Tom Schieffer
Keynote Speaker: Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Australia
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Tom Schieffer Biography
Tom Schieffer was the U.S. Ambassador to Australia and Japan after thriving careers as a state representative, lawyer, and businessperson. A highly successful diplomat, Schieffer’s management skills were repeatedly cited and awarded by the State Department throughout his almost eight year diplomatic career. During his tenure, he received many honors from intelligence agencies for his work in strengthening and reforming the intelligence cooperation between the United States and Australia, and the United States and Japan. He was also twice a finalist for the best non-career ambassador in the world, and the Office of the Inspector General recognized him for exemplary service in leading and managing the 1000-plus personnel of the American Embassy in Japan. Tom Schieffer’s extensive work in Asia poses him as an authority to discuss the U.S.-Japanese relationship. He also addresses leadership, based on his experiences running a major league baseball franchise and two highly successful embassies.
The Global Political Landscape. Following Secretary of State Colin Powell and Deputy Secretary of State Rich Armitage’s recommendation, President Bush appointed Schieffer the U.S. Ambassador to Japan in 2005. While there, Schieffer was a principal negotiator on the Force Transformation Agreement, which was the most substantive revision of the Security agreement between the United States and Japan since 1960. Schieffer was also actively involved in the Six Party Talks over North Korea’s attempts to become a nuclear power. Schieffer attended five summits while serving in Japan, including the G-8 Summit in Hokkaido. Upon leaving Japan in 2009, the distinguished Nikkei columnist Tsuyoshi Sunohara said that Schieffer’s public speaking and media skills made him perhaps the most effective American Ambassador to Japan in post-war history. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates awarded Schieffer the Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest civilian award the Pentagon has to offer, for his work in strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
President George W. Bush appointed Schieffer as the U.S. Ambassador to Australia in 2001. After 9/11, he was involved when the Australian government invoked the ANZUS Treaty for its first time to come to the aid of the U.S. Schieffer was also very involved in the negotiations that resulted in the signing of a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. Schieffer received the Order of Australia, the highest award that can be presented to a foreigner by the Australian government, for his work in strengthening the Australian-American Alliance.
The Texas Baseball Club. Due to the success of his law practice and business career, Tom Schieffer was invited to join an investment group, led by George W. Bush and Edward (Rusty) Rose, that purchased the Texas Rangers Baseball Club in 1989. Schieffer became the Partner-In-Charge of Ballpark Development a year later, touring ballparks around America and negotiating a public-private partnership with the City of Arlington. This agreement became the model for cooperation between cities and private entities in development projects nationally. Schieffer was named President of the Rangers in 1991, and in 1994, the Ballpark in Arlington opened, having been built on time and on budget. The Bush-Rose partnership sold the franchise in 1998.
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Tom Schieffer Speaking Topics
From running a major league baseball franchise to running a 1,000 person embassy, Ambassador Tom Schieffer has learned a thing or two about creating a rock-solid team. Schieffer reveals how managers can get people to buy into the proposition that being on a team makes a difference in their personal lives and the success of the institution. He talks about the strategies he used to be an advocate and deal with the media both in the government and private sectors.
How will Japanese politics impact American security and trade? Over the last fifty years with only a nine month exception, Japan has been ruled by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). In September last year the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came to power and it is having a huge impact on Japan's relations with the United States, China, and South Korea. Tom Schieffer, the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, provides a detailed look at that impact and forecasts its long term effect on America and North East Asia. A veteran of the Six Party Talks, Schieffer also examines the evolving security relations in the area, and the chances for greater trade between the US and Asia.
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Tom Schieffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Schieffer for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Schieffer generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Manuel Muñiz, Chris Heemskerk and Donie O'Sullivan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Schieffer for an upcoming event.
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Tom Schieffer Speaking Topics
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Leadership Lessons.
From running a major league baseball franchise to running a 1,000 person embassy, Ambassador Tom Schieffer has learned a thing or two about creating a rock-solid team. Schieffer reveals how managers can get people to buy into the proposition that being on a team makes a difference in their personal lives and the success of the institution. He talks about the strategies he used to be an advocate and deal with the media both in the government and private sectors.
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The US-Japanese Relationship: Past and Future.
How will Japanese politics impact American security and trade? Over the last fifty years with only a nine month exception, Japan has been ruled by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). In September last year the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came to power and it is having a huge impact on Japan's relations with the United States, China, and South Korea. Tom Schieffer, the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, provides a detailed look at that impact and forecasts its long term effect on America and North East Asia. A veteran of the Six Party Talks, Schieffer also examines the evolving security relations in the area, and the chances for greater trade between the US and Asia.
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How do I book Tom Schieffer to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Tom Schieffer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tom Schieffer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Schieffer, click the Check Schedule 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. -
Where does Tom Schieffer travel from?
Tom Schieffer generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tom Schieffer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Schieffer 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 Schedule 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 Tom Schieffer 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 Tom Schieffer 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 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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