zone) - John contrasts the command and control and servant leadership models and explains how to create a culture of excellence and integrity through training people to have the knowledge, experience, and tools to do their jobs effectively. - [Penguins Hiding in Plane Sight, and Other Tales](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/penguins-hiding-in-plane-sight-and-other-tales/) - The 9th Chapter of My "Ask Me Anything" Series There are not many places in the world where your flight may be delayed by penguins on the runway, but in Antarctica, the wilderness still remains wild and free. I always suppress a grin when I see this image, as it seems like the emperor penguins - [‘Blue Zones’ author ranks Charlottesville, Va., No. 3 on his list of 25 happiest U.S. cities. Here’s why.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/blue-zones-author-ranks-charlottesville-va-no-3-on-his-list-of-25-happiest-u-s-cities-heres-why/) - (Washington Post) - Dan Buettner, whose book detailed the lifestyle habits of the world’s longest-lived and healthiest people and who has now teamed up with researchers from National Geographic and Gallup to develop the national well-being index and rankings, explained happiness has to be measured holistically and over time. - [‘Be A Coffee Bean’ Author Damon West To Speak At Armory Events In Moorhead In September](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/be-a-coffee-bean-author-damon-west-to-speak-at-armory-events-in-moorhead-in-september/) - The Greenhouse has announced that Be A Coffee Bean author Damon West will speak in Moorhead on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The event will take place at the Armory Event Center, 904 Center Ave, Moorhead with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the event starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and available online through tickets300.com. Tickets are - [A confident relationship with the unknown](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/a-confident-relationship-with-the-unknown/) - “Trust is the confident relationship with the unknown”: it’s a quote by Rachel Botsman that I often use in my keynotes because I feel that trust is a key subject in these turbulent times. And so I was really over the moon that she agreed to be interviewed for my ‘Never Normal’ newsletter. Rachel is - [(Podcast) - Doug “DJ” Sandler - Speaker, Trainer, Best Selling Author, Top Ranked Podcast Host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast. Learn how to create a "CULTURE OF NICE"](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-doug-dj-sandler-speaker-trainer-best-selling-author-top-ranked-podcast-host-of-the-nice-guys-on-business-podcast-learn-how-to-create-a-culture-of-nice/) - (The High performance Podcast) - Doug points out that praise for a job well done is a much more powerful motivator for employees than criticism of their mistakes. So, as a small business owner, he describes how he likes to make a habit of catching his team members in the process of doing something right and finding opportunities to praise them for their performance. - [The 3 biggest signs of ‘passive aggressive’ and ‘childish’ behavior: Harvard-trained body language expert](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-3-biggest-signs-of-passive-aggressive-and-childish-behavior-harvard-trained-body-language-expert/) - We’ve all had to deal with passive aggressiveness at some point. A boss raises a dismissive eyebrow when you speak, or a friend boxes you out of the conversation at a group brunch. But the lines are often blurred. I certainly struggled with this myself, which is why I spent much of my time at Harvard researching body - [The AI Researcher Giving Her Field Its Bitter Medicine](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-ai-researcher-giving-her-field-its-bitter-medicine/) - Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor of computing at the California Institute of Technology and senior director of machine learning research at Nvidia, has a bone to pick with the matrix. Her misgivings are not about the sci-fi movies, but about mathematical matrices — grids of numbers or variables used throughout computer science. While researchers typically use - [Leading Your Frontline To Love Your Customers](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/leading-your-frontline-to-love-your-customers/) - By Chip Bell "We're on break!" the warehouse attendant barked in response to my repeated, "Excuse me?" I was at the pickup counter waiting for a lawn mower part. It was my third encounter with harsh apathy that morning. The first was the woman at the coffee shop who gave me a curt, "What's good - [My Town: Tyler Florence’s Perfect Day in Greenville, South Carolina](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/my-town-tyler-florences-perfect-day-in-greenville-south-carolina/) - The chef Tyler Florence has opened multiple restaurants, garnered two James Beard Award semifinalist nods, written more than ten books, and starred in a slew of Food Network shows, including Food 911 and The Great Food Truck Race—a highly decorated career that, he says, traces in part to his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. The piedmont city has - [Discomfort May Lead To Your Next Breakthrough](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/discomfort-may-lead-to-your-next-breakthrough/) - The disclaimer on investments is that “past performance is not an indicator of future results.” In other words, don’t get too comfortable with the past. All you have to do is look at the stock performance through last year (2021) compared to this year’s performance to know this is true. Yet when it comes to - [The Secret Behind ‘Shark Tank’ Co-Host Robert Herjavec’s Jaw-Dropping Car Collection: Don’t Negotiate](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-secret-behind-shark-tank-co-host-robert-herjavecs-jaw-dropping-car-collection-dont-negotiate/) - Herjavec’s rides include a 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari, a Ford GT that Jay Leno helped him acquire, and a Thunderbird once owned by Frank Sinatra: "I’m the easiest guy in the world to sell a car to." “Some people say, ‘I don’t know why I’m into cars,’ but for me, it was crystal clear,” says Robert - [‘Shark Tank’ cast talk protecting your finances](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/shark-tank-cast-talk-protecting-your-finances/) - Investors Mark Cuban, Daymond John and Robert Herjavec share tips for coping with inflation. - [Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec On Cyderes & Cybersecurity](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/shark-tanks-robert-herjavec-on-cyderes-cybersecurity/) - Shark Tank star, Robert Herjavec, joins Trading 360 to discuss cybersecurity. He talks about his company, Cyderes which was named Cyber Defense Magazine’s 2021 top managed security service provider in the world. Robert talks about how ransomeware is still the number one threat to people. He mentions how companies and individuals can protect themselves from - [Hints dropped that USFK might have to help defend Taiwan](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/hints-dropped-that-usfk-might-have-to-help-defend-taiwan/) - U.S. military and diplomatic officials made remarks Monday implying that South Korea could be expected to work with the United States to support a defense of Taiwan in case of a conflict with China. In an interview with Radio Free Asia on Tuesday, retired Gen. Robert Abrams, who served as the commander of the United - [How Employers Can Set Formerly Incarcerated Workers Up for Success](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-employers-can-set-formerly-incarcerated-workers-up-for-success/) - In a recent survey, a majority of U.S. respondents say they would be proud to work for an employer or patronize a business that hires people with criminal records. And more and more businesses are joining the effort. They know the “what”: What’s often called “second-chance” or “fair-chance” hiring ranges from simply a one-off act of “giving someone - [No Blaming, Shaming or Dumping](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/no-blaming-shaming-or-dumping/) - I started my career, literally, as an undergraduate in college. Yep. I’ve basically been doing the exact same work since I was 18 years old. The formal starting point was when I participated in a course called the President’s Leadership Program. I was in the inaugural course and it was being facilitated by a woman - [Queen Elizabeth II 'hit exceptionally hard by the loss' of one corgi: 'Most devoted companion,' expert says](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-hit-exceptionally-hard-by-the-loss-of-one-corgi-most-devoted-companion-expert-says/) - Queen Elizabeth II has owned and loved more than 30 corgis since her family received their first companion in 1933 when the then princess was just 7-years-old. The late monarch’s most recent pair of corgis, Sandy and Muick, were by her side when she died at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8. The queen's cause of death - [The Doctor Can’t See You Now](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-doctor-cant-see-you-now/) - America desperately needs a supply-side revolution to unclog its health-care system’s arteries and make up for an increasingly urgent shortage of doctors. As matters stand, new medical schools, qualified doctors, and well-tested medicines all face unnecessary roadblocks. SAN DIEGO – Between 1980 and 2000, America’s National Basketball Association added six teams, while the National Football - [Anderson Cooper 360º: CNN Exclusive: Bob Woodward releasing new audiobook “The Trump Tapes” with 8+ hours of recorded interviews](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cnn-exclusive-bob-woodward-releasing-new-audiobook-the-trump-tapes-with-8-hours-of-recorded-interviews/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/322PTFWgoX5TuuMFpRYn5b?si=15bd761c74244fab CNN has exclusively obtained a copy of Bob Woodward’s new audiobook, which includes more than eight hours of the journalist’s raw interviews with former President Trump. The conversations give an insight into the former President’s worldview, including explaining his rationale for meeting with Kim Jong Un and his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. - [Midterms will be ‘referendum on Joe Biden’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/midterms-will-be-referendum-on-joe-biden-marc-short/) - WWSG exclusive thought leader Marc Short joins ABC News as The Powerhouse Roundtable covers all the political headlines on “This Week.” He discusses with Donna Brazile, another WWSG thought leader. - [Powerful Aerial Photos Show the Consequences of Drought on the Colorado River](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/powerful-aerial-photos-show-the-consequences-of-drought-on-the-colorado-river/) - Conservation photographer Paul Nicklen is a leader in using his art to promote change. His new series Delta is no different. At first glance, these spectacular aerial photos simply highlight the beauty of our planet. But upon closer examination, they also demonstrate climatic issues caused by humans. The reality is that these photographs actually show the straggling remains of - [Former US Secretary of Transportation testifies on MBTA safety](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-us-secretary-of-transportation-testifies-on-mbta-safety/) - Boston - A former top federal transportation official told state lawmakers they need to re-structure the oversight of the T and do it quickly. Former US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified at the state house for a transportation committee looking into how to make the T overall safer. The MBTA has been getting lists of - [How Cold War II Could Turn Into World War III](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-cold-war-ii-could-turn-into-world-war-iii/) - History shows that nothing causes fiscal and monetary instability quite like multiple big, long conflicts. A large proportion of the world’s top tourist destinations are the remains of dead empires. A week of sightseeing with my younger children in Italy reminded me of this. The city of Rome was the capital of an empire that - [(Podcast) A Steak in Chicago with Tyler Florence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/podcast-a-steak-in-chicago-with-tyler-florence/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tCkejubh9dOMPQmcUvxUo?si=a087de3e66ff4784 In this episode, Food Network superstar chef Tyler Florence confesses his love for Chicago. The chef and TV host discusses his new venture with Cooper’s Hawk, which is bringing his aged-beef creations from the San Francisco Bay Area to Oak Street in the Gold Coast. - [Lady Carnarvon reflects on the Queen’s ‘moving’ burial](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lady-carnarvon-reflects-on-the-queens-moving-burial/) - Lady Carnarvon is the real-life Lady of Downton Abbey Lady Fiona Carnarvon, Downton Abbey’s real-life owner, has spoken about what it was like to attend the Queen’s burial at St George’s Chapel in September. Her Majesty was laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, within St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, on Monday, September - [Poker player and author Maria Konnikova talks decision-making, shaping narratives at KWH event](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/poker-player-and-author-maria-konnikova-talks-decision-making-shaping-narratives-at-kwh-event/) - New York Times bestselling author and professional poker player Maria Konnikova spoke at Kelly Writers House on Nov. 1 for the annual Weber Symposium. Professor of English and Faculty Director of Kelly Writers House Al Filreis led the conversation with Konnikova. They discussed her two recent bestsellers, "The Biggest Bluff" and "The Confidence Game." The conversation - [These State Tax Changes Kick In July 1](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/these-state-tax-changes-kick-in-july-1/) - Jeff Bush of The Washington Update, commenting on the new analysis, told ThinkAdvisor in an email that he watches “states for trends in tax theory because if states start to coalesce, it may give an indication of federal tax thinking.” Lowering income tax rates, Bush said, “seems to be a trend in several states. This - [Campaign HQ with David Plouffe: Ohio](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/campaign-hq-with-david-plouffe-ohio/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uxJI8D96070KBQE9DBwj1 David is joined by Anna Staver of the USA Today Network's Ohio Bureau to talk about the key races and what the voting results that come in early