Attorney General of the United States, 2001-2005; United States Senator, 1995-2001; Governor of Missouri, 1985-1993

As Attorney General during one of the most turbulent times in American history, John Ashcroft is a uniquely positioned expert on leadership, and other issues currently facing the nation.

Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation, Present; Pentagon Spokeswoman, 2001-2003; Author, Lipstick on a Pig; ABC Commentator

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.

Chairman & CEO, Kenneth Cole Productions; Author, Awearness: Inspiring Stories about How to Make a Difference and Footnotes; Chairman, amfAR (The Foundation for Aids Research); Humanitarian, Activist and Philanthropist

In 25 years, Kenneth Cole has built a 150 store-strong retail empire, uniting his fashion instincts and business acumen with his philanthropic convictions. Mr. Cole’s influence reaches far beyond the world of fashion – he has been a dynamic advocate for many causes ranging from initiatives for the homeless to his work as Chairman of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR).

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.

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.

Chairman and CEO of Forbes Media; Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine; Republican Candidate for President, 1996 and 2000

As Chairman and CEO of Forbes Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine, Steve Forbes is front and center on the economic challenges that we all face. Making frequent appearances on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, Mr. Forbes has become the voice of calm in these turbulent economic times.

18th Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, 2003-2007; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1995-2007; Heart-Lung Transplant Surgeon; Leading Voice on the Healthcare Debate; Board Member, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund; Co-chair, Partnership for a healthier America; Founder, Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)

Doctor and Senator Bill Frist is both a nationally recognized heart and lung transplant surgeon and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. Currently Professor of Business and Medicine at Vanderbilt University, he is uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges and solutions in health care policy. Senator Frist is consistently recognized among the most influential leaders in American healthcare and is one of only two individuals to rank in the top ten of each of the five inaugural Modern Healthcare Magazine annual surveys of the most powerful people in healthcare in the United States.

Assistant to President George W. Bush for Policy & Strategic Planning, 2005-2006; Assistant to the President for Speechwriting and Policy Advisor, 2002-2005; Washington Post Op-Ed Columnist; Former Senior Fellow, U.S. Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Research Fellow, Center on Faith & International Affairs at the Institute for Global Engagement

Michael Gerson has been called one of President Bush’s most trusted advisors, the most influential presidential speechwriter in almost a half-century and the conscience of the White House. As a senior administration official who has participated in some of the most important events of recent history, he brings a broad perspective, and strong and informed views, to the political and policy debates of the day.

Astronaut; United States Senator (Ohio), 1974-1999

John Glenn draws upon his extraordinary life experiences – as an astronaut, corporate executive and Senator – to illuminate audiences with the values, leadership and bravery that our age craves.

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.

Counselor to President George W. Bush, 2001-2002; Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, 2005-2007; Global Vice Chair of Burson-Marsteller

Karen Hughes is a senior strategist helping business leaders strengthen their corporate/CEO reputations, achieve business goals through effective communications and shape positive public and stakeholder perceptions. She has also been described as "the most powerful woman ever to serve in the White House" (Dallas Morning News) and "the most powerful public diplomacy czar in decades" (The Boston Globe). As Under Secretary of State, she traveled to more than 50 countries, meeting world leaders and reaching out to international audiences.

Chairman, Portland Holdings Inc.

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.

Health Care Professional; Daughter of Holocaust Survivors

Hadassah Lieberman charms audiences with stories from her extraordinary life, focusing on women’s health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, and promoting international understanding. Ms. Lieberman successfully tailors her remarks to fundraising objectives that enable an organization to reach their goals.

International Bestselling Author, The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith; Acclaimed PBS Filmmaker, Faith Without Fear; Director, Moral Courage Project at New York University; Columnist, New York Times Syndicate; The Signature Voice of the Obama Generation

Irshad Manji, Bestselling Author of The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim’s Call for Reform in Her Faith and Professor of Leadership at New York University, is a signature voice of the Obama generation— global in outlook, practical in approach and 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, Prof. 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 corporations, congregations, or colleges, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Republican Political Strategist

Audiences will discover why The Wall Street Journal called Ralph Reed “Perhaps the finest political operative of his generation.” Widely credited with giving voice to the “silent majority,” Dr. Reed is a master of grass roots organizing.

