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Mike Leonard is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Broadcasting, Celebrity, Comedy, Entertainers, Inspirational, Journalism, Literary, Motivational, Television & Film

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mike Leonard for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Leonard for your next private or corporate function.

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Mike Leonard Biography

It’s okay to be an everyman. To make your own way in life. It is the little wayward moments, chance encounters, mistakes, and detours along the way that make life fulfilling as you make your own footprint, trying to find your destiny.

Take a look at Mike Leonard. Millions watch his wry and witty feature stories on the often-overlooked aspects of life on "The Today Show" where his profound and profoundly funny observations and musings tell stories of the everyman and the everyday. Leonard’s insight into human nature, sense of humor, and knack for storytelling earned him the gig with "Today", where he created his own job and his own assignments. His unique approach at NBC, where his scripts do not require prior approval, underlines the trust he has garnered with the network. He has covered a diverse range of significant events including political conventions, presidential inaugurations, Super Bowls, Olympics, and championship boxing matches, showcasing his versatility and wide appeal.

In addition to his regular assignments for "Today", Leonard’s stories have appeared on "NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw", "Dateline", "NBC Sports", and "MSNBC". He shares the foibles and passions of his own blessedly unique family in "The Ride of Our Lives", a hilarious and deeply moving chronicle of laughs and lessons learned during a cross-country journey that blends humor with life lessons.

Leonard has found his way as an average guy with a hobby for making home videos and carved out a path to success. He emphasizes that life is made of little moments that loom large and if you are open to the possibility of failure, of letting the slight wind change the course of your sails, you will find success and really enjoy life. His keynote speech "Blessed Imperfection – Learning Life's Greatest Lessons" underlines the importance of allowing children to experience failure to build resilience and self-confidence, often culminating in standing ovations at events for his engaging and inspiring speaking style.

TOPICS

• Blessed Imperfection – Learning Life's Greatest Lessons

• Where is My Mark? Carving Out Your Own Path in life

• The Great Motherload of the Middle: The incredible Everyday Life of the Everyman

• Setting Sail in Life: The Beauty of Letting a Little Breath of Wind Push You Off Course

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/25/2024.

Mike Leonard Speaking Topics

Setting Sail in Life: The Beauty of Letting a Little Breath of Wind Push You Off Course
The Great Motherload of the Middle: The incredible Everyday Life of the Everyman

Where is My Mark? Carving Out Your Own Path in life

Blessed Imperfection – Learning Life's Greatest Lessons

In his highly entertaining keynote speech, Mike Leonard decries the tendency of many people today who want to raise perfect children. They are under the misconception that their child's "resume" has to be without flaws. That their child's future is in jeopardy because he or she received a "C" on a high school test. He notes that parents and other adults supporting children are so concerned with not allowing those children to falter-• that they never allow them to fail. These adults seldom encourage children to take any risks of failure in order to challenge themselves. Children need to know that it's ok to make mistakes. It is important that one learn about life's ups and downs during childhood because if we don't allow children to experience this in their youth, they will not know how to cope with life's obstacles and setbacks in adulthood. Through an adult's encouragement, a child will develop that all important self confidence and learn to trust their own inner voice.

Using anecdotes from his own life and the many people he has encountered in his travels, Leonard entertains and inspires us all to instill our children with the tools that will serve them well in adulthood!

Finding Your Way

A real world, humorous sentimental guide to fulfillment

Mike Leonard Books

The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family

FAQs on booking Mike Leonard

How do I book Mike Leonard to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Leonard for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mike Leonard, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mike Leonard or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Mike Leonard

Speaking fees for Mike Leonard, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mike Leonard are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Leonard, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Mike Leonard speak about?

Mike Leonard is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Broadcasting, Celebrity, Comedy, Entertainers, Inspirational, Journalism, Literary, Motivational, Television & Film.
Where does Mike Leonard travel from?

Mike Leonard generally travels from Illinois, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Mike Leonard’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mike Leonard for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Leonard for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mike Leonard or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Mike Leonard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Setting Sail in Life: The Beauty of Letting a Little Breath of Wind Push You Off Course, The Great Motherload of the Middle: The incredible Everyday Life of the Everyman, Where is My Mark? Carving Out Your Own Path in life, Blessed Imperfection – Learning Life's Greatest Lessons and Finding Your Way. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike Leonard for your event is available upon request. Mike Leonard generally travels from IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Greenberg, Calvin Trillin, Bob Costas, Montel Williams and John Tesh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Leonard for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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