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Leadership Speakers

There is indeed a vast difference between a “boss” and a true leader. In the past decade alone, our workforce and the business environment have shifted in countless ways, one of which is what we look for in a leader. While companies previously focused on profits alone, we now see more and more organizations taking workplace culture into account in addition to hitting numbers.

Why Leadership Speakers Matter

A dynamic leadership speaker delivers actionable strategies tailored to your team’s challenges and goals. Whether you're looking to cultivate future leaders, strengthen communication skills, or navigate change with confidence, the right keynote speaker can transform your team's performance and communication.

Build a Stronger Company Culture

Great leaders shape company culture from the top down. Our speakers offer profound insights into what it means to lead with purpose and vision. By addressing real-world leadership issues, they help organizations foster collaboration, increase employee morale, and create a shared sense of mission.

Benefits of Booking a Leadership Speaker

A professional speaker with a proven track record in leadership brings clarity and inspiration. The benefits include:

  • Strengthened leadership capabilities across all levels
  • Improved effective communication within teams and departments
  • Boosted employee morale and team engagement
  • Renewed focus on company vision and strategy
  • Fresh, outside perspectives that challenge the status quo

Authorities on Leadership

Business leaders nowadays need the right leadership skills to be able to inspire others, connect with individuals, lead successful teams, and embody the values they preach. A true leader will do all of the above while shattering quotas, while a boss can reach goals, but they may have a hard time with employee retention and morale. The traits of a great leader can be learned and we have gathered the best Leadership Keynote Speakers around to share their insights and transform anyone into a leader people want to follow.

We work with some of the world’s most respected thought leaders, executives and bestselling authors, each an authority on leadership in their own right. Their stories and insights resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact long after the applause ends.

Leaders from All Walks of Life

Our Leadership Keynote Speakers reach across industries to provide advice and learnings that will make your leadership versatile and flexible enough to apply your new knowledge to any company. They have compiled best practices, data from studies spanning years, and personal experiences to bring you exactly what you and your team need to grow into the leaders you were always meant to be.

One form of leaders you can explore are the men and women who lead teams in the Navy, Marines, and Army, on special missions, and into life-threatening situations—people like Vernice “Fly Girl” Armour who is America's first Black female combat pilot, or former Commander of USS Benfold Mike Abrashoff. Their time behind enemy lines guiding their teammates into danger and out to safety has given them valuable insights into leading under immense pressure, making them powerful, inspirational speakers. They can help you create a strong voice people will trust, team morale that you can rely on, and reliant decision-making in times of stress. 

Or maybe you prefer learning about leadership through a sports lens. Bring someone like Dr. Thom Mayer, Medical Director for the National Football League Players Association and Disaster Leadership Expert to your next event to understand how a team’s integrity is built upon each individual and the leaders who uphold their values. And there’s no one to speak on leading a championship culture like Jennifer Azzi, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer.

For those of you more data-oriented, turn to a speaker to explain the science behind great leaders and powerful cultures. Behavioral Scientist Ashely Whillans can work one on one with your team to address key behaviors that lead to greater success. Rasmus Ankersen, a High-Performance Anthropologist, uses the study of culture to pinpoint the attributes that make a great leader and shares those insights with audiences around the world.

Real-World Experience and Powerful Messages  

Let Executive Speakers Bureau share our expertise in finding you the perfect leadership conference speakers for your next meeting. No matter what speaks to you and your team, we can match you with an influential leadership expert who says it best. These business speakers deliver inspirational keynote speeches and share life experiences that are unique, but applicable to a wide variety of business leaders and managers. From team building to employee engagement to corporate culture, our business keynote speakers can inspire you and your team to improve. Learn how to go from boss to leader with one of our expert Leadership Keynote Speakers.

