Josh Levs
- Award-winning CNN Journalist, Editor and Host
- Author of All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses--And How We Can Fix It Together
- Creator, Cups and Ice System for Achieving Big, Seemingly-Impossible Goals
- Global Purpose Summit (2013)
- HOBY World Leadership Congress (2012)
- AJC Atlanta
- TEDx
- BrightHouse
- Hampden-Sydney College
- Academic Affairs and Dean of Randolph College
"His message about the role of media in a complex, evolving world was timely, well informed, and profoundly human. Our students experienced the insights and passion of someone with a genuine reverence for the truth and for the potential of each member of his audience to change the world. I would like to have been able to share my very positive reaction with him in person after his presentation, but he was surrounded by students wanting to learn more. "
-Academic Affairs and Dean of Randolph College"Josh Levs’ presentation is one part TED, one part 60 Minutes and one part Sports Center. He is the ideal voice for audiences interested in changing themselves so that they may change the world. "
-Hampden-Sydney College"Josh brought the Global Purpose Summit to life with incredible energy and clarity. He led our panel of C"
-BrightHouse"This has got to be the most personal, engaging... pertinent TED talk I've heard. "
-TEDx"Josh was an incredible moderator. He skillfully asked challenging questions to the presenters, forced the audience to consider different viewpoints and masterfully answered questions on difficult topics. I can’t wait to work with him again."
- AJC Atlanta"Josh Levs is a dynamic, engaging speaker who is able to motivate his audience to challenge themselves to think critically of the world around them and act. He had a tremendous impact upon our 7"
-HOBY World Leadership Congress (2012)
Breaking the System to Achieve the Impossible
Josh Levs' story is one of constantly disproving naysayers and overcoming the odds. Getting one of the biggest corporations on earth to revolutionize its parental leave policy -- and reap the rewards -- is just the latest in a string of achievements many people told him were impossible. Others include creating his own roles on NPR and CNN and launching his own marriage proposal planning agency. How does he do it? Through a trademarked system called "Be the Cups and Ice." It's the powerful message that has drawn effusive responses to his TEDx Talk.
The Truth about the ‘Modern Major Media’
It’s a whole new ballgame. Newspapers, TV and radio are giving way to a new era of journalism in which the end user -- the consumer -- is more powerful than ever. The change is inevitable. The key is for consumers and journalists to use the changes for good. And that requires “Five Crucial Steps” we must take together.
How to Get Your Story Told
Want to get your idea, story, brand, or organization mentioned by the major media? Throw out the old playbook. There’s a whole new set of rules. Here’s how to get the attention of the “mainstream media” -- and how to turn even just a little press into a big deal.
How Businesses Can Help Parents be ALL IN at Work -- and at Home
The American family has changed dramatically from previous generations. But the structures that dictate family life -- our laws, policies, and stigmas -- haven't kept up. They're hurting workers and businesses. There are simple solutions that help make workers more loyal and more productive while protecting, and even boosting, businesses' bottom lines. Josh Levs lays the path forward.
