Founder, The William J. Clinton Foundation; 42^nd President of the United States of America

Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States in 1992, and again in 1996—the first Democratic president to be awarded a second term in six decades. President Clinton’s core values of building community, creating opportunity, and demanding responsibility resulted in unprecedented progress for America.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: President Clinton spoke to a record-breaking crowd at the Annual Convention of the National Retail Federation in NYC recently. The organization's blog site boasted: "He was the first current or former President to appear, and helped boost attendance to a record 25,500." Read more...

46th Vice President of the United States; Secretary of Defense; Congressman, House Leadership; White House Chief of Staff; Former Chairman and CEO of Halliburton

For over 40 years, Dick Cheney has served at the highest levels of the US Government and private sector. As White House Chief of Staff in the aftermath of Watergate and America’s withdrawal from Vietnam, Wyoming’s Congressman and a member of the House Republican leadership during the Reagan years, Secretary of Defense as the Cold War ended and America defeated Iraq in Desert Storm, former CEO of Halliburton, and Vice President of the United States on 9/11 at the dawn of the Global War on Terror, Cheney has participated in many of the events that have shaped our nation for over four decades. Few Americans alive today can match the breadth and depth of his experience and service.

As a statesman, policymaker, businessman, and politician – who never lost an election in which his name was on the ballot--Cheney’s insight, experiences and knowledge are unparalleled.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Bob Schieffer from CBS' "Face the Nation" spoke with former Vice President Richard Cheney on the reception of his memoir "In My Time."

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media

Steve Forbes is chairman, CEO, and editor in chief at Forbes Media and an internationally respected authority in the worlds of economics, finance, and corporate leadership. With the economy at the forefront of conversation on a global level, Forbes offers long-standing insights that capitalism, free markets, and a flat tax are essential to a healthy economy. This is a message Forbes has been delivering as editor of one of the world’s most successful business magazines for decades, and he continues to be one of the most sought-after speakers on this and other economic issues leading the economic debates around the world.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Steve Forbes received "two standing ovations" from 700+ executives from corporations throughout the Rocky Mountain region at their 2011 Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference. His gracious and approachable manner also made the event "a huge success!"

Chairman & CEO, The Walt Disney Company (1984-2005); Owner and Non-Executive Chairman, The Topps Company, Inc.; Founder & CEO, The Tornante Company

Michael Eisner teaches audiences how to develop corporate creativity and strategically invest in innovation, based on his experiences as CEO of Disney and as Founder of The Tornante Company, a fund to invest in and develop companies in the media and entertainment sector. Both Fortune 500 CEO and entrepreneur, Mr. Eisner knows that even large global companies can innovate and adapt to new markets, new economies and new technologies. Through his remarks, he not only inspires corporate innovation, he gives parameters for successful execution such as brand building, establishing strategic partnerships and employee work teams.

Under the leadership of Michael Eisner, Walt Disney Company revenues grew from $1.7 billion to more than $30 billion by focusing on the power of ideas, pursuing the innovative vision, and taking creative risks. As a leader in the media industry for nearly four decades, Mr. Eisner has overseen organizations recognized for their inventiveness and innovation, experienced an explosion of technological advances that have impacted his business and led his companies through the advent of the next big ideas. In his presentations on leadership, he shares his insights on what it takes to run a company that must always grow and change.

Hero of the High Seas; Captain of the Maersk Alabama, hijacked by Somali pirates; Author, A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea

For five days in April 2009, the world was glued to their TV screens as Capt. Phillips became the center of an extraordinary international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the first hijacking of a US ship in more than 200 years. A "floating CEO" in charge of the day-to-day operations of a multi-million dollar ship, Captain Richard Phillips has a compelling story and valuable lessons for anyone involved in running a business today.

Former Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide ; Former President of Sony; Founder, The Mottola Company

As one of the most highly regarded and influential executives in the worldwide entertainment business, Thomas D. Mottola most recently served as Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment. During his tenure, he transformed Sony and its 18,000 employees into the most successful global music companies in history, expanding its businesses and all of its manufacturing facilities into over 60 countries, while creating one of the strongest management teams in the industry. Under Mottola's leadership, Sony revenues skyrocketed from $800 million to over $7 billion a year, creating the largest sales in the history of the company.