evening on election night will tell us about how the night is going to go. Then, Dave Chase, campaign manager for Tim Ryan for Ohio, on - [Campaign HQ with David Plouffe: Texas](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/campaign-hq-with-david-plouffe-texas/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AltAlE4d9EfnwdTGnlM7H Evan Smith of The Texas Tribune discusses what it would take to turn Texas blue, and why the demographics of the state suggest the Dobbs decision may not be as much of a driving factor for Democratic votes as it is in other states. Then Nick Rathod, campaign manager for Beto O’Rourke, discusses the - [EDI vs. DEI: 4 Reasons to Lead with Equity](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/edi-vs-dei-4-reasons-to-lead-with-equity/) - My son’s name is Shiloh. It has two meanings: “gift from God” and the other is “peaceful one.” I have no greater longing for my beloved son than to live a life filled with peace, every day with the full awareness of my gratitude for having him in my life. In addition to the meaning, - [Uncomfortable? You Could Be On The Threshold Of Something Great](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/uncomfortable-you-could-be-on-the-threshold-of-something-great/) - Many people resist change because it’s uncomfortable. It may require giving up old habits, abandoning outdated processes, or even letting go of long-held views that once seemed immutable. In short, change often involves an uneasy step into the unknown. Sterling Hawkins certainly understands that, and he has a few entrepreneurial battle scars to prove it. - [Why You Need Connectional Intelligence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-you-need-connectional-intelligence/) - Get Big Things done. It’s a book title that begs the question: How? Author and leadership expert Erica Dhawan says the key is learning to “combine knowledge, ambition and human capital, forging connections on a global scale that create unprecedented value and meaning.” She calls it “connectional intelligence,” a potential game-changer in heavily digital – often - [CHRIS MILLER: CHIP WAR AND THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE US AND CHINA](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chris-miller-chip-war-and-the-battle-between-the-us-and-china/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYO_gHtRLI&t=775s From microwaves to missiles, smartphones to the stock market, our world is increasingly dependent on microchip technology. According to Chris Miller, microchips are the new oil, a critical resource that defines the current state of military, economic and geopolitical power. At the heart of the decades-long battle over control of this technology are the - [Campaign HQ with David Plouffe: The Vote](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/campaign-hq-with-david-plouffe-the-vote/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YcgBH6RLVUDCpr3GcT8cH David unpacks the 2022 midterm election cycle and discusses what it means for the parties, the 2024 presidential election and democracy as a whole. - [Michelle 'MACE' Curran | Former USA Thunderbird](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michelle-mace-curran-former-usa-thunderbird/) - Michelle “MACE” Curran, former Thunderbird pilot and combat veteran, US Air Force. ''Moments of self-doubt did creep in though. When I first became an F16 pilot, we got straight into tactics and technical data– that’s when I realised I was in way over my head. I was one of two women in a squadron with - [Trump’s former Pentagon chief says he’s ‘unfit for office’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/trumps-former-pentagon-chief-says-hes-unfit-for-office/) - History offers examples of presidents who’ve clashed with some members of their team, but the condemnations of Donald Trump from his Cabinet are different. Over the summer, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who worked alongside Donald Trump for a year and a half, publicly declared that the former president is unsuited for public office. Esper went - [Mike Pence staffs up with an eye on 2024](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mike-pence-staffs-up-with-an-eye-on-2024/) - The former VP is bringing on Ben Sasse’s spokesperson. More hirings are likely to come. Former Vice President Mike Pence is building out his political staff, the latest indication that he’s prepping a White House bid that will pit him against his former boss, ex-President Donald Trump. Ali Kjergaard, a spokesperson for outgoing Nebraska Sen. - [Why I Hate Anonymous Feedback: 5 Issues with Soliciting Feedback](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-i-hate-anonymous-feedback-5-issues-with-soliciting-feedback/) - Hate is a strong word. I know. But in this case, I am standing by my choice of words. In 30 years of experience talking to people who value and are trying to create more inclusion, I have not found evidence that the pros outweigh the cons of using anonymous feedback to solve organizational challenges–from performance management - [The Science of Spirits: Waterford - Segun Oduolowu](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-science-of-spirits-waterford-segun-oduolowu/) - Join spirits enthusiast Segun Oduolowu as he traverses the rolling hills of South East Ireland to discover the magic and natural methodologies behind Waterford Whisky. There, Segun learns firsthand about Waterford’s terroir project from the biodynamic growers, terroir specialists, and passionate distillers who brought the program to life. - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how the pandemic affected teen brains](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-explains-how-the-pandemic-affected-teen-brains/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/13QeTnXhwaeMCBVrccwPHq - [Quit Underestimating President Biden](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/quit-underestimating-president-biden/) - Republicans must learn to quit underestimating President Joe Biden. The college and professional football seasons always help me clarify the difference between winning and losing. I love the Green Bay Packers, but they are not having a good year. On the other hand, the University of Georgia just executed its second undefeated regular season since - [How Carla Harris Became One of the Most Powerful Black Women on Wall Street](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-carla-harris-became-one-of-the-most-powerful-black-women-on-wall-street/) - The Morgan Stanley executive and Walmart director overcame numerous hurdles during her career. Advisers offered guidance on good relationships and seeing the big picture. Veteran Morgan Stanley executive Carla Harris faced a series of challenges as her career progressed. The more difficult the obstacles, the more she says she wanted to overcome them. There aren’t that many Black women - [All Is Not Quiet on the Eastern Front](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/all-is-not-quiet-on-the-eastern-front/) - 2022 was the year in which war made a comeback. But Cold War II could become World War III in 2023 — with China as the arsenal of autocracy. War is hell on earth — and if you doubt it, visit Ukraine or watch Edward Berger’s All Quiet on the Western Front, Netflix’s gut-wrenching new adaptation - [Alice Stewart joins Jim Sciutto & Erica Hill on CNN to discuss the House Speaker stalemate](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/alice-stewart-joins-jim-sciutto-erica-hill-on-cnn-to-discuss-the-house-speaker-stalemate/) - Alice Stewart joins Jim Sciutto & Erica Hill on CNN to discuss the House Speaker stalemate with Heather Caygle - [Salesforce #BWellTogether with Dr. Geeta Nayyar and Dr. Sanjay Gupta](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/salesforce-bwelltogether-with-dr-geeta-nayyar-and-dr-sanjay-gupta/) - Humbled and honored to sit down with the OG 'Dr. G', Dr. Sanjay Gupta, for this Friday’s Salesforce #BWellTogether episode on the power of brain health. Learn more about how to optimize your brain function in a way that helps you be resilient through all of life’s challenges. Plus, I had to take a moment - [Getting Justice Right: The Business Case for Second Chance Hiring](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/getting-justice-right-the-business-case-for-second-chance-hiring/) - [I Spent 20 Minutes On Top of Mount Everest. Here is What I Learned About the Meaning of Life.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/i-spent-20-min-on-top-of-mt-everest-here-is-what-i-learned-about-the-meaning-of-life/) - I spent 20 minutes alone of top of Mt Everest, the highest mountain on the planet. Here is what I learned about the meaning of life. You see, in the mountains the weather always changes and you just never know how things turn out. In mountaineering, under extreme conditions, you have to have this mentality that you - [Newt Gingrich thinks the GOP needs to stop underestimating Biden](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/newt-gingrich-thinks-the-gop-needs-to-stop-underestimating-biden/) - NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich about how President Biden has been able to complete his goals in a divided House. - [Former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao back to Chinatown to thank for the community’s support](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-secretary-of-transportation-elaine-chao-back-to-chinatown-to-thank-for-the-communitys-support/) - Former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao was back in San Francisco last week to visit the Chinatown family associations and thank them for the longtime support during her tenure in the federal government. Chao was the first Asian American woman to serve in a presidential cabinet as Secretary of Labor under President George W. Bush - [Nancy Frates, ALS Advocate and Mother of ALS Champion, Peter Frates](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/nancy-frates-als-advocate-and-mother-of-als-champion-peter-frates/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RfVU7suEKPUeiCYl2yBek?si=2d7364c1e4dd46cf&nd=1 This without a doubt is the episode I am most proud to put out there into the world. Nancy Frates' son, Pete Frates, was diagnosed with ALS and their family used love to inspire the biggest viral video challenge ever. You probably remember the Ice Bucket Challenge back in 2014, well her family has - [‘Freedom Agenda’ Offers Hopeful Vision for America’s Future](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/freedom-agenda-offers-hopeful-vision-for-americas-future/) - Bluey: In the interest of full disclosure, you talked to people at The Heritage Foundation. I know Jessica Anderson is on your advisory board. She’s the executive director of Heritage Action for America. One of the things that separates this from so many other agendas that might exist is the fact that you had it - [Misty Copeland Shares How Becoming a Mom Has Changed Her](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/misty-copeland-shares-how-becoming-a-mom-has-changed-her/) - Misty Copeland is dancing to a new tune. The ballerina, who welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Jackson, with husband Olu Evans in 2022, recently reflected on how being a mom has changed her. For Misty, becoming a parent led to a shift in focus. "I think as an artist you invest so much in yourself, which we - [Why the cloud will be critical to US competitiveness in world finance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-the-cloud-will-be-critical-to-us-competitiveness-in-world-finance/) - The Russo-Ukrainian war has bred an opportunity for stablecoins to be used as a store of illicit value as well as a store of legitimate value for people interested in maintaining savings through crisis. A recent Chainalysis report highlights this trend, finding that the share of stablecoins’ transaction volume on primarily Russian services grew from 42% in January - [Building a House Is Stressful, Even if You’re Sanjay Gupta](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/building-a-house-is-stressful-even-if-youre-sanjay-gupta/) - The overwrought and the over-scheduled may be cheered to learn that Sanjay Gupta speaks quite highly of stress. “Often, the aspiration is to reduce it. But what we’ve found is that reducing or eliminating stress is not necessarily the best goal when it comes to brain health,” said Dr. Gupta, 53, a neurosurgeon, Emmy Award-winning - [Ex-US defense chief says he'd shoot down Chinese spy balloon](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ex-us-defense-chief-says-hed-shoot-down-chinese-spy-balloon/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses a Chinese spy plane hovering over the US. - [Could zombie fungi take over humans? Dr. Gupta explains](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/could-zombie-fungi-take-over-humans-dr-gupta-explains/) - Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains whether or not zombie fungi, like the ones depicted in HBO's popular series "The Last of Us," can take over humanity. Click here to watch the full video. - [Rick Steves: Don’t skip Europe’s second cities](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/rick-steves-dont-skip-europes-second-cities/) - Rick Steves says everyone loves an underdog. And maybe that’s why my most endearing travel memories tend to take place in these often-overlooked destinations. - [Former Missouri US Senator Roy Blunt elected the State Historical Society President](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-missouri-us-senator-roy-blunt-elected-the-state-historical-society-president/) - COLUMBIA, MO, Feb. 14, 2023 – The State Historical Society of Missouri board of trustees has elected recently retired U.S. Senator Roy Blunt of Springfield as president of the State Historical Society for a three-year term. The former senior U.S. Senator from Missouri has served as a trustee of the Society since 2005. Blunt’s term - [Mark Cuban's Fireside Chat at AAM Access!](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-cubans-fireside-chat-at-aam-access/) - A Fireside Chat with AAM Chair, Christine Baeder and Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Cost Plus founder. Entrepreneur and founder of the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC, Mark Cuban, sat down with our new Board Chair Christine Baeder, SVP, COO for US Generics at Teva Pharmaceuticals, to discuss his efforts to reduce #drugprices and - [Mark Esper says Biden address leaves ‘major unanswered question’ about aerial objects](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-esper-says-biden-address-leaves-major-unanswered-question-about-aerial-objects/) - Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper