Speech Philosophy

An inspirational rallying call about education, race, and the true nature of equality - the Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation speech praised as “powerful” by Hillary Rodham Clinton in Teen Vogue and “inspired” by Justin Timberlake. In emotionally charged spoken-word poetry, Livingston shares a message of hope and hard truths, declaring that education can become an equalizer only if we first acknowledge the inequality and racial divides holding back America’s future.

Constantly major institutions brainwash, but we can liberate the brainwashed! It may seem like a daunting task, but we have concrete ways to resist brainwashing and this book offers you 11 ideas.

Fifteen dynamic and inspirational talks by a noted international educator and motivational speaker who utilizes storytelling and history to inspire students. From Aristotle to Madame Curie, from Marcus Aurelius to Victor Frankl, the author brings a host of characters to life. The talks were delivered at several National Honor Society ceremonies in the US and in overseas schools around the world. A special supplement, How to Write and Deliver a Great Five-Minute Speech, is included.