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Aaron McDaniel

Combining multi-generational teamwork expertise with strong corporate experience, Aaron looks at the changing workforce

Adam Liptak

Supreme Court Correspondent of The New York Times

Adrian Gostick

Global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, leadership, and engagement.

Alex Grobman

Dr. Alex Grobman is an historian with an MA and Ph.D. in contemporary Jewish history

Alfie Kohn

Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The latest of

Alfred Runte

An internationally recognized expert on national parks and railroads, Alfred Runte is based in Seattle,

Allison Zmuda

Allison Zmuda is a full-time education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. She works

Alton Brown

Alton Brown’s flair in the kitchen developed early with guidance from his mother and grandmother,

Amy Ellis Nutt

Author of the New York Times bestseller: “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family”

Ashley Fox

Spanning a 24-year career in television her credits include 7 years as a lead NFL reporter and analyst for ESPN

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the quintessential American success story. Born in 1985 to a single teen

Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran studied at St. Thomas Aquinas College and in 1971 attained a degree in

Baruti Kafele

Award-Winning Educator, Internationally-Renowned Speaker and Best-Selling Author

Ben Utecht

It is rare to find a true Renaissance man anymore, but that’s just that you

Ben Glenn

His Attention Deficit Disorder Inspired Ben to have a Career as a Performer, Creator, and Educator

Ben Nemtin

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want

Bethany McLean

Contributing Editor at Vanity Fair, Columnist and Author with a Focus on Ethics and Economics

Betty Mahmoody

Author of the autobiographical book “Not Without My Daughter” which was made into a major motion picture featuring Sally Field

Bill Kurtis

Former CBS News Anchor, Businessman, Rancher, TV Star, NPR Personality and Juris Doctor

Bill Taylor

Co-Founder of Fast Company and Business Author

Bob Alper

There’s a reason why Sirius/XM satellite radio plays Rabbi Bob Alper’s bits several times daily,

Bob Losure

Former CNN Anchor Bob Losure has reached a milestone of 200 keynote speaking and emcee

Bob Ryan

Boston Globe Retired Sports Writer, National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame Inductee, Author

Bob Vila

Home Improvement Expert; Former Host of “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” Among

Bob Woodward

Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist Author and Associate Editor of The Washington Post

Brent Gleeson

Navy SEAL Combat Veteran – Entrepreneur – Bestselling Author Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL

Brian Billick

FOX NFL Analyst, NFL Network Contributor and Former Super Bowl-winning Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens (1999-2007)

Bruce George

Bruce George is a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet and activist born and raised in

Bruce Turkel

As CEO of the successful brand management firm, TURKEL, Bruce Turkel has been creating and

Buzz Aldrin

Legendary Astronaut, One of the First Men to Walk on the Moon, Space Exploration Advocate

Byron Reese

Byron uses his experience as a technologist, passion for history, and proven business acumen to illuminate how today’s technology can solve our biggest global challenges

Cal Thomas

Widely Syndicated Political Columnist, Author and Broadcaster

Carl Berstein

Author of five best-selling books, noted journalist, political commentator and reporter

Cheewa James

“If It Is To Be, It Begins With Me” is the powerful motivational motto Cheewa

Chelsea Handler

Born in Livingston, New Jersey, to a Jewish father and Mormon mother, Chelsea Handler is

Chester Elton

#1 Bestselling Leadership author he helps clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values

Chris Madden

Celebrity designer Chris Madden is the force behind the multi-million dollar home furnishings empire that

Christine Clifford

One of the World’s Leading Authorities on the Use of Therapeutic Humor

Christopher Gardner

Christopher Gardner conquered grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur. Gardner is an avid motivational

Christopher Paul Curtis

The second oldest of five siblings, Christopher was born and raised in Flint, Michigan which

Clementine Bihiga

Born in Rwanda Africa, Clementine (Igilibambe) Bihiga was only eight years old when she and

Connie Dieken

Top-selling Author, Executive Coach Specializing in Developing Leadership and Presence

Crystal Kadakia

Millennial Author, Re-Imagines Workplace Culture for the Information Age

Curtis Chin

Curtis Chin is an award-winning writer and producer who has written for ABC, NBC, Fox,

Da Chen

Da Chen grew up in the deep south of China, running barefoot in muddy fields

Dan Abrams

Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and Founder of Mediaite

Dan Pallotta

“I BELIEVE DEEPLY IN THE POTENTIAL OF PEOPLE AND IN THE POTENTIAL OF OUR SOCIETY.