responds to President Biden’s first address to the American people on the four flying objects nearly two weeks after the first Chinese spy craft was shot down. - [Biden Takes Aim at DeSantis](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/biden-takes-aim-at-desantis/) - Joe Biden’s back-and-forth with Republicans over entitlements Tuesday night was noteworthy, though not for the rowdy spectacle. It signaled a campaign strategy—and a target. Welcome to the fight, Ron DeSantis. It was no surprise Mr. Biden dropped into his State of the Union monologue the false claim that the GOP plans to cut Medicare and Social - [We Still Don’t Know the Truth About Covid](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/we-still-dont-know-the-truth-about-covid/) - More than three years after the start of the global pandemic there has yet to be a comprehensive forensic investigation into its origins. With more than a million Americans dead from Covid-19, and an estimated 15 million dead worldwide, that’s inexcusable. While Chinese obfuscation and misdirection is chiefly to blame for the lack of understanding - [Geopolitical Risks & Corporate Resilience: Q&A with Anja Manuel, Head of Aspen Strategy Group](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/geopolitical-risks-corporate-resilience-qa-with-anja-manuel-head-of-aspen-strategy-group/) - In hindsight, the hope that 2022 would be the return to normalcy after years of the COVID-19 pandemic seems naïve. Mere weeks into last year, Russia invaded Ukraine, ushering a cascade of disorienting economic effects. Instead of a return to normalcy, 2022 delivered “spiraling commodity prices, greater global food insecurity, skyrocketing interest rates, continued climate - [Fate & Fabled Podcast | The Fantastic Powers of Hades and Persephone](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-fantastic-powers-of-hades-and-persephone/) - Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. - [Bill Maher on wokeness and why having an older president isn’t a bad thing](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/bill-maher-on-wokeness-and-why-having-an-older-president-isnt-a-bad-thing/) - CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with Bill Maher about the comedian’s thoughts about wokeness, President Joe Biden, and former president Donald Trump. Maher’s show, “Real Time with Bill Maher” airs on HBO, which, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. - [DeSantis, Pence allies launching campaign to speed energy approvals](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/desantis-pence-allies-launching-campaign-to-speed-energy-approvals/) - Republican operatives are launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to pressure swing-state lawmakers to make it easier to build energy projects such as pipelines and power lines — with a special focus on squeezing vulnerable Senate Democrats. Leaders of the new effort include allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence, two potential - [Ukraine War Is Ron DeSantis’s Security Test](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ukraine-war-is-ron-desantiss-security-test/) - Donald Trump’s early entry into the Republican primaries is already presenting his potential rivals with some tough choices. Among the most consequential: Do they join the former president in forging a GOP surrender caucus? Mr. Trump is signaling hard he intends to make limiting or ending Ukrainian war aid central to his campaign. “This thing - [James Clapper’s Disinformation](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/james-clappers-disinformation/) - Whether or not GOP House oversight yields answers about 2020 election meddling, it is at least producing some fantastical squirming and finger pointing. See this week’s incredulous Clapper defense. That would be James Clapper, the Obama director of national intelligence, one of 51 former intelligence officials who in October 2020 issued a highly consequential letter. - [How to overcome a creative block](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-overcome-a-creative-block/) - Here are my favourite ways get past the 'OK Plateau' Back when I was in art school, if you had asked me if I was someone who got creatively blocked, I would have said “no”. I proudly would have told you (in a rather annoying studentish way) that I was an ideas machine. Except I - [The time to negotiate rules for AI in nuclear weapons is now](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-time-to-negotiate-rules-for-ai-in-nuclear-weapons-is-now/) - Lessons from the aftermath of the first nuclear strikes demonstrate it can take decades to establish peaceful stability Anja Manuel is co-founder and principal of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, a consulting firm In the early days of the cold war, the US had won the race to acquire nuclear weapons, the most powerful - ["Fear is the big problem now," says former FDIC chair](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/fear-is-the-big-problem-now-says-former-fdic-chair/) - Sheila Bair, a top banking regulator during the 2008 global financial crisis, said she hopes “people keep their head” after SVB’s collapse, adding that she believes that the problem facing the banking sector is more about fear than bank insolvency. Appearing on CNN This Morning, Bair told anchor Poppy Harlow that it’s “not clear” if - [Animosity from Trump supporters could prevent Nikki Haley from winning nomination: John Roberts](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/animosity-from-trump-supporters-could-prevent-nikki-haley-from-winning-nomination-john-roberts/) - ‘America Reports’ host John Roberts dissects 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s career and journey to a White House run in Fox Nation’s ‘Who is Nikki Haley?’ - [Top 10 best new leadership books by women to read in 2023](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/top-10-best-new-leadership-books-by-women-to-read-in-2023/) - To mark IWD, here’s our pick of the best new leadership books – all penned by impressive women at the forefront of the ever-evolving world of work Women are now publishing more books than men for the first time. That’s according to Joel Waldfogel, an economist and professor at the University of Minnesota who undertook a - [Practical Advice On How To Lead An Empowered Workforce](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/practical-advice-on-how-to-lead-an-empowered-workforce/) - Have you noticed that our rhetoric surrounding the epidemic is still concentrated on "going back" rather than "moving forward"? "During the pandemic, many people felt their lives had been thrown off course. So understandably, people desire to get back on track. However, much of the transformation during and after the pandemic has been positive. Might - [How to Counter the Baby Boomer Brain Drain](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-counter-the-baby-boomer-brain-drain/) - As employers grapple with a record number of employees quitting their jobs, many also are contending with an increase in the departure of workers ages 55 and older. In fact, the number of employees in that age group who have left their jobs has grown by 3.5 million over the past two years, according to research - [The 72-hour scramble to save the United States from a banking crisis](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-72-hour-scramble-to-save-the-united-states-from-a-banking-crisis/) - t seemed like a simple question: Did the treasury secretary have any concerns about the economic risks posed by Silicon Valley Bank? It was Friday morning, and a wave of public panic had started to spread about one of the tech industry’s leading financial institutions. Seated for a roughly three-hour grilling on Capitol Hill, Janet - [This is your brain on social media](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/this-is-your-brain-on-social-media/) - What effect does voracious use of social media — constantly consuming images of picture-perfect people posing in artfully arranged tableaux — have on the mental health of users, especially young female users? That question is on many people’s minds, and it’s at the heart of this week’s episode of the “Chasing Life” podcast. “How people - [Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond set to receive NDIA’s highest honor](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/gen-john-w-jay-raymond-set-to-receive-ndias-highest-honor/) - Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond (Ret), Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force, is the 2023 recipient of NDIA’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Award, the National Defense Industrial Association announces Wednesday March, 16. “Gen. Raymond’s commitment to our national security and dedication to the strengthening of our defenses is unmatched,” said NDIA President and CEO, - [On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Dr. Will Cole on Why Gut Health is Impacting Your Brain Health & How to Stop Inflammation in Your Body](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty-dr-will-cole-on-why-gut-health-is-impacting-your-brain-health-how-to-stop-inflammation-in-your-body/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mmG02ielVHCMVLeCfYUme?si=c39382bc5aa0461c Today, I sit down with Dr. Will Cole to talk about self-care. 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Yellen reached out to Henry Paulson, who ran the Treasury Department during the 2008 financial crisis, on what to do in order to - [Newt's World Episode 541: Shannon Bream on Love Stories of the Bible](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/newts-world-episode-541-shannon-bream-on-love-stories-of-the-bible/) - Newt talks with Shannon Bream from Fox News about her new book, “The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith.” In her new book, “The Love Stories of the Bible Speak: Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith,” Shannon Bream has written the third book in her best-selling series she created, which - [Winsome Earle-Sears fires back at Youngkin commencement protesters: 'They don't speak for us'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/winsome-earle-sears-fires-back-at-youngkin-commencement-protesters-they-dont-speak-for-us/) - George Mason University students are protesting Glenn Youngkin as their commencement speaker. 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In my view, we will soon see the emergence of 3 new kinds - [REITs, interest rates and fairy tales: Don't fear the big bad interest rate wolf](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/reits-interest-rates-and-fairy-tales-dont-fear-the-big-bd-interest-rate-wold/) - It's happening again. After each of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes (due to its inflation precaution, or is that paranoia?), REIT shares drop for two or three days, despite numerous earnings reports that show REITs beating Wall Street's expectations. Click here to read the rest of this article. - [How to avoid tourist crowds overseas: Travel king Rick Steves shares advice](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-avoid-tourist-crowds-overseas-travel-king-rick-steves-shares-advice/) - It’s already been a busy year for Rick Steves. 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Just like with any equation, you cannot "solve for X" by ignoring it or - [My Big Idea by Kathryn Parsons](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/my-big-idea-by-kathryn-parsons/) - Winner of Veuve Clicquot's New Generation Business Women Award, Kathryn Parsons, on her Big Idea The winner of Veuve Clicquot’s New Generation Business Woman award is Kathryn Parsons, the 31 year old founder of tech education company Decoded. Here she explains the big idea that drove her to start her company After graduating from Cambridge University in Classics, I began - [King Charles warned his attempt to heal William and Harry's 'vast rift' is doomed to fail](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/king-charles-warned-his-attempt-to-heal-william-and-harrys-vast-rift-is-doomed-to-fail/) - Prince Harry and Prince William may never heal the “vast rift” which currently separates them, a royal expert has warned, as King Charles III”s Coronation looms less than three weeks away. 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Hilary Fordwich also suggested the Sussexes had been presented with the “perfect out” by the fact that son Prince Archie’s fourth - [On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Cynthia Erivo on How to Take Small Steps to Achieving Your Goals](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty-cynthia-erivo-on-how-to-take-small-steps-to-achieving-your-goals/) - Today, I sit down with Cynthia Erivo to talk about following your passion and having compassion for yourself. Cynthia explains why taking the first step is a key to achieving success, turning passion into personal growth and career success, and how to change your mindset when you start doubting yourself. Cynthia Erivo is a British - [Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2023](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/washington-dcs-500-most-influential-people-of-2023/) - Here’s our list of the experts and advocates, outside the government, who are playing big roles in Washington’s policy debates. For our third annual edition of the Most Influential People Shaping Policy, we again sought out smart, innovative Washingtonians who care about issues and spend a lot of time thinking about them. The selection process - [Chef Carla Hall: Being A Black Woman In A White Man's Industry](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chef-carla-hall-being-a-black-woman-in-a-white-mans-industry/) - Chef Hall speaks on being a Black woman in a White man's industry, getting her big break on TV at 44, finding her voice, and the moment she knew she made it. - [Back Two investing rules that baseball legend Alex Rodriguez learned from billionaire investor Warren Buffett](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/back-two-investing-rules-that-baseball-legend-alex-rodriguez-learned-from-billionaire-investor-warren-buffett/) - Alex Rodriguez, who forayed into entrepreneurship after retiring from Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2016, recalled the advice that ace investor Warren Buffett gave him after the baseball star signed a 10-year contract worth $252 million in 2000. Since his retirement in 2016, Alex Rodriguez, is now a baseball broadcaster and CEO of investment firm - [The Best Learning Paths for AI and Data Leadership](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-best-learning-paths-for-ai-and-data-leadership/) - First, may