Public Speaking
Dr. Chopra has been a keynote speaker on the topic of leadership throughout the United States and abroad. Chopra has lectured on “Leadership for the 21st Century: The Tenets of Leadership” more than 70 times in the United States and more than 15 times in countries abroad. This talk has received praise, often with the attendees giving him a standing ovation.
In this presentation, he discusses a wide range of examples of leaders who have changed the world. Chopra discusses historic figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Florence Nightingale and Winston Churchill, as well as contemporary leaders, and examine what makes them effective. What are some of the qualities and attributes of great leaders? Dr. Chopra asserts that great leaders listen well, have empathy, dream big, are resilient, have a sense of purpose, possess humility and humor, and have integrity and great people skills. Ultimately, they adhere to their principles and "pack other peoples’ parachutes."
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