Member of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2006-2011); Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and Executive Secretary of the National Economic Council (2002 to 2006)

As a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Kevin Warsh was the Fed’s Chief Liaison to Asian and American Financial Markets, and played a significant role in stabilizing the economy during the financial crisis. Fortune Magazine named Kevin Warsh to their "40 under 40," a list of business's hottest young rising stars. Today, Warsh is speaking around the world to audiences about the global impact of regulation and monetary policies. His authoritative and credible presentations on both domestic and international economic issues are helping audiences and corporations understand how U.S. and foreign monetary policy impacts large and small businesses, as well as individuals. 

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Kevin Warsh recently spoke for a "Top 10" U.S. financial institution and the SVP commented: "Kevin was terrific. The board and senior executives truly appreciated the nuanced information he was able to provide from his first-hand experience at the Fed."

Chairman of JP Morgan/Brookings Institution Global Cities Initiative ; Director, The Coca Cola Company ; Mayor of Chicago, 1989-2011 ; “Widely Viewed as the Nation’s Top Urban Executive” - TIME

As one of the world’s most celebrated mayors, Richard M. Daley has found ways to spread his message of global commerce though urban innovation since leaving his Chicago post. Recently named senior advisor to JP Morgan Chase and chairman of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of the Brookings Institution and JP Morgan Chase, Daley brings his tactical experience to audiences around the world. He consistently delivers newsworthy and topical presentations to the world's leading institutions, giving them highly informed perspectives to succeed in today’s economy.

According to TIME Magazine, Mayor Richard M. Daley “is widely viewed as the nation’s top urban executive.” As a city CEO, he earned a reputation - both in Chicago and across the U.S. – for acting proactively and implementing forward looking policies, many of which are emulated around the world. His innovative, community-based programs have tackled many of the fundamental challenges facing America today - strengthening the economy by focusing on jobs and businesses of the future, including green technology and clean energy; bringing new businesses and jobs to the community; and creating education initiatives that provide better job and skill training for a workforce that is ready to work in the new economy emerging from the nation's recession. At the same time, he made it an ongoing priority during his tenure to control government spending, and hold the government to higher standards of accountability and transparency, in order to better serve Chicago's taxpayers. One of the hallmarks of his leadership was pulling the people of Chicago together to "focus on what unites us," challenging the city to work together and put aside politics to focus on shared solutions to Chicago's problems.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: WHEATON COLLEGE: Mayor Daley reflects on his tenure, as well as his passion for public service. /// ASIA SOCIETY: Mayor Daley addresses education and the importance of multi-lingual and multi-cultural education in today's global cities.

Chief of Staff to President Obama (2011 - 2012) ; Vice Chair, Chairman of the Midwest Region, and head of the Office of Corporate Responsibility for JP Morgan Chase (2004-2011); Secretary of Commerce under President Clinton (1997 - 2000)

As President Obama’s Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, a former banking executive and Commerce Secretary under President Clinton, was involved in all aspects and issues faced by the president and the administration, both domestic & foreign. Mr. Daley was also involved in political decisions facing the President during his period as Chief of Staff. After his tenure as Commerce Secretary, he became chairman of Vice President Al Gore's presidential campaign.

President of Mexico, 2000-2006

A visionary leader with a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges facing Latin America, President Vicente Fox is one of the world’s most important voices on the contemporary geopolitical landscape and the role of business in the developing world.

Member of President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Present); Member of Secretary Hillary Clinton’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board (Present); Member of President Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board (Feb. 2009 - Feb. 2011); National Economic Advisor to President Clinton, 1995-1996 ; First Female Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, 1993-1995 ; First Female Dean, London Business School, 2002-2006; S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management, Haas School of Business, Present

Former Chairwoman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, a dean at two top-ranked business schools and a board member of three multinational companies, Dr. Tyson continues to be a key voice in the most dynamic and critical debates around the U.S. and global economy, as well as job creation. Dr. Tyson articulates domestic and global economic issues and the real world challenges and opportunities facing businesses today. Her extraordinary breadth of knowledge to forecast economic trends for specific industry sectors, as well as offer prospects for world trade and international markets, has made her a much sought-after speaker on these issues.

President and Publisher, ForbesWoman; Host, Success with Moira Forbes; Founder, Forbes Executive Women’s Board

An expert on today's professional woman, Moira Forbes, President and Publisher of ForbesWoman brings her savvy business perspective to the podium on a variety of issues relating to today's socioeconomic landscape and the affect women have on it.

