Special Advisor on Healthcare Policy, President Obama’s White House Office of Management and Budget Nat'l Economic Council (2009-2011) ; Esteemed Member of Former President Clinton's Healthcare Task Force; Founding Chair of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health (concluded tenure, August 2011); Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress (Focused on implementation of the Affordable Care Act and lowering healthcare costs)

As a respected oncologist and one of President Obama’s closest health policy advisors, Ezekiel Emanuel is central to improving the dialogue on US healthcare.  He is shaping healthcare policy through his White House influence and as a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress.  He offers a sweeping picture of healthcare’s most recent and contested issues, including the current cost and quality of healthcare, alternative reform proposals, and a comprehensive look at the Affordable Care Act.

Ezekiel Emanuel's robust experience in the health sector makes him a leading voice on the healthcare debate. He offers a sweeping picture of U.S. healthcare, including the current cost and quality of healthcare, alternative reform proposals, and a closer look at the Affordable Care Act.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Emanuel talks family and healthcare with Charlie Rose. Watch videos...

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.

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"

CEO, Executive Chairman & Lead Portfolio Manager of AIC Advantage Fund since 1987

From young, unemployed Jamaican immigrant to the cover of Forbes' Billionaires Edition, Michael Lee-Chin is the Executive Chairman of AIC Limited (a Canadian mutual fund), and Chairman of the National Commercial Bank of Jamaica. Under Mr. Lee-Chin's management, AIC has grown to more than $8 billion in assets. Mr. Lee-Chin was honored by TIME Magazine as one of Canada's Heroes and has been one of the country's most intriguing and inspiring citizens.

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.

Former President of NARAL Pro-Choice America

For nearly 20 years, she served as President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, catapulting the organization to prominence as the nation’s premier reproductive rights group. Under Kate’s leadership, NARAL Pro-Choice America transformed the political debate and positioned a woman’s freedom to choose as a fundamental American liberty.

Award-Winning Actor; Social Activist & Humanitarian; Front Line Special Envoy (An International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders)

Endeared to audiences nation-wide for his seven-year run as President Bartlet on NBC’s award-winning series The West Wing, Martin Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to political and humanitarian causes around the globe.

Co-Founders, Free The Children ; Co-Founders, Me to We ; Recipients of Three Nobel Peace Prize Nominations; High profile partnerships with Organizations including the United Nations and Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network; Bestselling Authors

Marc and Craig Kielburger are co-founders of Free The Children, the world’s leading youth-driven charity, and Me to We, a social enterprise which encourages ethical living and social responsibility while also helping Free The Children achieve financial sustainability. The brothers are pioneers of pushing forward the boundaries of charity, philanthropy, social justice and creating change. They are two of the world’s leading figures in empowerment and social entrepreneurship. With three Nobel Peace Prize nominations, high profile partnerships with organizations including the United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network, and four bestselling books, Marc and Craig know how to connect people with the issues that matter. To date, they have changed the lives of more than a million people around the world.

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.

United States Senator from Tennessee, 1994-2002

Fred Thompson is one of the most respected and visible figures speaking out on the important challenges facing America today. Senator Thompson’s uniquely American life has been marked not only by recognizing opportunity when it arose, but by answering the call to public service and leadership. His dedication to law and passion for the founding principles that laid America’s foundation led him to serve for eight years as a Senator from Tennessee and to his 2008 presidential campaign.

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

World Famous Singer, Actress, and Television Star; Spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association; Ordained Minister

Della Reese is a name synonymous with entertainment par excellence. Known for her unique singing style and her starring roles on some of the most successful television programs of the last thirty years, Ms. Reese always delivers an engaging and inspirational message. In 2002, she announced that she suffers from Type-2 Diabetes. Today, Ms. Reese acts as spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association, traveling the United States to raise awareness about the disease.

“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.

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.

3-Time Republican Presidential Candidate

Alan Keyes' powerful conservative message resonates for Americans from all walks of life and every geographic region, who share his vision of a morally based government founded on the principles embodied in our nation's Declaration of Independence.

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.

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.

Former Seattle Seahawks Receiver; 4-Term Congressman

A four-term Congressman, Steve Largent is as talented in the Capitol as he is on the football field. He speaks forcefully as a supporter of family values and strengthening America’s basic social unit. His seven year voting record reflects his consistent fight for lower taxes, less regulation, personal accountability, individual freedoms, and his belief in free markets.

Founder of the Best Friends Foundation

Elayne Bennett, founder of the Best Friends Foundation, talks about her work with Best Friends, the importance of community involvement and mentoring in raising children.

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.

# 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.

One of the Inspiring Voices of the Arab Spring - Moving Millions Toward Freedom ; Head of Marketing of Google Middle East & North Africa (1998-2011)

Wael Ghonim, the 30-year-old sparkplug of the Arab Spring, offers one of the most inspiring stories of the Age of Social Marketing: a memoir and manifesto for all of us. Wael is an extraordinary individual, an activist who is literally changing the most important country in the Arab region, redesigning its place in the world and the world’s relationship to it. He helped to mobilize the Arab Spring from his laptop, waking up and engaging a large segment of the population to go into the streets and challenge its status quo. Although Wael doesn’t claim to be political, his social engagement is phenomenal, based on an innate sense of justice and non-violence rather than a study of history or established political precedents.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT : Watch Wael's captivating interview on 60 Minutes.

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."

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.