Dan Roberts

Executive producer and host of the captivating historical narrative and award-winning radio series, A Moment in Time

Dan Shaffer

Frequent contributor on the Fox Business Network & Author of Profiting in Economic Storms

Dana Priest

Dana Priest is the third John S. and James L. Knight Chair in Public Affairs

Daniel Yergin

Daniel Yergin is the author of the new bestseller The Quest: Energy, Security, and the

Dave Barry

Dave Barry has been a professional humorist ever since he discovered that professional humor was

David Coleman

David Coleman is known worldwide as “The Dating Doctor.™” He has been honored numerous times

David Corn

Veteran Washington Journalist and Political Commentator

David Dosa

David Dosa MD, MPH is a geriatrician and health services researcher at Brown University in

David Horsager

Bestselling author of “The Trust Edge” speaks on leadership, growth, performance and corporate culture

David Lamb

During a 40-year career with United Press International and the Los Angeles Times, David Lamb

Daymond John

Founder & CEO of FUBU, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Entrepreneur and Branding Expert

Dayton Duncan

Dayton Duncan is an award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker. He is the author of twelve

Deborah L. Jacobs

On Halloween of 2008, lawyer and award-winning journalist Deborah L. Jacobs made the decision to

Deborah Norville

Two-time Emmy Award winner and Anchor of CBS’s Inside Edition

Dee Wallace

DEE WALLACE is an internationally known actress (130 films, 4 series, over 200 commercials) best

Dewitt Jones

Freelance photographer for National Geographic, author, speaker on Leadership, Vision and Creativity

Dixie and Sammy Davis

Medal of Honor recipient and his wife discuss issues related to veterans & their families with the message to never give up

Don Lemon

Don Lemon anchors CNN Newsroom during weekend prime-time and serves as a correspondent across CNN/U.S.

Don Yaeger

As an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, a seven-time New York Times Best-selling author

Donalyn Miller

Donalyn Miller taught upper elementary and middle school students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and

Dorian Warren

Dorian T. Warren is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, the School of

Dr. Alveda King

Dr. Alveda C. King is actively working toward her purpose in life, to glorify God.

Dr. Bernice McCarthy

After extensive teaching experience in all grade levels, including special education, and her doctoral studies

Dr. Bjorn Lomborg

Author of the bestseller “The Skeptical Environmentalist” & “Cool It”, founder of one of the “Top 25 Environmental Think Tanks”

Dr. Douglas Reeves

Author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on education, leadership, and organizational effectiveness

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu

Best Selling Author and Lecturer who has Dedicated his Career to Addressing the Ills Afflicting Black Culture in the United States

Dr. Julie Silver

Julie Silver, MD is one of the most innovative women in healthcare. As an Associate

Dr. Kristen Lee

Award-winning Behavioral Science Professor, Clinician and Author

Dr. Mark Zandi

Chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, author and frequent guest on various cable news outlets

Dr. Michael Roizen

Michael F. Roizen, MD is cofounder of RealAge and chairman of the RealAge Scientific Advisory

Dr. Michelle Gourdine

Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine is a physician, author and speaker and expert in preventive health

Dr. Nancy Sindelar

Nancy W. Sindelar, Ph.D., works with schools to increase student achievement through the alignment of

Dr. Paul Nussbaum

Doctor Paul Nussbaum is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. Having earned

Dr. Steve Perry

Educational Leader, Author, Daytime TV Host, Personal Responsibility Advocate

Dr. Steven L. Layne

Dr. Steven L. Layne serves as full time Professor of Literacy Education at Judson University

Dr. Tasha Eurich

Best-selling author who helps sales, business leaders and entrepreneurs improve their self awareness and success

Dr. Temple Grandin

Author and professor of animal science whose personal story of living with autism has inspired millions

Ed Brodow

Negotiation Skills Expert, Author

Edmund Morris

Edmund Morris is one of America’s best political biographers and journalists. He is best known

Egypt Sherrod

Egypt Sherrod has been named “America’s most beloved real estate agent”

Eleanor Clift

Eleanor Clift is a Washington correspondent for the Daily Beast, an online publication where she

Elgin Baylor

Elgin Baylor, or “Rabbit” as he was affectionately nicknamed for his blazingly fast, untiring and

Elizabeth Smart

Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery continues to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety

Ellen Goodman

Ellen Goodman has spent most of her life chronicling social change and its impact on

Eric Garland

For nearly two decades, Eric Garland has been trusted for his unique insight and analysis on economic trends, geopolitics, and society.

