International Bestselling Authors of Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics; Freakonomics Spent Over 2 Years on The New York Times Bestseller List, With More Than 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide; Co-stars, Freakonomics Documentary ; The Popular Freakonomics Blog has been called "The Most Readable Economics Blog In the Universe"

Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner are the much heralded authors of the international bestselling books Freakonomics, which sold 4 million copies, in 35 languages, and their follow-up bestseller Superfreakonomics. The books have made economic analysis so accessible and interesting to the general population that Freakonomics is also an award-winning blog, a movie, and radio show. Dazzling audiences with their wry and unconventional insights, Levitt and Dubner offer story after story, with research backing each theory, that address ways to create behavior change and show which incentives work and don't work.

Host of Top-Rated The O’Reilly Factor; Bestselling Author and Syndicated News Columnist

A journalist for more than 30 years, Bill O'Reilly is known for hard hitting, uncompromising No Spin reporting and analysis.

Author, The Art of Choosing; S.T. Lee Professor of Business in the Management Division of the Columbia Business School

A world renowned expert on the subject of choice, Dr. Sheena Iyengar's research on how and why we choose, and what we need to do to choose better, has surprising and profound implications for our personal and professional lives. Her insights are invaluable not only to businesses looking to improve strategy, leadership and customer relations, but to every individual trying to make positive and lasting changes to his or her life.

How did Dr. Sheena Iyengar become a leading expert on choice? View Video...

Her presentation to a packed house at the TEDxEast event (View video) was so successful that she was invited back to speak at TEDGlobal. Her talk earned thunderous applause and high praise from TED: "We're so excited to share this talk! It's mindblowing." (View video)

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Lessons on Growing Your Business from Sheena Iyengar

Visionary Innovator Merging Global Brands and Superstar Musicians

When Fortune 500 companies need to reenergize or reinvent a lagging brand, they call Steve Stoute. In addition to marrying cultural icons with blue-chip marketers (Beyoncé or Tommy Hilfiger's True Star fragrance, and Justin Timberlake for "lovin' it" at McDonald's), Stoute has helped identify and activate a new generation of consumers.

Considered “A McKinsey of Pop Culture,” Stoute's reputation for revolutionizing the relationship between global brands and superstar musicians has been praised by both Forbes Magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has been featured in The New York Times, Adweek, in HBO's documentary The Black List, and in Target's DREAM.DARE.DO campaign for Black History Month. He was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2008 and is a featured speaker at conferences around the country.

Authors of the Much Heralded Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives

Science Magazine has dubbed co-authors Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler the "dynamic duo." Connected is the winner of a Books for a Better Life Award and has been translated into nearly twenty languages. It was named an Editor's Choice by The New York Times Book Review, and was featured in Wired, Oprah's Reading Guide, BusinessWeek's Best Books of the Year, GOOD's 15 Books You Must Read, and featured as a cover story in the New York Times Magazine.

Bestselling Author, Stumbling on Happiness; Groundbreaking research and insights into how people make judgments, choices and decisions ; Professor of Psychology, Harvard University

Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert says our beliefs about what will make us happy are often wrong - a premise he supports with intriguing research and explains in his brilliant and funny book, Stumbling on Happiness, which Time magazine called “Fascinating.” The Washington Post raved, "Gilbert is a professor by trade, but he's every bit as funny as Larry David." Stumbling on Happiness is not a self-help manual, but a deep and delightful explanation of what psychologists, neuroscientists and behavioral economists have discovered about why people are so poor at predicting the sources of their own satisfaction. Gilbert’s research on how we mispredict what will make us happy has dramatic implications for business strategy, sales and marketing, and understanding customers.

SPOTLIGHT! Daniel Gilbert recently hosted a 3-part PBS special entitled, This Emotional Life, which explored the human journey towards happiness. View the trailer...

Political Analyst for ABC News; NPR Senior News Analyst; Former Co-Anchor, This Week with Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts

Long-time ABC Congressional Correspondent and leading political pundit, Cokie Roberts is one of the most esteemed and brilliant broadcast journalists of our time.

OVATION SPOTLIGHT!  Cokie spoke to approximately 800 attendees at the 2010 Yakima Town Hall Speakers Series, and the group reported that "She was absolutely fabulous!" Cokie presented a riveting insider's view of Washington and also followed her presentation with a luncheon Q&A for approximately 250 attendees. Her insider perspective also received the following praise from another event: "Cokie Roberts packed Smith Auditorium and was an unqualified hit.I would recommend her to any organization looking for a speaker who brings both insight and humor to an 'Inside Washington, D.C.' conversation. We enjoyed her immensely." (Willamette University)

Leading Political Pundit; “One of the Top 50 Journalists,” Washingtonian Magazine

A well-known commentator and journalist for 40 years, Steve Roberts has covered some of the major events of our time.

Co-Authors, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)

How can understanding strategies and myths from the multi-billion dollar sports world help your business? This question is answered by Tobias Moskowitz , an award-winning economist with a passion for sports, and L. Jon Wertheim, a leading sports journalist with a passion for finance, who teamed up to write Scorecasting. Regarded as a combination between "Freakonomics, Moneyball and Mythbusters", Scorecasting is a New York Times bestseller that is quickly becoming a bestselling topic on the lecture circuit! The Scorecasting presentations offer innovative ideas that focus on a fusion of sports anecdotes and business trends to provide pioneering lessons for the business world, and life. Moskowitz and Wertheim have often been called upon by the national media to bring ingenuity and innovation to the discussion of contemporary business ideas. Let them bring these engaging ideas to your next event!

Contributor to the International Bestseller Freakonomics; Advisory Board, Berlin School of Creative Leadership; Senior Research Advisor, Department of Justice/FBI (2010-2011); Professor of Sociology and Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University

Highly esteemed Columbia University Professor and Leading Business Consultant Sudhir Venkatesh contributed to one of the most memorable chapters in the International Bestselling Book Freakonomics.  His ability to uncover hidden truths through his research has made him a sought-after voice for business and creative leaders worldwide on the topics of leadership and management. Venkatesh has recently spent time with more than 100 business leaders - from the tech sector to old-fashioned manufacturing to the FBI – observing how top executives uncover hidden aspects of their industry and perform beyond expectations. He brings these informative and entertaining insights to business audiences around the world.

For the past two years, Sudhir Venkatesh has provided presentations to Senior Executives and Creative Directors at the Annual Cannes Lions Festival, which brings more than 9,000 members of the Global Creative Communications Industries together to be inspired and entertained. Venkatesh also teaches popular courses at The Berlin School of Creative Leadership, which provides MBA (and custom executive education) for people in media, advertising, and the creative arts. His courses include: "The Secrets to Effective Leadership," as well as "How Business Executives can use Data Effectively."

Celebrated by Deepak Chopra as the "New voice of reform, not only for Islam, but for all religions."; International Bestselling Author, "The Trouble with Islam Today," and "Allah, Liberty and Love" ; Acclaimed PBS Filmmaker, "Faith Without Fear"; Director, Moral Courage Project at New York University

Irshad Manji is the Bestselling Author of The Trouble with Islam Today and, most recently, Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom. Dedicated to finding common ground in a fractured world, she has transformed her personal journey into a riveting story that helps others to live with courage.

Through her Moral Courage Project at NYU, Professor Manji is teaching a new generation of global citizens to challenge conformity, even at the price of backlash. Her inspiring message: Any of us can change the world by daring to ask questions - out loud.

Whether addressing colleges, corporations, or congregations, Irshad Manji gives game-changing guidance that individuals can take away and apply to their lives. She does it all with personality, passion and humor.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Irshad Manji on the 9/11 Anniversary in the Huffington Post.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Irshad Manji  and Dylan Ratigan discuss "Identity vs. Integrity"

Bestselling Author and World Renowned Speaker on Exploiting Business Trends and New Market Opportunities ; Founder and CEO of ChangeLabs™

Peter Sheahan has established a globally recognized brand as a leading expert in how the world's most effective organizations and individuals distinguish themselves from the competition instead of running with the pack. In the space of three years he built a multi-million dollar consulting practice attracting clients such as News Corporation, Google, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal and Ernst & Young.

WATCH SIZZLE REEL! Take a look at the following video compilation to see why meeting planners bring Peter Sheahan to the stage time and time again.  VIEW CLIP.

CNBC Contributor; Founder, Democracy for America; Chairman, Democratic National Committee, 2005-2009; Architect of the “50-State Strategy”; 2004 Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President; Governor of Vermont, 1991-2003

Howard Dean is a revolutionary political strategist, whose game-changing implementation of a new era of politics - based on grassroots support and cutting edge internet technology -fundamentally altered the way campaigns are run in America. His tenure as the Governor of Vermont and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment for visionary change, that has made him a sought-after voice on some of the most debated political issues of our day.

His 12 years as Governor and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him a vast knowledge of domestic issues. His skillful stewardship of the party as Democratic National Committee chair began in 2005 and continued through the inauguration of President Barack Obama. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor Dean made the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values. 

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT! CLICK HERE to watch an engaging point counterpoint between Howard Dean and Fred Thompson, which took place one day after the 2010 Midterm Elections.

World-Renowned Conservationist; Founder, Jane Goodall Institute; United Nations Messenger of Peace

In the more than 50 years since she began studying chimpanzees in Africa, Dr. Jane Goodall established her identity as a tireless advocate for environmental stewardship.

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist; Bestselling Author; Host, Moyers on America; Host, seven-part special series Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason; Host, NOW with Bill Moyers (2002-2004)

The recipient of every major journalism award, including the coveted Gold Baton and more than 30 Emmy awards, Bill Moyers brilliantly reveals the nuanced textures in the fabric of American life.

Bestselling Author of Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Author, Eating Animals

Award-winning, bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer combines the very best in literary virtuosity and vision with a personality and performance that will provoke laughter and thoughtful dialogue.

Author, HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything ... in Business (and in Life); Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LRN

Deemed “the hottest advisor on the corporate virtue circuit”, by FORTUNE Magazine, Dov Seidman is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of LRN, a company that helps businesses develop ethical corporate cultures and inspire principled performance. His insights into the complexities of human behavior have been a source of inspiration and innovation for corporate boards, business leaders, government officials and employees around the world, including Allstate, Dow, eBay, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble and Viacom. Audiences describe Dov Seidman’s presentations as life-changing. Seidman's unique ability to connect with people at an emotional as well as intellectual level has helped attendees see their lives, purposes, and potential with greater clarity.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Read a review of Dov Seidman's keynote address at President Clinton's "2011 CGI Conference"

RECENT EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:  In early November, Dov spoke to more than 3,500 Senior Business Leaders in Brazil as part of HSM’s Expomanagement, the Largest Business Management Event in Brazil that attracts more than 20K people each year for the past 10 years running. He addressed the idea of progress, and as his team reported, "It was remarkable to see 3.5K people raise their hands in agreement that we cannot make progress without a foundation of trust." Click HERE to view images from the event.

Renowned Defense Attorney; Bestselling Author; Professor at Harvard Law School

Hailed by Newsweek as one of the “most distinguished defenders of individual rights,” Alan Dershowitz continues to challenge audiences with his thought-provoking perspectives on today’s foremost social, legal, and ethical issues.

Iranian-American Journalist Falsely Accused and Imprisoned in Iran; Author, Between Two Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran; Co-wrote the film No One Knows About Persian Cats

A political prisoner caught in the middle of a dramatic political struggle between Iran and the U.S., Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi captured the attention of the world when reports surfaced of her imprisonment in Iran. Abducted by four men early one morning in January 2009 and placed in solitary confinement, Ms. Saberi, who was working as a freelance journalist in Tehran, contributing to NPR and the BBC among others, was falsely accused of spying for the United States. Ms. Saberi, a former Miss North Dakota, who led an all-American life before moving to Iran was sentenced to eight years in prison. Her battle for freedom would last 100 days before an appeals court released her following an international uproar. In the midst of reaching out to Iran to start a dialogue after decades of political deadlock, the Obama administration harshly criticized Iran over her imprisonment and there was speculation that Iranian President Ahmadinejad intervened on her behalf as a diplomatic overture.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT!  Click HERE and watch her interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and watch Roxana's captivating 2-part interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. (Part 1 and Part II).

Award-Winning Journalist ; Entrepreneur; Best-selling Author ; Motivational Speaker

An award-winning television journalist, New York Times bestselling author, sought-after motivational and keynote speaker, successful entrepreneur, and one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities, Joan Lunden is one of the most visible women in the country.  In her refreshingly straightforward style, Joan shares the candid advice that has motivated her throughout her career, inspiring audiences to take charge of their health, their happiness, and their success.

Author, RESET: How This Crisis Can Restore Our Values and Renew America ; Visionary, media icon and entrepreneur ; Bestselling novelist; Host, public radio’s Studio 360

“It’s the end of the world as we’ve known it,” Kurt Andersen writes in Reset, “but it isn’t the end of the world.” In this smart and refreshingly hopeful new book, Andersen–a brilliant analyst and synthesizer of historical and cultural trends, bestselling novelist, veteran of the New York literati, and host of public radio’s Studio 360–shows us why the current economic crisis is actually a moment of great opportunity to get ourselves and our nation back on track. Andersen explains how we’ve done it before and why we are about to do it again–and better than ever.

Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Actress; Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, 1993-1997; Four-Time Oscar Nominee

Renowned actress Jane Alexander found herself in the role of a lifetime when President Bill Clinton appointed her head of the ever-embattled National Endowment for the Arts. Ms. Alexander is charming, honest, and convincingly passionate on why we need art, and why the government should support the arts.

7-Time Winner of the Tour de France; Founder of the LIVESTRONG Foundation; Bestselling Author

Lance Armstrong won the prestigious Tour de France an unprecedented seven times after overcoming a protracted fight with cancer. He has further inspired countless others through his story and his cancer support foundation, LIVESTRONG. Through his charitable organizations and programs, Armstrong has helped raise over $325 million for cancer survivors. The effectiveness of the Lance Armstrong Foundation has made Armstrong an international hero.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT!  Recently, Lance Armstrong shared an inspired message with 3,000 attendees at the Avera Cancer Institute Grand Opening Gala. Lance tweeted twice about the event to his 2.6 million followers and announced a bike tour that would take place before his presentation. Local press buzzed that "It's the talk of the town, on social media sites like twitter and facebook, on bike trails, and in the shops." Another article interviewed individuals in attendance for Lance's speech. Tamme Berdahl said it was surreal to hear him speak Friday and, "...to hear it, feel the emotion in his voice, it's amazing to me." Carol Rosenthal said, "He's inspired so many."

