Meet ALS Association National Laureate Noah benShea
"Noah benShea is 'The Compass' because he has -- with wisdom, compassion, and humor -- helped so many of us to find our way. He is like a Zen Mark Twain."
– Larry King, CNN
Noah benShea is a poet, philosopher, scholar, executive advisor, lecturer, and international best-selling author who was, by the age of 23, an Assistant Dean of Students at UCLA and, by 30, a consulting fellow to a number of esteemed think tanks including The Center for the Humanities at USC and The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara. A public speaker for 35 years, he has spoken at literally hundreds of universities, as well as given countless Keynote Addresses including to the Library of Congress, and the United States Department of Defense. His work has been incorporated in publications of Oxford University and the World Bible Society in Jerusalem.
Noah benShea is the author of 18 books translated into a dozen languages. With global sales of over two million copies, his books continue a tradition begun with the Jacob the Baker series which have been embraced around the world as timeless fables in countries as diverse as China, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Holland, Japan, Norway, and Israel, and were on the Korean Top 10 Best Sellers for six months where they sold over 500,000 copies.
Noah benShea’s insightful perspective on life, Noah’s Window, which can be read weekly at NoahbenShea.com, is carried globally via the Internet and by Noah’s Window subscribers and speaks directly with readers around the world each week. Using the Internet #1 search engine “Google” the name “Noah benShea” we find over 15,000 websites, including several foreign language websites, quoting from his speeches, books, and essays.
In 1999 Mr. benShea was nominated for the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas That Improve the World. For five years, from 1997 – 2002, Mr. benShea’s weekly essays were enjoyed by several million readers via the New York Times Newspaper Regional Network. And, in 1997 his weekly essays were nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
“An Evening With Noah benShea” was broadcast over regional PBS, and Mr. benShea has been widely interviewed on radio, television, and in print across North America. He has also had a daily “thought” feature on a regional ABC affiliate and a weekly radio talk show.
Noah benShea’s inspirational thoughts have been licensed by America Greetings, Starbucks, and Lucky Brand Jeans. His ideas will be appearing on over 25 million cups for Starbucks across North America in 2005. And honoring his father’s heroic struggle, Mr. benShea has in 2005 accepted the position of National Laureate for The ALS Association.
Noah is was Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the highly esteemed University California San Francisco Medical School, where he is offered five seminars on “A Compass for Healers.“ He also served as Philosopher in Residence at Santa Barbara’s Cottage Hospital for Residents in Internal Medicine for 2005-2006. In 2006, Noah delivered two keynote addresses on “The Character of Leadership” at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His next book,THE JOURNEY TO GREATNESS – And How to Get There! will be published by Corwin Press in December 2005. In April 2006 Mr. benShea’s book PRAYERS FOR YOUR NEWBORN will be published by Sourcebooks. And in the Fall of 2006 his book A COMPASS FOR HEALING – HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY FROM PAIN TO PEACE – will be published by HCI, publishers of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
In addition to his reflective life, Mr. benShea was a founding partner and later chairman of a national manufacturing company. He has is often called upon both for long range forecasting and as an inspirational speaker to communities and companies. He has served on Boards of Directors, and as a national lecturer to The Executive Committee, and the Young President’s Organization and continues as an executive advisor to North American business and community leaders.
Noah benShea is the father of a daughter, Jordan, and a son, Adam, both of whom are honor graduates of the University of California. Born in Toronto, Mr. benShea lives in Santa Barbara, California with his wife Julia Mora, an Interior Designer, and also resides part of each year in Italy.
About Noah benShea’s work:
“Noah benShea has elevated the human spirit to great heights with his wisdom.”
- Howard Schultz- Chairman STARBUCKS Coffee
“Noah benShea is a wise and compassionate man. I highly recommend his work.”
- Jack Canfield, New York Times Best-Selling author of The Success Principles & Chicken Soup for the Soul series
“Noah benShea’s insights will benefit and transform all….”
- Deepak Chopra, Best-Selling author and physician
"In a world where everyone is shouting their opinions, Noah benShea’s extraordinary power is that somehow he listens to our hearts."
- Jeff Arch, Screenwriter, “SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE ”
"Noah benShea is …common sense…inspiration and truth…."
- Los Angeles Times
"To me, Noah benShea is like a good friend. I visit him in times of joy and in times of pain, and he always gives me something valuable, something worth learning. Thank you Noah."
- Laura Day, New York Times Bestselling Author of Practical Intuition
"It is an event when one comes in contact with an original mind like Noah benShea’s. And it is a cause to celebrate when that mind pours forth wisdom . Noah benShea’s vision is dazzling. And always, he does the miraculous…he makes you smile."
- Lawrence Grobel, New York Times best selling author, America’s most celebrated celebrity interviewer
“Noah benShea is insightful and timely and supports leadership, initiatives and policies.”
- Gerald N. Tirozzi, United States Undersecretary of Education
"Noah benShea is a gift. With profound wit and wisdom Noah speaks to everyone. He has made a difference in my life and will make a real difference in yours."
- Dan Clark, voted America's most inspirational business lecturer & one of the top 10 speakers in the world by corporate executives.
Some of the places where Noah has spoken or is speaking:
Starbuck’s Coffee….Senior Management – Seattle, WA
United States Department of Defense…Keynote address National Conference Center
United State Air Force Academy…Colorado Spirings, Colorado
Lucky Brand Jeans (Liz Claborne)…Keynote Address Retail Managers – Nationwide
University of California, San Francisco Medical School
McCaw Communications…Senior Management – Los Angeles, CA
National Parks and Recreation Association…Keynote Address – Phoenix, AZ
MIT/Sloan School of Business…Graduate Workshop – Cambridge, MA
Young President’s Organization…International Executive Leadership
Western University / Canada…Graduation Speech to MBA Class – Western, Ontario
Global Management in the 20th Century…. Keynote Address to 350 CEO’s from around the world – Los Angeles, CA
Duke University Grad School of Business…Keynote Address – Durham, NC
National Association of Elementary School Principals…Keynote Address – San Antonio, TX
United States Library of Congress…Keynote Address – Washington, DC
