Matthew Jones

CEO of Leading Authorities (at least until MLB recognizes my skills as a baseball manager) & Dad to 2 busy kids.

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

POLITICO’s @DashaBurns stopped by our office for a candid conversation on the future of American politics.

Known for her high-profile interviews with leaders across the political spectrum, Dasha shared insightful commentary on the emotions and motivations driving voters right now and the future of both parties.

Learn more about Dasha Burns here: https://t.co/M5G7OEQwYv

#PoliticalJournalism #ThoughtLeadership #SpeakerBureau

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

LAI is proud to welcome David Gibbs to our distinguished speaker roster 🎤

A global business leader and former CEO of Yum! Brands, David brings firsthand insight into leading iconic brands, driving growth at scale, and navigating complex international markets. His perspective helps audiences understand what it takes to lead in today’s business landscape.

Learn more about David Gibbs here: https://t.co/JUN8K91Zjz

#Leadership #BusinessStrategy #GlobalLeadership #KeynoteSpeaker #ThoughtLeadership

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

Leading Authorities, Inc. is proud to welcome @DashaBurns to our distinguished speaker roster 🎤

A trusted political journalist and on-the-ground storyteller, Dasha brings clarity to today’s most complex national conversations, offering audiences a front-row view into the forces shaping our political landscape.

For events seeking timely insight, sharp analysis, and engaging perspective, Dasha delivers. Discover Dasha Burns here: https://t.co/ieFCrWCans

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

Former Tesla president Jon McNeill was recently featured in the Washington Post following the buzz around his new book, The Algorithm.

From “move fast” decision-making to challenging hierarchy, Jon shares what it takes to lead inside Tesla.

Jon brings insights from scaling Tesla & navigating high-stakes leadership.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/UjX4eit5qq

Book Jon McNeill for your next event: https://t.co/FtUt434avi

#TheAlgorithm #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #EventProfs

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

This week, our LAI International team is at Confex! We’re proud to have 4 speakers presenting across two days at this leading industry conference. Looking forward to great conversations and inspiring sessions.

#Confex #LAIInternational

[Matthew Jones @Matt_Jones]

@WTOP Downtown DC grid locked (again) and no mention of it in traffic reports or news?

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

It’s always a privilege to welcome LAI exclusive Charlie Cook into our office.

Last week’s visit was a reminder of why our partnership has meant so much over the years. Charlie’s unmatched insight into U.S. politics, elections, and policy continues to bring clarity to complex moments for audiences nationwide.

We’re grateful for the trust, collaboration, and expertise he’s shared with Leading Authorities, Inc. over the years, and we look forward to many more impactful conversations ahead.

Discover Charlie Cook here: https://t.co/iFJFjThGWW

#CharlieCook #LAISpeakers #PoliticalInsight #ThoughtLeadership #EventSpeakers #Partnership #PublicAffairs #LeadershipEvents

[Branford Marsalis @bmarsalis]

Travel well, Bobby

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

LAI exclusive speaker @GenNakasonePaul, former NSA Director—warns AI, ransomware & politics are reshaping cybersecurity. Leaders must prepare now.

Read here: https://t.co/hrj4CGmJUi

➡️➡️➡️https://t.co/BrrsHZLkZe

#Cybersecurity #AI #Leadership #PaulNakasone

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

When greatness isn’t just measured in gold—Katie Ledecky shows how mentorship, resilience & goal-setting build something far more enduring. 🌟

NYT feature ➡️ https://t.co/XZ7tQiRNIy

Inspire your audience ➡️ https://t.co/Zf5y0H5wBS

#LAIExclusive #ChampionMindset #Olympics #KatieLedecky

[Matthew Jones @Matt_Jones]

@LAIspeakers

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthletic: The American swimming star Katie Ledecky extended a 15-year streak of perfection in the 1,500-meter freestyle. https://t.co/7tPtYXbcDt

[The Olympic Games @Olympics]

15 years unbeaten in the 1500m freestyle! 🤯🔥

Katie Ledecky earned her sixth title in the 1500m free and 22nd world title overall at the World Aquatics Champs in Singapore. A true legend of the sport, from heats to finals! 👏

#AQUASingapore25 #Swimming
@katieledecky | @USASwimming | @WorldAquatics

[Leading Authorities @LAIspeakers]

We’re proud to announce that Statler Nagle is now part of Leading Authorities. This strategic acquisition brings a boutique communications firm into the LAI family.

One that uses rigorous research to help clients go on offense, reshape narratives, and connect their value to what matters most: their audience’s values. Whether your industry is under attack, your message isn’t breaking through, or you need to change minds and markets, Statler Nagle brings the strategy to shift how people think, feel, and act.

Let us help you take control of your story, and the outcome.

Learn more here: https://t.co/MjG0OzCDwe

[USA Swimming @USASwimming]

👑 LEGENDARY 👑

@katieledecky just won her SIXTH world title in the 1500m freestyle, posting the fifth-fastest time the event has ever seen 👏👏

#AQUASingapore2025

[Matthew Jones @Matt_Jones]

@Scott7news I’m sure he’s a great kid. Hope he makes the bigs when someone else owns the team. Tired of them stinking like rotten fish.

[Charlie Cook @CharlieCookDC]

Last week’s column linked below. I now understand that to have my column sent to you, you need to SUBSCRIBE to my Charlie Cook Politics Substack, not just follow. The price is the same FREE! Below is the link to my column from last week. https://t.co/k7bITrmUB9

[Charlie Cook @CharlieCookDC]

Here is my column for this week. https://t.co/5uDZyO45Cd
My Substack CharlieCookPolitics is in the process of going on line, anyone can sign up and get the column automatically sent to them for free. On the site I plan to put some other content as well, I am working on a long piece for it now.

[Rowdy Gaines @RowdyGaines]

If anyone still thinks that Katie Ledecky is not the greatest female swimmer in history, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Not the greatest female freestyler in history. The greatest…period.

[USA Swimming @USASwimming]

KATIE. FREAKING. LEDECKY.

She just went 8:04.12 to BREAK HER OWN WORLD RECORD from the 2016 Rio Olympics in the 800-meter freestyle!

#TYRProSeries