I say a huge thank you to all of you for encouraging me to write? I just noticed that here on Medium, my community of followers is 70% the size of Barack Obama’s. Whoa! I’m honored and humbled by all the love this amazing community has given me. I don’t know if it’s despite - [Opinion | The DOJ takes on outrageous court fees that trap the poor](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/opinion-the-doj-takes-on-outrageous-court-fees-that-trap-the-poor/) - Nearly a decade ago, a federal investigation into the Ferguson, Mo., police department drew widespread attention to how many municipalities rely on funding from hefty court fees and fines, often resulting from minor automobile-related violations. This encourages aggressive enforcement and leads to modern-day debtor prisons, in which poor people are incarcerated not for any underlying criminal conduct — only for lacking - [Meet Jibo, the family robot or the HAL 9000 you always wished for](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/meet-jibo-the-family-robot-or-the-hal-9000-you-always-wished-for/) - Designed by the world’s foremost social robotics expert, MIT’s Cynthia Breazeal, Jibo looks like a cross between HAL 9000 and Eve from Wall-E. The robot seeks to become the first in a line of truly intelligent robot helpers that not only assist the family with chores, but become part of it as well. Is this cute, - [Speaker shares life story](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/speaker-shares-life-story/) - In the depths of a Texas prison, Damon West set out to survive one of the roughest places in America and change his life for the better at the same time. West shared his life story at a LEADERship Ashtabula County event on Tuesday night at SPIRE Academy. The event took place in response to - [What the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency means](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/what-the-end-of-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency-means/) - CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins CNN This Morning to discuss what the United States ending its Covid-19 public health emergency declaration means for you. - [381: How To Approach The Future — AI, Humanity, and Creative Thinking](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/381-how-to-approach-the-future-ai-humanity-and-creative-thinking/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/79EW5BlQC8njK2WdyRjLkK What sets humans apart? Technology and healthcare futurist Jamie Metzl dives into the intersection of artificial intelligence and humanity, why learning and creativity are crucial, and what it really means to be optimistic.This week’s conversation is with leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist, Jamie Metzl, a returning guest to the podcast we’re so happy - [The Risks of Artificial Intelligence](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/) - Carly Fiorina, Carly Fiorina Enterprises Chairman discusses the risks posed by artificial intelligence and banking regulation. She speaks with David Westin and Romaine Bostick on "Wall Street Week Daily." - [The 10 Birds of World Migratory Bird Day 2023](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-10-birds-of-world-migratory-bird-day-2023/) - World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a joint global campaign to raise awareness and action for international cooperation to conserve migratory birds. In honor of the 2023 theme “Water: Sustaining Bird Life,” the Environment for the Americas, Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement highlighted ten bird species to - [Aster Insights Names Dr. Anand Shah as Chief Executive Officer](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/aster-insights-names-dr-anand-shah-as-chief-executive-officer/) - TAMPA, Fla., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aster Insights ("the Company"), a bioinformatics company with the most advanced clinicogenomics data services to accelerate oncology discovery, today announced the appointment of Dr. Anand Shah as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Jim Gabriele, who has stepped down from his position. 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I wasn’t writing only for these folks, but also for a general audience of people keen to take their places as informed citizens in an increasingly data-fueled - [Bill Gates discusses education disparity](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/bill-gates-discusses-education-disparity/) - Bill Gates discusses education disparities during CNN COVID town hall with Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. - [Five Healthcare Priorities for the Class of 2023](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/five-healthcare-priorities-for-the-class-of-2023/) - Last week, I had the honor of delivering the commencement address for the Master of Health Care Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, my medical school alma mater. My sincere thanks to Dr. Zeke Emanuel and the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy for the invitation. My remarks started out not by congratulating the Class of 2023, - [David Detomasi: Does Canada risk falling behind other countries on LNG exports?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/david-detomasi-does-canada-risk-falling-behind-other-countries-on-lng-exports/) - David Detomasi said to BNN Bloomberg that Canada is uniquely positioned to supply gas through building facilities on the nation’s West Coast. - [DeMaurice Smith’s legacy: Right man at right time to lead NFL players union](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/demaurice-smiths-legacy-right-man-at-right-time-to-lead-nfl-players-union/) - DeMaurice Smith hardly achieved a career goal when he became executive director of the NFL Players Association nearly 15 years ago. No, it wasn’t exactly the “dream job” for Smith, a former federal prosecutor and law firm partner. But heading the NFL players union turned out to be a fitting destiny. Smith was precisely the - [A powerful new tool for protecting the ocean](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/a-powerful-new-tool-for-protecting-the-ocean/) - Climate influencers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen on how social media is inspiring a new generation of ocean protection. - [Former Presidential Primary Candidate Among New Appointees To JMU Board Of Visitors](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-presidential-primary-candidate-among-new-appointees-to-jmu-board-of-visitors/) - Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed four new members to James Madison University’s Board of Visitors, including Carly Fiorina, a former 2016 Republican primary presidential candidate. The BoV is JMU’s governing body and is responsible for the “effective government of the university,” according to the BoV website. Five current board members’ terms will end this year, including - [Poppy Harlow Interviews Melinda French Gates](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/poppy-harlow-interviews-melinda-french-gates/) - As Silicon Valley and beyond is gripped by the fervor of artificial intelligence, Melinda French Gates is raising the alarm that more women must be involved in developing these tech tools. The philanthropist and longtime advocate for women and girls said she is “very nervous” about how the current AI arms race, and the rush - [The Biggest Asteroid in our Solar System Is…](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-biggest-asteroid-in-our-solar-system-is/) - A student question came my way asking me which object holds the title of “largest known asteroid.” Out in the main asteroid belt, beyond Mars and inside Jupiter’s orbit, over a million asteroids represent the leftovers of solar system formation–small fragments of rock and dust and a little ice that never coalesced into a planet. - [I’ve written 10 books on happiness—here are 5 little things I do every day to feel happier and healthier](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ive-written-10-books-on-happiness-here-are-5-little-things-i-do-every-day-to-feel-happier-and-healthier/) - The news is full of reasons why so many Americans feel unhappy: social media addictions, economic fears, climate change and the decline of social trust, just to name a few. But we rarely talk about reasons to be happy. As a New York Times best-selling author, podcaster and speaker focused on intentional living, I want to change that. I’ve written 10 books and - [Dr. Sanjay Gupta: It’s time to rethink what we call ‘old age’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-sanjay-gupta-its-time-to-rethink-what-we-call-old-age/) - I’ve been thinking a lot about aging lately. I’m turning 54 this year, so by all chronological measurements, I am middle-aged – the point when a person is, jokingly or not, considered “over the hill.” Yet that doesn’t fit my self-perception: If you were to ask me how old I feel, I would say mid-30s. I - [The Shazam Story of $400M Success: App The Reshaped Music Discovery](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-shazam-story-of-400m-success-app-the-reshaped-music-discovery/) - Discover how Chris Barton's technological DNA led him to create Shazam, a pioneering app that became a must-have tool for music lovers worldwide. It was the turn of the millennium, a full decade prior to Steve Jobs’ ground-breaking iPhone introduction, that a small but pioneering mobile application was launched with an astounding value of 400 - [Mexico’s Peso Surges to Strongest Level Since 2015](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mexicos-peso-surges-to-strongest-level-since-2015/) - Investors are looking beyond concerns about the investment climate and focusing on broader macroeconomic context, Veracity Worldwide's CEO, Jay Truesdale said. - [The Dawn of the Autonomic Economy: A Strategic Imperative for Leaders](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-dawn-of-the-autonomic-economy-a-strategic-imperative-for-leaders/) - From the faint echoes of Sputnik’s signals to the awe-inspiring sight of the first moon landing, my fascination with technology and the future was kindled at an early age. This curiosity propelled me to work with pioneering implementations of electronic funds transfer in the 1970s and venture into the software industry when it was still - [“AI Evolution: Toddlers Today, Olympians Tomorrow?”](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ai-evolution-toddlers-today-olympians-tomorrow/) - Today, The New York Times published a compelling article exploring the interaction dynamics between the Chinese Chatbot Ernie from Baidu and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This amusing and informative piece certainly makes for an enjoyable read. Nonetheless, I want to emphasize that drawing conclusions about the relative capabilities of the two Chatbots or extrapolating these to the broader - [Winning the great race on technology](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/winning-the-great-race-on-technology/) - How do you win a race? You can hobble and try to slow down your opponent. Or you can run faster yourself. In the effort to lead – and define the values of – critical technologies, the United States and China are engaged in a great race. The United States has the most innovative society - [Are You Telling Your Customers The Whole Truth?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/are-you-telling-your-customers-the-whole-truth/) - "What is the main cause of relationship failure?" It was a question I posed to the renowned psychologist Dr. Carl Rogers in the early eighties. "Trouble with the truth," he told me. I probed further, "You mean people lie to each other?" He continued, "That is not quite what I mean. It is not the - [Keeping it Simple Podcast: Dr. Pippa Malmgren](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/keeping-it-simple-podcast-dr-pippa-malmgren/) - Renowned economist and geopolitical expert Dr. Pippa Malmgren joins Mike and Harley to discuss the slivers of optimism regarding World War III. - [Dr. Kaku on AI and the future of jobs](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-kaku-on-ai-and-the-future-of-jobs/) - Kaku touches on which jobs are at risk of competing against robots and which are safe in the future. - [Wagner Rebellion Eyes Moscow As Putin's Grip on Power Threatened](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/wagner-rebellion-eyes-moscow-as-putins-grip-on-power-threatened/) - Wagner Group convoys have entered a region south of the Russian capital, hours after the mercenaries' leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said they had captured military sites in Rostov-on-Don and would march on Moscow. The Lipetsk governor said that the group had entered the region which is only 250 miles south of the Russian capital. It follows reports - [Looking Ahead at the 2023 Aspen Security Forum](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/looking-ahead-at-the-2023-aspen-security-forum/) - Mary Louise Kelly from NPR speaks with Anja Manuel to preview the 2023 Aspen Security Forum. - [Michelle "Mace" Curran - Leadership Lessons From a Fighter Pilot](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michelle-mace-curran-leadership-lessons-from-a-fighter-pilot/) - Michelle Curran shares leadership lessons with Ryan Hawk. - [Swimming the Lordly Hudson, All 315 Miles of It](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/swimming-the-lordly-hudson-all-315-miles-of-it/) - During its 315-mile journey from the Adirondacks to New York City, the Hudson River ranges from meek creek to mighty byway, flows past ghost towns, bombed-out factories and the state capital, and vacillates between stretches of pristine beauty and fetid intrusions of chemicals, bacteria and other toxic backwash. And it is into that unpredictable mix - [Ex-Missouri Sen. 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Plus, a top investigator in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case describes the suspect as a “Demon”. He tells CNN the investigation remains active with the authorities continuing to gather evidence - [The Program Podcast Ep. 34 - Nancy Frates](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-program-podcast-ep-34-nancy-frates/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vd2xOkWrGIaVeVtap9l5K?si=OVapbVR3RjKNugfpXDbMDA&nd=1 Kap sits down with Nancy Frates. Nancy is an advocate and thought leader in the ALS community and the mother of Pete Frates, the inspiration of and the man who helped the Ice Bucket Challenge become a global phenomenon. Nancy’s Ted Talk has amassed over 1 million views on Ted.com, Nancy works closely with - [How Dave Portnoy bought back Barstool Sports](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-dave-portnoy-bought-back-barstool-sports/) - ESPN on Tuesday announced a betting joint venture with casino operator PENN Entertainment, which soon will rebrand its Barstool Sportsbook to ESPN Bet. 