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Bestselling Leadership Author and Organizational Culture Expert
Bestselling Leadership Author | Organizational Culture Expert #1 bestselling author Adrian Gostick provides advice to some of the world's largest organizations on managing change, driving innovation, and leading high-performance teams.…
Author of The New York Times Best-Seller, "The Discipline of Market Leaders"
Michael Treacy is the President and founder of Treacy & Company. He brings over 30 years of experience helping companies achieve market leadership. Mr. Treacy's ideas about customer value propositions and…
Author Innovation, and Globalization & IT Specialist
Tom Koulopoulos is chairman of the Boston-based global futures think tank Delphi Group, which was named one of the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. Magazine. Tom…
Leadership and Culture Expert and Architect of Training Magazine's #1 Training Program in the World
Mike Staver is the author of "Leadership Isn't for Cowards" and an internationally respected speaker, author, and coach. Mike takes noisy, often complex, leadership content and makes it immediately useful,…
Senior Medical Correspondent for CNN's Health, Medical and Wellness unit
Elizabeth Cohen is senior medical correspondent for CNN's Health, Medical and Wellness unit, reporting breaking medical news and health consumer reporting on CNN and CNN.com. Her signature digital column the…
Hall of Fame Speaker, Keynote Artist and Innovative Entrepreneur
Mike Rayburn is a TEDx Presenter who teaches innovation, change and peak performance using world-class guitar and humor to create a transformational experience and generate exponential results. He has headlined…
NYT's Bestselling author, Consultant and Communicator
Mark is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. GlobalGurus.org lists Mark as one of the top…
Bestselling Author, Dramatist, and Inspiring Speaker
A bestselling author, performer, and motivational speaker, Nicole Johnson is one of the most sought-after creative communicators in America today. Her unique ability to blend humor with compassion as she…
Founder of Because I Said I Would, Social Entrepreneur, Humanitarian and 5x TedEx Speaker
Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of…
Physician, Scientist and Entrepreneur
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Brown University Medical Doctor, Stanford University School of Medicine Residency: Harvard Combined Residency in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Fellowships: Stanford Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation…
Author, Catalyst of Brilliance
Simon T. Bailey is leader of the SPARK Movement whose purpose is to ignite sustainable transformation in people, individuals, systems, and nations. He understands the pressure leaders and high performers…
World Famous Guitarist
Guitarist Kevin Eubanks - who often good-naturedly serves as a comic foil for host Jay Leno -- was officially named music director of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in…
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Harris Faulkner is a 6-time Emmy Award winning Network TV Anchor and Host. Her show OUTNUMBERED OVERTIME WITH HARRIS FAULKNER airs Monday through Friday and is number one in its…
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine and Helping Leaders Respond to Disruptive Trends Impacting Business
The best companies and leaders win by confronting reality faster than the competition. Geoff Colvin of Fortune delivers valuable insights to help them do just that. His unique perspective stems…
Former Chancellor of New York City Schools and CEO at Amplify
Joel Klein, chief executive officer of Amplify, is an education visionary and proven leader of change. Prior to Amplify, Joel was chancellor of the New York City Department of Education,…
1 New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio and TV host.
Eric Metaxas is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Amazing Grace, Miracles, Seven Men, and Seven Women. His books have…
Vicki Hitzges Builds Your People So You Can Build Your Business, Author of "Attitude is Everything"
Vicki's techniques come from her long career as a highly regarded motivational keynote speaker and broadcast journalist. She was the first woman and youngest person to hold the title of…
U.S. Foreign Policy Advisor
Former National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski is one of the most respected voices on U.S. foreign policy. He is currently with the Center for Strategic and…
Renowned Thought Leader with an Impressive Track Record in Predicting Global Trends
Named by The Observer as 'one of the world's leading thinkers' and by Vogue as 'one of the world's most inspiring women' economist Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader,…
President Recipient of Toastmasters International Golden Gavel
Dr. Nido R. Qubein is an accomplished university president and a nationally recognized author, speaker, and leader. Dr. Qubein came to the United States with $50 in his pocket and…
Former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix
"Patty McCord served as chief talent officer of Netflix for fourteen years and helped create the Netflix Culture Deck. Since it was first posted on the web, the Culture Deck…
Highest-ranked Executive to become a whistleblower in US History
Some of the FBI agents responsible for investigating the ADM price fixing case, used the word hero to describe my actions as a whistleblower. I want to make it very…
The Hero Effect: Making a Difference When It Matters the Most!
