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Michael Steele

  • Former Chair of the Republican National Committee
  • MSNBC Political Analyst

As former chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Michael Steele was charged with revitalizing the Republican Party. He is an expert on political strategy, fund-raising, PACs, and election reform. Steele made history in 2003 as the first African American elected to statewide office in Maryland, and again with his subsequent chairmanship of the RNC. A self-described "Lincoln Republican," he also served as Chairman of the GOPAC. Under Steele's leadership, the RNC broke fundraising records in the 2010 cycle by raising more than $192 million and Republicans won 63 House seats, the biggest pickup since 1938.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • Newington Cropsey Foundation
  • Eagleton Institute, Rutgers University
  • SVN Alliance
  • Western Carolina University
  • National Association of Health Services Executives
“One of the nicest, most congenial guest speakers we have ever had and extraordinarily easy to work with. Mr. Steele was a pleasure.”
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"Everything went extremely well! Mr. Steele was a great addition to the panel...It was very well received by our members and friends."

-National Association of Health Services Executives

"He was phenomenal. What a perfectly brilliant evening we enjoyed with Mr. Steele! His public persona proved authentic; he revealed to us an amazingly generous spirit, as well as well-received words of wisdom. I have heard nothing but praise and gratitude today by those who had the privilege to attend the event, as well as from those who watched on live-stream. It may not be unusual that we have the honor to host stellar distinguished speakers, nor unreasonable to expect them to be brilliant and hopefully even inspiring. However, I believe it may be somewhat unusual to have the opportunity to spend time with someone who embraces his message with such honesty and humor and warmth. Mr. Steele’s words encouraging our students to ‘step up’ and to ‘use their voice’ to become selfless leaders, were not only a call to action for the new generation we were there to celebrate, but a much needed reminder for those of us not so young anymore. I felt refreshed and a renewed sense of ‘can do’ after listening to him speak. I’m grateful to have found myself also inspired."

-Western Carolina University

"The event went very well and the feedback on the presentation has been incredibly positive. Michael was incredibly relevant and brought to light many of the facts we do not hear on a regular basis. We are a relatively partisan “non-partisan” club if that makes sense. We typically get a lot of pushback from the half of the membership that does not feel represented at the annual dinner. That was not the case at all this year. I had an opportunity to take Michael and my dad to lunch and we spent a couple hours together prior to the event. I have to say it was one of the most informative interactions I have ever had. I would recommend Michael to any group looking for a speaker."

-The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County

"The event was great! Everything worked out perfectly and Mr. Steele's talk was wonderful; our staff and the students/community members all had positive reactions."

-Eagleton Institute, Rutgers University
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Talks & Conversations with Michael Steele
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Solutions to Move America Forward – A View from Both Sides of the Aisle

When paired with a speaker with contrasting ideals; Michael S. Steele expertly presents a compelling point-counterpoint debate over some of the major issues that will impact the nation.

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Inspired and Inspiring Leadership

Michael S. Steele delivers a stirring presentation on his personal journey from his childhood as the son of a working mother in Washington, DC, to his difficulties in college, his years in a Catholic seminary, and his election to public office and rise in the Republican Party. He is a role model and leader whose personal story of struggle and fortitude inspires audiences of all ages.

Books by Michael Steele
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