Chancellor of Germany, 1998-2005

As Germany influences the future of both the European Union and the Euro, there is no leader better positioned than Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder to speak on the central issues affecting the EU and the global economy.

He remains vastly popular as a principal player in the global energy sector, and is the Independent Director and Member of the Board of Directors of the Anglo-Russian oil company TNK-BP, chairman of the shareholders’ committee for the European-Russian pipeline company Nord Stream AG, a member of the European Advisory Council of the Rothschild Group since 2006, and an Advisor to Swiss publishing company Ringier.

In the years that Gerhard Schröder served as Chancellor of Germany, he did more to modernize the country's economy than had been accomplished in decades, and his insights will enlighten audiences on the decisions currently facing European governments.

Secretary of State, 1973-1977; Nobel Peace Laureate

Foreign Policy Magazine named Henry Kissinger one of the "Top 100 Global Thinkers" for a "Half-Century Ruling the U.S. Foreign Policy Community." World-renowned for his unparalleled skills in the art of diplomacy, Dr. Kissinger is one of the shrewdest, best-informed and most articulate figures ever to occupy a position in Washington. A vital presence in international and national politics, Dr. Kissinger understands firsthand the delicate balance of world power and America’s influence.

Chairman, Institute for Large Scale Innovation; Chair of the World Economic Forum's Global Advisory Council on Innovation ; Bestselling Author, Innovation Nation and Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity; Innovation Consultant to Public and Private Sector Leaders Worldwide

John Kao has made a career out of helping organizations go from “getting” the importance of innovation to “getting innovation done.”

Dubbed “Mr. Creativity” by The Economist, John is Chairman of the Institute for Large Scale Innovation, whose i20 group is an association of 30 national ‘Chief Innovation Officers.’  He is considered a leading authority on the subjects of innovation, organizational transformation, and new media. He is author of the best-selling Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity, a BusinessWeek best-seller that has been published in a dozen languages, and Innovation Nation: How America is Losing its Innovation Edge, Why It Matters, and What We Can Do To Get It Back.  

Kao’s life and career are a study in innovation: he focused on philosophy and social science at Yale where he earned his BA; he spent a summer as a keyboard player with Frank Zappa (he’s an accomplished jazz pianist); and he graduated Yale Medical School with a specialty in psychiatry. He did his residency at Harvard, where he then earned his MBA and stayed on for 14 years to teach as a Harvard Business School professor. His elective, "Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Organizations" drew some 2,000 MBA students, and the executive program he developed and taught, "Enhancing Corporate Creativity," attracted top executives from companies such as Merck, Merrill Lynch, and Saudi Aramco. He is this year's Chair of the World Economic Forum's (Davos) Global Advisory Council on Innovation.

It is the eclectic quality of Kao’s knowledge and experience that make his insights so useful and unique.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: View a video clip of John Kao speaking at the Tides Momentum Leadership Conference. In a presentation that mixes speech, music, and audience input, Kao talks about the meaning and importance of innovation, how we innovate, and the future as a design problem. 

John Kao explained why innovation is the key to America's future in a recent CNN special report, Restoring the American Dream: How to Innovate. View video... In addition to his appearance, Kao contributed a special article to CNN,"Defining Innovation."

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)

California’s 38th Governor ; Cultural Icon ; Environmental Crusader

The world knows Arnold Schwarzenegger as a famous bodybuilder and a Hollywood action hero, but he is also a successful businessman, generous philanthropist and California's 38th Governor. During his tenure as CEO and Governor of the eighth largest economy in the world, Gov.Schwarzenegger fought to protect California's economy by taking on the special interest groups, from both sides of the aisle, with a David vs. Goliath approach. It was a battle of the old economy versus the new, as he worked to reform California's fiscal policies, create a better business environment, reduce burdens on employment, boost exports and stimulate job growth.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Read Gov. Schwarzenegger's Wall Street Journal article, "The Clean Air Act Keeps Us Healthy."