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According to Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker published in April, which is a monthly survey of around 1,000 Australian adults, 29% worked remotely in 2022. Not surprisingly, Gen - [The most powerful Utahn you’ve never heard of could be America’s next vice president](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-most-powerful-utahn-youve-never-heard-of-could-be-americas-next-vice-president/) - To meet with the former national security adviser, one must pass through an imposing security detail. Like the country he served, Robert O’Brien has friends abroad, but also more than a few enemies. Once inside the former ambassador’s Utah residence, O’Brien is quick with a handshake and an offer of Fiji Water. Tieless, he’s decked - [AI fears overblown? 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Mr. - [Anima Anandkumar on Using Generative AI to Tackle Global Challenges](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/anima-anandkumar-on-using-generative-ai-to-tackle-global-challenges/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RcapQHhb8S6XhYX5706xp?go=1&sp_cid=823fd1fd5e8f822fe409507efd799246&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1 Generative AI-based models can not only learn and understand natural languages — they can learn the very language of nature itself, presenting new possibilities for scientific research. Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor at Caltech and senior director of AI research at NVIDIA, was recently invited to speak at the President’s Council of Advisors on Science - [Carly Fiorina to give Constitution Day talk at JMU](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/carly-fiorina-to-give-constitution-day-talk-at-jmu/) - Carly Fiorina, the first woman to head a Fortune 500 company and a member of the James Madison University Board of Visitors, will give a talk on Constitution Day, Sept. 20, at JMU. The lecture, “To Create a More Perfect Union …,” will begin at 7 p.m. in Wilson Hall Auditorium. The event is free - [Chasing Life with the Gupta Family](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chasing-life-with-the-gupta-family/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ScwXkqbLhHKmHP5BApTKZ Over the last year on the podcast Sanjay has been having some very candid conversations with his family. On this special episode of Chasing Life, we revisit conversations with his wife, Rebecca and daughters, Soleil, Sage and Sky about smartphones, social media and their impact on young people. Sanjay also speaks with his brother, - [Happiness expert and best-selling author on finding our inner calling](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/happiness-expert-and-best-selling-author-on-finding-our-inner-calling/) - Happiness expert and best-selling author Suneel Gupta joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Everyday Dharma," which aims to teach how to find your inner calling. - [Hilary Fordwich: Will all Americans be impacted by UAW's potential strike?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/hilary-fordwich-will-all-americans-be-impacted-by-uaws-potential-strike/) - Will all Americans be impacted by UAW's potential strike? Insight from thought leader, Hilary Fordwich. 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While at NASA, he completed four space shuttle missions and three spacewalks to help build the International Space Station. In his latest book, Space Shuttle Stories, Jones documents the - [Captain's Ball honors legacy of Pete Frates, ALS research](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/captains-ball-honors-legacy-of-pete-frates-als-research/) - BOSTON — A star-studded event was held Thursday night to honor the life and legacy of Pete Frates. His mission to advance ALS research and find a cure is now carried on by his family and friends. 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WorldTempus’ editorial director Sophie Furley joined his Omega presentation to learn more and this is what he had to say When I purchased a Speedmaster, - [Best-Selling Author Damon West To Deliver His Motivating Message: “The Power Within You” At Shawnee High School On Sept. 21](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/best-selling-author-damon-west-to-deliver-his-motivating-message-the-power-within-you-at-shawnee-high-school-on-sept-21/) - Best-selling author and internationally renowned keynote speaker Damon West will share with Shawnee High School students and the community at large his message of the incredible power within each person to positively change their lives. 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Michael Greenwald spoke to the Daily News Tuesday about Saturday’s attack on Israel by Hamas and Israel’s response to the incursion. The conflict has left a - [Law of Unintended Consequences Caused the Great Bond Rout](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/law-of-unintended-consequences-caused-the-great-bond-rout/) - There is only one true law of history, and that is the law of unintended consequences. In the early 1920s, the University of Chicago economist Frank Knight famously drew a distinction between calculable risk and unknowable uncertainty. He overlooked a third domain: Unintendedness — where what happens is not what was supposed to happen. Those - [ProPublica Interviews President Biden](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/propublica-interviews-president-biden/) - In a wide-ranging interview with John Harwood, President Biden addressed broad threats to democracy, ethical concerns about the Supreme Court and more. - [Charlie Hurt & Kelly Sadler: Politically Unstable](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/charlie-hurt-kelly-sadler-politically-unstable/) - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OKEZrMhDg5wofuusspznC If you are using the Republican presidential primary debates as a way to determine who you will support in 2024, you might just find yourself voting for Donald Trump. Tune in as Cheryl Chumley, Washington Times online opinion editor and host of the Bold and Blunt podcast, and Kelly Sadler, Washington Times commentary editor - [A top economist who studies AI says it will double productivity in the next decade: ‘You need to embrace this technology and not resist it’](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/a-top-economist-who-studies-ai-says-it-will-double-productivity-in-the-next-decade-you-need-to-embrace-this-technology-and-not-resist-it/) - Years before Open AI’s ChatGPT startled the world in 2022, Erik Brynjolfsson was studying the questions that have since made AI a red-hot topic: Will the technology spark mass unemployment? Which companies will thrive or wither as AI advances? Will rapidly improving AI be good or bad for the economy? Brynjolfsson is well equipped to answer such - [We Need Novelty In The Workplace To Keep Ourselves And Teams Engaged - Season 2 Episode 7](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/we-need-novelty-in-the-workplace-to-keep-ourselves-and-teams-engaged-season-2-episode-7/) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4GNhlbEp7DgGxWmFJ2a6Q3 Boredom and apathy can settle in when we don't have new and fresh energy. This impacts our own mindset as well as our teams. Listen in on the need for novelty in the workplace. - [When Milton Friedman Ran the Show](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/when-milton-friedman-ran-the-show/) - Well before milton friedman died in 2006 at 94, he was the rare economist who had become a household name. A longtime professor at the University of Chicago, he had been writing a column for Newsweek for a decade when he won the 1976 Nobel Prize in economics. Then, in 1980, his PBS series, Free to Choose—­a didactic, yet - [Mexico says Tesla factory still coming, vows infrastructure spending](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mexico-says-tesla-factory-still-coming-vows-infrastructure-spending/) - Tesla suppliers looking to expand in Mexico are likely to keep moving ahead, even as they follow the EV maker's plans closely, said Jay Truesdale. - [The West Is Running Out of Time. 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That - [Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien Joins The Source With Kaitlan Collins](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-national-security-advisor-robert-obrien-joins-the-source-with-kaitlan-collins/) - Robert O'Brien Joins The Source With Kaitlan Collins to discuss the urgent challenges an attack on Israel brings forth to the United States and President Biden. - [Milton Friedman’s Century](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/milton-friedmans-century/) - Though standing around five feet tall, Milton Friedman was a giant among economists in the 20th century. Arguably only John Maynard Keynes walked as easily in the halls of power, academia, newsrooms, and public-speaking venues. Friedman, throughout his career, was recognized as an elite economic scientist, an unusually astute policy analyst, and a prized op-ed writer. - [Take The Risk | Amy Wheelus & Julian Placino](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/take-the-risk-amy-wheelus-julian-placino/) - Julian Placino hosts Pathways to Success. He speaks with Amy Wheelus, CTIO for Gigapower, LLC - [Segun Oduolowu on Laura Coates Show Discussing Sean "P. Diddy" Combs Allegations](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/segun-oduolowu-on-laura-coates-show-discussing-sean-p-diddy-combs-allegations/) - Segun Oduolowu on Laura Coates Show Discussing Sean "P. Diddy" Combs Allegations - [The Fed wants to tighten the overall financial conditions](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-fed-wants-to-tighten-the-overall-financial-conditions/) - Ben Harris, director of economic studies at the Brookings Institute, and Michael Strain, AEI director of economic policy studies & senior fellow, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss how early the Fed should cut rates in 2024, their outlook for next year, and more. - [In Defense of Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s Conversion](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/in-defense-of-ayaan-hirsi-alis-conversion/) - High-profile conversions to Christianity aren’t easy. In a secular age, the convert’s rationality, if not his sanity, is immediately cast into doubt. Meanwhile, the Christian community can be highly critical, skewering the convert over his failure to mention this or that aspect of the faith in his public statement, if a public statement has been - [Why I am now a Christian](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-i-am-now-a-christian/) - In 2002, I discovered a 1927 lecture by Bertrand Russell entitled “Why I am Not a Christian”. It did not cross my mind, as I read it, that one day, nearly a century after he delivered it to the South London branch of the National Secular Society, I would be compelled to write an essay - [The US is showing weakness: Robert Lighthizer](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-us-is-showing-weakness-robert-lighthizer/) - Former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer provides insight on trade policy on 'Kudlow.' - [Lead With Kindness | Chris Kleinert & Julian Placino](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/lead-with-kindness-chris-kleinert-julian-placino/) - Julian Placino hosts Pathways to Success. He talks to Chris Kleinert is CEO and president of Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC. - [Dharma and Finding Purpose in an Overwhelmed Life With Suneel Gupta](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dharma-and-finding-purpose-in-an-overwhelmed-life-with-suneel-gupta/) - I’m talking with Suneel Gupta today, a best-selling author and a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical school. His job is to study the most extraordinary people and discover and share simple actionable habits that lift our performance and deepen our daily sense of purpose. His work has also been featured all over. But our focus - [How to be a hope dealer - with Alysia Reiner](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-to-be-a-hope-dealer-with-alysia-reiner/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Xq45zMXkxDWnKhFWtSCID If you need hope and inspiration in your day, this episode will deliver 10x! - Nataly talks with Alysia Reiner, actor (you probably know her from Orange Is the New Black), creator, filmmaker, activist for women, volunteer firefighter, and hope dealer! - They talk about: How to be a hope dealer amidst all the - [What Do We Do When Individuals on Our Team Have Challenging Life Events - Season 2 Episode 10](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/what-do-we-do-when-individuals-on-our-team-have-challenging-life-events-season-2-episode-10/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DTUZ7rYYfGq1rqbBrY0v4 When something happens in someone's life it can be challenging for that person to deal with their reality and also for the team to adjust to the impact of that person who has a personal challenge. 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Leaders from around Peoria and the state of Illinois gathered at Peoria City Hall on Thursday morning to announce what they called a "huge next step" in the goal to secure a passenger rail - [A look ahead at the 2024 presidential election](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/a-look-ahead-at-the-2024-presidential-election/) - ABC News political director Rick Klein and ABC News political contributors John Katko and Donna Brazile take a look at where things stand politically as we start the new year. - [Pence Heads to Israel for Meetings on Gaza War](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/pence-heads-to-israel-for-meetings-on-gaza-war/) - Former vice president Mike Pence is heading to Israel on Wednesday to meet with the Jewish state's leadership and survey the country's war effort against the Iran-backed Hamas terror group, the Washington Free Beacon has learned. Pence will take off Wednesday and spend about a week touring war sites in Israel's southern territory, as well as - [Healthwatch with Dr. Leana Wen: New health choices for the New Year](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/healthwatch-with-dr-leana-wen-new-health-choices-for-the-new-year/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5G8jMpyjHzPZRTFrLJeORp It’s another edition of the Midday Healthwatch, our monthly conversations about public health with Dr. Leana Wen. As we lean into our new year’s resolutions, Dr. Wen has written about some lifestyle changes we should consider, and how to get the most out of our exercise regimens. Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore, a - [Broadway Veteran Announces ALS Diagnosis : “A Divine Opportunity Disguised as an Impossible Situation”](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/broadway-veteran-announces-als-diagnosis-a-divine-opportunity-disguised-as-an-impossible-situation/) - Broadway actor Aaron Lazar recently announced that he has been diagnosed with ALS. He made the announcement on the Carefully Taught Podcast with host Matthew Teague Miller. Lazar has performed in the original runs of shows such as The Light in the Piazza and Mamma Mia as well as the revivals of Les Misérables and - [Fmr. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on the secondary benefits of weight loss drugs](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/fmr-fda-commissioner-dr-scott-gottlieb-on-the-secondary-benefits-of-weight-loss-drugs/) - Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the weight loss drug developments, whether insurance overage of these drugs will be broadened in the future, drug development outlook in 2024, and more. - [BOLD AND BLUNT: National New Year's resolution: Boot the Marxists](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/bold-and-blunt-national-new-years-resolution-boot-the-marxists/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SE4FxCptneikwEoLPr1IC Let's resolve to make 2024 the year of saving America from the leftist influences that have corrupted our government and culture, namely the socialists and communists and Marxists who've taken over the Democrat Party. How to save the country? For one, quit voting Democrat. For two, turn back to God. For three -- and - [Actor Aaron Lazar Shares His A.L.S. Journey: 'I’m Going to Heal'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/actor-aaron-lazar-shares-his-a-l-s-journey-im-going-to-heal/) - Aaron Lazar, the SAG Award-winning Broadway actor, has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease Ameotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “I was diagnosed almost two years ago,” the Light in the Piazza star said on the most recent episode of the Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau podcast. “It's a terminal disease - [The President's Daily Brief: IDF Drawdown, Houthi Boats Sunk, & Epstein Associates Exposed](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-presidents-daily-brief-idf-drawdown-houthi-boats-sunk-epstein-associates-exposed/) - In this episode of The President's Daily Brief, Michael Baker covers IDF Drawdown, Houthi Boats Sunk, and Epstein Associates Exposed. Call WWSG to host Baker. - [Interview with Dr. Deborah Birx on 92.9 FM WDUP with Mike Mitchell](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/interview-with-dr-deborah-birx-on-92-9-fm-wdup-with-mike-mitchell/) - Dr. Deborah Birx Interview (Served in Donald Trump's White House Coronavirus Taskforce) on 92.9 FM WDUP with Mike Mitchell. - [The Future of AI in Clinical Trials: Q&A With Seema Verma, GM and SVP, Oracle Life Sciences](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-future-of-ai-in-clinical-trials-qa-with-seema-verma-gm-and-svp-oracle-life-sciences/) - "With streamlined access to trial and patient data we could see an accelerated clinical trial process, faster time to market, overall cost savings, and more positive outcomes." - [Ad market finally begins to stabilize](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ad-market-finally-begins-to-stabilize/) - After years of pandemic-driven volatility, the global ad market is finally expected to normalize over the next five years, according to new forecasts. Why it matters: Uncertainty in the ad market led to a record number of job cuts across the media and entertainment sectors over the past year. While Big Tech firms experienced some volatility, most were - [Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison set to have a book release in early 2024](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-prime-minister-scott-morrison-set-to-have-a-book-release-in-early-2024/) - Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has secured a deal to publish a book this year, with a contribution from a high profile US politician. The book, titled Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister’s Testimony of God’s Faithfulness, is set to be released on May 21, two years to the day after Mr Morrison - [UF to launch Space Mission Institute](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/uf-to-launch-space-mission-institute/) - University of Florida faculty members with a wide range of expertise in space-related research are coming together to form the UF Space Mission Institute, with $2.5 million in support from UF President Ben Sasse's strategic funding initiative. The institute, managed by UF Research, will be a hub in which scientists and scholars from across UF - [Voters care more about ‘bread and butter issues’: Josh Kraushaar](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/voters-care-more-about-bread-and-butter-issues-josh-kraushaar/) - Fox News radio political analyst Josh Kraushaar, former McConnell Chief of Staff Josh Holmes, former Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney and Axios politics reporter Stef Kight discuss what voters want to see in 2024. - [Mark Morgan to Newsmax: US in 'Alternate Universe'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-morgan-to-newsmax-us-in-alternate-universe/) - The United States is now living in an "alternate universe" with a government that is intentionally driving the chaos at the southern border, former acting Customs and Border Commissioner Mark Morgan said Sunday on Newsmax. "Look, you can't make this up," Morgan told Newsmax's "Sunday Agenda," during an appearance with former Drug Enforcement Agency Director of Special Operations - [Why the fates of Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan hang in the balance](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-the-fates-of-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan-hang-in-the-balance/) - The war in Ukraine long ago ceased to be front-page news in the US. Months before October 7, when Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad launched their bloody rampage into Israel, Ukraine had slipped down the media’s priority list, well below the private life of Taylor Swift or the boardroom battles of Open AI. But October - [We are in big trouble if people lose confidence in the financial soundness of the US government: Sheila Bair](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/we-are-in-big-trouble-if-people-lose-confidence-in-the-financial-soundness-of-the-us-government-sheila-bair/) - Former FDIC chair Sheila Bair gauges the health of the economy on 'The Claman Countdown.' - [Review: Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/review-milton-friedman-the-last-conservative/) - In her definitive biography, Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative, Jennifer Burns chronicles the life and story behind the wunderkind economist from New Jersey. Elfin in stature but towering in intellect, Milton Friedman was, alongside his left-leaning contemporary John Maynard Keynes, the most influential economist of the twentieth century. 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Scomo’s book, Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister’s Testimony of God’s Faithfulness, will be available on the market on May 21, marking exactly two years since Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - [Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester Talks Latest CPI Data](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cleveland-fed-president-loretta-mester-talks-latest-cpi-data/) - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester discusses the final CPI report of 2023 on the Bloomberg News podcast. - [Cultivating Authentic Leadership | Jeff Margolese & Julian Placino](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/cultivating-authentic-leadership-jeff-margolese-julian-placino/) - Julian Placino hosts the podcast, Pathways to Success. 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Larry Hogan, who endorsed Nikki Haley, joins "America Decides" with his reaction. - [The Biggest Global Risks in 2024 with Eurasia's Ian Bremmer | In the City](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-biggest-global-risks-in-2024-with-eurasias-ian-bremmer-in-the-city/) - Every January, Eurasia Group puts out a list of the ten most important threats that will preoccupy world leaders, business decision-makers and the rest of the world in the year ahead. On this week’s In the City, the political risk consultancy’s founder and president, Ian Bremmer, tells us the biggest geopolitical risk stems from America’s - [Deborah Birx: Understanding COVID response failures critical for future | Cuomo](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/deborah-birx-understanding-covid-response-failures-critical-for-future-cuomo/) - The ailment known as long COVID continues to puzzle doctors, who have not yet been able to identify what causes the prolonged symptoms in patients. Dr. Deborah Birx, the former White House coronavirus response coordinator who is now a senior fellow at the Bush Institute, says understanding what the CDC got wrong about COVID-19 is - [How Extensive is the Corruption in the Chinese Military?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/how-extensive-is-the-corruption-in-the-chinese-military/) - "The level of corruption within the Chinese military is unknown, but I bet it's more widespread than most people think." – Peter Zeihan - [Barstool CEO Erika Ayers Badan Stepping Down After 8-Year Run](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/barstool-ceo-erika-ayers-badan-stepping-down-after-8-year-run/) - Erika Ayers Badan, chief executive officer of Barstool Sports, is stepping down to pursue other activities after eight years atop the controversial media company. Ayers Badan will continue to help Barstool founder David Portnoy while “figuring out what I want to go build and do next,” she said in a video posted online. Barstool grew its revenue 50-fold - [Ian Bremmer on 2024’s Top Geopolitical Risks | Prof G Conversations](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-on-2024s-top-geopolitical-risks-prof-g-conversations/) - Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Prof G Conversations to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. - [Idaho National Laboratory adds new members Sue Gordon, John Kelly and Chris Stewart to advisory committee](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/searchsearch-search-idaho-national-laboratory-adds-new-members-sue-gordon-john-kelly-and-chris-stewart-to-advisory-committee/) - IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Idaho National Laboratory has added three esteemed experts to its National and Homeland Security Strategic Advisory Committee. The newest members are Sue Gordon, John Kelly and Chris Stewart, who have had extensive and notable roles in safeguarding United States national security. They join a committee that includes experts in the fields - [Author Chris Miller On AI, India's Semiconductor Play & More | Davos 2024 | World Economic Forum](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/author-chris-miller-on-ai-indias-semiconductor-play-more-davos-2024-world-economic-forum/) - Author Chris Miller & Shereen Bhan discuss India's massive base of human capital & deep talent pool in chip design that is a significant advantage over China. - [Chasing Life: What Weight Tells Us about our Health](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chasing-life-what-weight-tells-us-about-our-health/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/646hxWEGar5BAUpQrfC136 At the start of 2024, many of us are thinking about how to look and feel our best. For some of us, that means making changes to our weight. But what does weight really tell us about our health? And are there other metrics we should be looking at? 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In this enlightening conversation, helmed by Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson & Executive Editor In Chief, India Today Group and Rahul Kanwal, Executive Director, Business Today, Ferguson shares profound insights into historical patterns, offering - [Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan is Heading for the Exits](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/barstool-sports-ceo-erika-ayers-badan-is-heading-for-the-exits/) - After a seven-and-a-half-year stint as CEO of Barstool Sports, Erika Ayers Badan is leaving the company. - [Watch: Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan confirms that she is stepping down](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/watch-barstool-sports-ceo-erika-ayers-badan-confirms-that-she-is-stepping-down/) - Erika Ayers Badan, the CEO of Barstool Sports posted on X Tuesday, Jan. 16 to confirm the report that she is stepping down from the sports media company. - [Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan Has Resigned](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/barstool-sports-ceo-erika-ayers-badan-has-resigned/) - Erika Ayers Badan announced on Tuesday that she is stepping down from her role as CEO of Barstool Sports. 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Larry Hogan (R) said Sunday that GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley may still have a chance at clinching the Republican 2024 nomination despite former President Trump’s double-digit lead in the polls. Hogan said on ABC’s “This Week” panel that the New Hampshire primary “sometimes really surprises us,” suggesting that Haley could come out with a win in the - [Dr. Deborah Birx: ‘Devastating’ long COVID needs to be taken seriously | Cuomo](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-deborah-birx-devastating-long-covid-needs-to-be-taken-seriously-cuomo/) - Nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists still have not been able to identify the cause of long COVID, of long COVID, which causes people to exhibit symptoms long after infection. 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Larry Hogan Live. - [Oliver McPherson-Smith: America’s first federal emissions tax will only increase emissions](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/oliver-mcpherson-smith-americas-first-federal-emissions-tax-will-only-increase-emissions/) - Since its initial drafting in 2021, the tax was written to target energy companies that are disfavored by the Biden administration. - [Chaos? By Whose Definition?