Eric Mazur

Optical physicist, author of Peer Instruction, speaks on innovation in education and technology in the classroom

Eric Rossen

Author of Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals

Evan Thomas

Author of 10 books, professor of Journalism, correspondent, and former editor for thirty-three years at Time and Newsweek

Frank Farmer Loomis

What Frank Loomis brings to his audiences is his life and work–100% antiques. This antiques

Fredrik Haren

A global keynote speaker known as “The Creativity Explorer”, author of 10 books including “The Idea Book”

Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov, a legend in the international sports arena for his 20-year reign as the

Gentry Lee

Chief engineer for the Planetary Flight Systems Directorate at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Geoffrey Ward

Geoffrey C. Ward, a historian, screenwriter, and former editor of American Heritage, is the author

Geralyn Lucas

Her memoir Why I Wore Lipstick (to My Mastectomy) is a testament to womanhood and

Greg McKeown

Greg’s Essentialism message surfaced from a painful life-lesson learned the day his daughter was born.

Greg OBrien

Greg O’Brien was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2009 at age 59. Greg has

Harley Manning

Harley Manning serves Customer Experience Professionals. He leads a team of analysts who cover topics

Howie Carr

American conservative political author, Front-page columnist for the Boston Herald and Host of a radio show that is syndicated across New England

Ira Flatow

Award winning science correspondent and TV journalist Ira Flatow is the host of Science Friday,

Jack Hanna

Jungle Jack Hanna explores the corners of the globe as one of the most respected

Jack Uldrich

Former naval intelligence officer, global futurist, speaker, and author of several books. Expert in technology, change management and leadership

Jacqueline Marcell

“Edu-taining” speaker on Caregiving, Eldercare, Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer. Jacqueline Marcell was a photographer and also

James McGreevey

James Edward “Jim” McGreevey is 52nd Governor of New Jersey, serving from January 15, 2002

Janine Turner

Emmy and three-time Golden Globe nominated actress, author, activist, motivational speaker, single mom and founder of Constituting America

Jasmine Mans

An author, performer, poet, teacher…yes to all of those titles, but more importantly Jasmine Mans

Jeffrey Hayzlett

Primetime TV & Radio Host, Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Global Business Celebrity Jeffrey Hayzlett

Jennifer Abrams

Collaboration and Leadership Skills for Team Leads, Department and Committee Chairs and Others

Jia Jiang

Author of the Bestselling Book “Rejection Proof, How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection”

Jim Burke

Jim Burke teaches English at Burlingame High School. He is the author of numerous books,

Joan Lunden

Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Mother and Former Co-host of Good Morning America

John Baldoni

Internationally Recognized Leadership Consultant, Coach, and Author of more than dozen books

John Englander

John Englander is an oceanographer, consultant and author. He has witnessed first hand the impacts

John G. Miller

John G. Miller is the author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, Flipping the

John J. Nance

Founders of the National Patient Safety Foundation

John Kotter

Regarded by many as the authority on leadership and change, John P. Kotter is a

John Lester

John Lester is a local, state, and national educational consultant and author specializing in the

Jon Gordon

Developing Positive People, Leaders, Organizations and Teams, Jon Gordon is a sought after Keynote Speaker and International Bestselling Author

Jon Taffer

Energetic and commanding television star, businessman, author and orator extraordinaire, Jon Taffer is the famed

Judge Jeanine Pirro

Judge Jeanine Pirro is the highly respected District Attorney and County Judge, politician, legal commentator,

Judith Viorst

Judith Viorst author of the best-selling Necessary Losses, was born and raised in New Jersey

Julie Salamon

Julie Salamon is the author of six books, including The Devil’s Candy, considered a Hollywood

Karen Schaler

Three-time Emmy Award-winning Storyteller, Screenwriter, Producer, Author, and National TV host of Travel Therapy TV

Kathleen Cushman

Kathleen Cushman is an educator and journalist who for 26 years has specialized in the

Ken Burns photo by Tim Llewellyn Photography

Ken Burns

An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns has directed film projects such as The Civil War,

Ken Dychtwald

Over the past 35+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary

Keri Glassman

Nationally recognized nutrition expert and published author Keri Glassman is the founder and president of

Kevin Kruse

Technology Entrepreneur and New York Times Best Selling Author on Employee Engagement

Kevin Sheridan

Keynote Speaker & Employee Engagement and Virtual Management Expert

Kimberly Watson-Hemphill

Kimberly Watson-Hemphill, is a globally known expert in the field of Innovation and Operational Excellence.