View Video: A Conversation with Lance Armstrong at the Aspen Institute. On March 12, 2010, Lance Armstrong launched the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Campaign in South Africa with a visit to fellow cancer survivors at Cape Town’s Groote Schuur Hospital. Read more…

Noted Human Rights Lawyer; Campaigner for Women’s Equality; Wife of Tony Blair

Named one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine, Cherie Blair is a noted British attorney, human rights advocate, and the wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair. She offers illuminating commentary on the issues of balancing family and career, human rights for women and children, charity and public service, and law.

Author of The New York Times bestseller Revenge: A Story of Hope

In 1986, Laura Blumenfeld's father was shot in Jerusalem by a member of a rebel faction of the PLO responsible for attacks on several tourists in the Old City. Her father lived, but Blumenfeld's desire for revenge haunted her. Revenge: A Story of Hope is her story.

Bestselling Author; Former Co-host CNN’s Crossfire Sunday; 6th Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities

Called “the really indispensable Cheney” by columnist George Will, Lynne Cheney enlivens audiences and lights up TV screens while arguing for the need to teach America’s story fully and fairly. As chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities and second lady, she brought this message to audiences across the country. 

With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Mrs. Cheney also speaks forcefully on the importance of nurturing a diversity of viewpoints on college campuses, as well as in the mainstream media. Through speeches and appearances on radio and television - including a stint as co-host on Crossfire Sunday - she has established her identity as an incisive commentator on culture and politics.

Author, Now It's My Turn: A Daughter’s Chronicle of Political Life; Director of Vice Presidential Operations for Bush-Cheney 2004

A key adviser on two presidential campaigns with a lifetime of first-hand political experience, Mary Cheney offers a unique and compelling perspective on American politics.

Co-Author of the Much Heralded Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives ; Physician and Social Scientist expert in Healthcare and in Social Networks; Professor in the Departments of Health Care Policy, Medicine, and Sociology at Harvard

Dr. Nicholas Christakis is a professor at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School who has done groundbreaking research on social networks. He is the co-author of the fantastic new book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks. His startling findings present intriguing new evidence that our real-life social networks shape virtually every aspect of our lives. How we feel, whom we marry, whether we fall ill, how much money we make, and whether we vote -- everything hinges on what others around us are doing, thinking, and feeling. Connected shows that our world is governed by the Three Degrees Rule -- we influence and are influenced by people up to three degrees removed from us, most of whom we do not even know. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world last year by Time Magazine, Dr. Christakis was also recently listed on Foreign Policy’s Top 100 Global Thinkers list and his work has appeared on the front pages of The New York Times, The Washington Post, the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and other major media, repeatedly in the past three years. View his recent TED TALK!

Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation, Present; Former Pentagon Spokesperson; ABC Commentator; Contributor to the Tony Kornheiser Show on ESPN Radio

A Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation and on-air commentator for ABC, Torie Clarke has advised some of the nation’s best-known executives. Best known to the public as the chief spokesperson for the Pentagon on 9/11 and the beginning of the Iraq war, Torie Clarke has long been respected within the worlds of politics and public relations as one of the most insightful experts on communication in the age of transparency. The architect of the media "embedding" program in Iraq, Clarke has stood on the leading edge of this transformation of the information environment for more than two decades.

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Torie Clarke joined a fascinating roundtable discussion about Gender Politics on This Week with Christiane Amanpour, where she addressed the success of women in political and business leadership roles, and the different qualities that women bring to the table in order to "get the job done." Watch Video... Also, watch an additional interview from the green room: Click here...

Author, The Late Bloomer's Revolution

In her unforgettable style, Amy Cohen recounts her (seemingly) never-ending search for love, her evolving relationship with her widowed dad, and her own almost unintentional growth as she stumbles through life.

52nd Governor of New York State

Known as an intellectual, passionate, and challenging voice for democracy, social responsibility, and diversity, Governor Mario Cuomo reminds us of our collective American legacy.

Bestselling Author, FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS; FREAKONOMICS Spent Over 2 Years on The New York Times Bestseller List, With More Than 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide; Host of FREAKONOMICS RADIO; Co-star, FREAKONOMICS Documentary ; The Popular FREAKONOMICS Blog is Hosted Exclusively on The New York Times Website

An award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality, Stephen J. Dubner is the co-author of the international bestselling business books FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS. Originally published in the U.S. in 2005, FREAKONOMICS instantly became a cultural phenomenon. Hailed by critics and readers alike, it went on to spend more than two years on The New York Times bestseller list, having sold more than 4 million copies around the world, in more than 35 languages. Dubner and his co-author, the University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt, have appeared widely on television and maintain the popular FREAKONOMICS blog, which can be found on The New York Times website. Mr. Dubner is also host of FREAKONOMICS RADIO, which includes radio, podcast, web, and live event programming imbued with the bestselling book’s iconoclastic approach to everyday economics – an approach that has found new ways to catch terrorists (hint: they don’t buy life insurance), and found the answers to questions such as, “Which is more dangerous: a gun or a swimming pool?” The audio content is available on-demand at www.freakonomicsradio.com, and on iTunes.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: View video clips from the feature-length documentary of Freakonomics. Variety calls the film "a revelatory trip into complex, innovative ideas and altered perspectives."  

NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Freakonomics.com makes Time Magazine's Top 25 List of "Best Financial Blogs!" Read more...

World-Renowned Criminal Prosecutor and Lawyer ; Best-selling Crime Novelist

Ms. Fairstein, America’s foremost expert on crimes against women and children, brings her three decades of legal experience to the issues of economic and social empowerment for those most disenfranchised by our society. A role model for legal professionals, women and public servants, her style and stories enlighten and impassion audiences. Credited with changing case law to provide the equitable distribution of justice for victims of violent and sexual crimes, her speeches are inspiring and energizing.

The Only Press Secretary in United States History to be Appointed by Two Presidents (President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush), 1987-1992

Few are better qualified to comment on the Presidency than the legendary Marlin Fitzwater, who stood next to two Presidents (Reagan and Bush Sr.) during cold war summits, economic downturns, and eight military conflicts. He gave over 850 press briefings in six years, winning praise for his celebrated wit, intelligence, and ability to clarify the issues.

His book, Call The Briefing, is a best-selling memoir of ten years in the White House. His second book, Esther’s Pillow, is a novel based on the true story of a small town in Kansas. In 20ll, Mr. Fitzwater published a second novel, Death In The Polka Dot Shoes, and a stage play titled, Empires Fall, which was presented at Fords Theater in Washington, D.C. The play is about the relationship of President George H.W. Bush and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev in the two years between the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Co-Author of the Much Heralded Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives ; One of Foreign Policy's "Top 100 Global Thinkers"; Professor in the School of Medicine and the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California; Harvard PhD and Expert on Social Networks, Behavioral Economics and Genopolitics; Fellow, John Simon Guggenheim Foundation

Dr. James Fowler is an expert on social networks, behavioral economics and genopolitics (the study of the genetic basis of political behavior. Dr. Fowler is the co-author of the Bestselling Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives. His startling findings present intriguing new evidence that our real-life social networks shape virtually every aspect of our lives. How we feel, whom we marry, whether we fall ill, how much money we make, and whether we vote -- everything hinges on what others around us are doing, thinking, and feeling. Connected shows that our world is governed by the Three Degrees Rule -- we influence and are influenced by people up to three degrees removed from us, most of whom we do not even know. Dr. Fowler was recently listed on Foreign Policy’s "Top 100 Global Thinkers" list.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: 

• Dr. Fowler's Pop Tech Talk
• Dr. Fowler's "Back to the Village" talk at TEDxSanDeigo
• A special Wall Street Journal Video on how social networks affect our economy.

Bestselling Author ; Award-winning Journalist; News and Media Analyst, Fox News

Bernard Goldberg, the television news reporter and author of Bias, a New York Times #1 bestseller, is widely seen as one of the most original writers and thinkers in broadcast journalism. He has covered stories all over the world for CBS News and has won 10 Emmy awards for excellence in journalism. He won six of his Emmys at CBS, and four more at HBO, where he now reports for the widely acclaimed broadcast Real Sports. Bernie has written op-ed pieces that appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, about a wide range of subjects, including baseball, manners, and journalism. He is also a news and media analyst for Fox News where he comments regularly on the state of the press and television news as well as on politics and culture for the network’s top rated program, The O’Reilly Factor.

Best Selling Author

Daniel Jonah Goldhagen is the bestselling author of the #1 international bestseller Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust. Credited with generating more international discussion than any book in recent history, Dr. Goldhagen is a spellbinding, natural speaker who conveys complex thoughts and answers questions with clarity, authority and directness.

President, Shalem Foundation ; Senior Fellow, Shalem Center in Jerusalem; National Jewish Book Award Winning Author ; Columnist, Jerusalem Post; Contributor, New York Times ; Founding Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism

Dr. Daniel Gordis is widely cited on matters pertaining to Israel. Professor Alan Dershowitz has called him “one of Israel’s most thoughtful observers,” while Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic has written, “If you asked me, ‘of all the people you know, who cares the most about the physical, moral and spiritual health of Israel?’ I would put the commentator and scholar Daniel Gordis at the top of the list.”

Author, Lighting the Way

Capturing the social perseverance of the extraordinary women whose impact on contemporary America resonates today, Karenna Gore Schiff encourages audiences to take responsibility for helping those in need and to bring grace, independence of mind, and optimism to the challenge.

“A first rate storyteller.” –The New York Times ; “A natural-born raconteur.” —Newsweek; Movie Star, Emmy Award-Winning Writer, Bestselling Author, Screenwriter, Talk Show Host, and CBS News Commentator

Charles Grodin is considered one of the most unique talents in America. Newsweek raves that he is a “natural-born raconteur,” and The New York Times called him a “First-Rate Storyteller.”

Co-Author of the Bestselling Series Small Miracles, With Two Million Copies in Print

Yitta Halberstam, co-author of the bestselling Small Miracles series with two million copies in print, is the daughter of a Chassidic Rabbi and scion of a famous Chassidic dynasty that traces its roots back to King David. Small Miracles has been the subject of hundreds of radio and television shows, including Oprah, Leeza, Good Day New York, Good Morning Atlanta and PBS’ Evening Edition.

Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Kennedy Center Honoree (1999); National Medal of Arts Winner (2001); Emmy Award Winner

Judith Jamison - American dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - is a legendary icon in the world of the performing arts. Ms. Jamison, who as a dancer with the troupe, from 1965 to 1980, became the most stellar of modern dance's female performers, was appointed Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in December 1989 at the request of her mentor, Alvin Ailey, who personally chose her to succeed him before his untimely death. In her two decades at the helm of one of the most respected dance companies in America, Ms. Jamison has successfully kept the Alvin Ailey brand alive. In 2009, Ms. Jamison was listed in the TIME 100: The World’s Most Influential People, and honored at "The BET Honors," an event that recognizes the lives and achievements of leading African-American luminaries.

Judith Jamison was the main honoree at the recent White House ceremony honoring dance and ballet hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. "For years, I have gone to watch Judith's company wherever and whenever I can," said Michelle Obama. View a video of the First Lady's full remarks honoring Judith Jamison (fast forward to 3:50).

WATCH Diva of Dance: Judith Jamison's Amazing Career where CNN's Fredricka Whitfield talks to Jamison about her amazing career and what's next.  Ailey Troupe Celebrates Jamison's Leadership. Read article...

Bryan Fogel & Sam Wolfson are the Creators, Producers, Writers and Stars of the record-breaking Off-Broadway and national smash hit show, JEWTOPIA ; Authors of Jewtopia: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People

VIEW VIDEO CLIPS AND SEE WHY JEWTOPIA IS A SMASH HIT!!!

PREVIEW: THE WORLD OF JEWTOPIA PRESENTATION

BRYAN AND SAM ON ABC's THE VIEW

Audiences across the country have been entertained by the comic energy of Fogel and Wolfson, who are now taking their hilarious theatrical antics and fame onto the speaking circuit. Their brainchild, Jewtopia, is one of the most successful off-Broadway comedies of all-time prompting the New York Times to hail it as “Unstoppable! One of the biggest and most improbable hits!”

Director and Co-Founder, Yale Prevention Research Center ; ABC News Medical Consultant; Associate Professor of Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine ; Director & Founder, Integrative Medicine Center, Derby, Connecticut; Principal Inventor of the Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI) used in the NuVal Nutritional Guidance System

Recognized as one of America’s top physicians in Preventive Medicine by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, Dr. David Katz provides expert guidance for lifelong weight control, health and contentment with food.

Editor-in-Chief, Haaretz, 2004-2008; Political analyst and commentator; Correspondent, The Economist; Author of Piety and Power – The World of Jewish Fundamentalism; Collaboration with Israel’s President, Shimon Peres, on Peres’ memoirs, Battling for Peace

David Landau is something of a rare bird: on the left politically; on the right religiously – and this makes for unfailingly lively, original and thought-provoking presentations and discussions whenever he speaks in public. Landau lectures widely, and appears frequently on the BBC and on U.S. and Canadian networks as a commentator on Israeli politics and society. His long career in journalism give him authoritative insight into Israel’s past and present. In his lectures, Landau speaks knowledgeably, insightfully and provocatively on the challenges and predicaments facing Israel and the Jewish People.

Bestselling Author, FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS; Co-star, FREAKONOMICS Documentary ; FREAKONOMICS Spent Over 2 Years on The New York Times Bestseller List, With More Than 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide; The Popular FREAKONOMICS Blog is Hosted Exclusively on The New York Times Website

Co-Author of the Phenomenal Bestselling Business Books FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS, and winner of the highly esteemed John Bates Clark Medal as the most influential economist in America under the age of 40, Steven D. Levitt works with businesses to apply his FREAKONOMICS approach (combining data, economic theory, and unorthodox thinking) to the corporate world.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: View clips from the feature-length documentary of Freakonomics, which Variety calls "a revelatory trip into complex, innovative ideas and altered perspectives."   

NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Freakonomics.com makes Time Magazine's Top 25 List of "Best Financial Blogs!" Read more...; Chicago Magazine has named Steven Levitt one of the town’s top 40 pioneers from the past 40 years.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist; Bestselling Author

A champion of first amendment rights and advocate for preserving journalistic integrity, Judith Miller spent 85 days in jail for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury and protecting her confidential sources. With 30 years of experience writing for The New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize for her work, Ms. Miller shares unique insights and perspectives to provide audiences with a greater understanding of first amendment rights and national security issues.

Fama Family Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Associate Editor, Journal of Finance; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research; Co-Author of Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)

A prominent figure in economics, who won the Fischer Black Prize, which honors the top finance scholar in the world under the age of forty, Tobias Moskowitz is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, Scorecasting. Regarded as a combination between "Freakonomics, Moneyball and Mythbusters," Scorecasting is quickly becoming a bestselling topic on the lecture circuit! In his Scorecasting presentations, Moskowitz offers innovative ideas that focus on a fusion of sports anecdotes and business trends to provide pioneering lessons for the business world, and life.

Tobias Moskowitz is also a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research, whose work has been cited in numerous publications and the media including CNBC, The New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and a 2005 speech by then Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: What Sports Teaches About the Markets

Celebrated Rabbi, Therapist, and Family Mediator ; Widely Published Author

Gary Neuman is a rabbi, licensed family counselor, Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator, and founder of the Sandcastles Program Inc., a nationwide divorce therapy program for children. He is also author of "The Truth about Cheating: Why Men Stray and What You Can Do to Prevent It," "Emotional Infidelity: How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage," and "Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way."

Comedy Legend; Actor; Author

Bob Newhart has been entertaining the English-speaking world for a half-century, including a current line up of concert dates that would exhaust someone half his age, and the comedy legend is about to celebrate his 50th anniversary in show business. Recently, Mr. Newhart marked another career milestone, the 35th anniversary of The Bob Newhart Show, the iconic TV sitcom that surely made him a household name and set the tone for a generation of TV shows. Mr. Newhart fills his dance card with sold out concerts across the country, which feature his classic stand up comedy act, and various TV and film projects. Most recently, Bob starred in TNT’s The Librarian: The Curse of The Judas Chalice, along with Noah Wyle and Jane Curtin.

Author and Syndicated Columnist; Presidential Historian

Named a "literary lion" by the New York Public Library, Richard Reeves is the author of the acclaimed and bestselling trilogy on the American Presidency. Known for his groundbreaking perspectives and insights, Mr. Reeves comments on American politics, current events, and global issues to provide a fresh look at our past, present and future.

Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University ; Chief Historian, National Museum of American Jewish History

Dr. Jonathan Sarna is the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University and Chief Historian of the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Dubbed by the Forward newspaper in 2004 as one of America’s fifty most influential American Jews, he was Chief Historian for the 350th commemoration of the American Jewish community, and is recognized as a leading commentator on American Jewish history, religion and life. He is the only American Jewish historian ever elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has taught and lectured on four continents, has appeared in half-a-dozen documentary films, and is regularly quoted in newspapers across the world.

Best-selling Author, Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back; Columnist and Blogger ; Activist

Best-selling author and philanthropist, Katherine Schwarzenegger is the author of Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back. At the podium, she discusses body image, women's issues and youth activism.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Watch Katherine's CNN Interview about her book, Rock What You've Got.

Author of the Highly Acclaimed Memoir, Sick Girl; Attorney

Author, attorney, and speaker Amy Silverstein was a vibrant 24-year-old Phi Beta Kappa type-A student at NYU law when she learned she had a failing heart; suddenly, it was heart transplant or die. Now, 20 years later, Amy’s new heart is beating strong, despite a 10 year prognosis. Recent award-winning author of the highly acclaimed 2007 memoir Sick Girl, a bold, unforgettable look at full-throttle life-threatening disease, Amy gives audiences a rare and riveting glance at what it takes to succeed – medically and personally – against the odds. She portrays her quest to be a survivor, as well as a prolific author, with wit and insight that inspires us all to grasp onto our lives and our passions, and not to let go – no matter what.

ABC News correspondent; Host of The Barbara Walters Specials ; Creator, Co-host and Executive Producer of ABC Daytime’s The View

Barbara Walters’ ground-breaking exclusive interviews with world leaders and her enterprising reporting have made her one of the most highly acclaimed journalists on television. In her lively and colorful appearances, Walters shares the insights she acquired from her experiences interviewing with the most important newsmakers in the world today.

Nobel Peace Laureate; Founding Coordinator, International Campaign to Ban Landmines

As Founding Coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Jody Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, along with the ICBL, in recognition of its achievements. The Norwegian Nobel Committee applauded the campaign for changing a ban from "a vision to a feasible reality" and recognized that it offers a model for disarmament. Jody Williams continues to dedicate her life to ending the scourge of dangerous, crippling, and often lethal antipersonnel landmines across the world.

Rabbi; Stand-up Comic; Author

The world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy, Bob Alper regularly addresses congregations in venues that require a cover charge and a two-drink minimum. Sound funny? His unique brand of humor appeals to everyone - from a synagogue or church crowd to a corporate event or a typical Saturday night comedy club.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

A veteran Pulitzer Prize-Winning journalist, Peter Arnett has covered 17 wars and provides incisive analysis on war reporting and America’s foreign policy.

Inspirational Speaker; Comedic Storyteller; Author

Kimberlee Auerbach, author and storyteller, truly connects with audiences, using her trademark self-effacing humor, quirky asides, and sometimes-crass details to draw people in and make them feel better about their own lives.

Respected political historian; Senior writer, U.S. News & World Report; Principal Author, Almanac of American Politics; Senior writer/Author, The National Interest; Author, Our First Revolution: the Remarkable British Uprising that Inspired America's Founding Fathers

Michael Barone is a renowned political historian who is at the forefront of American political coverage, and one who explores and analyzes political issues with an unmatched passion and clarity.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Humor Columnist; Bestselling Author

Dubbed "the funniest man in America" by the New York Times, nationally-syndicated columnist Dave Barry has been splitting sides for over a decade with his humorous observations on everything from issues such as the international economy, the future of democracy and society to exploding bathroom fixtures.

Harry Beckwith is the best-selling author of Selling the Invisible, which has been named one of the top ten business books of all time, with over 675,000 copies sold in 14 translations. Lectures Include:

Emmy-Nominated Actor; Television Host; Environmental Activist

When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, Mr. Begley Jr. sits on the board of countless environmental groups and hosts his own TV show, espousing a true belief in the power of “green living.”

Co-Host of The View

Joy Behar, currently a co-host of ABC’s The View, is among today’s leading comic talents. Whether performing stand-up comedy or interviewing politicians and artists, she is a comedic original and a leading woman both on stage and screen.

Director Emeritus, Benson-Henry Institute at MGH; Preeminent Mind-Body Researcher; Professor, Harvard Medical School

A preeminent doctor in the field of mind-body study, Dr. Herbert Benson has spent years studying the effects of stress and how to best counteract them, pioneering an entire wing of medical research.

Author, What I Learned from Sam Walton: How to Compete and Thrive in a Wal-Mart World

When Michael Bergdahl speaks, people don't just listen. They learn. Experience, insight, and a powerful, personable presence combine to make Michael Bergdahl the must-have speaker for any business that's serious about competing in today's market. With an upbeat, high-energy style that entertains as it teaches, his presentations make complex business strategies and tactics easy to understand and apply.

Lecturer, Musician; Emmy-Winning Actor

To define versatility is to capture the essence of Theodore Bikel. For, in his own words, he is not a “specialist but a general practitioner in the world of the arts.” This is reflected in his multiplicity of talents: Bikel the actor on stage, screen and television; Bikel the folksinger and guitarist; Bikel the author, lecturer and raconteur; and Bikel the activist and arts advocate.

Cowboy Poet; Nationally Syndicated Columnist

Everything about Baxter is cowboy; his cartoonish mustache, his personality and his poetry. He makes a living shining a spotlight on the flaws and foibles of everyday cowboy life. He demonstrates that it is the truth in his humor that makes it funny.

Author of the One Minute Manager

Ken Blanchard’s work centers on the idea that people are the source of a business' success. Nothing allows organizations to compete more aggressively than a group who are committed to common goals. People don’t come to work to fail – they long to succeed – and helping them be the best they can be is the underlying strength of successful organizations.

Bestselling Author; Internationally Recognized Educator, Religious Leader and Lecturer

Rabbi Benjamin Blech is an internationally recognized educator, religious leader, author, and lecturer. An unusually eloquent and gifted speaker, as well as a profound contemporary theologian and religious spokesman, Rabbi Blech has made a major impact on the many tens of thousands of people he has addressed.

Renowned Rabbi

Rabbi David Blumenfeld PhD. is a widely recognized rabbi and religious leader. He has lectured internationally, served as scholar-in-residence in numerous congregations and is the author of Torah Sparks, a widely read weekly commentary on Sabbath Torah readings. Recently, he has been invited by many groups to speak on his daughter Laura Blumenfeld’s best seller non-fiction book, Revenge – A Story of Hope, in which he is a central character.

Comedian; Author who brought you the hit CDs and hilarious book Amy's Answering Machine: Messages from Mom

Comedian, author and speaker Amy Borkowsky stepped into the national spotlight when she appeared on the Today show with Matt Lauer and on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition to introduce her Amy’s Answering Machine: Messages from Mom comedy CDs -- a collection of actual messages left for Amy by her hilariously overprotective mother that earned Amy press coverage from Life magazine to a full-page profile in People and was followed by a 12-city tour for the Amy’s Answering Machine book. Amy has performed at New York’s top comedy clubs and at the prestigious “Just for Laughs” Montreal Comedy Festival, and the National Enquirer dubbed Amy, “the comedian who’s making a career out of listening to her mother.”

Host, Moneywise with Kelvin Boston; Bestselling Author

Kelvin Boston is a sought-after public speaker, distinguished financial journalist and best-selling author who believes that financial education is the key that unlocks the doors to financial success.

“The most famous rabbi in America” – Newsweek; Host of daily XM Radio Show; Bestselling Author

According to Newsweek, Rabbi Shmuley is “a cultural phenomenon” and the “most famous rabbi in America.” Author of countless bestselling books, Rabbi Shmuley has demonstrated time and again that his advice resonates with America’s families whether he speaks on religion, relationships, or just life in general.

MLB Pitcher; Bestselling Author; Inventor of Big League Chew

Named one of the “The One Hundred Most Important People in American Sports History," Jim Bouton has constantly reinvented himself, pushing himself to phenomenal success in television, invention, baseball, and literature.

Bestselling Author; Columnist

Mark Bowden, nationally recognized columnist, is the bestselling author of Black Hawk Down, the inspirational and moving novel that became a blockbuster movie.

President, Bradt Leadership Inc.

Gary Bradt brought to life the tenets of the world-wide best seller Who Moved My Cheese? Now he steers organizations towards discovering the opportunities and grasping the advantages when they embrace change. With energy to burn, Gary Bradt inspires audiences to transform the stress of change into the satisfaction that comes with seizing new opportunities.

Former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department; Former New York City Police Commissioner and Corporate Security Expert; Chairman of Kroll (World Leading Risk Consulting Company)

William J. Bratton is known as one of America’s premier police chiefs, the only person to have led two of the largest police forces in the United States - the New York City Police Department and the LAPD.

Founder of Brazile and Associates, LLC; Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee ; “100 Most Powerful Women in Washington, D.C” (Washingtonian) ; “50 Most Powerful Women in America” (Essence)

Donna Brazile is one of the best known, most influential African American women in modern American political life. She was named one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in Washington, D.C.,” by Washingtonian Magazine and one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in America” by Essence Magazine. Ms. Brazile is also a weekly contributor and political commentator on CNN's Inside Politics and American Morning and is the Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee.

Emmy-Winning Comedian; Bestselling Author

David Brenner is an Emmy-Winning stand-up comedian, author, and political pundit. Injecting humor into every facet of life, Mr. Brenner believes in the power of laughter to surprise, delight, heal, and even solve the world’s problems.

Bestselling Author; Writer-at-Large, Vanity Fair

The winner of six Front Page awards for her journalism, Ms. Brenner’s investigation into the Enron scandals made national news when Senator Peter Fitzgerald used it to question witnesses testifying before a senate committee. The 1999 Michael Mann film The Insider, starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe was based on her work. The movie was nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Ms. Brenner was one of the first writers to report on the phenomenon of stalking and her story "Erotomania" was the basis of the Lifetime movie Obsessed. The director Alex Gibney is currently developing her article “In the Kingdom of Big Sugar” for Tribeca Films.

Bestselling Author; New York Times Journalist

Jane Brody’s widely read and quoted health column, espousing simple and everyday ways to stay fit, appears every Tuesday in The New York Times' Science section and in more than 100 other newspapers around the country.

Premier Motivational Speaker

A renowned public speaker, author, and television personality, Les Brown has risen to international prominence by delivering a high-energy message that tells people how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their own personal greatness. It is a message Les has learned from his own life.

Personal & Professional Transformation Expert; Author ; Consultant

Ona Brown delivers delicious recipes for success, which surpass the appetites of hungry, engaged & inspired clients. She specializes in identifying the missing ingredients that are required in order to manifest a yummy life!

Economist; Bestselling Author, Market Shock

An award-winning economics teacher at Harvard, a director of economic policy at the White House from 1989 to 1992 and former managing director of the $15 billion Tiger hedge fund, Todd Buchholz targets his entertaining remarks to the cutting edge of economics, finance and business strategy. The Associated Press says that he “lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit.”

Bestselling Author, First, Break All The Rules, and Now, Discover Your Strengths; Expert on Outstanding Leadership and Management Practices

Marcus Buckingham is considered one of the world's leading authorities on employee productivity and the practices of leading and managing. After graduating from Cambridge University with a master’s degree in social and political science, Mr. Buckingham went to work for the Gallup Organization, where he became a senior consultant. He is one of the top twenty bestselling authors in the ten year history of Amazon.com.

New York Times best-selling author, The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest ; Founder and President, Blue Zones™; Emmy Award-winning documentary producer ; Three Guinness World Records for cycling six continents; Writer for Outside, LIFE, and National Geographic magazines

New York Times best-selling author, Dan Buettner, has delivered the secrets to living longer to over 250 audiences nationwide. Using National Geographic photography, he tells the stories of four of the world's longest-lived cultures and offers nine habits for people to get up to 10 extra good years out of life.

