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About This Speaker
Jeff Flake is a former U.S. Senator, U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, and New York Times bestselling author known for his principled leadership, diplomatic expertise, and commitment to bridging political divides.
Serving 18 years in Congress, including six years in the U.S. Senate, Flake built a reputation for putting principle ahead of politics. As U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye from 2022 to 2024, he played a pivotal role in securing Sweden’s accession to NATO. He earned the prestigious Royal Order of the Polar Star from the Swedish government in 2025.
Today, Jeff Flake serves as Founding Director of the Institute of Politics at Arizona State University and Chairman of World Trade Center Utah. He is also the author of Conscience of a Conservative, a New York Times bestseller.
Drawing on decades of experience in Washington and international diplomacy, Flake delivers compelling insights on leadership, geopolitical affairs, negotiation, civility, and finding common ground in an increasingly divided world.
Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $50,000
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From Washington to Istanbul 
A firsthand account of statecraft, from the U.S. Senate floor to the front lines of diplomacy as Ambassador to Türkiye.
Courage in Tumultuous Times
What it takes to stand on principle when the easy path is to follow the crowd.
The Art of Negotiation
Lessons in finding common ground, drawn from a career of bipartisan deal-making and high-stakes diplomacy.
The World Needs Leaders
A call for a new generation of principled, service-minded leadership at home and abroad.
Leading with Civility
How good-faith disagreement strengthens institutions, teams, and democracies.
Bridging America’s Divides
A hopeful, practical case that Americans can still work together across the aisle.
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