Lance Allred

The First Legally Deaf Player in NBA History, Speaks on the 5 Principles of Perseverance

Lance Secretan

Breakthroughs! As leaders, we strive for meaningful breakthroughs that raise the level of performance and

Larry Winget

Larry Winget is a bestselling author, television personality, social commentator and internationally acclaimed speaker. His

Laurie Notaro

Laurie Notaro was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She packed

Libby Gill

After nearly twenty years in senior leadership roles in communications at media giants Universal, Sony

Linda Chavez

Linda Chavez is chairman of a non-profit public policy research organization in Virginia. Linda Chavez

Linda Ellerbee

Journalist, award-winning television documentary producer, writer, anchor and best-selling author

Linda Hogan

Linda Hogan is an acclaimed Chickasaw writer and the author of several books including: Dwellings;

Lis Wiehl

Lis Wiehl is one of the nation’s most prominent trial lawyers and highly regarded commentators.

Lisa Ling

Lisa Ling is the executive producer and host ofThis is Life with Lisa Ling on

Lori Borgman

Lori Borgman’s popular essay, “The Death of Common Sense” is widely circulated throughout cyberspace, read

Lorna Landvik

Writing and theater were Lorna Landvik‘s twin passions when she was growing up in her

Maddie Rae

Maddie Rae’s life has been a journey of extremes: near death experiences, rebirth, and second

Mahtob Mahmoody

Subject of the biographical book “Not Without My Daughter” which was made into a major motion picture featuring Sally Field

Marc Prensky

Marc Prensky, author of BRAIN GAIN: Technology and the Quest for Digital Wisdom, is an

Mark Schulman

Packed with energy and charisma, Mark Schulman presents highly-educational and business-valued programs with transformative takeaways

Mark Victor Hansen

Focused solely on helping people from all walks of life reshape their vision of what’s

Marshall Goldsmith

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized again as one of the top ten Most-Influential Business

Matthew Garcia

Matt Garcia is the director of the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at

Meg Wheatley

Margaret “Meg” Wheatley writes, teaches and speaks about how we can organize and accomplish our

Michael Abrashoff

Took the Worst Ship in the Navy and Turned it into the Best Performing Ship

Michael Gurian

Michael Gurian is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty five books published in

Michael Horn

Michael B. Horn is the co-founder and Executive Director of Education at the Innosight Institute,

Michael Matera

Proclaimed nationally and internationally as a gamification guru he transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment

Michael Scott

Irish-born Michael Scott began writing over twenty-five years ago and is one of Ireland’s most

Michio Kaku

Internationally Recognized Physicist, TV and Radio Personality and Best-Selling Author

Mike Cosentino

Although he did not start running until he moved to Atlanta in 1994, he has

Mike Massimino

Former NASA Astronaut, Professor, Author, Frequent Television Guest & the First Person to Tweet from Space

Nancy Thomas

Nancy Thomas, the Mother of three birth children, two adopted children, one child being raised

Neal Petersen

Inspiring organizations to foster innovation, build stronger teams, adapt under pressure, and cultivate a mind-set that focuses on solutions!

Niall Ferguson

Niall Ferguson is one of our most influential commentators on Geopolitics and the Global Economy.

Nicholas Webb

World-renowned Business Futurist, Innovation Thought Leader, Author

Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past thirty

Nomi Prins

Nomi Prins is an independent investigative journalist, a senior fellow at the non-partisan think tank

Olga Mizrahi

Marketing Expert on Personal Branding and the Gig Economy

Pandit Dasa

Mindful Leadership Expert, Author and Former Monk

Parag Khanna

CNN, BBC, CNBC Global Contributor, author, futurist and founder of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm

Patrick Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to providing

Paul White

Psychologist, Speaker, Author and Consultant Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant

Pete Hall

Building Teachers’ Capacity for Success

Peter Elkind

Peter Elkind is an editor at large at Fortune magazine and an award-winning investigative reporter.

