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Daniel Pink | PDA Speakers

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Power of Regret, When, To Sell is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind

Dan Pink delpoys the science of motivation to boost engagement, spark innovation, and create better leaders.

Mark Carney

UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance; Governor of the Bank of England (2013-2020)

Focused on four major crises-the Global Financial Crisis, the Global Health Crisis, Climate Change and the Fourth Industrial Revolution– Mark Carney shares his insights into lessons learned and economic opportunities…

Jim Calhoun

Legendary Hall of Fame Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Connecticut (1986-2012), Winner of Three National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011) and ESPN College Basketball Analyst

An exceptional leader and one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history with three national titles and 873 wins to his name, Jim Calhoun delivers a passionate and…

Megan Smith

CEO shift7, Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer (2014-2017)

Catalytic and innovative visionary Megan Smith believes that the future of technology is already here.

Tony Dungy

Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Football Analyst, NBC Sports

The first African-American head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl championship, Tony Dungy shares with us the importance of goals, integrity, discipline and overcoming adversity.

Jerry Linenger

Astronaut, Epidemiologist and Hero

Jerry Linenger survived what has been described as "one of the most dangerous missions in space history"–an out-of control spacecraft tumbling through darkness, and on fire.

Mariano Rivera

New York Yankees' Greatest Relief Pitcher of All Time and Author of The Closer

Mariano Rivera teaches lessons in perseverance, drive, and building a legendary career from the ground up.

William Taylor

Founding Editor, Fast Company and Best-Selling Author

William Taylor has a passion for ideas and practices that reshape how organizations compete, innovate and win—in good times and times of crisis.

Alexi Pappas

Olympic Athlete; Bestselling Author; Award-winning Filmmaker

Alexi Pappas shares deeply honest insight on befriending pain, recruiting mentors, budgeting willpower, and replacing can't with maybe.

Barry McCaffrey

President, BR McCaffrey Associates, LLC

A renowned leader whose advice is sought by America’s top policy makers, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret.) provides an unflinching assessment on the leadership challenges that face complex organizations.

William Cohen

Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group

The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between…

Horst Schulze

Legendary Former Hotelier Renowned for Creating a Culture of Service

As founding president and COO of Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze established a new standard of excellence in his industry. He energizes organizations to reconnect with their service commitment.

Naomi Bagdonas

Bestselling Author; Executive Advisor

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Jim McNerney

Chairman, President and CEO, The Boeing Company (2005–2016); Chairman and CEO, 3M (2000–2005)

Having led some of America’s most distinguished and recognizable companies during a storied business career that includes executive roles at GE, 3M and Boeing, Jim McNerney provides insight on topics such as…

Jennifer Aaker | PDA Speakers

General Atlantic Professor and Coulter Family Faculty Fellow

Behavioral scientist and expert on what is really meaningful in life, Jennifer Aaker shares how to create more purposeful, engaged, and joyful places to work.

Bobby Jindal

Governor of Louisiana

One of America’s most successful public-sector executives and one of the boldest innovators in health care and education, Bobby Jindal brings to life the lessons learned from a career in…

Liz Murray

Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.

American Historian and Best-Selling Author; Presidential Historian, CNN; Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University

Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, the CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He works in…

Founding Executive Vice President of People, JetBlue Airways; President, People Ink and Best-Selling Author

The remarkable story of JetBlue Airways is founded in the people-centric values of Ann Rhoades.

Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst; Lawyer; Professor; Author

With over 2 million listeners weekly, Hugh Hewitt can be heard nationally every weekday morning as host.

President, Council on Foreign Relations

Dr. Richard Haass is a veteran diplomat, a prominent voice on American foreign policy, and an established leader of nonprofit institutions. He is in his seventeenth year as president of…

Tony Blair | PDA Speakers

Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1997-2007)

Tony Blair works passionately to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.

U.S. Chief Information Officer (2015-2017), CIO VMWare, Microsoft, GM and The Walt Disney Company

Over a 40-year career, Tony Scott has shaped groundbreaking information technology solutions at some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Microsoft, General Motors, VMware, and The Walt Disney Company.…

Former Co-CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill (2009-2016), Lawyer, Author, Pilot & Filmmaker

Monty’s view of effective leadership is unique and refreshing.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2014–2017); Director, Office of Management and Budget (2013–2014)

A proven leader with a record of cultivating innovation and delivering results, Sylvia Mathews Burwell has led government departments in both the Clinton and Obama Administrations as well as powerful…

Secretary of Energy (2013–2017)

Dr. Ernest Moniz is a renowned expert on biosecurity, energy policy, and the climate crisis. he is founder of the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI), a non-profit clean energy think tank,…

Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers (2013–2017)

Jason Furman is the Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy at Harvard University. Previously he served as a top economic adviser to President Obama including serving as the…

EPA Administrator (2001-2003) and Former New Jersey Governor

With unparalleled knowledge and passion for environmental issues, Christine Todd Whitman shares a new— and compelling— framework on the collaboration between economic growth and environmental policy making.

Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013–2017)

After leading the FBI through unprecedented times, former Director James Comey shares how his moral compass guided his decision-making and issues a clarion call for ethical leadership—no matter the circumstance.

CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior National Security and Intelligence Analyst, NBC News and MSNBC

A consummate insider who worked his way up through the ranks to head the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan had a front row seat in the turbulent and tumultuous arena…

Best-Selling Author; Acclaimed Historian and Journalist; Professor of History, Tulane University

Walter Isaacson is a Professor of History at Tulane and an advisory partner at Perella Weinberg, a financial services firm based in New York City. He is the past CEO…

Prime Minister of Spain (1996-2004)

Before José María Aznar took office as prime minister of Spain in 1996.

Former Chairman & CEO of Best Buy; Author, The Heart of Business – Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism; Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School

Hubert Joly has been recognized as one of the top 100 CEOs in the world by the Harvard Business Review.

CIA Director (1997-2004)

George Tenet has served the intelligence community in practically every capacity and now, in an intimate and candid conversation format, he provides audiences with a snapshot of the security threats…

White House Press Secretary (2011-2014)

Perhaps no one is better equipped to survey today’s current events both at home and abroad than Jay Carney.

U.S. Senator (2011–2017); Attorney General of New Hampshire (2004–2009)

A tough and respected prosecutor and the first female Attorney General of New Hampshire, Kelly Ayotte knows how to break through partisan gridlock to make government work for everyone. Widely…

Chairman and CEO, General Electric (2001–2017)

When he took the helm at General Electric, Jeff Immelt knew that in a rapidly digitizing, increasingly interconnected, and predictably unpredictable world.

Best-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change

Able to reach audiences with a simple, transformative message on finding your passion, Kevin Carroll reawakens drive and ambition in both individuals and organizations allowing them to rediscover the things…

Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

David Gregory, current CNN political analyst former moderator of NBC News’ Meet the Press, shares with audiences his insights on the latest Washington headlines and the current events facing our country.

Anchor and Reporter ABC News and Best Selling Co-Author

From reporting on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to covering the on-going situation in the Middle East/North Africa, to observing inside North Korea the 2010 celebration of the 65th Anniversary…

Co-Founder and CEO of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand, Former CMO of Airbnb

Jonathan Mildenhall has been recognized as a global leader in branding, marketing and commercial creativity for three decades.

Emmy Award Winning Journalist; National Political Reporter, Axios

Jonathan Swan currently serves as a national political reporter for Axios, the media company launched by Politico founders Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei.

Author; Former Editor-in-Chief of Esquire Magazine and Former Chief Creative and Marketing Officer at Lands' End and Chicos FAS, Inc.

Poet Maya Angelou said that “making a living is not making a life.” But making a life, a life that’s satisfying and fulfilling over the long haul, doesn’t come with…

White House Chief of Staff

As chief of staff for President George W. Bush, assistant to the president/deputy chief of staff for President George H. W. Bush and special assistant and director of intergovernmental affairs…

Secretary of the Treasury (2003-2006)

As the secretary of the treasury in President George W. Bush’s Cabinet, John Snow left a remarkable record of achievement.

White House Chief of Staff (2017), Republican National Committee Chairman (2011-2017)

Reince Priebus is a decisive and pragmatic bridge builder, who reformed and modernized the Republican National Committee, and managed the White House as the first Chief of Staff to President…

Director, Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy

Mark McClellan, M.D., PhD, is Director and Robert J. Margolis, M.D., Professor of Business, Medicine and Policy at the Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University. He is a…

Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

Jeb Bush is a unifying leader who brings civility to the discussion of bi-partisan viewpoints while addressing the key issues facing each audience he meets.

Former CEO & Chairman, The Walt Disney Company

Widely recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs in history, Bob Iger led The Walt Disney Company during the most difficult time in the company’s storied history.…

Chairman and CEO, Revolution LLC; Co-Founder, America Online; Author

One of America’s most successful entrepreneurs and executives, best-known as co-founder of America Online and CEO of Revolution LLC, Steve Case has a passion for building startups that can change…