LEAD FIRST: A Conversation on Leadership Through the Seldom-Heard Stories of America’s First Ladies
Featured Book
Eat, Drink and Succeed Climb Your Way to the Top Using the Networking Power of Social Events
Communications wunderkind Laura Schwartz networked her way from answering phones for President Clinton's press office at age 19 to producing more than 1,000 events as the White House Director of Events. In her first book, Eat, Drink & Succeed, Schwartz, now a professional speaker and national television commentator, shares the secrets that skyrocketed her onto the world stage. Taking a cue from show biz, she presents her strategy in fun and easy-to-follow steps: Setting the Scene, Casting Call, Dress Rehearsal, Showtime and Encore! Eat, Drink & Succeed is an entertaining and enlightening read, appropriate for boardroom or beachside. $16.95, in stores, on Amazon and at www.EatDrinkandSucceed.com. Today, Schwartz is a professional motivational speaker presenting to Fortune's Top 50 and 500 companies, independent businesses, industry associations, universities and nonprofit organizations, teaching people of all ages how they too, can: EAT, DRINK & SUCCEED!
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
In this engaging and intimate conversation, Laura Schwartz takes guests behind the scenes of the White House, sharing seldom-heard stories of America’s First Ladies and the distinctive ways they led, influenced, persevered, and made an impact during moments of triumph, turbulence, and transformation.
Laura began her White House career at age nineteen and rose through the ranks to serve as Midwest Press Secretary, Director of Television, and ultimately White House Director of Events. During eight years in the Clinton administration, she produced more than 1,000 events for the President, First Lady, heads of state, and international leaders.
Featured Author
Laura Schwartz
Laura Schwartz began her White House career at age nineteen and rose through the ranks to serve as Midwest Press Secretary, Director of Television, and ultimately White House Director of Events. During eight years in the Clinton administration, she produced more than 1,000 events for the President, First Lady, heads of state, and international leaders. Laura has since become an internationally recognized keynote speaker, emcee, author, and television commentator. She has appeared on CNN, CBS, Fox News, the BBC, and ITV and currently serves as an American contributor to Australia's Today Show. She is the author of Eat, Drink & Succeed and was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the Global Events Industry for seven consecutive years. Laura takes guests behind the scenes of the White House, sharing seldom-heard stories of America's First Ladies and the distinctive ways they led, influenced, persevered, and made an impact during moments of triumph, turbulence, and transformation
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