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Founders of Bridgeworks, Dedicated to Consulting on Issues in the Workplace and Marketplace
Lynne Lancaster is one of today's most sought-after generational experts and keynote speakers. She knows what makes Traditionalists, Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z tick, and she brings her…
Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed. Former White House Director of Events
Laura's story is impressive. She got her start as the youngest female presidential appointee in history, as the White House Director of Events for Bill Clinton. She authored a book…
Author of "The Dash" and"Live Your Dash"
When an announcer read Linda's Ellis's poem "The Dash" aloud on a syndicated radio program, it became an instant, meteoric success and set a new trajectory for the next 20+…
One of NASCAR's Most Successful and Recognized Crew Chiefs & Race Analyst
Generally regarded as one of the greatest Crew Chiefs in NASCAR history, Larry McReynolds' career spans the last 39 years, during which time he has guided a number of the…
"Expect the best. Be prepared for the worst. Celebrate it all!"
He is a philosopher of success who just happens to be hilarious. He teaches universal principles that work for anyone, in any business, at any time, and does it through…
Award Winning Journalist & Breast Cancer Survivor
Leslie Mouton is the noon and 6pm anchor at KSAT-12 news, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio, Texas. She has been a broadcast journalist for 18 years. In that time…
CMO US Olympic Committee
Lisa Baird is an accomplished marketer, businesswoman, and speaker. Baird was named Chief Marketing Officer of the United States Olympic Committee in January 2009. As the USOC's Chief Marketing Officer,…
Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter and Artist
Lee Greenwood could easily talk about the accomplishments in his life, but this high energy entertainer prefers to continue writing and recording with the same passion and integrity that has…
Author of "Treat Me Like A Customer"
Louis Upkins, Jr. is a proud husband and father. He resides in Franklin, TN with his wife, Charita; son, Caleb; and daughter, Zoe. He is an entrepreneur having spent most…
Stress Management Specialist and Star of Five Emmy Award-Winning Specials on PBS
Loretta LaRoche has helped people deal with everyday stress for over thirty years. With irreverent humor and an innate sense of the absurd, Loretta helps people see how needlessly complex…
Author and Star of "The Facts of Life" and Motherhood Specialist
Lisa Whelchel was born on May 29 in Littlefield, Texas. At age 13, her first professional acting experience was as a Mouseketeer for Walt Disney's "The New Mickey Mouse Club."…
Former Ambassador, Brand Troubleshooter, Public/Private Partnership Expert
Presidential, Secretarial, and Gubernatorial Advisor, U.S. Ambassador, UN Delegate, Corporate Executive with Leadership at the Highest Levels of Business, Government, and Military Sectors, Board Member, Public Speaker, and Commentator Lisa…
Author of "The Laws of Disruption". Technology, Strategy and the Law
Larry Downes is an expert on developing business strategies in an age of constant technological and legal disruption. Downes is author of the New York Times and Business Week business…
Former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort
Lee Cockerell retired as the Executive Vice President of Operations for the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a position he held for ten years. His responsibilities…
Entrepreneur, CEO, Board Member and Author
Innovator for the 21st Century" (TIME), "America's Best Leader" (U.S. News), "The World's Mentor Capitalist" (Thomas Friedman, The World Is Flat) and "The Entrepreneur Whisperer" (ABC, FOX, NPR) are among…
Award-Winning Television Journalist and Breast Cancer Survivor
Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken American television journalist who spent half her career reporting the news to adults and the other half explaining the news to children. An award-winning television…
Ph.D.
Dr. Lois Frankel, President of Corporate Coaching International, a Pasadena, California consulting firm, literally wrote the book on coaching people to succeed in businesses large and small around the globe. Nice…
Author of Disrupt Professor
At some time, someone somewhere is going to disrupt your entire industry. Shouldn't it be you? Luke Williams, author and globally recognized authority on innovation leadership, reveals a way of…
Founder & CEO of Bestselling Author of Kill the Company & Why Simple Wins
FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell ranks among the Top 50 Speakers Worldwide and is the best-selling author of Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins. She's a global leader on simplification,…
Author , Food Writer , Podcast Host, "Carbface for Radio"
Laurie Woolever is a writer and editor, and for nearly a decade, worked as the lieutenant to the late author, TV host, and producer Anthony Bourdain. She is the author…
Attorney Co-Director, Center on Wrongful Convictions
Laura Nirider is an attorney, law professor, and co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She is one of the globe’s leading legal…
Award-Winning Science Writer
Laurie Garrett is an award-winning science writer and author. She is the only writer to have been awarded all of the “Three P’s” of journalism: The Peabody, Polk (twice), and…
Photo Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Photojournalist Lynsey Addario covers major conflict zones across the globe, including the Middle East, South Asia, Haiti, and Africa.
