Leadership Speakers Bureau Archives

Be on the lookout for future events with the following members of the Leadership Speakers Bureau by visiting Upcoming Events.

 

 

   TEDxWomen Simulcast

    On December 1, 2012, the Taylor Leadership Institute, with co-sponsorship from TEDxRiversideAvondale, offered a live simulcast of TEDxWomen. The event was live streamed from Washington D.C. to over 150 cities around the world.

   

   Featured topics in leadership: Learning to recognize and the space between seeing and doing, between knowing and responding, between staying in the dark and seeking the light, beween disruption and moving on, and finding creative solutions to enact positive change in these situations.

 

 Speakers included: Kate Clinton-comedian, Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes-poet, Eboo Patel-Interfaith Youth Advocate & Leader,  Eve Ensler-Tony award-winning playwright, Shabana Basij-Rasikh-Advocate for education equality, Brittany Wenger-2012 Google Science Fair Winner, Bob and Lee Woodruff-former ABC News Journalist and Author, and much more.

 

 Warren  St. John

  Author, Outcasts United

  

  On October 23, 2012, the Taylor Leadership Institute, with co-sponsorship from the Office of Undergraduate Studies brought Mr. St. John to the University of North Florida. Mr. St. John is the author of the 2012-2013 UNF READS! book selection, Outcasts United.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Angela M. Cox

  Duval County Court Judge

 

   Featured topics in leadership: Importance of core values and character in overcoming the odds. "How is the world better because you lived?"

 

  On March 7, 2012, the Taylor Leadership Institute, with co-sponsorship from the Honors Program, African-American Student Union, the Women's Center, and the Intercultural Center for PEACE, brought The Honorable Angela M. Cox to the stage.

   See what students had to say after attending this March 7th event:

  "I truly enjoyed Angela Cox's presentation and speech. She spoke to the crowd and was so pleasant. I will take her words to heart."

  "Angela Cox is a wonderful speaker who hits on many concerns I have as a student. I feel like I'm better suited to operate as an individual and leader having had the chance to learn from Judge Cox."

  "I absolutely loved hearing from Judge Cox. She was very inspirational."

  "Hands down the best speaker I have seen so far. She was such an inspiration."

 

Weren't able to attend the event? Don't fret - We recorded it! Visit Institute Videos to watch the entire speech, including the Q&A portion at the end.

 

 

Marilyn McAfee

  U.S. Ambassador

 

 

   Featured topics in leadership: Developing a sensitivity and professional persona in multicultural professional settings and demonstrating “polish” in representing yourself, your institution, and your country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom Gagne

  Loss Management Director, Ritz Carlton Hotels, Amelia Island

Featured topics in leadership: Leadership that empowers followers.

 

 

 

John A. Delaney 

 UNF President

 

  On February 1, 2012, the Taylor Leadership Institute, with co-sponsorship from Fraternity & Sorority Life, Housing & Residence Life, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and Military & Veterans Resource Center, launched the Leadership Speakers Bureau with UNF President  John Delaney.

   

Featured topics in leadership: Setting your utopian goals and achieving them.

  See what students had to say after attending this February 1 event:

  "President Delaney was great to listen to. He was very motivational and reminded me why I love UNF so much and why I should take pride in our school."

  "Great opportunity to meet the president in a small venue."

  "This event was very helpful and eye-opening. I was honored to get the insight of President Delaney on issues about UNF."

  "This was very insightful about the state of the university. President Delaney is a great speaker and interesting to listen to."

 

  Weren't able to attend the event? Don't fret - We recorded it! Visit Institute Videos to watch the entire speech, including the Q&A portion at the end. 

 

Lt. Rick Seibler 

Featured topics in leadership: Servant leadership to young U.S. Marines serving in Afghanistan.

 

 

 

Adam Silva

  Chief Development Officer, Wounded Warrior Project

  Featured topics in leadership: Finding true success in your life.

 

 

  See Adam speak with Introduction to Leadership students by visiting the Institute Videos webpage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Y. Tidwell

  Owner and originator of Some Place Like Home, Inc. and founder of the Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida

 

 

 

  See Barbara speak with Introduction to Leadership students by visiting the Institute Videos webpage.

 

 

 

 

 

Anne Urban

  Founder and CEO, Destination Planning Corporation

 

  Featured topics in leadership: “Jacksonville Small Business Leader of the Year 2010.”  Female entrepreneur in public relations/event planning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen Joost

  Jacksonville council president and founder of Firehouse Subs franchise now located internationally

 

Featured topics in leadership: Knowing you are a leader before you begin your career.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtis Hazel

  CEO entrepreneur of Hazel Partners, Director of Volunteers for TPC 2012, and a graduate of UNF

  Featured topics in leadership: “Giving back” to your community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nat Glover

  President of Edward Waters College, former Sheriff of Duval County, Florida and graduate of UNF master’s degree program.

 

  Featured topics in leadership: Demonstrating and chronicling the journey of multiculturalism and leadership in our community.