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John O’Leary shares the best gifts he’s ever received and why the audacity of giving is more important than the gift itself. After delivering more than 2,000 speeches and speaking live to several million people, I have been honored…

John O’Leary shares the story of Ambrose as a reminder of the importance of the dreams and goals we choose to chase in life and legacy. The dreams we chase, the goals we set, and the prayers we request…

John O’Leary shares how Jimmy Choi’s amazing story is a good reminder to all of us that the “good race” is worth running, together. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller…

John  O’Leary’s message to the US Men’s National Soccer Team matters to you because they are the best example of unity in the US right now. How do you achieve something as a team far greater than what could…

John  O’Leary shares the problem with forecasting the weather and how understanding it just might help you find that elusive “extra time.” “Is it going to snow tomorrow?” This is a frequent question my kids ask as I tuck…

John shares an intimate story about his father that illuminates what empathy means, why it’s important and how it is the key to breaking down barriers.   “Sympathy is easy because it comes from a position of power. Empathy…

My grandfather’s last advice: Empathy doesn’t excuse poor behavior. Rather, it seeks to understand it and strives to redeem it. My grandfather’s last words to me were intended to help my marriage. Heeding them now would help our nation.…

On the night Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered many cities experienced riots with more than 2,500 people injured. Indianapolis was not one of those cities largely because of these words from Robert Kennedy that we should heed today.…

John O’Leary shares how get unstuck and move boldly into 2021. “Push away from the spot where you’re stuck to move toward a new destination, perspective.” It is my hope for you to embrace all the hope and joy…

John O’Leary shares how to set yourself up for success by picking your one word for 2021. “The grass is always greener… on the side you water.” My favorite aspect of speaking is not the time on stage, the…