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.

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.

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).

Renowned Civil-Rights Leader

Rev. Al Sharpton is one of America’s most-renowned civil rights leaders. Sharpton’s strong commitment to equality and progressive politics has had an irrefutable impact on national politics.

Award-Winning Actor; Social Activist & Humanitarian

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.

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.

Former Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush and Director of the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives, 2002-2007; Deputy Director, Presidential Speechwriting, 2001-2002; Senior Fellow, The Ethics and Public Policy Center

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT! Is there any danger in exaggerating good news related to Iraq? Pete Wehner had one of the rarest and most interesting jobs in America: he ran what The Washington Post called “his own White House think tank,” where he offered his counsel on a wide range of domestic and national security issues. As director of the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), Wehner earned a reputation as an exceptional communicator, strategic thinker, and writer. A genuine innovator in political communications, Wehner was a key White House aide during some of the most important and memorable events in recent history. A savvy political thinker, Wehner also played an important role in the 2004 campaign and the re-election of George W. Bush.

Mother of Lance Armstrong; Professional Speaker and Author, No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me

Linda Armstrong Kelly is a shining example of spectacular triumph against incredible odds. From high school dropout to mother of Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour De France champion and cancer survivor, Linda’s story motivates people to achieve their own dreams, regardless of the obstacles they face.

Renowned Artist

Igor Babailov, talented portrait painter, shares his perspective into the moral and ethical values of classical realistic art, and their relationship to the evolution of society and its accomplishments and goals.

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.

“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.

Editor, The American Conservative; Member of The McLaughlin Group; Founder of The American Cause

Pat Buchanan is an influential right-wing commentator and has served as an advisor to three presidents. His voice in U.S. politics powerfully calls for a true conservative movement for America.

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.

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.

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.

Host of The Heartland with John Kasich on Fox News; Substitute Host The O’Reilly Factor; Author of Courage is Contagious Author of Stand for Something: The Battle for America's Soul

John Kasich inspires his audiences to face each new challenge with integrity and dedication. A nine-term congressman of vision and fortitude, Kasich made a tangible difference in the lives of Americans. Today, he brings the lessons of a life in public service to audiences across the country, offering a practical approach to issues of leadership, teamwork, inspiration and vision.

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.

Founder, Free the Children, 1995 (Craig); Chief Executive Director, Free the Children (Marc); 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 the founders of a trio of highly successful international organizations—Free the Children, Leaders Today and Me to We. These world-renowned social entrepreneurs have the compassion, passion, expertise and experience to inspire people to embrace community involvement and equip them with the skills they need to succeed in the truest sense of the word. 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.

Pulitzer Prize Winner for Distinguished Commentary; Washington Post columnist; Fox News contributor

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Commentary and named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in America, Charles Krauthammer breathes new life into tired debates, offering clear and compelling arguments that everyone else overlooks.

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.

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv; Former Chief Rabbi of Israel

A forward-thinking and worldly communal leader, and charismatic speaker, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau was chosen chief rabbi on the belief that he could bridge the gap between religious and secular Jews in Israel. In a well-known interview broadcast on Israeli television, Rabbi Lau’s famous words have been repeated again and again during the intifada, “Let’s sit down together, and let’s live together. We always knew how to die together. The time has come for us to know also how to live together.”

Nationally Syndicated Radio Host; Bestselling Author; Veteran Film Critic

Michael Medved is a nationally syndicated radio host, bestselling author, and veteran film critic. His daily three-hour broadcast reaches more than 3.5 million listeners on more than 200 stations across the country - drawing an audience that consistently ranks his show as one of the top ten political talk shows in the United States.

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.

# 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

United States Senator from Pennsylvania, 1995-2007; Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, 2001-2006

Growing up in western Pennsylvania, the son of an Italian immigrant, Senator Rick Santorum developed a belief system that has served him throughout his life--if you work hard and commit to a core set of values, anything is possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Lt. Governor, Maryland; Education and Health Care Advocate; Humanitarian and Public Servant

A life long advocate for women, children and the underserved, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s career has focused on creating public and private partnerships to solve some of the most intractable problems facing America today.

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.