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chaos-by-whose-definition/) - Chaos - (Noun) Complete disorder and confusion. "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left." -- Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV) If the situation weren’t so serious, all of the absurd assertions being made by the progressive socialist left -- and some delusional Republicans -- would be - [Chasing Life: Why Our Bodies Fight Us on Losing Weight](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chasing-life-why-our-bodies-fight-us-on-losing-weight/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6X3qzwU3XcGUKztvuXsTp7 Everybody knows losing weight is tough. But why? While diet, exercise, and willpower might have something to do with it. The root may lie in how we humans have evolved as a species. Could our bodies be hardwired to resist shedding pounds? 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Joe Biden had promised South Carolina Democrats that their state would host the first primary of 2024. The state of New Hampshire declined to step aside. To honor his promise, Biden did not enter the New Hampshire primary. That decision opened an opportunity - [Erika Ayers Badan, Former Barstool Sports CEO, Joins Worldwide Speakers Group](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/erika-ayers-badan-former-barstool-sports-ceo-joins-worldwide-speakers-group/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is proud to announce that former Chief Executive Officer of Barstool Sports, Erika Ayers Badan (formerly Nardini) has joined their roster of global thought leaders. WWSG will facilitate Ayers Badan's global speaking engagements exclusively. "Erika represents the best of a new generation of leaders. She is fearless and bold, and yet very - [Erika Ayers Badan: I Want to Build Something Outside of Sports](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/erika-ayers-badan-i-want-to-build-something-outside-of-sports/) - “I’d like to work in lifestyle, I’d like to find a company that either needs a turn-around or would like to be built up.” – Erika Ayers Badan - [Ex-Barstool CEO publishes new book](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ex-barstool-ceo-publishes-new-book/) - Former Barstool Sports Erika Ayers Badan previews lessons featured in her new book ‘Nobody Cares about your Career.’ - [Fmr. Maryland Gov. 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On GZERO World, political scientist Yascha Mounk sits down with Ian Bremmer to discuss his latest book, “The Identity Trap” and what he sees as a counter-productive focus on group identity that's taken hold of mainstream US institutions, particularly in the - [Why Male Athletes Should Not Compete with Females](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/why-male-athletes-should-not-compete-with-females/) - Swimming has given me friendships with teammates, leadership skills, and confidence that I will carry for a lifetime. 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India has a unique geopolitical position: they have an ultra-nationalist view on trade and - [Three headwinds for US commercial real estate in 2024](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/three-headwinds-for-us-commercial-real-estate-in-2024/) - A sluggish economic climate is among the headwinds facing commercial real estate, writes Dambisa Moyo. Commercial property has endured a torrid year, with US real estate investment trusts (REITs) declining more than 10% on average. In 2024, the sector still faces three undeniable challenges. First is a refinancing risk of existing commercial real estate loans in - [Scoop: X CEO Linda Yaccarino meets with lawmakers ahead of first congressional hearing](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/scoop-x-ceo-linda-yaccarino-meets-with-lawmakers-ahead-of-first-congressional-hearing/) - X CEO Linda Yaccarino has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill ahead of her first-ever congressional testimony next week. Why it matters: The hearing, which will focus on Big Tech's efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation online, marks the first opportunity Yaccarino has to position X as a leader on an issue. Details: Yaccarino met - [Mark Morgan to Newsmax: Borders 'More Vulnerable' Than Before 9/11](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-morgan-to-newsmax-borders-more-vulnerable-than-before-9-11/) - Former acting Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Mark Morgan, speaking out after Sunday morning's deadly attack on U.S. troops in Jordan, told Newsmax that the U.S. borders, under President Joe Biden's lack of action, are "less secure and more vulnerable now" than before the 9/11 attacks. "It's why we say border security is synonymous with national security," Morgan, appearing - [US Congress Dysfunction: Blocking Aid to Ukraine](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/us-congress-dysfunction-blocking-aid-to-ukraine/) - Ukraine's supplies are running out and there's a dozen or so Republicans blocking anything from being passed in Congress, meanings no more ammo for Ukraine. - [‘Speech is protected, violence is not’: UF President Ben Sasse honored at UF Hillel](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/speech-is-protected-violence-is-not-uf-president-ben-sasse-honored-at-uf-hillel/) - Sunday night, UF Hillel members held their second annual leadership dinner but this year was more important than ever. “Speech is protected, violence is not, vandalism is not,” UF President Ben Sasse, shared. Sasse addressed the crowd while being honored at UF Hillel’s leadership dinner. He was given a ‘golden bagel’ for his continued support - [The GOP’s Great Betrayal](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-gops-great-betrayal/) - "Congressional Republicans are blocking crucial aid to Israel and Ukraine out of sheer servility to Trump," says political analyst David Frum. - [Western nations need a plan for when China floods the chip market](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/western-nations-need-a-plan-for-when-china-floods-the-chip-market/) - According to Chris Miller, the oversupply of certain types of semiconductors is going to be a problem this year and western nations need a plan. - [The Tyranny of Federalizing Troops to Undermine America's National Sovereignty](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-tyranny-of-federalizing-troops-to-undermine-americas-national-sovereignty/) - I was born and raised in Georgia. I attended the University of Tennessee -- the Volunteers -- and now reside in Texas, where I finished my military career. I can tell you that there is a ruggedness in the Lone Star State that can be traced back to names like Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Mirabeau - [Ian Bremmer: On AI regulation, governments must step up to protect our social fabric](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ian-bremmer-on-ai-regulation-governments-must-step-up-to-protect-our-social-fabric/) - Seven leading AI companies, including Google and Meta, committed to managing risks posed by the technology after holding discussions with the US government. - [U.S. greatest geopolitical risk: Frum](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/u-s-greatest-geopolitical-risk-frum/) - Canadian farmers have front-row seats to the world’s biggest geopolitical risk, according to David Frum. “I think the thing that worries me the most is the threat that lies within the United States,” Frum, a journalist, former White House speechwriter, and conservative intellectual, told farmers at Manitoba Ag Days earlier this month. “If Americans make the - [Israel-Hamas war: West Bank raid won't derail cease-fire | Ian Bremmer | World In: 60](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/israel-hamas-war-west-bank-raid-wont-derail-cease-fire-ian-bremmer-world-in-60/) - Does the Israeli undercover hospital raid in West Bank destroy any chance of a ceasefire with Hamas? Why is it more concerning when TikTok shares US data than when US tech companies do? What are the wider consequences of West Africa's “Brexit” moment? - [Chasing Life: Is Ozempic Really A Miracle Drug?](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chasing-life-is-ozempic-really-a-miracle-drug/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V7NcCEwdCgKuCI0XnTUPW New drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are billed as a revolutionary new approach for losing weight. But are these actually miracle drugs? Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to Yale School of Medicine assistant professor Dr. Jorge Moreno to explain the science behind these medications – from the benefits to the risks to the unknowns. - [The Collapse of Global Maritime Shipping](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-collapse-of-global-maritime-shipping/) - No matter how much bubble wrap and caution tape we slap onto global maritime shipping, the industry has found itself in quite a predicament. Despite the Ukraine War, a drought impacting the Panama Canal, Houthi attacks in Yemen, widespread piracy, and mounting geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea (yes, that is a lot of - [John Katko: Musk says Neuralink has implanted brain chip](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/john-katko-musk-says-neuralink-has-implanted-brain-chip/) - Neuralink, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has announced they have implanted a wireless chip into a human brain for the first time. - [John Katko: Biden decides on how to respond after drone attack kills 3 US service members](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/john-katko-biden-decides-on-how-to-respond-after-drone-attack-kills-3-us-service-members/) - John Katko joins "The Big Story" to discuss what an American retaliation would mean for the Middle East region. - [The US and Iran: Deciding What to Bomb](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-us-and-iran-deciding-what-to-bomb/) - "There will likely be global repercussions regardless of which option the US chooses," says Peter Zeihan. - [Ep 72: Serving Over Selling: A $750M Journey in Autonomy and Innovation with Shawn Meaike](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/ep-72-serving-over-selling-a-750m-journey-in-autonomy-and-innovation-with-shawn-meaike/) - Dive into the latest Direct Approach podcast episode, where Wayne engages in a riveting discussion with Shawn Meaike, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Family First Life. Shawn's extraordinary journey, catapulting his business from an $11 million debut to an impressive 30,000 agents and $750 million in annual revenue in 2023, is rooted in defying - [Quantum computing is the next revolution](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/quantum-computing-is-the-next-revolution/) - Dr. Michio Kaku, the renowned theoretical physicist, walks us through the evolutionary journey of computing, from analog to digital to the quantum era - [Interested in the new weight loss drugs? Here are 5 things to know](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/interested-in-the-new-weight-loss-drugs-here-are-5-things-to-know/) - (CNN) — Being on a diet sometimes feels like an American pastime: If you haven’t experienced the “pleasure” of it, then it’s almost certain that your BFF, baby brother, aunt or someone else in your close circle of family and friends has. It’s probably no coincidence that government statistics show that more than 30% of Americans are overweight - [Insurers likely to cover weight-loss drugs, if they show profound benefit: Dr. Scott Gottlieb](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/insurers-likely-to-cover-weight-loss-drugs-if-they-show-profound-benefit-dr-scott-gottlieb/) - Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the latest headlines in weight loss drugs. - [Father Greg Boyle: A Modern-Day Mystic — The Priest Behind Homeboy Industries](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/father-greg-boyle-a-modern-day-mystic-the-priest-behind-homeboy-industries/) - The founder of the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and prison reentry program in the world is a mystic, a Jesuit priest who does not believe that God has a plan for your life. Having buried 260 young men and women, Father Greg Boyle rejects the idea that it is God’s plan that anyone should die - [Aaron Lazar Says He Won't 'Fight' ALS After His Diagnosis: 'There's Nothing to Beat'](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/aaron-lazar-says-he-wont-fight-als-after-his-diagnosis-theres-nothing-to-beat/) - Aaron Lazar is opening up about his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and revealing why he's not focused on trying to fight the disease for which there is no cure, but instead move through life with courage and hope. The stage veteran — known for two decades of roles on Broadway and on tour in musicals like The - [Oracle taps former CMS leader Seema Verma to lead EHR business](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/oracle-taps-former-cms-leader-seema-verma-to-lead-ehr-business/) - Seema Verma, who served as a top healthcare policy leader in the Trump administration, has been tapped to lead Oracle Health, which includes the Cerner electronic health records business. Verma joined the tech giant last year to run its life sciences division. She is now executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and - [Michael Pillsbury warns China has placed ‘Trojan horses’ in US infrastructure](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/michael-pillsbury-warns-china-has-placed-trojan-horses-in-us-infrastructure/) - Heritage Foundation senior fellow Michael Pillsbury highlights the threat posed by China to the U.S. on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ - [Mark Morgan to Newsmax: U.S. 