Peter Guber

Visionary. Pioneer. Maverick. #1 NYT bestselling author

Phil Fragasso

Phil Fragasso has over 25 years of marketing experience in high-tech and financial services. Most

Philip Kotler

Professor Philip Kotler is the S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at

Phyllis Karas

Novelist and Author, Dubbed the Unofficial Biographer of the Whitey Bulger Gang

Polly LaBarre

Polly LaBarre is a bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has worked for nearly 20

Quang X. Pham

From the streets of Saigon to the skies over Somalia, Quang X. Pham has witnessed

Ralph Fletcher

Ralph Fletcher has been a mentor to teachers and young writers everywhere. He frequently works

Ram Charan

Ram Charan is a world-renowned business advisor, author and speaker who has spent over three

Ricardo Sandoval

Ricardo Sandoval-Palos is a veteran investigative journalist and author. As a reporter he has written

Rick Steves

Host of the public television series, Rick Steves‘ Europe, and author of 22 European travel books

Risha Grant

Risha Grant is diversity personified. From her race, gender and lifestyle choices, to being a

Rob Lilwall

“The only constant in life is change”, so said the philosopher Heraclitus. Today, issues of

Rob Paulsen

Maybe you’ve never heard of Rob Paulsen. But you’ve heard him. A lot.

Robert Cialdini

Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career researching the science of influence earning him

Robert Spector

One of America’s Leading Experts on Customer Experience and Employee Experience

Robin Wright

Robin Wright has reported from more than a 140 countries on six continents for The

Roland S. Martin

Nationally award-winning journalist, author and political analyst

Ron Insana

CNBC Senior Analyst and Commentator, Trailblazing Financial Journalist, Bestselling Author and Financial Professional

Sally Baskey

With a BFA in Performing Arts, Sally is a trained actress and she acted like

Sampson Davis

Named “One of The Premiere Role Models of the World” by Oprah Winfrey, Physician, Author, Inspiration

Scott McKain

Best-selling author and internationally renowned speaker Scott McKain’s captivating presentations and best-selling books clearly reveal

Scott Turow

Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of eleven best-selling works

Sharon M. Draper

Dr. Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She

Sheriff J.B. Smith

J.B. Smith was continuously elected Sheriff of Smith County from 1976 thru 2012. He managed

Sonia Sanchez

Sonia Sanchez is a poet, mother, activist, professor and international lecturer on black culture and

SQuire Rushnell

SQuire Rushnell – yes, capital Q – has set himself aside from others throughout his

Stephen Shapiro

Stephen Shapiro is one of the foremost authorities on innovation culture, collaboration, and open innovation.

Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs

Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs, daughter of late historian and best selling author Stephen Ambrose, is an

Stuart Ablon

Changeable: How Collaborative Problem Solving Can Help Anyone Change at Home, at School, and at Work

Susan Cain

NY Times best selling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking

Suze Orman

Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a

Tavis Smiley

Some would say that an exclusive interview with the President of the United States, during

Ted Reinstein

Ted Reinstein is best known in New England as a journalist and reporter for Chronicle,

Thomas Davenport

Extending his work on analytics and big data he crafts a future view of humans in the workplace

Todd Buchholz

Former White House economic policy director, author of several books, economist and corporate strategist.

Tom Rath

Tom Rath is an author and researcher who studies the role of human behavior in

Tom Searcy

Searcy is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and the foremost expert in large account sales.

Tony Schwartz

Tony Schwartz is at the center of the new thinking that creates sustainably high performance

Trevor Aaronson

Trevor Aaronson is an investigative journalist who specializes in the intersection of national security and

Wally Lamb

Wally Lamb is the critically acclaimed and beloved author of She’s Come Undone and I

Warren MacDonald

Warren MacDonald’s life boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland’s

William Bennett

Over the course of his professional life, in education, government and the private sector, he has written or co-authored more than 25 books

Yusef Komunyakaa

YUSEF KOMUNYAKAA’S seventeen books of poetry include Taboo, Dien Cai Dau, Neon Vernacular (for which

Z Brewer

Z Brewer, under the name Heather Brewer, is the New York Times bestselling author of