Leading Technology Forecaster and Business Strategist

Over the past two decades, futurist keynote speaker Daniel Burrus has established a worldwide reputation for accurately predicting the future of technological change and its impact on the world of business. He has helped hundreds of clients identify new opportunities and develop successful competitive business strategies based on the creative application of leading-edge technologies. As an innovative and impactful keynote speaker, Dan will bring this expertise to your audience, blending timely and provocative knowledge with just the right amount of humor and motivation for presentations filled with information you can take away and use immediately to gain a competitive advantage.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: CLICK HERE to watch Daniel Burrus speak at TEDxNASA on Seeing Invisible Solutions to Impossible Problems. Burrus also talked about How To Spot The Next Hot Tech Trend on The Street.

Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist, BMO Capital Markets ; Financial Industry Expert ; Author; Contributor, CNBC

As a foreign exchange strategist with over twenty years of financial experience, Andrew Busch knows what it takes to make it in today’s dynamic market.

Futurist ; Author; Visionary Business Advisor

Recognized as “one of the top presenters in the 21st century” by Successful Meetings Magazine, Dr. Canton is a highly sought-after keynote presenter. He has spoken to thousands of organizations on five continents. He is noted for his fascinating, informative, dynamic and entertaining keynotes.

Leadership Speaker ; Founder and CEO of Carawan Global Communications and Consulting ; Author

Rolfe Carawan is called the “Corporate Visionary with the Head of a CEO and the Heart of a Pastor." Living his mission to Relieve Suffering and Release Potential, Rolfe empowers his clients to increase bottom line profitability through creating and sustaining corporate unity. Motivational, Authentic, Compelling... Rolfe provides strategic, practical solutions that motivate his audiences to action and transform the companies he serves.

Bestselling Author; Columnist for Boston Globe

James Carroll is the author of ten novels and five previous works of non-fiction, including the National Book Award winning An American Requiem, the New York Times bestselling Constantine's Sword, now an acclaimed documentary, and House of War, which won the first PEN-Galbraith Award. Carroll has written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and other publications, and his column appears weekly in The Boston Globe. His writing, and his long work toward Jewish-Christian-Muslim reconciliation, make him a leading voice on the problem of religion and violence.

Distinguished Historian and Commentator on the History of Business and Politics; Bestselling Author, The House of Morgan, Titan, Alexander Hamilton and George Washington

Called “America’s best business biographer” by Fortune, Ron Chernow brings American history to life with funny and revealing portraits of the Founding Fathers and the businessmen who changed the landscape of the U.S.

America’s #1 Bestselling Suspense Writer

Mary Higgins Clark is America’s # 1 bestselling suspense writer – over 70 million copies of her books have sold in the U.S. alone, and have topped bestseller lists abroad.  Having achieved fame against heavy odds, her personal journey to fame is just as engaging as the stories told in her beloved novels.

Industry Leading Salesperson; Bestselling Author; Cancer Survivor; President/Chief Executive Officer, Christine Clifford Enterprises

Christine Clifford's experience taught her how to sell products, services and herself. Now an Award-Winning, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of You, Inc. The Art of Selling Yourself and Not Now...I'm Having a No Hair Day!, and Industry-Leading Salesperson, Christine Clifford shares her experiences and successes with audiences worldwide.

Contributing Editor, Newsweek Magazine; The McLaughlin Group, Panelist

Eleanor Clift, celebrated author and reporter, provides audiences with an unrivaled look at the new political world in which issues of gender, race and even age influence the political discussion. She has long written about American politics and is an expert on the Washington power structure, the influence of women in politics and other political issues making the headlines daily.

Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine ; Author, Talent is Overrated & The Upside of the Downturn; Host and panel moderator at Fortune’s premier conferences worldwide

Geoff Colvin’s regular column and frequent cover stories for Fortune magazine, as well as his broadcasts on the CBS Radio Network, have garnered him millions of eyes and ears who count on and respect his insights on the issues driving change in business and the economy. Colvin helps companies look ahead at the key issues impacting business today: the global economy; government regulation; the impact of Washington politics/policy on the business environment and the economy; healthcare; leadership and management; global competitiveness and more. Colvin’s respected insights give leaders the perspective they need to make better decisions about the future of their business.

A speaker with compelling content, Geoff Colvin is also a brilliantly talented panel moderator and discussion leader who has played that role for Fortune magazine’s many C-Level conferences around the globe. He has interviewed scores of top leaders including Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani, Meg Whitman, Bill Gates and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.

Most Acclaimed Long Distance Swimmer of the Modern Era; Author of Swimming to Antarctica

Determination. Bravery. Adventurousness. Testing the limits of human endurance. These concepts are the hallmark of Lynne Cox’s spectacular career. A bold risk- taker with a proven record for overcoming monumental obstacles, Ms. Cox is one of the most dynamic motivational speakers to emerge in recent decades.

Author of Divided Lives

Today Dr. Crane is recognized as a leading expert on Mischlinge, the so-called "half-breed" children who were persecuted by Hitler because of their families' mixed religious heritage. It is a subject of great personal interest to Dr. Crane, as she eventually learned that her own father was a Mischlinge who had fled Germany as a child. 

United States Senator, 1969-1996; Senate Majority Leader, 1985-1987, 1995-1996

Senator Bob Dole’s effectiveness as a consensus-builder has earned him the admiration of Republicans, Independents and Democrats alike. On issue after issue, Senator Dole is a statesman who has made his mark.

Performance Consultant; Professional Motivational Speaker; Author

Whether it's in business, academics, relationships, parenting, sports or any other aspect of life, Dr. Kevin Elko can help you learn to focus on your goals, work your process, and achieve your desired results.

Bestselling Author; Journalist

Ruth Ellenson is a star speaker who has traveled internationally to address the complexities and joys of Jewish identity for women of all ages, and her book, The Modern Jewish Girl’s Guide to Guilt, has also become a favorite of many book clubs for the intense and spirited discussions it provokes.

Chairman, Investors Education; Managing Partner “The Partner’s of ‘63”; Founder, Greenwich Associates

Charles Ellis has dedicated his career to investment management education and research. He has served on the faculty at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and the CFA Institute Investor Workshop at Princeton, and is a trustee and chair of the investment committee at Yale University. An award-winning author of more than 11 books on investment policy, he is one of nine individuals honored by CFA Institute for lifetime contributions to the profession.

Homeland Security Policy Adviser to the President, 2001-2003; Deputy Homeland Security Adviser with the Department of Homeland Security, 2003-2004; Shelby Cullom & Kathryn W. Davis Adjunct Senior Fellow for counterterrorism & homeland security, Council on Foreign Relations; Principal, Chertoff Group, LLC.

Homeland Security became a part of our social lexicon after the World Trade Centers fell on September 11th and the issue of our national security continues to be at the forefront of our country’s political landscape. Richard A. Falkenrath, who was the Deputy Assistant to President Bush and Deputy Homeland Security Advisor, is no stranger to the large-scale effort to fight terrorism.

President, Extreme Leadership, Inc.; Best-Selling Author

Coaching and inspiring Extreme Leadership at all organizational levels is Steve’s passion, and he does so with a style that is part strategist, part social commentator, part comedian, and all energy.

Successful Pro Golfer; Bestselling Author; Golf Commentator for CBS; Popular Columnist for Golfonline.com

A successful pro golfer, David Feherty has become a nationally-recognized golf commentator for CBS News and has written several bestselling golf books, giving him a unique place in America’s sporting culture.

Founder, Women’s Action Alliance; President, National Breast Cancer Education and Legal Center; Co-Founder of Ms. magazine with Gloria Steinem

Brenda Feigen, a crusader for feminism and women’s rights, has long guided and shifted the discussion and progress made for women over the last few decades in the U.S. Having survived cancer, Ms. Feigen has much to say on law, health, and women in America.

Sports Journalist; Bestselling Author

No one gets inside sports like journalist and author John Feinstein. As The Wall Street Journal says, "Mr. Feinstein has made a specialty of delving into the lives of a select group of players and drawing a portrait of a particular world. In this, he has no peer."

Internationally Acclaimed Author; TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World"

Named by TIME Magazine as one of the '100 Most Influential People in the World,' Niall Ferguson is a public intellectual whose work impacts industry, finance, government, and academia. Controversial, expansive, and eloquent, Mr. Ferguson has been called “the most talented British historian of his generation.

Author; Businesswoman; Advocate; Philanthropist; Mother

Sarah is widely admired for having faced and overcome personal adversities such as divorce, near-bankruptcy, family tragedy, hostile press, and more, to find success as a single working mother and career woman in business, advocacy, publishing, broadcasting, film, public speaking, and philanthropy.

“World’s Greatest Living Explorer” - Guinness Book of Records; “One of the World’s Top Ten Speakers” – Daily Telegraph

A daring and world renowned explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has persevered through physical and emotional hardship to push the limits of human endurance. The first to walk across Antarctica, running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents after a heart attack, Sir Fiennes life speaks to the strength and courage inside everyone.

President of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation; Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institute

For more than 20 years, Charles Finn has been in the forefront of the national debate about school reform. He speaks passionately about education and has dedicated his life to preparing America’s children for the future.

Bestselling Author of China, Inc.

Ted Fishman is an experienced journalist and bestselling author who has investigated and written extensively on the complex socio-economic issues facing China and America in comprehensible and insightful ways.

Best-selling Author, The Rise of the Creative Class: And How Its Transforming Work, Leisure Community and Everyday Life

Richard Florida is one of the world’s leading public intellectuals on economic competitiveness, demographic trends, and cultural and technological innovation. He is one of the world's most sought after speakers on global trends, economics, prosperity, competitiveness and growth. Combining in-depth analysis, cutting-edge trends, compelling personal stories and a touch of humor, Dr. Richard Florida presents his insights into how creativity and the Creative Class are revolutionizing the global economy.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist; Author

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, Lucinda Franks has written for the New York Times and recently authored a moving memoir about her father’s life as a spy.

Author, NUTS! Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success; Author, GUTS! Companies that Blow the Doors Off Business as Usual

An authority on the cool things companies do to succeed, Jackie Freiberg can show you how unconventional business practices have become conventional -- and profitable -- wisdom. Jackie Freiberg is one of today's savviest female business authorities and a connoisseur of gutsy leaders willing to take risks – showing audiences how those strategies transformed their organizations into more competitive, more profitable and more enjoyable places to work. Drawing on first-hand research as such companies as Southwest Airlines, GE and Ernst & Young, Freiberg gives you a first-hand look at the the strategic thinking, processes and practices of gutsy leaders. She’ll show you how to set the tone and create a framework where employees are willing to do whatever-it-takes to be more productive and deliver the kind of service that builds customer loyalty.

Author, NUTS! Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success; Author, GUTS! Companies that Blow the Doors Off Business as Usual

Kevin Freiberg is a thought leader and authority on leadership and companies that blow the doors off business as usual, providing audiences with examples of unique business cultures and practices that are both highly successful – and highly profitable. Using examples from such companies as Southwest Airlines, USAA and Ritz-Carlton, Freiberg shows you how some of the world's most admired and gutsy organizations use passion and leadership to unleash talent, make work fun and harness the power of technology to deepen customer relationships.

Professor of Political Economy, Harvard University; Former Chairman, Department of Economics at Harvard University; Renowned Economic Author

Benjamin Friedman has written extensively on economic policy, and in particular on the role of the financial markets in shaping how monetary and fiscal policies affect overall economic activity. He is the author and/or editor of eleven books aimed primarily at economists and economic policymakers, as well as the author of more than one hundred articles on monetary economics, macroeconomics, and monetary and fiscal policy, published in numerous journals. He is also a frequent contributor to publications reaching a broader audience, including especially The New York Review of Books

Award Winning Composer, Conductor; Today Show Contributor

David Friedman brings out-of-the-box, new perspective ways of thinking to issues of corporate creativity, productivity and the achievement of corporate and personal objectives.

David began his career conducting shows on Broadway and quickly moved to the movies where he conducted films for Disney, including such classics as Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. A well known songwriter, with recordings by artists as diverse as Diana Ross, Barry Manilow, Petula Clark, Laura Branigan, Allison Krauss and Nancy LaMott, with many songs in movies and on T.V., David currently has 3 shows on the way to Broadway and is busy producing CD’s and DVD’s under the auspices of his own record company, MIDDER Music, and creating more songs for movies and recording artists.

Author ; Cultural Commentator

Neal Gabler is a distinguished author, cultural historian and television commentator who has been called “one of America’s most important public intellectuals.”

Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Chair in Government/Business Relations and Professor of Government; Economist

Noted economist James Galbraith is a frequent commentator on economic and political issues in the media. He regularly writes a column for the Texas Observer and TheStreet.com, as well authoring op-ed pieces for The New York Times and Washington Post.

Juan Trippe Professor of International Trade, Finance and Business at the Yale School of Management; Chairman of Garten Rothkopf; Former Dean of Yale School of Management; Author

Addressing today’s increasingly global economy, Jeffrey Garten explores the timely challenges that corporate executives and other top business leaders will face in the decade ahead. Mr. Garten offers audiences his unique perspective on how to run a business in today’s volatile business climate.

Founder, The Outdoor Stores; Author, Execute or Be Executed and Why Should Someone Do Business With You…Rather Than Someone Else?, Would You Work for You?

No idle armchair philosopher, Sam's insights stem from years of front-line business experience. He grew his single sporting goods store into a 15-store $40 million dollar a year national chain before he sold it to his competitor. His business programs are not just theoretical speeches, they offer tangible ideas, and solutions. They provide a wealth of applicable information as well as the impetus to act on it. Sam questions. He challenges. He informs. He refocuses participants. He provides actionable strategies to address the obstacles faced by so many of today's organizations.

Chairman, Gerson International Law Group

Allan Gerson is an internationally recognized lawyer who has long fought for justice on behalf of terrorism victims and has expanded the boundaries of the law to bring new accountability to state sponsors of terrorism. He brought the first suit against a foreign state (Libya) on behalf of the families of the victims of the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie bombing. He was also instrumental on passage of the 1996 law (The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act) that makes it possible today for U.S. citizens to hold foreign governments accountable in U.S. courts for complicity in terrorism. His work on behalf of the families of Pan Am flight 103 is chronicled in The Price of Terror (2001, HarperCollins), co-authored with Jerry Adler of Newsweek.