'Already Infiltrated' by Border Terrorists](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mark-morgan-to-newsmax-u-s-already-infiltrated-by-border-terrorists/) - The United States is "already infiltrated" by foreign terrorists who have come across its borders, former acting Customs and Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan told Newsmax Sunday. "That's exactly why 10 former FBI executives penned a letter to shed light on the real risk to our national security because of the chaos and lawlessness [at] the border," Morgan - [Historian Niall Ferguson: Military Preparedness is Key in Modern Geopolitics](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/historian-niall-ferguson-military-preparedness-is-key-in-modern-geopolitics/) - Historian Niall Ferguson’s latest article published on February 3, 2024, presents a compelling argument for the importance of military preparedness in the face of emerging geopolitical challenges. Drawing from historical references, Ferguson underscores the essential role of security investments for nation-states to avoid strategic disasters, a lesson he believes the United Kingdom and other nations - [Episode 659: Finding Amelia Earhart's Plane](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/episode-659-finding-amelia-earharts-plane/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/30ZntiZnJ5aanMWFLkAslp Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in aviation. However, she would not live to her 40th birthday. During an attempt at becoming the first woman to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe in 1937, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island. Her disappearance remains one of - [News companies reverse course on hard subscriptions](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/news-companies-reverse-course-on-hard-subscriptions/) - News companies are reversing course on hard subscriptions — once seen as a safer alternative to the volatile ad market — in favor of flexible paywalls, membership programs and more ads. The big picture: A strategy focused mainly on subscriptions requires upfront spending on premium content. That takes time to pay off — and many publishers don't have - [Chasing Life: The Big Business Behind Weight Loss Drugs](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chasing-life-the-big-business-behind-weight-loss-drugs/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cl5n58167QTciroB66Mus It’s become a multibillion-dollar business: weight loss drugs. Demand is high, as is the cost. How did medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound become so popular and so profitable? And what kind of impact might they have on the future of food and healthcare? Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to his CNN colleague Meg - [The GOP’s True Priority](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-gops-true-priority/) - Sometimes, a negotiation produces a deal. Sometimes, a negotiation reveals the truth. Negotiators in the Senate have produced a draft agreement on immigration and asylum. The deal delivers on Republican priorities. It includes changes to federal law to discourage asylum seeking. It shuts down asylum processing altogether if too many people arrive at once. Those - [Americans are tuning out politics news ahead of 2024 election](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/americans-are-tuning-out-politics-news-ahead-of-2024-election/) - Engagement with political news and news generally is down considerably compared to the last presidential primary election cycle, as Americans continue to funnel their attention toward lighter topics, like sports and entertainment. Why it matters: Record news interest last presidential election cycle, while bolstered by the onset of the pandemic, helped lead to the highest voter turnout in the 21st - [Anderson Cooper 360º: Buckingham Palace: King Charles III has cancer and will step back from public duties](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/anderson-cooper-360o-buckingham-palace-king-charles-iii-has-cancer-and-will-step-back-from-public-duties/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FO7LZXqapd8DOpaTclvof Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will take a step back from his public duties while he gets treatment. King Charles received a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate last month and further tests revealed a “form of cancer.” Sources tell CNN that the King does - [Looming market disruption will be 'nothing close to 2008': Sheila Bair](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/looming-market-disruption-will-be-nothing-close-to-2008-sheila-bair/) - Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair analyzes economic impacts of bank rating downgrades and the Federal Reserve's interest rate story. - [Carla A. Harris Receives Anthem Award for Outstanding Contributions in DEI](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/carla-a-harris-receives-anthem-award-for-outstanding-contributions-in-dei/) - In recognition of her unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the corporate world, Carla A. Harris, celebrated Wall Street veteran, award-winning author, gospel singer, and renowned motivational speaker, was honored with an Anthem Award for her third book, “Lead to Win.” The accolade was bestowed in the category of “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – - [Oliver McPherson-Smith: Biden’s misguided LNG pause follows Carter’s path to a one-term presidency](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/oliver-mcpherson-smith-bidens-misguided-lng-pause-follows-carters-path-to-a-one-term-presidency/) - These types of misguided export restrictions are not unprecedented. Jimmy Carter similarly implemented a half-measure ban on grain exports to the Soviet Union. - [Research Paper by Dr. Reed Timmer: Design and rocket deployment of a trackable pseudo-Lagrangian drifter-based meteorological probe into the Lawrence/Linwood EF4 tornado and mesocyclone](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/research-paper-by-dr-reed-timmer-design-and-rocket-deployment-of-a-trackable-pseudo-lagrangian-drifter-based-meteorological-probe-into-the-lawrence-linwood-ef4-tornado-and-mesocyclone/) - Abstract A custom lightweight, miniaturized, and trackable meteorological probe was launched by a model rocket into the inflow region of an EF4, long-tracked tornado south of Lawrence, Kansas, on 28 May 2019 and sampled tornado core flow. The rocket reached apogee at 439 m a.g.l., releasing the “pseudo-Lagrangian drifter” by parachute directly into the tornado vortex. The probe - [The rise of 'Zynfluencers': What you need to know](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-rise-of-zynfluencers-what-you-need-to-know/) - Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the health concerns about Zyn, how the product has captured the market, and more. - [ICYMI: Public Intellectual Niall Ferguson Tells a Princeton Audience How a Country Can Lose Its Way](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/icymi-public-intellectual-niall-ferguson-tells-a-princeton-audience-how-a-country-can-lose-its-way/) - Princeton, NJ – An antiquated classroom in Guyot Hall on the Princeton University campus was at near capacity – filled largely with community attendees -- for Niall Ferguson's February 6 lecture entitled "Liberty in a Cold Climate." The event was sponsored by the University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, The debonair Ferguson is - [World Bank Former President Robert B. Zoellick on how more trade barriers will ‘cost’ the U.S.](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/world-bank-former-president-robert-b-zoellick-on-how-more-trade-barriers-will-cost-the-u-s/) - “If we want to address climate change and we want to address how to deal with, say, additional solar power, why would we put big taxes and tariffs on solar panels coming from China? Someone says we need it for national security. I’ve been involved with the national security field for 30 years; I still - [North Capital Forum: Crazy Little Thing Called Geopolitics](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/north-capital-forum-crazy-little-thing-called-geopolitics/) - In October 2023, Peter Zeihan sat down with Enrique Perret, Managing Director of the U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF) & President and Founder, North Capital Forum (NCF). We discussed the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for North America. - [Inside Texas Politics | Full interview with former Congressman/Dallas GOP chair candidate Allen West](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/inside-texas-politics-full-interview-with-former-congressman-dallas-gop-chair-candidate-allen-west/) - Allen West, who's challenging incumbent Dallas County GOP chair Jennifer Stoddard-Hajdu, says the party must do a better job of recruiting candidates. - [Dr. Gupta explains why Lloyd Austin is being hospitalized again](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/dr-gupta-explains-why-lloyd-austin-is-being-hospitalized-again/) - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Medical Center for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains what that means. - [Wall Street Week: Latest Bank Crisis Is Really About Real Estate](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/wall-street-week-latest-bank-crisis-is-really-about-real-estate/) - Welcome to the Wall Street Week newsletter, where the best minds on Global Wall Street give you some investing food for thought from our conversations on Bloomberg Television. I’m David Westin, and this week we talked with former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair on regional banks; with Scott Bessent of Key Square Capital on the Trump - [Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton on commercial real estate risks, Elon Musk's pay package](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/former-sec-chairman-jay-clayton-on-commercial-real-estate-risks-elon-musks-pay-package/) - Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the stress facing the commercial real estate sector, potential impact on banks and the economy at large, the ruling over Elon Musk's pay package, and more. - [The Two Tiers of Everything](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-two-tiers-of-everything/) - We often hear about the two-tiered system of justice,but if you're paying attention these days, those two tiers apply to just about everything in our culture/society. The idiom “rules for thee, but not for me” sums it up succinctly. Consider the most recent revelation concerning Joe Biden. The special investigator’s report declared him unfit to stand - [The US border crisis at a tipping point | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/the-us-border-crisis-at-a-tipping-point-gzero-world-with-ian-bremmer/) - How do you solve a problem like the US southern border? If that question makes you hum a certain Sound of Music song, just know that it's more pleasant than whatever has been floating through the minds of the hundreds of members of the US Congress. Because if there was ever a week of dysfunction - [Chelsea Cipriano, Kushal Kadakia, and Dave Chokshi argue that the US must end its collective amnesia about public health disasters and act collaboratively to strengthen services](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chelsea-cipriano-kushal-kadakia-and-dave-chokshi-argue-that-the-us-must-end-its-collective-amnesia-about-public-health-disasters-and-act-collaboratively-to-strengthen-services/) - Throughout American history, leaders have stood up in the aftermath of disasters and committed to honoring the past by investing for the future. For example, the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003 led NASA to overhaul its safety culture and attracted new partnerships that are paving the way to America’s return to the Moon. Likewise, after - [Super Bowl LVIII makes history as most-watched American telecast ever](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/super-bowl-lviii-makes-history-as-most-watched-american-telecast-ever/) - CBS' broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday was the most-watched television event in U.S. history, according to preliminary Nielsen figures — with 123.4 million viewers across CBS, Univision and streaming platforms. Why it matters: A nail-biter ending in overtime, combined with celebrity sightings and a history-making consecutive win by the Kansas City Chiefs, drove the NFL to - [Mike Pence is Available for Global Speaking Engagements](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/mike-pence-is-available-for-global-speaking-engagements/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) is thrilled to announce that former Vice President Michael R. Pence is once again available for global speaking engagements. WWSG will facilitate the former vice president's speaking commitments exclusively. "Worldwide Speakers Group is a leader in its industry, and I am honored to rejoin the roster of distinguished thought leaders that WWSG - [Measles cases on the rise due to drop in vaccinations](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/measles-cases-on-the-rise-due-to-drop-in-vaccinations/) - Dr. Michael Osterholm says the virus is not the "benign disease" many think it is, and it can be very dangerous. It's a growing concern around the U.S. and across the world, with measles outbreaks becoming more common. The Minnesota Department of Health reported the first Minnesota case Monday in an unvaccinated 16-month old who has - [This is a ‘race to the bottom’: Josh Kraushaar](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/this-is-a-race-to-the-bottom-josh-kraushaar/) - Matthew Continetti, Mollie Hemingway and Josh Kraushaar discuss where the likely presidential candidates' current standings are at on ‘Special Report.’ - [Chasing Life: WeightWatchers CEO Explains Why "We Got It Wrong"](https://wwsg.com/speaker-news/chasing-life-weightwatchers-ceo-explains-why-we-got-it-wrong/) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4H7Han4bo6JmMRASJ47K9x Long before WeightWatchers became a weight loss empire, the legacy dieting company started as a small support group in the 1960s. The company rose to popularity preaching a message of moderation and making healthy choices. But in what some call a surprising pivot, WeightWatchers is changing the way the company does business. On today’s ## Team - [Jimmy Strauss](https://wwsg.com/team-member/jimmy-strauss/) - As Vice President of Sales at Worldwide Speakers Group, Jimmy Strauss works with colleges and universities, corporate clients, trade associations, and community lecture series to secure the ideal speakers for their events. His tireless work ethic, transparency, and collaborative approach have made him a trusted partner for his clients. Jimmy has been working with speakers - [Kristy Kalo](https://wwsg.com/team-member/kristy-kalo/) - Kristy Kalo is a lecture industry professional with over 25 years of experience representing thought leaders such as world and political leaders, award-winning journalists, sports figures, and celebrities; expertly matching them with clients from universities and colleges, Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, and non-profit organizations for worldwide speaking engagements. 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