Kevin Brown's unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. He grew up in Muskegon, Michigan…
Building Brands through Storytelling, Expert Communicator
Kindra Hall is President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective, a consulting firm focused on the strategic application of storytelling to today's communication challenges. Kindra is one of the…
Transforming Leaders into Influencers
Connie Dieken is the author of the bestsellers Talk Less, Say More and Become the Real Deal, both published by Wiley. A former broadcast journalist, she delivers her thought leadership…
Executive Director, Institute for the Future
During Gorbis' tenure with IFTF and previously with SRI International, she has worked with hundreds of organizations in business, education, government, and philanthropy, bringing a future perspective to develop vision…
Author of Revolutionary Customer Relationship Management Guidebook
Recognized for 25 years as one of the world's leading authorities on customer-focused business strategies, Don Peppers is an acclaimed author and co-founder, along with Martha Rogers Ph.D., of Peppers…
Speaker on Digital Leadership
#1 Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 50 countries and reached 30 million people this decade. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes…
SEALFIT Founder and CEO, NYT Best seller, WSJ Best seller and #1 Amazon for books
Mark is a highly sought after speaker, coach, author and makes frequent media appearances to discuss Seal way of life Mark Divine is from upstate New York with a degree…
World Renowned Productivity Expert.
David Allen is an author, consultant, international lecturer, and Founder of the David Allen Company. He is widely recognized as the world's leading authority on personal and organizational productivity.
Nationally Syndicated Radio Host of “America Now with Andy Dean” & Former President of Donald Trump Productions
Andy Dean is a CNN Political Commentator and Former President of Donald Trump's Television Company (Trump Productions LLC). During his Senior Year at Harvard University, Dean was selected to be on…
The Trust Edge
David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, national bestselling author of The Trust Edge, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index , and director of…
Creator of Impact Theory
Tom Bilyeu is a filmmaker and serial entrepreneur who chased money HARD for nearly a decade and came up emotionally bankrupt. He realized that the struggle is guaranteed, but the…
The Horse Whisperer
Buck Brannaman eats double whoppers with cheese. He likes his coffee black. He says he like two kinds of music - that'd be country and western - and he likes…
International Bestselling Author, recording artist and human rights activists
Introducing him at the United States Senate in 2015, Ted Cruz called Mark Steyn "an international bestselling author, a Top Five jazz recording artist, and a leading Canadian human rights…
Virtuoso Violinist, Inspirational Speaker, Innovation & The Scrappy Factor
Roddy Chong is a remarkably accomplished Asian American violinist and speaker known for his high-energy performances with many of the music industry's most recognized acts, including a season when he…
Technology Pioneer, Expert on Disruptive Collaboration, Best-Selling Author and VP of Customer Insights at Upwork
Building powerful business relationships is a fundamental key to success for leaders, sales professionals, and contributors of all types. That's why Tim Sanders has circled the globe as a keynote…
Futurist, Artificial Intelligence Expert, and Silicon Valley Entrepreneur
Jerry Kaplan is widely known as an Artificial Intelligence expert, technical innovator, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author. He is currently an Adjunct Professor and Strategic Director at the Center for…
Developing Positive, Engaged People, Leaders and Teams
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college…
HK Derryberry: The Boy Who Remembers Everything
According to medical science, HK Derryberry should never have survived. Born July 8, 1990 in Nashville, Tennessee, this two-pound baby boy arrived three months premature due to an automobile accident…
CNN political analyst & Columnist for the The Daily Beast
Kirsten Powers is a USA Today columnist, CNN political analyst and a bestselling author of The Silencing: How the Left is Killing Free Speech. Prior to CNN, Powers spent eleven…
He Put The Fizz Back in Coca-Cola's Fortunes
"Selling more stuff to more people more often for more money more efficiently " defines marketing success for Sergio Zyman, the man who put the fizz back in Coca-Cola's fortunes,…
One of the Original Story Creators at Pixar
Matthew Luhn, Former Pixar Story Artist, is a writer, story consultant, creative writing instructor and keynote speaker with over 25 years' experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios,…
Empowering Students With Technology; Founder of November Learning
is an international leader in education technology. He began his career as an oceanography teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school for boys in Boston Harbor. He has…
Southwest Airlines Customer Service & Leadership; Author - 'Culturetopia'
Jason Young has been called a "rare breed" when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. No wonder. As a former senior-level manager at Southwest Airlines, Jason learned…
Former Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Army and a former Prisoner of War
Jessica Lynch is a former Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Army and a former Prisoner of War. On March 23, 2003, she was injured and captured by…
Achievement And The Triumph Over Odds
Bob Wieland's life sparkles with courage and greatness. Born and raised in Greenfield, Wisconsin, he was an all-star athlete well on his way to a professional baseball career. Yet his…