Managing Director, Chief Economist • Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
Dr. Lindsey Piegza is the Chief Economist for Stifel Financial. She specializes in the research and analysis of economic trends and activity, world economies, financial markets, and monetary and fiscal…
Head, Silliman College Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Prof. of Psychology, Yale University Host, The Happiness Lab Podcast
Psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos is an expert on human cognition, its origins, and the evolutionary biases that influence our all-too imperfect life choices.
James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Host of Rat in the Kitchen, TBS
Chef Ludo Lefebvre is one of the most influential chefs in Los Angeles dining, pioneering and revolutionizing the culinary industry.
Former Miss Indian World and National Trainer and Facilitator in Youth Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Family Constellations and Community Healing and wellness planning
LoVina Louie is of the Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’ Alene) Tribe, nselxcin (Okanogan/Colville), and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce).
Former Chairman and CEO, IBM
A relentless transformational leader who navigated shifting economic and marketplace realities to reinvent IBM, Lou Gerstner personifies today's global corporate leader: visionary, strategic, determined and intensely focused.
Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.
Author; Former Editor-in-Chief of Esquire Magazine and Former Chief Creative and Marketing Officer at Lands' End and Chicos FAS, Inc.
Poet Maya Angelou said that “making a living is not making a life.” But making a life, a life that’s satisfying and fulfilling over the long haul, doesn’t come with…
Best-Selling Author, Freelance Writer
When Lee Woodruff’s husband, ABC’s then newly appointed co-anchor Bob Woodruff.
Actor, Singer and Director; Known for the "High School Musical" Movies
Lucas Grabeel is an American actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, director and producer. As a performer, he is best known for his role as Ryan Evans in the "High School Musical"…
Creator of FOX's "New Girl"
She is known for the 2010 play Oliver Parker!, the 2011 romantic comedy film No Strings Attached, and the sitcom New Girl for Fox, starring Zooey Deschanel. Elizabeth Meriwether was…
Director, President, Harvard University & Authority on Domestic Economics and International Finance
An expert on domestic economics and a leading authority on international finance, Lawrence Summers is one of the most distinguished
Renowned Sports Journalist, Executive Editor, Sports Illustrated
Former executive editor and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, L. Jon Wertheim is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in America. He's also the New York Times bestselling author of Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences…
Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, The "Queen of QVC", Prolific Inventor & Entrepreneur, National Bestselling Author
Lori Greiner started with one idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar international brand. She is now regarded as one of the most prolific inventors of retail products, having…
Two-Time Best Female Golfer ESPY Award Winner
Lydia is a 2 time major winner, a global star and has continually set records both as an amateur and professional.
Economic Advisor to Presidents Clinton and Obama
As an economist, policy-maker, professor, and former business school dean, Laura D'Andrea Tyson has long been a leading champion of ways to re-think the role of business in society. Currently…
Tony Award-Winning Actor & Musician
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor. With a career that spans all performance genres, he has received recognition with Tony and Grammy Awards as…
Award Winning Actress, Producer and Activist
Academy Award, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner, Laura Dern has touched audiences and critics alike with her moving and heartfelt performances. For her performance in Marriage Story, Dern received numerous…
Actress, American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” Spokesperson
Lorraine Bracco is best known for her roles as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the hit HBO TV series, The Sopranos and Karen Hill in Goodfellas. At the podium, Bracco delivers an inspiring…
Trailblazing Violinist, Composer, and Dancer YouTube Phenom with 13M Subscribers and Over 3 Billion Views
Lindsey Stirling is one of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories in recent years. An acclaimed violinist from Gilbert, Ariz., Lindsey has entered a futuristic world of electronic big beats…
Award-Winning Cartoonist, The New Yorker
With award-winning cartoons covering a gamut of topics from global politics, to pop culture, to gender equality, New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly proves that pen and ink are a powerful catalyst…
Founder & CEO of Socially Conscious Brand Sseko Designs
How can a beginner’s mind influence the successful outcome of any goal? The answer might very well inspire you to create a new roadmap for your next challenge.
Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist and Most Successful Female Skier of All Time, Winner of Four World Cup titles
Lindsey Vonn is a recently retired Olympic gold and bronze medal‐winning alpine ski racer for the U.S. Ski Team as well as a New York Times bestselling author. She is the most…
Host, The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC, Emmy Award-Winning Producer of NBC’s The West Wing
Lawrence O'Donnell is an Emmy-winning producer and the host of MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. Bringing his extraordinary background in politics, entertainment and news to the nightly program, O'Donnell…
CEO and Founder, Humu
Laszlo Bock is the CEO of Humu, Inc., a company with a mission to make work better everywhere, for everyone, through people science, machine learning, and a little bit of…
Actor, Knives Out and FX's Atlanta
LaKeith Stanfield is an American actor and rapper. Stanfield made his feature film debut in the 2013 independent drama Short Term 12, for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit…