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With the 2016 presidential election rapidly approaching and candidates hotly debating topics on the national stage, it is important to keep the dialogue alive about those issues that matter most. Having recently honored Women's History Month, we felt it timely to discuss Women's Rights and how they will be affected by the upcoming election.

One of America's most provocative public intellectuals, APB speaker Dr. Cornel West has been in the news for decades preaching fiery messages of love, courage and equity. Recently, he sat down with James Brown in a special 60 Minutes segment highlighting his activism and influential philosophies.

American Program Bureau is sharing Dr. Nick Morgan’s “The Three Mega-Trends Affecting Public Speakers Today” in this week’s featured blog post.

APB speaker John Brandt recently weighed in on thought leadership in a post on LinkedIn. Brandt states that most thought leadership seems to be crafted not to engage and not to offend, but is instead “just another checked box on the annual marketing plan.” So how can a speaker take their keynote from dull to engaging?

February is when the annual TED Conference is held in Vancouver, Canada, where 1,500 people attend talks highlighting TED’s three tenants—Technology, Entertainment, and Design. This year’s conference features three APB speakers: Parag Khanna, Hugh Evans and Tim Urban, who are presenting their “ideas worth spreading,” which is the TED slogan.

American Program Bureau is sharing Dr. Nick Morgan’s “The Twelve Rules of Good Public Speaking No One Tells You About” in this week’s featured blog post

Audiences from across the country heard thought-provoking, heartfelt and fascinating speeches from APB speakers who are committed to carrying on the legacy of the great Civil Rights pioneer, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From racial profiling and its impact to lessons from Little Rock to creating understanding through the principles of MLK and becoming a transformational leader, these topics and others were addressed by APB speakers who inspired and empowered during their MLK Day and Black History Month events.

American Program Bureau is sharing Dr. Nick Morgan’s “How To Create A Following For Your Speaking” in this week’s featured blog post.

How will the 2016 elections utilize technology for their campaigns? Luckily, speaker Chris Hughes has given current candidates an edge due to his innovative use of social media in 2008.

American Program Bureau is sharing Dr. Nick Morgan’s “What’s Holding You Back?” in this week’s featured blog post.