Award-Winning Authors; Network-signed Clergymen

The God Squad, have two of America's best known and best loved clergymen. Their many lectures around the country draw huge crowds due to their deep friendship, their absolutely unique blend of humor and pathos, and their simple message that at this stage of our cultural and religious history: we know enough about how we are different and not enough about how we are the same. The authenticity and power of this message of interfaith harmony comes in great measure from the fact that they are not media figures, but working clergymen.

President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs; Ambassador of Israel to UN

Ambassador Dore Gold is currently the President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Having served as a close advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers Netanyahu and Sharon, Mr. Gold is an expert on Middle East policy and has written and spoken extensively on the U.S.’ and U.N.’s capacity to bring peace to the region.

Host and Executive Producer, Democracy Now!; Author ; Syndicated Columnist

Amy Goodman is the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 750 TV and radio stations in North America.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist; Syndicated Columnist

A stylish writer with a humanizing touch on any issue, public or personal, Ellen Goodman is an American original, who is widely acclaimed as a voice of sanity, and readers depend on her to help them make sense of our changing world.

Champion Poker Player; Author; TV Host

Phil Gordon is a professional poker player, teacher, television analyst, and author and is one of only five people in the world to have won a World Poker Tour event and finish at the final table of the World Series of Poker. Phil believes that everyone should live a "No Limits" life.

World Class Motivator and Author

Animated and engaging, Amanda Gore uses her Australian wit to offer strategies for reducing stress, improving attitudes and increasing energy, creativity and productivity both at home and work. She inspires, cajoles, encourages and involves her audiences with humorous life lessons and fun-filled strategies that will put them on the road to a more rewarding life. Audiences leave energized with new ways to enhance their relationships at work and home, achieve balance in their lives, think in new and creative ways and reduce stress. The result is improved morale and performance, not to mention better leaders.

Best selling Author, Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough; Journalist ; Columnist

Lori Gottlieb is the New York Times bestselling author of Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough (Dutton), a provocative look at modern dating, marriage, and what really matters for true romantic happiness. A New York Times Editors' Choice selection, the book has been translated into several languages and the film rights have been optioned by Tobey Maguire for Warner Bros.

United States Senator, 1969-1981

A 2008 Democratic presidential candidate and Senator from Alaska from 1969 to 1981, Mike Gravel has served for over 50 years in politics, always fighting for transparency and accountability in a true citizens’ democracy.

Nationally Known Scholar & Expert on Urban Issues

A nationally known scholar, Dr. Green is an expert on urban issues, including the impact of race, education, and employment on individuals and communities. Because of his expertise, Dr. Green is sought after by urban mayors, statewide public officials, college presidents, and school superintendents, and serves as a consultant and advisor to those groups as well as to business, corporate and community leaders.

Civil Rights Lawyer; Winner, Presidential Citizens Medal

Jack Greenberg is one of the leading civil rights lawyers, having argued the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case and nearly 40 other cases in front of the Supreme Court.

Business Communication Expert; New York Times Bestselling Author

Joseph Grenny’s experience and research into the best practices of leaders and influencers has made him a leading industry expert in communication, behavior, organizational effectiveness, and corporate culture.

Actress; Author; Activist

Annabelle Gurwitch takes social issues and gives them her own brand of humor and perspective. At the podium, she speaks on sustainability issues around the country.

Bestselling Business Authors; Nationally Recognized Speakers

In engaging, humorous and unforgettable presentations, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton bring to life the power of the almighty Carrot. Their memorable addresses are the perfect fit for keynotes, leadership training seminars and workshops.

Fortune 500 Consultant; Certified Speaking Professional

Scott Halford's keynotes tickle, delight, and mesmerize audiences while teaching important lessons. Each speech is customized and reflects the message of your meeting or convention. The feedback will be glowing - we promise.
 

Social and Political Commentator; Author, What You Need to Know About: Terror

What is terror? How and why do terrorists select targets? Isn’t terror a legitimate political response? Are all terrorists Muslims? What do we know about terrorist organizations? Do terrorists have an ethical code? What is jihad? What is a shaheed? What does Islam say about suicide? Do terrorists hate the United States because the US is a friend of Israel? These and other basic questions have been clearly and concisely compiled and answered in What You Need to Know About: Terror, written by Micah Halpern, a well-known social and political commentator, educator and historian.

"The World's Reigning Strategy Guru," The Economist; Bestselling Author, Leading the Revolution

Fortune magazine labels Gary Hamel “the world’s leading expert on business strategy.” The Economist calls Hamel “the world’s reigning strategy guru.” Recently, the Journal of Business Strategy listed Hamel as one of the 20th century’s 25 most influential business thinkers, along with business pioneers such as Henry Ford and Bill Gates. For the past three years, Executive Excellence magazine has ranked Hamel as the world’s most influential management speaker.

Olympic Skating Icon; Best-selling Author

During the last ten years, Scott has inspired audiences at numerous events throughout the country, speaking to a wide variety of groups and organizations about his life and overcoming adversity. He speaks 30 to 35 times a year to audiences in size from 250 to 15,000.

Author; Public Relations Expert; Former Aide to President Reagan

Peter Hannaford's career, spanning over four decades, includes a long association with President Ronald Reagan; representation in Washington of foreign heads of state and some of the nation's largest companies; senior roles in presidential campaigns and Republican National Conventions. He is a true Washington insider.

Co-creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul books ; Internationally known keynote speaker and personality; Bestselling Author ; Entrepreneur ; Philanthropist & Humanitarian

America’s Ambassador of Possibility, Mark Victor Hansen is awakening the possibility in every soul. In the area of human potential, no one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than 30 years, Mark Victor Hansen has focused solely on helping people and organizations, from all walks of life, reshape their personal vision of what's possible. His powerful messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have helped create startling and powerful change in thousands of organizations, and millions of individuals worldwide.

Mentor ; Author; Actor; Activist

Hill Harper has won legions of admirers for his soulful portrayal of "Dr. Sheldon Hawkes" on the hit drama series CSI: New York. A talented actor, Harper's passion for his craft is surpassed only by his dedication to inspire America's youth. A firm believer that identity is not defined by skin color or circumstance, the charismatic Harper encourages audiences to "take your biggest dream, and double it."

Best-Selling Author; Self-Esteem Expert; Motivational Speaker

Jennifer Read Hawthorne is an international speaker and award-winning author specializing in inspirational presentations for women. For more than 20 years, her insights, humor and guidance have provided enthusiastic audiences with both the motivation and the tools to achieve greater personal and professional success.

Bestselling Author

Le Ly Hayslip is the author of the bestselling books When Heaven and Earth Changed Places and Child of War, Woman of Peace. Her story offers a poignant picture of Vietnam then and now, and of a courageous woman who experienced the true horror of the Vietnam War - and survived to tell this unforgettable story. Her books were adapted into the film Heaven and Earth by the award-winning director Oliver Stone. Hayslip worked as a technical advisor and consultant on the film to bring her intensely personal and spiritual story to the screen.

Author, High Performance with High Integrity ; Former Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, GE

At the podium, Ben Heineman demonstrates how CEO’s can build stronger contemporary corporations by fusing high performance with high integrity deep in business operations.

Corporate Magician

At an age when most kids were reading comic books, Bill Herz was learning to shuffle a deck of cards with one hand. Today he is regarded as one of the most entertaining corporate magicians in the world. Bill always integrates audience participation, humor, and his unforgettable wizardry to ensure a special event that's truly special.

“America’s Most Popular Populist”; New York Times Bestselling Author

National radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author, Jim Hightower has spent three decades battling the 'Powers That Be' on behalf of the 'Powers That Ought To Be' - consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks.

Sales Trainer; Author

Tom Hopkins is a sales legend. Many believe that natural ability is enough to make you successful in a selling career, where as Hopkins believes that education is the true prescription for success. After benefiting from professional training, he became a dedicated student, internalizing and refining sales techniques which enabled him to become the sales leader in his industry.

Leading Paleontologist

John 'Jack' Horner is one of the world's foremost paleontologists, credited with finding the first dinosaur eggs in the Western Hemisphere, the first evidence of dinosaur colonial nesting, the first evidence of parental care among dinosaurs, the first dinosaur embryos, and serving as the inspiration for Paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park.

Chairman & CEO of US Learning; Author of The Sale and The Contented Achiever; Member of the Speakers Roundtable

Don Hutson is chairman and CEO of his own training firm and makes over 125 speaking appearances each year. A legendary sales trainer, he has addressed over two-thirds of the Fortune 500, is featured in over 80 training films, and also makes regular appearances on both the PBS and TPN television networks. He has earned the respect of sales professionals nationwide and has been recognized by many top CEOs for his knowledge and insight. :

Bestselling Author

Critically acclaimed novelist and award-winning short story writer Catherine Ryan Hyde has touched her audiences with her moving prose and inspiring stories. Her book, Pay It Forward, was adapted into a major motion picture, chosen by the American Library Association for its Best Books for Young Adults list, and translated into more than 20 languages for distribution in over 30 countries.

Bestselling Author

Raising four kids is full-time work, yet Vicki Iovine still found time to author the celebrated Girlfriends’ Guide books, a series that offers breezy anecdotes and advice for new mothers and women everywhere!

World’s Greatest Athlete

Bruce Jenner captivated the world when he broke the world record by scoring 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and earned the title, “World’s Greatest Athlete.” In the years since his athletic achievements made him world famous, Bruce has become a highly respected motivational speaker, sports commentator, entrepreneur, commercial spokesperson, television personality, actor, producer and author.

Authority on Business Leadership and Productivity; Author, It's Not The Big That Eat The Small - It's The Fast That Eat The Slow

Jason Jennings has spent twenty years founding and leading successful businesses and consulting other companies; teaching them how to achieve their full economic potential.

“Everyone is searching for the same things in life; the assurance that everything is going to be alright, that their tomorrows can be better than their today and the roadmap that shows them how to make that brighter day happen. Together these things comprise the essence of purpose and it’s my responsibility in a keynote speech to provide that assurance, promise and the roadmap.”  -Jason Jennings   

Legendary National Geographic Photographer; Author, The Nature of Leadership

Where do we find the vision to take our lives to the next level? How do we summon the passion to keep “raising the bar”? How can we make our life less of a struggle and more of a joy? For photographer and creativity expert, Dewitt Jones, the answers to these questions lie in the images we hold about ourselves, our future and our individual growth.

Holocaust Survivor; Founder, Hineni Heritage Center

A survivor of the Holocaust, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis has dedicated her life to an international movement to inspire the Jewish people to return to their roots.

Founding Anchor, CNN Reliable Sources; Veteran Journalist (CBS, NBC and The New York Times); Former State Department Spokesperson

Bernard Kalb has traveled the globe for more than three decades as a correspondent covering world affairs for CBS News, NBC News and The New York Times.

International Journalists; Co-authors of The Last Ambassador and Kissinger

Brothers (and veteran TV journalists) Marvin Kalb and Bernard Kalb have teamed up to take on the various challenges now facing America - from Osama Bin Laden to the unpredictability of outer space - and share their views based on decades of foreign policy experience around the world.

Best-Selling Author, The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference; Ad Agency CEO & Chief Creative Officer ; Award-Winning Music/Jingle Composer; Television Personality

Linda Kaplan Thaler has climbed to the top of the advertising industry by implementing the techniques and philosophies discussed in THE POWER OF SMALL, as well as her bestselling books, THE POWER OF NICE and BANG!. Well-known for her work as both a successful author and executive, Linda is often asked to speak at companies and organizations across the country, providing actionable information in a humorous and engaging manner.

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Bestselling Author

Jan King inspires audiences across America with her motivational talks about overcoming adversity with grace, style and above all humor.

105th Mayor of New York City

As a former leader of one of the world's greatest cities, Ed Koch brings a fresh perspective on the politics, interests, cultures, and concerns that shape the lives of American citizens.

Expert Gardener

Rebecca Kolls’ obsession with gardening is contagious. Her upbeat style and hands-on gardening has inspired countless Americans to explore and embrace the outdoors once again.

Executive Editor, Roll Call; Author, Saving Milly: Love, Politics and Parkinson’s Disease

As a Washington journalist since the early '60s, Mort Kondracke’s observations and amusing anecdotes possess the weight of his considerable experience. In his speeches, he'll tell you what's going on in Washington and what changes the next elections might bring.

Principal, Koplovitz & Company; Founder, USA Networks; Author and Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur who founded the successful cable TV franchise USA Networks, she is the author of, Bold Women, Big Ideas which she wrote to inform and inspire women entrepreneurs to create wealth through equity. In her speeches, Koplovitz she gives her expert advice on formulating a successful business plan or winning pitch and on sizing up today's investors. She uses examples of pioneering women entrepreneurs and provides inspiration and advice to anyone who wants to launch and finance a new business venture. The glossary and practical list of resources at the end of the book will help beginners get started learning about and finding venture capital. The book is written in a crisp, businesslike tone but with numerous glimmers of humor; current and wannabe entrepreneurs will gain information, understanding and appreciation of how business works in today's economy.

Bestselling Author; Journalist

Bestselling author and journalist, Iris Krasnow speaks on issues related to family, relationships and female empowerment to many national groups, including business organizations, religious institutions, women's groups and colleges and universities.

International Bestselling Author, The History of Love

Award-winning fiction writer and internationally bestselling author of The History of Love, Nicole Krauss is an author who knows her craft. In her custom-tailored programs, Krauss discusses what it means to create, live and write.

Founder, Marc J. Lane Wealth Group; Author, Profitable Socially Responsible Investing? and Representing Corporate Officers, Directors, Managers, and Trustees ; Adjunct Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law and Adjunct Professor of Business at the University of Illinois; A Director of Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA)

Marc J. Lane is a nationally recognized business and tax attorney, a Master Registered Financial Planner, a Registered Financial Counselor and a Certified Investment Specialist. He is the author of 34 books on corporate organization, management, taxation, investment, personal finance, and social enterprise. Twice a recipient of the Illinois State Bar Association's Lincoln Award, Mr. Lane teaches law at Northwestern University School of Law and has taught business in the MBA program at the University of Illinois. He has consistently earned an "AV® Preeminent™" rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory, the highest ranking awarded. Martindale-Hubbell, which also includes him in its Bar Registry of Preeminent Attorneys, is a testament to the fact that Mr. Lane’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. In addition, he has been selected by his peers as a "Leading Illinois Attorney" and an "Illinois Super Lawyer" over five times, including in 2011.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: View one of Marc J. Lane's video presentations and televised appearances, or his speech on L3Cs: Social Enterprise's Powerful, New Capital Formation Tool.

