Speaker-Columnist Dave Lieber wins 2012 Award for Courageous Pursuit of Justice
Americans want to know that someone is fighting for them, says the 2012 Lanny Priddy Award for Courageous Pursuit of Justice Award. Dave Lieber told
What the late Richie Havens taught me
Richie Havens, who died this week, taught me one of life's most valuable lessons. I was 14. He was 31. He was a famous performer from Woodstock. We shared the stage on a national television show. He helped me take a giant step.
Pat Summerall is one of my heroes
Columnist Dave Lieber always admired Pat Summerall for one specific reason: his will power. After a long life as a hard-charging drinker, he suddenly quit. After Dave wrote this tribute column, he got to know Pat. They met and even worked together on Dave’s charity, Summer Santa.org. Here’s that 1999 column.
NEWS: Dave Lieber to Speak to Global Audience
Dave Lieber is going global, but the newspaper columnist and popular speaker won’t be interrupting your television to speak to a worldwide audience like a villain in a James Bond movie. Rather, the popular Texas speaker has been honored with an invitation to share...
Favorites from #NSA12
What do Jeanne Robertson, Scott McKain, Peter Sheahan and Dan Thurmon have in common? Aside, of course, from being among America's most talented speakers?
Memorable comments they and others made at the National Speakers Association's 2012 convention made Dave's “you, the speaker” column for his chapter newsletter. Enjoy
After 30 years in NSA, Mark LeBlanc is helping speakers like no other
Mark LeBlanc, former president of the National Speakers Association, has been a member for 30 years. Now an NSA elder statesman, he has come full circle as he works with younger members because he remembers that's what
Tory Johnson: Ever have trouble fitting in?
Tory Johnson is one of America's top motivators for women business leaders. Maybe you've seen her regularly on Good Morning America as head of its “Job Club” or heard about her national conferences called Spark & Hustle. Dave Lieber had a fun opportunity to work with
Summer Santa Co-Founder Brad Bradley Honored
If you are an idea person, you have to marvel at one judge in Texas. Brad Bradley of Southlake has created almost 30 non-profits.
He co-founded the Summer Santa children's charity with Star-Telegram columnist Dave Lieber. Here, Lieber pays tribute to
Summer Santa, Elvis and the Coolest House in Texas
What do you get when you combine the coolest house in Texas, Elvis and Summer Santa? You get one of the best parties ever!
My children's charity held a VIP sponsor party in anticipation of the Nov. 14, 2010 Elvis concert. One of the best parties ever!
How Facebook almost got an unknown elected to the Texas Supreme Court
Facebook and its social media cousins are changing how American politics and government work. Here, Dave Lieber interviews an Austin-based social media expert who helped a little-known non-judge almost get elected to the Texas Supreme Court. How? Through Facebook.
Celebrating “Jack Cook Day” in Southlake, Texas
One of my favorite people in the world, Jack Cook, is getting honored with “Jack Cook Day” on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 in Southlake, Texas.
Jack, to me, is a symbol of the American West, the way the frontier used to be. He cares for a cemetery with one of the most famous names in the world — Lonesome Dove Cemetery. And his story is as dramatic as
Pat Summerall partners with Summer Santa
Getting publicity for any non-profit these days is next to impossible. So imagine Dave Lieber's delight when the charity he co-founded 14 years ago suddenly was the star of a reality TV show pilot.
Jeanne Robertson Gets Discovered by America
When I saw Jeanne Robertson at the National Speakers Association convention in Orlando, I complimented her on the seven million views she earned on her YouTube channel, JeanneRobertson.
“Eight million,” she quickly corrected. Now it's almost 10
What my new speaker friends taught me…
Newspaper columnist and speaker Dave Lieber celebrates his first five years as a member of the North Texas chapter of the National Speakers Association.
The best part is the incredible group of speakers friends who shared their life knowledge and experience.These amazing entrepreneurs taught him that
VIDEO: What’s the secret size cup at Starbucks?
Do you know the secret size cup of coffee at Starbucks?
Crusading newspaper columnist Dave Lieber of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram – founder of WatchdogNation.com – shows you how to be your own watchdog, even in the simplest matters. OK, the secret size is called a