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Lavin Speaker Annette Gordon-Reed was invited to the White House for the long -awaited moment when Juneteenth was declared an official holiday in the US. The acclaimed historian, and author of New York Times bestseller On Juneteenth, reminds us we can never stop fighting for change.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone lays bare the systemic racism in America through her vivid and timely novels. Today, we’re pleased to welcome Nic to The Lavin Agency as a speaker on social justice—helping us recognize our humanity through the power of storytelling, and inspiring us to act for change in this pivotal moment.
2020 was a year of confusion for America, but ultimately clarity—further exposing the nation’s blatant inequalities and deepening societal rifts. In his new book Last Best Hope, acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author George Packer offers a timely diagnosis and illuminates a path toward overcoming injustices, paralyses, and divides.
A legendary voice in the fight against climate change, bestselling author Naomi Klein’s latest book, How to Change Everything, provides hope, inspiration and a call to action for a mass intergenerational movement towards achieving climate justice.
Lavin is thrilled to welcome our newest speaker: Greg Hoffman! The former Chief Marketing Officer at Nike, Hoffman is the rare leader who understands the power of creativity to push us forward. His engaging and charismatic talks reveal how we can use it to celebrate diversity, empower our teams, and build an enduring brand legacy that changes the world for the better.
Lavin Speaker Annette Gordon-Reed was invited to the White House for the long -awaited moment when Juneteenth was declared an official holiday in the US. The acclaimed historian, and author of New York Times bestseller On Juneteenth, reminds us we can never stop fighting for change.
The pandemic brought its share of hardships, but also enabled the most beloved writers in young adult literature to collaborate on a new novel. Blackout features six award-winning, Black, female authors—including two Lavin Speakers: New York Times bestselling authors ANGIE THOMAS and NIC STONE....
James Ellroy is the author behind L.A. Confidential, The Black Dahlia, and some of the most epic crime novels of our time. In Widespread Panic, his latest novel, he weaves a dark story of 1950’s Hollywood, punctuated by secrets, blackmail, extortion, and prowlers—making it what NPR calls “the most...
To build an anti-racist society, we must first recognize our shared humanity, says #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone. In her vivid and timely novels, Stone lays bare the systemic racism in our nation, teaches us to recognize our shared experiences, and creates the foundations necessary...
2020 was a year of confusion for America, but ultimately clarity—further exposing the nation’s blatant inequalities and deepening societal rifts. The year left Americans across the country in despair about what was next for their country and its democratic ideals. In his new book Last Best Hope,...
There is perhaps no one more qualified to advise you on the ins-and-outs of creative leadership than new Lavin speaker Greg Hoffman. Throughout his 20+ years at Nike, Hoffman helped lead the sporting giant’s most innovative branding, marketing, and design efforts—from the Emmy Award-winning Colin...
The billion-dollar question of business, politics, even the foundation of society itself—why do we want the things that we want? It is both shocking and revealing that everything we desire, do, or create is powerfully influenced by those around us. In his new book,Wanting, serial entrepreneur...
In 2020, our world changed overnight—and so did our workplaces. The Lavin Agency’s 2021 WORKPLACE CULTURE REPORT explores the lessons we’ve learned since the pandemic began, and how to apply them to our organizations in a proactive way. Informed by industry-leading experts and trailblazers, this...
Co-Founder of The Sadie Collective | Researcher and Speaker on Diversity and the Future of Work
Psychotherapist | Bestselling Author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Former CIA Officer | Former Special Advisor to the White House | Future of Democracy Fellow at Berggruen Institute
What if you could receive dispatches from the future, covering the impact of technology on our lives? Introducing Lavin + WIRED : an exclusive partnership that brings the makers of this landmark media institution directly to you in keynotes, trend reports, panels, and moderators—customized to your needs.
Every year, the TED Fellows program brings together an extraordinary group of innovators from around the world, inviting them up on stage at TED or TEDGlobal and giving momentum to their ideas. The Lavin Agency is proud to present our TED Fellow event package: three of these remarkable speakers hand-picked by you or selected by us. To find out how to book a group of TED Fellows to appear at your event, please give us a call: 1.800.265.4870
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