NPC Luncheon: Ted Leonsis

Photo Credit: Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals greets NPC members and guests at a VIP reception before his May 21, 2010 luncheon speech. Mr. Leonsis outlined his philosophy of a successful business model stressing the importance of a "double bottom line." Photo: Natalie St. John Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals

Photo Credit: Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals speaks at a National Press Club Luncheon, May 21, 2010. Mr. Leonsis described how he used his unique business philosophy to propel America Online to the success it is today. Photo: Noel St. John Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals

Photo Credit: Washington Capitals owner and entrepreneur, Ted Leonsis, speaks at a Press Club Luncheon, May 21, 2010. Mr. Leonsis detailed his business philosophy placing a high value on "a greater calling." Photo: Noel St. John Washington Capitals owner and entrepreneur, Ted Leonsis

Photo Credit: Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals speaks at a National Press Club Luncheon, May 21, 2010. Mr. Leonsis stated that he is at item number 81 on his list of 100 things to do before he dies. Photo: Noel St. John Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals

Photo Credit: Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals speaks at a National Press Club Luncheon, May 21, 2010. Mr. Leonsis described his "reckoning" moment when he found himself on the wrong airplane preparing to make a crash landing. Photo: Noel St. John Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals

Photo Credit: Washington Capitals owner and entrepreneur, Ted Leonsis, speaks at a Press Club Luncheon, May 21, 2010. Mr. Leonsis spoke about his vision for the future of the Capitals and the Verizon Center. (Also pictured, Alan Bjerga, President of the National Press Club.) Photo: Noel St. John Ted Leonsis and Alan Bjerga