The Best Motivational Speakers and Speeches

Defining the best motivational speakers and speeches

Criteria: While in modern times motivational speaking has turned into a big business we are going to try and cut through any self promotion and attempt to define the best out there.

First we'll explore the criteria then declare the winner---

Best Motivational Speaker

1. Currently Living - There are some great personalities of the passed, inspiring many but we are looking for the best one here and now.
2. Available- Either possible to book for private talks or you can travel to hear them speak
3. Not Niche Based- We are looking for broad appeal here not the best motivation speaker on relationships, religion, government.  While the background can be any of these thing, we're looking for someone who speaks to a broad base.
4. Genuine - I don't want the "world's greatest bull shitter" (My wife would say that's me)
5. Action Based Results - Some sort of proof of people, clients, participants actually being motivated and going to DO SOMETHING.  While it's great to be temporarily hyped up the truest measure has to be if people were ACTUALLY motivated.

Anthony "Tony" Robbins is the best motivational speaker alive.

A quick synopsis; Tony Robbins is a force in the motivational speaking world.  He routinely host a variety of workshops to help people realize their potential in life and take life by the horns.  He is also available for private speaking engagements if you have the scratch.

Starting from humble beginnings and enduring through a few divorces of his mother who raised him gave him a certain background from which to gain experience. He has also lived through a tumor in his brain causing abnormally large hands and feet.  A true professional who studied the art of inspiring people and had great mentors along the way.  Their are a countless number of professionals, celebrity's and everyday people who give credit to Tony for helping them become more in life.   You can watch many of Tony Robbins inspirational speeches for free on YouTube. 

He also has two best selling books.

Awaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!

Unleash the Power Within: Personal Coaching from Anthony Robbins That Will Transform Your Life!

Best Motivational Speeches

1. Timeless - Doesn't matter if speaker is still living, message when heard can motivate throughout the generations!
2. Broad Appeal - While you may have been the most motivated by your great grandfathers speech about "making the most" of something, I am looking for something for almost any of us. 
3. Reality Based - Over and over again the truly motivational speeches are rooted in personal experience, not a super hero overcoming the bad guy etc...

A caveat - depending on any individuals unique circumstances ofcourse different people will be motivated by different things but I love this one.

From the commencement ceremony at a great college.  Given my someone who never graduated.  Was kicked out of a business he started then later reclaimed it.  Built upon a vision to become arguably the best visionary in business of all time.  This speech tells 3 stories - has broad appeal and I believe is timeless. So if you have the time listen to it and GET MOTIVATED.