{"id":20958,"date":"2021-06-15T12:29:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T16:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/?page_id=20958"},"modified":"2024-11-19T03:13:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T08:13:32","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"AAE Speaks | The Official Blog of AAE Speakers Bureau"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_2:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    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It&#039;s part of a...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_5 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/aae-speakers-bureau-earns-great-place-to-work-certification\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"AAE Speakers Bureau Earns Great Place to Work Certification\">AAE Speakers Bureau Earns Great Place to Work Certification<\/a><\/h3>\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/author\/aae\/\">AAE Speakers<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-12T09:53:19-04:00\" >October 12, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <span class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/aae-speakers-bureau-earns-great-place-to-work-certification\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/span>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/aae-speakers-bureau-earns-great-place-to-work-certification\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"AAE Speakers Bureau Earns Great Place to Work Certification\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUQAAADrAQMAAAArGX0KAAAAA1BMVEWurq51dlI4AAAAAXRSTlMmkutdmwAAACBJREFUaN7twTEBAAAAwiD7pzbEXmAAAAAAAAAAAACQHSaOAAGSp1GBAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\" title=\"AAE Speakers Bureau Earns Great Place to Work Certification\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/GPTWAAE2026-1-324x235.png\"  width=\"324\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \n\n\nAAE has officially earned our Great Place To Work Certification. This recognition reflects feedback from our entire team and...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_5 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/beyond-the-uncertainty-three-types-of-forward-looking-leaders-your-organization-needs\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Beyond the Uncertainty: Three Types of Forward-Looking Leaders Your Organization Needs\">Beyond the Uncertainty: Three Types of Forward-Looking Leaders Your Organization Needs<\/a><\/h3>\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/author\/aae\/\">AAE Speakers<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-08T09:52:13-04:00\" >October 8, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <span class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/beyond-the-uncertainty-three-types-of-forward-looking-leaders-your-organization-needs\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/span>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/beyond-the-uncertainty-three-types-of-forward-looking-leaders-your-organization-needs\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Beyond the Uncertainty: Three Types of Forward-Looking Leaders Your Organization Needs\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUQAAADrAQMAAAArGX0KAAAAA1BMVEWurq51dlI4AAAAAXRSTlMmkutdmwAAACBJREFUaN7twTEBAAAAwiD7pzbEXmAAAAAAAAAAAACQHSaOAAGSp1GBAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\" title=\"Beyond the Uncertainty: Three Types of Forward-Looking Leaders Your Organization Needs\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Beyond-uncertainty-forward-looking-thinkers-324x235.png\"  width=\"324\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nThere&#039;s real uncertainty about the future. Economic signals are contradictory. AI adoption is accelerating without clear governance. According to...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_5 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/military-leadership-speakers-real-lessons-in-decision-making-and-authenticity\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Military Leadership Speakers: Real Lessons in Decision-Making and Authenticity\">Military Leadership Speakers: Real Lessons in Decision-Making and Authenticity<\/a><\/h3>\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/author\/aae\/\">AAE Speakers<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-10-01T09:40:49-04:00\" >October 1, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <span class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/military-leadership-speakers-real-lessons-in-decision-making-and-authenticity\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/span>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/military-leadership-speakers-real-lessons-in-decision-making-and-authenticity\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Military Leadership Speakers: Real Lessons in Decision-Making and Authenticity\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUQAAADrAQMAAAArGX0KAAAAA1BMVEWurq51dlI4AAAAAXRSTlMmkutdmwAAACBJREFUaN7twTEBAAAAwiD7pzbEXmAAAAAAAAAAAACQHSaOAAGSp1GBAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\" title=\"Military Leadership Speakers: Real Lessons in Decision-Making and Authenticity\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Veterans-Day-2026-324x235.png\"  width=\"324\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nMilitary leadership speaks to corporate challenges\n\nVeterans Day, coming up in November, is about celebrating those who&#039;ve served. Right now...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_5 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/peak-performance-experts-for-your-high-stakes-moments\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Peak Performance Experts for Your High-Stakes Moments\">Peak Performance Experts for Your High-Stakes Moments<\/a><\/h3>\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/author\/aae\/\">AAE Speakers<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-09-24T09:56:27-04:00\" >September 24, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <span class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/peak-performance-experts-for-your-high-stakes-moments\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/span>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/peak-performance-experts-for-your-high-stakes-moments\/\"  rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap \" title=\"Peak Performance Experts for Your High-Stakes Moments\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAUQAAADrAQMAAAArGX0KAAAAA1BMVEWurq51dlI4AAAAAXRSTlMmkutdmwAAACBJREFUaN7twTEBAAAAwiD7pzbEXmAAAAAAAAAAAACQHSaOAAGSp1GBAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\" title=\"Peak Performance Experts for Your High-Stakes Moments\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.allamericanspeakers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Peak-performance-experts-for-your-high-stakes-moments-324x235.png\"  width=\"324\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nHigh-performing teams handle pressure differently. 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