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Perry M. Smith

Perry M. Smith is an internationally known speaker, TV commentator, and best selling author.

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Perry M. Smith Biography

 Hundreds of millions of television viewers worldwide came to know him during the Persian Gulf War for his more than 100 appearances as a military analyst for Cable News Network (CNN), The McNeil-Leher News Hour and NBC News.

Smith is the president of his own management consulting firm. Recently, he has conducted seminars on leadership, strategic planning or ethics for Harvard's Kennedy School, The Forging Industry Association, Century 21, UPS, Texas Instruments, Springs Industries, The Chautauqua Institution, Caterpillar, The West Virginia Hospital Association, Andersen Consulting, the WK Kellogg Foundation, the governors of two states, the mayor of Detroit and to 25 Ford assembly and stamping plant managers. He also gives keynote speeches at major conventions. He has taught leadership at both Microsoft and CNN, and served as a special consultant and military analyst for CNN.

A retired major general, Smith served for 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. During his career he had a number of leadership experiences, including command of the F-15 wing at Bitburg, Germany where he provided leadership to 4000 personnel. Later he served as the top Air Force planner and as the Commandant of the National War College, where he taught courses on leadership of large organizations and on strategic planning. He has over 3400 flying hours and flew 180 combat missions over North Vietnam and Laos.

A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he earned his Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University. His dissertation (on planning) earned the Helen Dwight Reid award from the American Political Science Association. His books include Taking Charge (Avery), How CNN Fought the War (Birch Lane Press) and Assignment Pentagon (Brassey's).

His successful book, Taking Charge, a practical guide for leaders. It contains useful rules of thumb and includes 25 checklists on how to hire, fire, plan, deal with the media, give compliments, run meetings, make decisions, provide counseling, check organizational ethics, and transition into a new job. It is being used in a number of executive development programs in corporations, academia and the military. Taking Charge has been translated into a number of languages. Recently Smith released Rules and Toolsfor Leaders. He is a frequent contributor to NBC TV, CBS radio, and US News and World Report

General Smith is equally comfortable giving keynote speeches or longer seminars. He teaches audiences to use the principles of military strategy for business planning, interweaving fascinating anecdotes about CNN, valuable techniques such as electronic brainstorming, and important information about preparing for the future. Some of General Smith's presentation titles include: Leadership, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Ethics and 21st Century Business Strategies.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Perry M. Smith

    Speaking fees for Perry M. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Perry M. Smith are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Perry M. Smith, 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 Perry M. Smith speak about?

    Perry M. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leaders, Culture, Journalism, Leadership Speakers.
  • Where does Perry M. Smith travel from?

    Perry M. Smith generally travels from Georgia, 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 Perry M. Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Perry M. Smith 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 Perry M. Smith 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 Perry M. Smith 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.
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Perry M. Smith is an internationally known speaker, TV commentator, and best selling author.

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Perry M. Smith Biography

 Hundreds of millions of television viewers worldwide came to know him during the Persian Gulf War for his more than 100 appearances as a military analyst for Cable News Network (CNN), The McNeil-Leher News Hour and NBC News.

Smith is the president of his own management consulting firm. Recently, he has conducted seminars on leadership, strategic planning or ethics for Harvard's Kennedy School, The Forging Industry Association, Century 21, UPS, Texas Instruments, Springs Industries, The Chautauqua Institution, Caterpillar, The West Virginia Hospital Association, Andersen Consulting, the WK Kellogg Foundation, the governors of two states, the mayor of Detroit and to 25 Ford assembly and stamping plant managers. He also gives keynote speeches at major conventions. He has taught leadership at both Microsoft and CNN, and served as a special consultant and military analyst for CNN.

A retired major general, Smith served for 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. During his career he had a number of leadership experiences, including command of the F-15 wing at Bitburg, Germany where he provided leadership to 4000 personnel. Later he served as the top Air Force planner and as the Commandant of the National War College, where he taught courses on leadership of large organizations and on strategic planning. He has over 3400 flying hours and flew 180 combat missions over North Vietnam and Laos.

A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he earned his Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University. His dissertation (on planning) earned the Helen Dwight Reid award from the American Political Science Association. His books include Taking Charge (Avery), How CNN Fought the War (Birch Lane Press) and Assignment Pentagon (Brassey's).

His successful book, Taking Charge, a practical guide for leaders. It contains useful rules of thumb and includes 25 checklists on how to hire, fire, plan, deal with the media, give compliments, run meetings, make decisions, provide counseling, check organizational ethics, and transition into a new job. It is being used in a number of executive development programs in corporations, academia and the military. Taking Charge has been translated into a number of languages. Recently Smith released Rules and Toolsfor Leaders. He is a frequent contributor to NBC TV, CBS radio, and US News and World Report

General Smith is equally comfortable giving keynote speeches or longer seminars. He teaches audiences to use the principles of military strategy for business planning, interweaving fascinating anecdotes about CNN, valuable techniques such as electronic brainstorming, and important information about preparing for the future. Some of General Smith's presentation titles include: Leadership, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Ethics and 21st Century Business Strategies.

FAQs on booking Perry M. Smith

  • How do I book Perry M. Smith to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Perry M. Smith 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 Perry M. Smith, 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 Perry M. Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Perry M. Smith

    Speaking fees for Perry M. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Perry M. Smith are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Perry M. Smith, 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 Perry M. Smith speak about?

    Perry M. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leaders, Culture, Journalism, Leadership Speakers.
  • Where does Perry M. Smith travel from?

    Perry M. Smith generally travels from Georgia, 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 Perry M. Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Perry M. Smith 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 Perry M. Smith 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 Perry M. Smith 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.

Perry M. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Perry M. Smith for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Perry M. Smith generally travels from GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Greg McKeown, Steve Anderson, Dan Lyons, Jeff Swartz and Luke Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Perry M. Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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