Top Business Strategist; New York Times Business Bestselling Author; Director of Research, MediaPost; CEO, NFI Research

Bestselling author and Business Strategist Chuck Martin has had his pulse on the latest management trends since first authoring Managing for the Short Term. Sharing the stage with President Clinton, Rudy Giuliani, Dr. Phil, and Lance Armstrong, Chuck Martin advises audiences and companies on how to best cope with today’s business challenges. CEO of international market research powerhouse, NFI Research, Martin overseas a global idea exchange and research engine with a network base of 2,000 senior executives from more than 1,000 companies in 50 countries, including: AT&T, GE, American Express, Deloitte & Touche, Microsoft, and IBM.

Founder & CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.com

Jim McCann is the Chief Executive Officer of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. He is often sought after to speak on topics of entrepreneurship, marketing, and the Internet.

Best Selling Business Author ; Member of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame; Co-founder and Principal of The Value Added Institute

Scott McKain creates captivating presentations and bestselling books which clearly reveal how to create more compelling connections between you and your customers and how to stand out and move up, regardless of the economic climate in your industry.

Scott McKain’s calling is business – and his passion is platform presentations. He is a unique combination of vast speaking experience and new, cutting-edge information. His presentations benefit from three decades of experience, combined with his innate talent for articulating successful ideas. McKain has spoken before and consulted for the world’s most influential corporations.

Parenting Expert and Educator

An award-winning parent educator, Lois Nachamie has given down-to-earth, practical advice on children for over fifteen years now.

Bestselling Author Megatrends and Mind Set; Futurist

A former visiting fellow at Harvard University, visiting professor at Moscow State University and current faculty member at the Nanjing University in China , John Naisbitt is the best-selling author of Megatrends, Reinventing the Corporation and his most recent book Mind Set: Reset Your Thinking and See the Future.

Acclaimed Women’s Health Expert; Bestselling Author

Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health.

Emmy Award-Winning Anchor

After gaining years of experience with numerous broadcast positions for CBS, veteran journalist and two-time Emmy award-winner Deborah Norville is credited with bringing new strength and respect to the syndicated news magazine Inside Edition, which she has hosted since 1995.

Social Networking Strategist; Author, Relationship Economics; Managing Partner, The Nour Group, Inc.

David Nour is a social networking strategist and the author of Relationship Economics (Wiley, 2008) and The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Raising Capital (Praeger, 2009), a senior management advisor, and a featured speaker for corporate, association and academic forums, where he shares his knowledge and experience as a leading change agent and catalyst for Relationship Economics® - the art and science of business relationships.

Author; Journalist; Cultural Commentator

An esteemed cultural commentator, Christopher Noxon has developed unique perspectives on our nation’s shifting demographics and how institutions can adapt to a new generation.

Foremost Financial Advisor; Host of The Suze Orman Show on CNBC; New York Times Bestselling Author

Suze Orman is a world-renowned motivational speaker who speaks annually to over 100,000 people in the United States, South Africa & Asia. In 2007, Business Week has named Suze the top female motivational Speaker in the U.S..

Country Music Star; Actress

With more than 40 successful years in entertainment, Marie Osmond has continuously reinvented herself remaining relevant and always popular throughout countless pop fads and trends. A singer, actress, businesswoman, Ms. Osmond has truly commanding staying power.

Leading Speaker on Change, Leadership, and Selling in a Changing World

Rising from garbage collector to Wall Street executive, Alan Parisse uses his diverse life experience to deliver relevant messages on leadership, sales, and cycles of change to executives, managers, marketing and sales teams throughout the world. Alan’s audiences benefit from his sound business judgment, hard won expertise and practical solutions for dealing with reversals and taking full advantage of booms. He is an expert in change, leadership, selling and sustaining success.

Former Governor of Hong Kong; Former European Commissioner for External Relations (EU Secretary of State); Chancellor, University of Oxford

Christopher Patten draws on his experience as Great Britain's last Governor of Hong Kong and as the Former European Commissioner of External Affairs (the EU's Secretary of State) to address current world political and economic topics.

Senior Associate and Director, China Program, Carnegie Endowment; Expert in China, Taiwan, East Asia and Democracy

The rise of China as a great power is one of the most important developments in the twenty-first century. But despite dramatic economic progress, China’s prospects remain uncertain. Minxin Pei examines the sustainability of the Chinese Communist Party’s reform strategy—pursuing pro-market economic policies under one-party rule. Combining powerful insights with empirical research, Minxin Pei offers a provocative assessment of China’s future as a great power.

Founder, National Journal; Columnist, Washington Post Writers Group

Neal Peirce is a pulse-taker of change in how America governs itself. His column has repeatedly broken fresh ground in identifying vital new trends state and local governments and the dynamics of federal/state/local relations. TIME magazine called Peirce "the only national chronicler of grass-roots America." His weekly column, syndicated through The Washington Post Writers Group since 1978, appears in over 50 newspapers.

Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker; Author

Alexandra Pelosi is not afraid to tackle America’s dearest subjects, politics and religion, head on. An intuitive filmmaker, she has traveled across the country for Presidents and faith, developing a perspective of America few others do.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Documentarian Alexandra Pelosi talks about filmmaking, politics and her famous mother with the Detroit Free Press.

# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling Author; Recipient of The National Jefferson Award

Dave Pelzer is a living testament of a self-made man, who as an optimist strongly exudes resilience, service to mankind, personal responsibility and faith in humanity. Mr. Pelzer’s unique and intriguing outlook on life entertain and encourage all of us to truly commit to overcome any challenge, while living life to its fullest.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy; U.S. Senator (1969-1980)

Richard Perle is called upon frequently to advise members of Congress and to testify at congressional policy hearings. He has lectured at many colleges and universities including Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, the University of Chicago, the University of California, Georgetown, Amherst, Dartmouth, Tulane, Rice, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oxford University.

Author, From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict Over Palestine

Ms. Peters has addressed many thousands of community events, as well as colleges and universities around the U.S. as well as in England, Canada and Israel. In her speeches as in her book, she forever changes the terms of the debate about the conflicting claims of the Arabs and the Jews in the Middle East.

Award-Winning Instrumentalist, Singer; “Renaissance Man”

This Award-Winning Instrumentalist, Singer, Entertainer, and Humorist is a true “Renaissance Man": Piano Recording Artist, Stage Performer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Author, Lecturer and Film Maker. This multi-talent from Hollywood has done it all! His unique versatility of combining comedy, music and impressions has made him a hit around the country.

Director of the Middle East Forum; Taube Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution of Stanford University; Board Member of the U.S. Institute of Peace; Prizewinning Columnist

Daniel Pipes was one of the few analysts who understood the threat of militant Islam ("Unnoticed by most Westerners," he wrote in 1995, "war has been unilaterally declared on Europe and the United States"). The Boston Globe writes that "If Pipes' admonitions had been heeded, there might never have been a 9/11." The Wall Street Journal has called him "an authoritative commentator on the Middle East." MSNBC describes him as one of the best-known "Mideast policy luminaries."

Parenting Contributor for ABC's Good Morning America; Host of Parenting Perspectives on ABC News Now; Author, The 7 Stages of Motherhood: Loving Your Life Without Losing Your Mind; ParentSmart Columnist for USA Weekend Magazine; AOL Parent Coach; Healthination.com Parenting Expert

Ann Pleshette Murphy is the parenting contributor for ABC TV’s Good Morning America (GMA) and the host of ABC News Now’s Parenting Perspectives. Since joining GMA in November 1998 over 250 American Family segments have aired before 5 million viewers. A well-known magazine journalist and editor, Ms. Pleshette Murphy was Editor-in-Chief of Parents magazine from 1988 to 1998. Her ParentSmart column appears monthly in USA Weekend magazine. She is also featured on AOL as a parenting coach and on Healthination.com as the parenting expert.

The Shaman’s Apprentice ; Time Magazine “Hero for the Planet”; The Skoll Foundation's 2008 "Social Entrepreneur of the Year"

World-renowned explorer and spell binding story-teller, Mark Plotkin is a Time magazine “Hero for the Planet,” and star of the Academy Award nominated IMAX documentary, Amazon. Respected and revered for his work in the Amazon Rainforests, Plotkin’s fascinating adventures inspire audiences to dream big, take risks, overcome adversity, and look beyond the obvious or expected, pushing the limits of commonly accepted concepts. Over the course of his 20 year journey deep in the jungles, Plotkin has endured some of the most bizarre encounters with nature. Whether sleeping in a tiny thatched hut, suffering from vampire-bat bites, eating delicacies like boiled rat, or nearly being electrocuted by a giant eel, Plotkin continues to race against time in saving the rainforest, the ancient knowledge of its shamans and its enchanted and endangered existence.

Conservative Commentator; Editor of Commentary

A leading conservative commentator, John Podhoretz is considered the standard bearer for America’s modern conservative movement.

Acclaimed Talk Show Host; “One of America’s five best speakers” – Toastmasters International

New York's Jewish Week described him as "one of the three most interesting minds in American Jewish Life." Voted “one of America’s five best speakers” by Toastmasters International, Prager has a unique ability to talk about virtually every subject, take strong ethical positions, and yet be entertaining.

Former Second Lady

The wife of former Vice President Dan Quayle, Marilyn Quayle was one of his closest advisors and got a first-hand look at the inner-workings of Washington.

Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent

Martha Raddatz was named Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent for ABC News in November 2008, after serving as chief White House correspondent during the last term of President George W. Bush's administration. She has received Peabody and Emmy awards for her coverage of presidential campaigns and the Sept. 11 attacks. In 2006, Ms. Raddatz broke the story on the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. She is the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, The Long Road Home: A Story of War and Family.

International Bestselling Author; Influential Jewish Commentator

Over the past fifteen years, author and playwright Naomi Ragen has quietly become one of the Jewish world’s most controversial and most read novelists and political commentators.

Executive Producer of NBA Inside Stuff; Emmy-Winning Sportscaster

Ahmad Rashad was one of the most successful college football players ever. Now an Emmy-Winning sportscaster, Mr. Rashad provides unique insight on what drives players and how they drive themselves to compete at the next level.

Host of Acclaimed Radio Show

With her nationally acclaimed radio show, Diane Rehm has developed a following of millions who appreciate her down-to-earth but sophisticated analysis and interviews for the day’s top news stories.

Women’s Health Expert; Physician Correspondent for the Today Show; Bestselling Author

An outspoken expert on women’s health care issues and highly sought after guest speaker, Dr. Judith Reichman balances the demands of a thriving Los Angeles practice with requests for her straightforward analysis of complex medical matters.

Emmy-Winning Producer for The Simpsons & Co-Creator of The Critic

Culled from more than two decades of creating the funniest and most outrageous shows on television, Mr. Reiss' presentation is a unique glimpse inside the cutting edge of entertainment, including rare video clips from The Simpsons and The Critic. He takes audiences inside the lives of Springfield's first family, revealing how The Simpsons was almost canceled before it hit the air, secret trivia of the show, insane dealings with network censors, and lots of juicy gossip about celebrity guest stars. Mr. Reiss also delves into the current state of television programming, describing with his characteristic wit why TV is so rotten and what steps need to be taken to bring the medium back to life.

Economist ; Principal Advisor to the European Union on Economic Development, Energy Security and Climate Change Policy ; President, Foundation on Economic Trends; Bestselling Author, The End of Work and The Age of Access; Fellow, Wharton School’s Executive Education Program

Jeremy Rifkin and his ideas are not without controversy. The author of seventeen books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society and the environment, Mr. Rifkin advocates a new type of economic thinking. He is a proponent of sustainable development, quality of life and the nurturing of community. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages and are used in hundreds of universities, corporations and government agencies around the world. Mr. Rifkin is one of the highest rated speakers on the international lecture circuit on the topics of globalization, sustainability and shifting to a new energy era and low-carbon economy. CNN-International is airing a documentary on his Third Industrial Revolution vision for their program Principal Voices.  Click here to view the trailer.

Author of Hitler's Jewish Soldiers: The Untold Story of Nazi Racial Laws and Men of Jewish Descent in the German Military

Mark Bryan Rigg spent years researching his book, canvassing Germany and interviewing countless individuals, ultimately accumulating over 30,000 pages of records. Since then he has producing a stunning work, uncovering stories and a history that few have heard.

President, Miami HEAT

One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Pat Riley understands the keys to gaining a competitive advantage – and winning. Riley understands the psychology of teamwork and personal excellence and is a master at creating organizations whose achievements are greater than the sum of their parts. He shows how to recognize the cycles of team change and make the most of every opportunity. Riley also cites ways for to draw on an individual’s natural leadership abilities and further shows how one person can make a difference for an entire team.

Author, Winning Through Intimidation and Action!: Nothing Happens Until Something Moves

Robert Ringer's books have created a revolution in the self-development genre and shown millions the way to personal and professional achievement. His speeches, based on his best-selling books are filled with humorous and enriching anecdotes encouraging audiences to get up out of their chairs and take action now. Action is life, and life is meant to be lived.

CEO Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Worldwide Kevin Roberts is a radical optimist, a celebrated author, a motivator, a visionary and an evangelist for the power of world-changing ideas. A champion of unconventional thinking and assumption disruption, Kevin has a formidable record of success as a business leader. Teams he leads revere him for his energy, his uncompromisingly positive and inspirational management style and his extraordinary ability to generate ideas that cut to the heart of any problem. Using multi-media from Saatchi & Saatchi to engage and provoke his audience Kevin is not just a speaker, he is an emotion-in-motion experience in what it takes to succeed. As President of Pepsi in Canada after his team blew away Coke and took Pepsi to number one in the market for the first time ever, he celebrated by machine gunning a Coke vending machine on stage at a sales conference. As COO of Australasian brewer Lion Nathan, he shook up analysts by bringing a real lion on a chain to one of his first briefing meetings.

"Indiana Jones of Finance" (Time Magazine); Founder of the Quantum Fund; Author Investment Biker and Adventure Capitalist

Called the “Indiana Jones of finance” by TIME, James Rogers is cut from a different cloth than most people on Wall Street and his speeches are reflective of that. With impressive financial credentials (he founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros), a zest for life and experience and knowledge unmatched by most armchair economists, Rogers is not content to study economies from afar. He's traveled the world (once on motorcycle and once by Mercedes Benz) to learn about the world’s developing countries and investment markets first hand. His speeches get to the heart of what drives successful nations and economies upward and what sends troubled ones downward.

