Leadership Speeches

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A cri de coeur that takes aim at the tech industry for abandoning its history of helping America and its allies.”—The Wall Street Journal From the Palantir co-founder, one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, and his deputy, a...

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources. Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in...

From the world’s leading thinker on innovation and New York Times bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen, comes an unconventional book of inspiration and wisdom for achieving a fulfilling life. Christensen’s The Innovator’s Dilemma, notably the only...

Small and Mighty: Student Affairs at Small Colleges and Universities explores critical opportunities and challenges at higher education institutions with fewer than 5,000 students. Written by a diverse group of seasoned campus leaders, this comprehensive text covers a range of topics relevant to higher education and student affairs while providing detailed insights and actions to take for, in support of, and alongside students at small colleges and universities. Thriving in the small college culture requires flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to shift rapidly within the changing ...

The Concise Reads Management Series gives us some of the important tools in the management tool belt including problem solving, communicating, and building a team. The guides are concise on purpose and should take you no more than an hour or so to read but the principles within them take weeks and months to master. These are essential principles to find success as a manager or leader and therefore it is important that you absorb them and turn them into habits. The Art of Communication: "To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world ...

Speaking well in public can open many doors for us. From a professional point of view, it can help to increase the possibilities in a job interview, get more credibility and attention in work meetings, obtain better results in an examination, attract clients for a company or project, gain the confidence of your team, and leadership. Learn the techniques of powerful people who can win people’s hearts and achieve their goal by speech. Learn why people listen to them. Learn why they matter and how you can make your speeches impactful using their secrets.

How did a B-movie actor become one of history's most excellent communicators? Ronald Reagan wasn't supposed to change the world. He was a Hollywood actor known for playing "the Gipper," dismissed by critics as too simple, too old, too inexperienced. But Reagan understood something most politicians never learn: people don't want to be impressed—they want to be understood. Communicate Like Reagan takes you inside the moments that reveal the secret of Reagan's power: The 1964 speech that launched a political revolution with stories instead of statistics "There you go again" - how four ...

Amazon Book Description What if you were forbidden to learn the alphabet—and became one of history's most outstanding speakers anyway? Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in 1818. By law, he was prohibited from learning to read. By law, he could not speak freely. By law, he was property, not a person. Twenty-three years later, he stood before packed audiences and spoke with such power that people wept, cheered, and questioned everything they believed about human nature. Communicate Like Douglass reveals the extraordinary transformation: The kitchen lessons that changed everything ...

The definitive collection of Winston Churchill quotes, featuring his wartime defiance, leadership maxims, and essential wit and philosophy. When the world teetered on the brink of a new Dark Age, one voice offered the roadmap to victory. This is the definitive, comprehensive collection of Winston Churchill's most powerful words, encapsulated by his immortal, guiding philosophy: NEVER SURRENDER. Churchill’s speeches and writings are more than just historical records; they are masterclasses in leadership, courage, and uncompromising resolve. This meticulously organized book offers a full-...

Many books have been written about the amazing life of General Douglas MacArthur. This book is different. It contains information that is not reported elsewhere, information that tells us more about the greatness of this man, and how a powerful and popular US president, because of personal animosities, tried to destroy him. MacArthur led a 50-year career through some of the most difficult times in our nation's history, yet he never failed us. His Island-Hopping Campaign in the Pacific, his autocratic but benevolent rule over Japan that rebuilt their country into our great ally, his genius ...

Are you a new in public speaking or looking to up your game as a public speaker? Are you struggling to get your message out, or not sure how to combat the nerves of speaking publicly? “How to Speak in Public” is a great guide to help you make a move from a new speaker to being someone who people admire and respect as an effective communicator. Mastering the skills of communication can be a complex and daunting task, but with this, those complexities are broken down into 7 easy and actionable steps.

This dynamic 60-minute keynote address to Insurance Companies is truly a classic. They paid Ed Foreman $30 million dollars for this speech. Join 500 enthusiastic corporate leaders as they learn how to laugh, love and live their way to the GOOOD Life! This is a "must-listen" audio for anyone interested in improving teamwork and bottom-line results within their organization. This is a challenging time for many in America...and Ed Foreman shows you the way to overcome today's challenges and become victorious in the arena of life.

Learn how to be a leader in your own life and career with expert advice from one of the Navy's elite TOPGUN instructors. During a twenty-year career in uniform, Guy Snodgrass became one of the most skilled fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, commanding combat jets over some of the most dangerous...

The Thursday Speeches pulls back the curtain to put listeners in the room with exclusive access to the compelling pregame speeches from one of the best college football coaches in history. The book reveals the exact words James used to inspire the Huskies to slay the football giants of his day. It features the inspiring stories and invaluable life lessons that Coach Don James used to transform the University of Washington football program from obscurity to the national championship.

Historic American speeches by Jefferson, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph and others narrated by Johns Dirks and Barrett Clark.

- Have you ever been put on the spot and kicked yourself later for not having a substantial, confident response? - Have you ever lost out on a promotion because you didn't get along with your colleagues or boss? - Have you ever blanked when delivering a speech or a presentation? Saying the right...

A provocative case for why a better world is only possible with American power by Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid. From acclaimed author Shadi Hamid comes an urgent and deeply personal argument for why American dominance, despite its many flaws, remains the world’s best hope. Hamid...

Abraham Lincoln, our greatest president, believed that our national character was defined by three key moments: the writing of the Constitution, our declaration of independence from England, and the beginning of slavery on the North American continent.

"The Dream Still Lives: A Commemorative History of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement" is an insightful and powerful tribute to the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Written by experts in the field, this book delves into Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of nonviolence, equality, and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. The book examines the Civil Rights Movement's significant legislative changes, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which helped to put an end to discriminatory voting ...

Many of Shakespeare's greatest and best-loved speeches are brought together in this superb collection, performed by outstanding artists who bring to vivid life words which are an integral part of our language, our culture and our everyday lives.