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Jim Abbott, Speaker

Jim Abbott

  • Former Major League Baseball Pitcher born with only one hand
  • Male Athlete of the Year in the 1988 Olympic Games
  • NYT Bestselling Author of Imperfect: An Improbable Life 
  • Shares the keys to adapting, persevering and removing obstacles to success
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Travels From

California

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Troy Aikman, Speaker

Troy Aikman

  • Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Quarterback
  • Number one overall NFL draft pick in 1989
  • True Value Man of the Year Award
In Person-Fee:

$100,000 - $200,000

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Travels From

Texas

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David Akers, Christian Speaker

David Akers

  • Legendary Football Placekicker 
  • 6 Time NFL Pro-Bowler
  • Christian Speaker
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Megan Alexander, Speaker

Megan Alexander

  • National Correspondent for the TV show “Inside Edition”
  • Author of the new book “Faith in the Spotlight”
  • Actress in movie Space Warriors
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Marcus Allen, Speaker

Marcus Allen

  • CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
  • Former NFL Super Bowl MVP & NCAA Heisman Trophy Winner
  • Charismatic and passionate public servant devoted to helping those less fortunate
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Georgia

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Linda Alvarado, Speaker

Linda Alvarado

  • First Hispanic MLB Franchise Owner
  • President and CEO of Alvarado Construction, Inc.
  • Voted one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Colorado

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Rasmus Ankersen, Speaker

Rasmus Ankersen

  • The High Performance Anthropologist  
  • Lived and trained with some the best athletes on earth
  • Bestselling author of 'The Goldmine Effect: Crack the Secrets of High Performance' and 'Hunger in Paradise: The War Against Complacency'
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

England

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Victoria Arlen, Motivational Speaker

Victoria Arlen

  • ESPN Host & Reporter
  • Author, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer
  • Paralympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder
  • Dancing With The Stars Semi-finalist
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

California

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Lance Armstrong keynote speaker

Lance Armstrong

  • Seven-time Tour de France winner
  • Cancer Survivor
  • Podcast Host
  • Endurance Athlete
  • Managing Partner, Next Ventures (Venture Capital)
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Travels From

Texas

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Cam Awesome

Cam Awesome

  • 2-time National Champion Heavyweight Olympic boxer 
  • Former Captain of Team USA Boxing
  • Inspires audiences worldwide with his incredible journey of turning setbacks into triumphs and harnessing the mindset that led him to unprecedented success.
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Texas

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Jennifer Azzi, Speaker

Jennifer Azzi

  • Leadership and Culture Expert
  • Olympic Gold Medalist - USA Basketball Team
  • NCAA Stanford National Champion
  • USF Head Coach
  • Las Vegas Aces WNBA Basketball Chief of Business Development 
  • Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Nevada

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Bill Bates, Overcoming Adversity Speaker

Bill Bates

  • 3x Super Bowl Champion Dallas Cowboy
  • 4x Bob Lilly Award Winner
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

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Travels From

Texas

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Leif Becker, Speaker

Leif Becker

  • "The Ultimate Barrier Breaker"
  • World Record Holder 
  • Expert in Martial Arts and Resilence Mindset
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Lonnie Bedwell keynote speaker

Lonnie Bedwell

  • Blind Extreme-Sports Athlete,
  • Motivational Speaker, and
  • Navy Veteran
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Indiana

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Johnny Bench, speaker

Johnny Bench

  • Baseball Hall of Fame (1989)
  • 14 Time All-Star, 10 Gold Gloves, WS MVP
  • Author & Non-Profit Leader
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Robyn Benincasa, Speaker

Robyn Benincasa

  • Adventure Racing World Champion, Guinness Record Holder, and CNN Hero
  • NYT Bestselling Author, How Winning Works
  • Applies lessons from extreme sports to challenges in business to inspire a we-thinking culture that will achieve collective success
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

California

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J.B. Bernstein Speaker

J.B. Bernstein

Sports Agent, Corporate Consultant, Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author

In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Florida

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Ross Bernstein, Peak Performance Speaker

Ross Bernstein

  • Sports Performance Expert: The Champion’s CODE
  • Best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books
  • Helps Companies and Organizations Think and Act More Like Champions
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Minnesota

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Eric Berry, Sports Motivational Speaker

Eric Berry

  • NFL Player for Kansas City Chiefs
  • Three-time Pro-Bowler, 2015 AP Comeback Player of the Year
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivor 
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Kansas

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Jerome Bettis, Sports Speaker

Jerome Bettis

  • Pro Football Hall of Famer
  • Super Bowl XL champion halfback, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Michigan

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