Bob Danzig

Introduction: Bob Danzig spent his childhood shuffling from one foster home to another, never quite belonging. When he got his first job as an office boy at the Albany Times Union, the newspaper became his family. Encouraged by a caring boss, he spent three years in the Navy and went to college nights for five years. He was awarded a journalism fellowship to Stanford University. Nineteen years after walking in the door as an office boy, he became the publisher of the Times Union. Seven years later, he was named President of all Hearst Newspapers nationwide. In the next two decades, he led the 6,000 employee/colleague company to a renaissance of talent, strategic purpose, and 100-fold profit growth, earning him industry-wide respect for his innovative marketing leadership. Bob has authored eight empowering books, taught at the prestigious New School University, and is dean of the Hearst Management Institute. A highly sought-after professional speaker, he was named to the Speakers Hall of Fame in 2007 and was the first recipient of the National Speakers Association “Philanthropist of The Year” award, and the first recipient of the Child Welfare League’s "Champion for Children" award. Bob's story of personal triumph has inspired readers and audiences worldwide. For Bob, the key to all these life marks is embracing every opportunity and acknowledging each individual who crosses his path. By spreading encouragement, enhanced spirit and confidence, Bob Danzig is bringing lasting change to a world searching for these qualities. (This following sentence is optional for shorter bio). His goal? To be an instrument for renewed affirmation, so every person he meets is reminded that they are worthwhile!