Founding Partner, Peppers & Rogers Group; Co-author, The One To One Future

As an Adjunct Professor at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Dr. Martha Rogers has helped to spearhead the "Managing Customer Value" coursework at the MBA and Exec Ed level. She is also the co-director of the Teradata Center for Customer Relationship Management at Duke.

Correspondent, NBC News; Bestselling Author

Betty Rollin is a shining inspiration, having survived two difficult fights with breast cancer with the bravery to publicize and write about her experiences for public awareness.

Republican Political Consultant; Campaign Manager for Huckabee 2008

Edward Rollins is considered one of America’s premier political strategists and communication experts, specializing in issue, image and crisis campaigns on behalf of corporations, governments, and political candidates around the world.

Host, Bauer & Rose Show on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio; Former Publisher and CEO, The Jerusalem Post

Tom Rose is a contributing editor of the Weekly Standard Magazine and appears regularly on radio and television in the United States. Rose is also founding director of America’s Voices for Israel, a US based not-for-profit organization that brings American radio and television talk show hosts broadcast their programs live from Israel for a week.

Author; Journalist

A consummate journalist and author, Ron Rosenbaum has written for America’s most prestigious publications with an illuminating insight and understanding of American media.

Critically-Acclaimed Novelist; Director, The Forum on Law, Culture & Society at Fordham Law School ; Human Rights Law Professor; Essayist on Culture and Politics

In his speeches, Thane Rosenbaum brings the subject of the Jewish experience in America to life with humor, poignancy and passion. A gifted and insightful storyteller, he addresses the fragmentation of the Jewish family, his generation’s weak identification with their faith, and the widening chasm of experience between Holocaust survivors and their descendants. With a commanding presence, dry wit and eloquence, he speaks on topics as diverse as art, culture, law and society, as well as on the most relevant issues of the day.

Actress; Filmmaker; Model

Isabella Rossellini has stayed at the forefront of two of the most rigorous and unforgiving industries, having spent years as a successful model and actress. She was the face of Lancôme for more than a decade and continues to make thought-provoking films today.

Sports Psychologist; Author, Golf is Not a Game of Perfect

The world’s foremost sports psychologist, Dr. Bob Rotella is a mental coach to many of the world's most successful athletes, entertainers, and executives.

Holocaust Survivor; Author

Rachel Chencinski Roth is a Holocaust survivor who has been openly sharing her story for the last fifty years. She has spoken before many groups, of all faiths, including students, from elementary school to university level.

Author of the award-winning My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for his Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq; Journalist

In his debut book My Father’s Paradise, award-winning journalist and author Ariel Sabar takes us on a journey into one of the oldest and most remote corners of  the Jewish Diaspora: Kurdish Iraq. His father, Yona Sabar, was born to an illiterate mother in a mud hut in the hills of northern Iraq, where Jews were so cut off from the rest of the world that they still spoke Aramaic, the 3,000-year-old language of Jesus. Yona was the last boy bar-mitzvahed in his town before the mass exodus of Jews from Iraq in the early 1950s. Like many Jews from Muslim lands, Yona’s family battled poverty and prejudice in the new state of Israel. But Yona’s deeply personal attachment to his dying mother tongue would  eventually win him a full scholarship to Yale University and a faculty job at UCLA. Professor Sabar is today regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on Aramaic. Trying to grow up cool in 1980s Los Angeles, Ariel rejected his odd-looking, funny-talking father. But after having a son of his own, Ariel set out to discover his father’s story – and his own.

Populated by Kurdish chieftains, trailblazing linguists, Arab nomads, and devout believers, My Father’s Paradise, winner of the 2008 National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography, is a stirring tale of hope and redemption in an Iraq very different from the one in the headlines today.

Founder and CEO, Women for Women International

Every once in a while a new voice emerges with the power to change the world. Zainab Salbi, activist and social entrepreneur, is such a voice. Ms. Salbi inspires and moves audiences with the passion of her personal experience as a survivor of war and her dedication to rebuilding communities after war, one woman at a time.

President, Sanborn & Associates, Inc. ; Best-selling Author on Leadership, Customer Service and Extraordinary Performance

Whether it's sales, leadership, customer service, or improving individual performance...it's about turning the ordinary into extraordinary. These best-selling books by Mark Sanborn provide you with the strategies and tactics that make a lasting impact on your professional and personal life! Over 2,200 audiences — in every state and a dozen countries — have sought Mark Sanborn’s expertise. Why? Because he educates, informs and entertains so well while at the same time tailoring the message to his audience with such skill that they often think he must be one of them.

Former head of PricewaterhouseCooper's Sustainability Business Services practice; Author, The Triple Bottom Line - How Today's Best-Run Companies are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success

In a survey of 900 global corporations released by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 80 percent of CEOs said they believe "sustainability" is or soon will be vital to the profitability of their company, and 71 percent said they would consider sacrificing short-term profits to move their company towards sustainability-a sure sign that the world's leading CEOs see it as the corporate model of the future. Andrew Savitz has been called “the man who wrote the book on sustainability.” This former head of PricewaterhouseCooper’s Sustainability Practice and best-selling author of The Triple Bottom Line is an expert on how executives and companies can do well by doing good. His speeches are dynamic, living events, full of insights and humor, in which Savitz helps executives and companies create a blueprint to find their way to a sustainable, profitable future in today's daunting era of environmental and social accountability.

Gold Medalist; Motivational Speaker

Mike Schlappi has an inspiring message for every American, young or old: “Just because you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out.” As President of Mike Schlappi Communications, and confined to a wheelchair, he is spreading that word to audiences ranging from students to Chief Executive Officers, from rookies to Olympic Champions, and from small gatherings to major conventions.

Nationally Renowned Talk Show Host; Bestselling Author

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host with an audience of 18 million. Contradicting conventional wisdom that syndicated talk radio was a man's game, Dr. Laura's one-of-a-kind wit and wisdom swept the country in record time. Within four short years she was sharing the top rung of the ladder with none other than Rush Limbaugh and became the first woman to ever win a Marconi Award.

Congresswoman, Colorado; President, Association of American Publishers

Pat Schroeder represented Colorado’s First Congressional District for 12-terms, passing landmark legislation and becoming a strong advocate for free speech and education. Her dedication to her constituents and their wellbeing was unprecedented.

Senior Pastor, Crystal Cathedral Ministries; Pastor, Hour of Power; Bestselling Author

The Reverend Robert A. Schuller is one of America’s premier evangelists, preaching to millions on the power of religion and God to instill positive meaning into everyday lives.

Partner, Sculley Brothers, LLC; Author, B2B Exchanges: The Killer Application in the Business-to-Business Internet Revolution

The New Economy has sparked a revolution in the way that business buy and sell products from each other. In his speeches, Arthur Sculley analyzes the nature of the revolution that is occurring in B2B transactions and how technology continues to revolutionize the procurement, pricing, and distribution of goods and services.

Author, Walk in My Shoes and Jazzocracy

Kabir Sehgal is the godson of Ambassador Andrew Young and co-author of Walk in My Shoes: Conversations Between a Civil Rights Legend and His Godson on the Journey Ahead. At the podium he discusses a variety of issues including civil rights, mentorship, the economy and faith.

Professor of Finance and Economics (Emeritus), Graduate School of Business, Columbia University; Senior Fellow, Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Founder & Managing Director, Selden & Associates

Conventional wisdom holds that the customer is always king (or queen), but not all customers are created equal, according to Larry Selden. In fact, some may be hurting your business (e.g., people who phone customer service lines thousands of times in a single year). In his speeches Professor Selden shows how businesses can thrive by researching which customers are making them the most money, which are losing them the most money and then developing a customer-centric plan to create the greatest profit. For corporate leaders, middle managers, or small business owners, Selden offers a breakthrough plan to delight their best customers and drive shareowner value.

Award-Winning Actor; Bestselling Author

An instantly recognizable celebrity, William Shatner has spent over 50 years in the entertainment business, building rapport with his charm, humor, and sheer force of personality.

Award-Winning ABC News 20/20 Correspondent

A Peabody Award Winner, Lynn Sherr has tackled all sorts of controversial and groundbreaking topics in her investigative work for ABC News’ 20/20. Ms. Sherr has an astounding capacity to illuminate and make clear the murkiest global, domestic, and even personal issues with her deft journalistic skills.

Expert, Social Security and Retirement; Chairman of Carriage Oaks Partners LLC

Perhaps the most trusted voice on Social Security and retirement finance reform both in the United States and many other regions of the world, William Shipman enlightens audiences on a potential crisis of international proportions that is going largely unnoticed. The rapid increase of the elderly population, combined with support systems that are unprepared to handle this unprecedented shift, have put our living standards, international strategic relationships and our very way of life in jeopardy.

Former Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins; Coached Dolphins to Only Perfect Season in NFL History; Won 2 Super Bowls

Don Shula is a football coach unmatched in NFL history. He won Super Bowl titles in 1972 and 1973, one of only five coaches in NFL history to win consecutive Super Bowls. His 1972 team went 17-0, recording the only undefeated season in NFL annals. He was elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Founder, Exceptional Cancer Patients

A pioneer in the concept of patient empowerment, Dr. Bernie Siegel stands at the forefront of the medical ethics issues our society grapples with today. Motivational, inspirational and down-to-earth, he is one of the world's foremost physicians, authors, speakers and advocates for individuals facing the challenges of all chronic illnesses.

Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; Author, The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and True Triumph over the Bold and New

Dubbed the “Wizard of Wharton,” Forbes named Jeremy Siegel “Best Business School Guru.” He’s an academic with optimism who presents a framework for understanding world markets and offers strategies for protecting and enhancing long-term capital.

Collaborator on Benazir Bhutto's Book - Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West (Harper Collins, 2008); Former Executive Director of the Democratic National Committee; President, Mark A. Siegel & Associates and International Public Strategies; Today Show Consultant

Mark Siegel was a close friend, speech writer and confidante of the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto for 25 years, and collaborated with her over the last months of her life in a widely acclaimed book entitled Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West (Harper Collins, 2008). Mr. Siegel and Ms. Bhutto completed the book just days before her death with Mr. Siegel receiving the final edits from her on the morning of her assassination. Given Mr. Siegel's unique friendship with Prime Minister Bhutto, and their professional and political partnership over the years, he is now a sought-after voice on her message which is the theme of their book and her final legacy.

President Emeritus, Boston University; Professor of Philosophy, Boston University

Former President of Boston University, Dr. John Silber is known not only for boosting his institution’s reputation but as a staunch advocate for improving America’s educational system as a whole.

Clinical Psychologist; Bestselling Author

Media psychologist, keynoter and workplace consultant, Judith Sills, Ph.D, is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Excess Baggage: Getting Out of Your Own Way, a clear guide to your own personality pitfalls and a road map for steering around those of your staff and colleagues. She is author of five other popular psychology books which have been translated into 11 languages and is a widely cited expert and nationally recognized consultant in the business of relationships.

International Bestselling Espionage Author

Daniel Silva is an international bestselling author who has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue, and one of the greatest spy novelists ever. His books have been described as compelling, passionate, haunting, and brilliant; and have been translated into more than 25 languages and published across Europe and around the world.

President, Group Process Consulting; Entertaining and expert storyteller; Author of popular book The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling

Inspirational storyteller and founder of Group Process Consulting, Annette Simmons has devoted her life to public speaking, writing, and consulting for some of the foremost companies in the world. Through her stories she is able to complement the needs of people in organizations, which lead to lasting, mutual communities of influence. Her creative insight in the work place has benefited many key clients such as NASA, IRS, and NSA, IBM, Best Buy, and Dialogue Devices as well as Universities and smaller privately held clients. Annette is an experienced corporate trainer, specializing in "tough situations," allowing her to help a room full of hard-boiled executives switch from the brute force approach of a bully to the elegant tactics of a martial arts master.

Expert on the Brain, Memory and Aging; Bestselling Author of The Memory Bible

After psychiatry training at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Gary Small joined the faculty at UCLA, where he is the Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging, a Professor of Psychiatry, and Director of both the UCLA Memory Clinic and the UCLA Center on Aging. Dr. Small leads an internationally acclaimed research team that has been at the forefront of discoveries on detection and prevention of brain aging and memory loss. He lectures and consults extensively throughout the world, and has been a frequent guest on 20/20, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, NBC Nightly News and CBS News. Dr. Small’s discoveries and opinions have been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, USA Today, Science, and The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Small is also the author of The Memory Bible and iBrain.

Chief Medical Editor, NBC News

Nancy Snyderman, M.D. is a highly respected figure in the world of healthcare, with intimate knowledge won through first-hand experience in many areas of the field.  A board-certified surgeon and pediatrician, Dr. Snyderman established a reputation as an award-winning medical correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America. Dr. Nancy Snyderman joined NBC News as the Chief Medical Editor in September 2006. Her reports appear on Today, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, MSNBC, MSNBC.com and iVillage.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1997-2001; Clinton Administration Foreign Policy Advisor; 3rd Ranking Official of National Security Council at the White House, 1993-1997

Ms. Soderberg brings her to the table her breadth of experience in the formation of US foreign policy, including promoting peace in Northern Ireland, participating in a United Nations mission to Indonesia and East Timor, negotiating key United Nations resolutions regarding the Middle East and Africa, conducting shuttle diplomacy in Latin America, assisting in the development of the Clinton Administration’s policy of political economic normalization with Vietnam and advising President Clinton on policies regarding China, Japan, Russia, Angola, the Balkans, Haiti, as well as several conflicts in Africa. With nearly twenty years of experience in the formation of U.S. foreign policy, Nancy Soderberg has been involved in most of the conflicts around the world and speaks and writes regularly on national security issues. Ms. Soderberg is highly qualified to discuss today’s crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Africa and the Middle East and what effects peacekeeping, terrorism, nonproliferation, and the United Nations can have on the outcomes.

Bestselling Author

Bestselling Author Amy Sohn has skillfully captured the zeitgeist of a whole generation of women in her novels.

