General MacKenzie speaks from experience. He has commanded ground troops in some of the world's most dangerous places: the Gaza strip, Cyprus, Vietnam, Cairo, Central America and Sarajevo. It was in Sarajevo that his superior leadership skills and courage came to the fore. At the start of the Bosnian Civil War, he created and assumed command of Sector Sarajevo and, in the midst of a brutal civil war, with a contingent of troops from 31 nations, and under fire from all sides, managed to open the Sarajevo airport for the delivery of humanitarian aid. During that period, Martin Bell of the BBC said MacKenzie was interviewed more than any other human being in the history of television over a thirty day period.

MacKenzie's expertise on conflict resolution and his courage to think for himself in a crisis, combined with an unconventional streak a mile wide, a natural talent for storytelling, and his genuine charisma make his great stories even more compelling. Simply put, Lewis MacKenzie's presentations are relevant, timeless and highly entertaining.

General MacKenzie retired from the Canadian Forces in March of 1993. His book, Peacekeeper: The Road to Sarajevo, a personal account of his peacekeeping experiences, was a number one best seller, and a two-hour documentary based on the book, A Soldier's Peace, has aired in over 60 countries and won a New York Film Festival award. He is currently the president of Major General MacKenzie Enterprises and comments regularly on international affairs for The Globe & Mail as well as numerous North American television networks. He is also bringing his high profile and leadership to the fundraising efforts of ICROSS (International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering), a Canadian charity whose mission is to serve the poorest of the poor in Africa, and throughout the world. For his lifetime achievement in protective services, MacKenzie was named, in 2006, a member of The Order of Canada, the country's highest honour.

Few, if any, people who speak on leadership come close to approaching the level of experience or credibility of retired Major-General Lewis MacKenzie. He has distilled the lessons of 36 years experience in the Armed Forces into 10 practical tips which if applied will enhance your leadership style. Although developed in life and death situations, including the opening of Sarajevo airport during the Bosnian civil war, you will find it easy to apply these guidelines to your daily leadership challenges. Lewis MacKenzie focuses on the practical applications of leadership. For him, leadership is about building trust, commitment to a common purpose and understanding what you have to do to convince others to follow. And he knows exactly how to do this under the most difficult of circumstances with the eyes of the world watching. A master storyteller, MacKenzie captivates audiences and commands their attention like few others can. He doesn't just talk about leadership, he demonstrates it. This translates into an enduring and inspiring lesson on leadership. You won't soon forget the time the world's most famous peacekeeper spoke to you and your organization.

Lewis Mackenzie has spent most of his life looking back at a united Canada from some of the most unfortunate and dangerous places in the world: The Gaza Strip, Cyprus, The Sinai, Viet Nam, Central America and Sarajevo. He understands how truly blessed we are. "When the UN voted Canada the best country in which to live our first reaction was to apologize for the honour!" MacKenzie says, "On the contrary. We should be proud of our accomplishments. We paid a lot for them with the lives and limbs of young Canadian men and women." Join one of Canada's most recognizable public figures as he explores the role Canadians have played in making the world a safer, more peaceful, and better place, and the many things that we, as Canadians, should celebrate. Delivered with unique experiences by a fellow Canadian, this is one of the most emotional and patriotic presentations in support of a united Canada you will ever hear.

As one of the UN's most experienced field commanders, Major-General Lewis MacKenzie speaks with depth and perspective on current global military and political events. Having commanded troops from dozens of countries in virtually every major conflict zone in the world, he provides audiences with unique insights into the post-9/11/Iraq war international landscape. Among some of the key points he covers are:

• How did the international situation get so complicated and dangerous?
• Current global "hotspots" - what countries and regions are likely to cause trouble in the months and years ahead?
• Will the war with terrorism ever be over?

If you want a highly entertaining look at these serious subjects, General Mackenzie is your speaker.

Major-General Lewis MacKenzie is known for his informed, thoughtful, and honest commentary on global political and military issues. In this new topic General MacKenzie looks at the current showdown between the U.N. and the U.S. over Iraq, and what it means for Canada and the rest of the world. General MacKenzie's presentation explores the development of the current showdown between the U.N. and the U.S., explaining the motivation of the key Security Council players and the likelihood of various potential outcomes. In his trademark, no-holds-barred style, he challenges the audience to think critically about the real options for peace and national security in a fractured and sometimes dangerous world.

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