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Although Leslie Lautenslager has over 30 years of experience in protocol and diplomacy, her career is most defined by the over quarter century she served beside the late General Colin L. Powell. As his event manager on the international speaking circuit, she traveled the world with him managing every aspect of his speaking career. During his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State, as Assistant Chief of Protocol for Ceremonials she planned and managed every event he hosted honoring international leaders and diplomats. Leslie is a renowned speaker, author, and trainer of diplomatic protocol serving both government and corporate organizations. She was on the board of directors of Protocol & Diplomacy International - Protocol Officers Association for 11 years, serving as president for four of those years. Her book, "My Time with General Colin Powell: Stories of Kindness, Diplomacy, & Protocol" was a nonfiction nominee for the 2024 Virginia Library Literary Award. (www.leslielautenslager.com)More...