Inc Magazine’s tenured leadership and customer service speaker; Author, Creating a Culture of Courage; Internationally Recognized Corporate Speaker

Cindy Solomon’s depth and breadth of experience in corporate America along with her consulting work with hundreds of companies across industries allows her to relate to her audiences first-hand with wit, intelligence and a solid grounding in the realities of the marketplace, customer service, customer loyalty, employee engagement and leadership.

Renowned Trial Lawyer

Attorney Gerry Spence is recognized as one of the finest trial lawyers in America today. His brilliant legal analysis and engaging style bring a passion to American courtrooms gone since the days of Clarence Darrow.

Pioneering Race Car Driver

One of the first and most successful female Indy Car drivers, Lyn St. James knows what it takes to be determined and strong in a sport dominated by men. In addition to a ground-breaking racing career and active public life as a role model for millions women, Lyn St. James is an active supporter of helping young girls and women succeed in race car driving careers.

NPR Correspondent

One of the most popular broadcasters in public radio, Susan Stamberg is well-known for her conversational style, intelligence, and knack for finding an interesting story.

Economist; Author; Emmy-Winning Former Host of Win Ben Stein’s Money

Emmy-Winning host of Win Ben Stein’s Money, Ben Stein offers audiences laughter and insight, occasionally moving them to tears with his touching and endearing anecdotes. Armed only with his curmudgeonly persona and his offbeat, dry delivery, he tackles the economy and tells you how to balance life’s priorities while offering an eye-opening tour of life’s absurdities. An exceptionally gifted economist whose market analysis is sought by companies and organizations across the country, Stein is author of Yes, You Can Supercharge Your Portfolio!: Six Steps for Investing Success in the 21st Century; The Real Stars: In Today's America, Who Are the True Heroes?; Yes, You Can Get a Financial Life!: Your Lifetime Guide to Financial Planning and How Successful People Win: Using "Bunkhouse Logic" to Get What You Want in Life.

Clinical Psychologist; School Consultant; Author

Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist specializing in education, speaking to all types of audiences about her latest research into child development and psychology. She also does public speaking at corporate retreats, for non-profit organizations, and fund raisers.

Foremost U.S. Expert on Terrorism; Author of Terror In The Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill

In her speeches, Stern connects many of the factors that link religious terrorists-from members of al Qaeda to Timothy McVeigh. She finds that the majority who join these groups feel disenfranchised and left behind by modernity. Their response to the “God-shaped hole” in modern culture is to turn their anger on those whom they hold responsible for their feelings of emptiness and failure. Stern warns that in the battle against the New World Order, disparate groups with seemingly conflicting agendas may join forces against what they perceive as the common enemy: globalization and Western culture. Yet she also points out that military solutions will not bring down religious terrorism and, in many cases, it will only work as a rallying cry to strengthen the terrorists’ cause.

Recipient of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics; Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, The World Bank, 1997-2000; Chairman, U.S. Council of Economic Advisors, 1995-1996; Professor, Columbia University and Chair of Columbia University's Committee on Global Thought; Author of the New York Times Bestseller, Globalization and Its Discontents

Stiglitz helped create a new branch of economics, "The Economics of Information," exploring the consequences of information asymmetries and pioneering such pivotal concepts as adverse selection and moral hazard, which have now become standard tools not only of theorists, but of policy analysts. He has made major contributions to macro-economics and monetary theory, to development economics and trade theory, to public and corporate finance, to the theories of industrial organization and rural organization, and to the theories of welfare economics and of income and wealth distribution. In the 1980s, he helped revive interest in the economics of R&D. His work has helped explain the circumstances in which markets do not work well, and how selective government intervention can improve their performance.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist; Bestselling Author: Confidence Men (2011), The Way of the World (2008), The One Percent Doctrine (2006), Price of Loyalty (2004) and A Hope in the Unseen (1998)

With a deft gift for conveying the most complex stories in the most compelling ways, Ron Suskind has spent his career chronicling America’s social and political landscape. Mr. Suskind brings this gift to the podium speaking articulately and with insight about our world today. Whether addressing terrorism, social topics or political and leadership topics, Ron Suskind’s sharp eye offers lecture audiences an unparalleled look behind the headlines.

Chair, David Suzuki Foundation; Award Winning Scientist; Environmentalist and Broadcaster

Dr. David Suzuki, environmentalist, scientist, and broadcaster, is known for his passion for science and his ability to explain complex scientific issues with clarity and simplicity in person and on the television.

Survivor of Cambodian “Killing Fields”; Inspirational Speaker

Hoang Taing has been a vivid embodiment of the American dream and an inspiration to countless Americans and people everywhere around the world. Over a decade ago, she walked out of the “Killing Fields” in Cambodia after the brutal murders of her loved ones by the Khmer Rouge. Since arriving in America, she has succeeded in overcoming a series of obstacles to achieve an honored place in American society and civic life.

Professor of Sociolinguistics at Georgetown University; Author, You Just Don't Understand

Combining the results of years of research and observation of real-life footage of office interaction, Dr. Tannen gives her audience, in a dynamic and humorous style, a fresh framework for understanding conversations both at the workplace and at home.

Award-winning Author; Widely Acclaimed Authority on Judaism and Ethics

Joseph Telushkin, named by Talk Magazine as one of the 50 best speakers in the United States, is one of America’s leading ethicists. His book, Words that Hurt, Words that Heal, inspired Senators Joseph Lieberman’s and Connie Mack’s Senate Resolution #151 to establish a National Speak No Evil Day in the United States, a day in which Americans would go for twenty-four hours without saying anything unkind or unfair about, or to, anyone. An invaluable sourcebook of tools for businessmen, Words that Hurt, Words that Heal, contains suggestion after suggestion of how and when to criticize, how to keep a disagreement from turning into a quarrel, and the one technique that will keep you, even when angry, from ever saying something that can destroy a relationship.

President and Founder of Diane Terman PR; Co-Author, The Money Club

Co-Author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Money Club, Diane Terman offers money management tips, along with personal stories from club members that illustrate why such information is crucial. She also founded the 008 Women’s Investment Club, which achieved national notoriety.

Award-winning Journalist

With a twice-weekly column appearing in over 600 newspapers nationwide, Cal Thomas is the most widely read and one of the most highly regarded voices on the American political scene. He is a panelist on the popular Fox News Watch show, which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET. His new USA TODAY feature, Common Ground, provides insightful discussion of contentious social issues with his friend and political counterpart, Bob Beckel.

International Bestselling Author

International Bestselling Author, Allan Topol, is a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology who majored in chemistry, abandoned science and obtained a law degree from Yale University. As a partner in a major Washington law firm, he practices international environmental law. He writes a weekly column for the on-line newspaper Military.com. An avid wine collector and connoisseur, he has traveled extensively, researching dramatic locations for his novels, some of which are portrayed in Spy Dance, Dark Ambition, Conspiracy and now in Enemy Of My Enemy.

Former Manager of the New York Yankees; Former Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers

One of the most successful coaches in baseball history, Joe Torre led one of the most fabled franchises in sports history, the New York Yankees, for 11 years, and three seasons as Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Leading Authority on Corporate Strategy and Business Transformation; Author of The Discipline of Market Leaders and Double Digit Growth: How Great Companies Achieve It, No Matter What

Michael Treacy has been an expert in market leadership for more than 25 years, aiding the senior management of many companies with their greatest strategic challenges.

Executive Director, William F. Achtmeyer Center for Global Leadership; Author Building Breakthrough Businesses Within Established Organizations; Author Ten Rules for Strategic Innovators – from Idea to Execution

Chris Trimble is an expert on innovation and execution. He has been warmly received as a speaker by audiences at such forums as the Business Week CEO Forum and the Conference Board’s Innovation Conference. He tackles challenging innovation concepts with an engaging speaking style that includes a comfortable blend of storytelling, illustrations from real companies, and clear insights.

Guru of Customer Service, Time Magazine; President, Service Quality Institute

John Tschohl is dynamic, hard hitting, and inspirational. He will create an emotional buy-in using measurable data that CEO’s respond to. John’s message is based on common sense built around his 30 years in speaking, designing training programs, and building high performing workforces.

Author of Driving Growth Through Innovation and Innovation is Everybody's Business; President, The Innovation Resource

Robert Tucker is a much sought after speaker at conferences and company convocations. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to national and international trade associations. He has been a consultant to Taiwan's Economic Development Ministry and the Japan Marketing Association and has traveled to every continent to share his ideas and strategies with global business leaders.

Media Mogul; Philanthropist

Throughout his career, Ted Turner has received recognition for his entrepreneurial acumen, sharp business skills, leadership qualities, and his unprecedented philanthropy. At the podium, Mr. Turner delivers insight into his illustrious career.

Co-Founder, Harvard’s Program on Negotiation; Co-Founder, International Negotiation Network; Best Selling Author

For the past 30 years, William Ury has served as a mediator, writer and speaker working with conflicts ranging from family feuds to boardroom battles to ethnic wars in the Middle East. Whether you're interested in reaching agreement in your everyday life or at the global level, Mr. Ury’s goal is to provide you with resources, insights, and inspiration. Based on his many years of experience as well as content from some of his bestselling and award-winning books, Mr. Ury can addresses the following topics in addition to others.  For more information visit www.williamury.com.

Former Director of Idea and People Development for Walt Disney Productions, Disneyland and Walt Disney World.; Former Dean of Disney University; Chairman, Creative Thinking Association

Because of his exciting style and unique content, Mike Vance is a distinguished name in speaking and communicating. His fast-paced delivery, sprinkled with good-natured humor, makes him one of the most stimulating speakers and sought-after teachers. USA Today named Mike as one of the most requested speakers in the United States.

Editor and Publisher, The Nation

Katrina vanden Heuvel is Editor and Publisher of The Nation.

Conservationist; Co-Founder of the Mountain Gorilla Project

One of the world’s foremost experts on wildlife and wilderness conservation, Dr. Amy Vedder is a passionate advocate for conservation and the importance it plays in our lives.

CEO, Futurist; FirstMatter LLC

Watts Wacker is one of the most celebrated and influential minds in modern business and one of the world’s most respected futurists. He has been the resident futurist at SRI International the legendary Menlo Park think tank, and spent ten years as the resident futurist at the preeminent social research organization, Yankelovich Partners.

Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville (SSN 772); Author, The Right Thing

The ultimate test for Commander Scott Waddle and his shipmates followed a tragic accident when the Greeneville (while at sea for a distinguished visitors day cruise) performed an emergency surface maneuver and collided with the Japanese fishing training vessel Ehime Maru sinking the vessel in three minutes and killing nine on board. The story of the collision made global headlines and was the subject of heated discussion and debate. What followed however was even more unprecedented. Scott Waddle, as the former Commanding Officer, took sole responsibility for his actions and the actions of his crew. He took the stand during the Navy’s Court of Inquiry and testified without immunity knowing his words could be used against him in a Court Martial. In a time where CEO’s and corporate executives have been quick to blame others within their organizations for their shortcomings and failures, Scott Waddle demonstrated uncommon strength of character, integrity and uncompromising ethical conduct in accepting responsibility for the actions of his crew.

Bestselling Productivity Consultant; Motivational Speaker

Denis Waitley is one of America's most respected authors, keynote lecturers and productivity consultants on high performance human achievement.

Bestselling Author

TIME Magazine named Rebecca Walker one of the fifty most influential American leaders under forty because of her transformative views on race, gender, sexuality and power.

Emmy-Winning Actress; Comedian

Marcia Wallace is a dedicated and acclaimed actress, having won an Emmy for her role on The Simpsons. A 15-year survivor of breast cancer, Ms. Wallace speaks movingly on her difficult but uplifting story.

The Ethics Guy®

Bruce Weinstein, Ph.D., The Ethics Guy®, has a simple purpose in life: he wants to enrich your appreciation of ethics in everyday life and to help you make the best decisions possible. He writes the column, Ask the Ethics Guy, for BusinessWeek.com.

New York Times Bestselling Author, The Devil Wears Prada, Everyone Worth Knowing and Chasing Harry Winston

Lauren Weisberger's experience at Vogue magazine as Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour materialized into her New York Times Bestseller The Devil Wears Prada. Spending six months on the bestseller list and selling in thirty-one foreign countries, The Devil Wears Prada was also made into a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, which won a Golden Globe Award and grossed over $300 million worldwide. Her second novel, Everyone Worth Knowing, is also a New York Times Bestseller. Lauren’s third novel, Chasing Harry Winston has been optioned by Universal Pictures.

Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated; Co-Author, Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won (ultimately these are pioneering lessons for the business world & life)

L. Jon Wertheim is a sports journalist with a passion for finance and co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, Scorecasting. Regarded as a combination between "Freakonomics, Moneyball and Mythbusters," Scorecasting is quickly becoming a bestselling topic on the lecture circuit! In his Scorecasting presentations, Wertheim offers innovative ideas that focus on a fusion of sports anecdotes and business trends to provide pioneering lessons for the business world, and life. As one of the most accomplished sports journalists in America, Wertheim appears regularly on CNN, National Public Radio, MSNBC, and has been cited in The Best American Sports Writing anthology eight times.

Motivation Expert; Bestselling Author; Entrepreneur

Desi Williamson has mastered the art of empowering people. The results of his insightful, motivational keynote, half day or full day presentations ignite teams that are much more inspired to raise their standard of performance, a culture that cultivates and develops better leaders and a fundamental organizational shift that fosters being a master of change rather than a victim of circumstances.  Desi gives his audiences the inspiration and tools necessary to succeed regardless of circumstances or conditions.

Bestselling Author on Parenting

Dr. Wolf is best known both in his writing and his speaking for his, at times very funny and non-judgmental, ability to describe what actually goes on in real people's homes with real children, his original perspective on parenting and on kids today, and for his practical and very helpful advice.

Award Winning Journalist; Assistant Managing Editor, The Washington Post ; Bestselling Author, All the President’s Men

A two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner, Bob Woodward is one of the most respected investigative reporters in today’s media. With a behind-the-scenes perspective on today’s groundbreaking news stories, his unique insights are unmatched.

Director, Simon Wiesenthal Center - Israel Office; Coordinator, Nazi War Crimes Research, SWC

For the past twenty-nine years, Mr. Zuroff has played an increasingly important role in the worldwide efforts to find and help bring to justice Nazi war criminals. He began his career as a Nazi-hunter in 1980 when he was hired by the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Special Investigations to be their sole researcher in Israel. During his six years in that capacity, his efforts assisted in the preparation of cases against numerous Nazi war criminals living in the United States.