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Many talented professionals hold back in meetings for one simple reason. They worry that if they sound more assertive, they will come across as aggressive. They soften their point. Or they wait until after the meeting to say the smart thing they were thinking all along. But assertiveness is not aggression. Assertiveness is clarity with courage. It's the ability to say what needs to be said with enough strength that people hear you, and enough steadiness that they stay wi

Some leaders change companies. Others change how we think about people. Laszlo Bock, former Google CHRO and now Co-Founder of Gretel.ai, is redefining what it means to lead with both innovation and humanity.

We included Larry Fink on our Best Speakers list because he is one of the most powerful and influential leaders in the world. His journey, from a career-defining loss to building the world’s largest asset management firm, is a masterclass in resilience and vision.

We included Hands and Ola Rosling on our best public speakers list for the energetic, humorous and creative ways they use rhetoric.

We included Julie on our Best Public Speakers list because of her sincerity, calming style, enthusiasm, and insightful ideas.

Tiffani Bova is on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her direct messaging, use of gestures, and motivational vocal style.

We are dedicating the month of October to speakers that inspire us. Studying great speakers will make you great, too. First up...Ruth Bader