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Watch a video clip of Gov. Schwarzenegger's recent, inspirational presentation at the University of Buffalo, which includes a compelling behind-the-scenes look at his meet and greet sessions, as well as footage from his iconic roles in politics and entertainment. WATCH VIDEO

Former White House Press Secretary; Political Analyst and Commentator; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair; Author, Why Women Should Rule the World

Armed with sharp political insights and a refreshingly irreverent sense of humor, Dee Dee Myers charms and enlightens audiences of every political persuasion with her insightful behind-the-scenes look at Washington, national politics and the major players in both.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1977-1979; United States Congressman, 1973-1977; Mayor of Atlanta, 1982-1990; Co-Founding Principal and Chairman, GoodWorks International

Ambassador, Congressman, Mayor, humanitarian, ordained minister, international businessman, and sports enthusiast, Andrew Young has been serving and shaping our country for almost 50 years.

"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.

Acclaimed Business Advisor; New York Times Bestselling Author of Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

For 35 years, Ram Charan has coached some of the worlds’ most successful CEOs, working behind the scenes at companies like GE, KLM, Bank of America, DuPont, Novartis, EMC, Home Depot, 3M and Verizon. Ram is a favorite among executive educators and was selected as one of Business Week’s top ten resources for in-house executive development programs. Ram is known for his practical, real world perspective. :

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, 2003-2008

Dan Gillerman was appointed Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations in 2003, the first time that Israel nominated someone from the private sector to this post. Armed with eloquent English and an understanding of the media rules of the game, Ambassador Gillerman may have landed in New York relatively unknown, but he soon emerged on the diplomatic frontline during the war in Iraq, the 2006 conflict in Lebanon, the growing Iranian nuclear program and other global challenges. Always direct, and always entertaining, “His addresses at the Security Council during the Second Lebanon War were among the best the organization has seen in recent years, and there are those who even noted that he caused the institution to awake from its boredom.” (Ynetnews)

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Dan Gillerman was recently interviewed on FoxNews regarding the current American/Israeli relations. Watch video...

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.

Founder & Chairman, Breeden Capital Management ; Chairman of the Board, H&R Block, Inc.; Former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Corporate Monitor of WorldCom, Hollinger and Fannie Mae

Widely acknowledged as the preeminent expert on corporate governance, Richard Breeden is the former Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. With wit and perspective, Mr. Breeden analyzes the issues and alternatives facing boards of directors, corporate leadership and regulators in today’s business environment.

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...

Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc; Chairman, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS

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).

45th Vice President of the United States; Nobel Peace Laureate; Senior Advisor to Google; Board of Directors, Apple; Chairman, Generation Investment Management; Chairman, Current TV; Chairman, The Climate Reality Project ; Bestselling Author

A political, business, and environmental visionary recognized around the world as one of humanity’s leading minds, Vice President Al Gore offers a unique perspective on national and international affairs. Referred by TIME Magazine as “a businessman who is out to change the world,” Vice President Gore’s status as a leader in global politics, technology and business influences his positions as Senior Advisor to Google and member of the Board of Directors of Apple. In addition, he is Chairman of Generation Investment Management, an asset-management company incorporating sustainability values into the financial-services world, and a senior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Silicon Valley’s preeminent venture firm. He also co-founded Current TV, an Emmy-Award winning cable news and information channel.

One of the most powerful champions of environmental awareness in America today, Vice President Gore continues to lead the campaign to educate the world on climate change, most recently launching an exciting new global campaign, "The Climate Reality Project." One of his best-selling books on climate change, An Inconvenient Truth, was turned into a critically acclaimed documentary which won two Oscar awards.

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.

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.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Karen Hughes Remembers the 9/11 Terror Attacks

Chairman of WPP Group; Senior Advisor to Morgan Stanley International; U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James’, 1997-2001

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James’, Phillip Lader is uniquely qualified to discuss current international, economic and political issues, as well as business strategy, leadership, and ethics.

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.

Secretary of Labor, 1991-1993; Chair of Deloitte & Touche’s Council on the Advancement of Women

Credited with preparing the workforce for the 21st century, Secretary Martin brings breadth and authority to any debate on issues affecting the modern American workforce.

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States (2006-2009); Chairman, Jewish Agency for Israel (1999-2005); Chairman, World Zionist Organization (1999-2005)

How to enhance the critical relations between America and Israel? How to secure American aid  to Israel? How to prevent Iran from becoming a military nuclear power? Will America support Israel in an increasingly hostile international arena? How to secure the Bipartisan support for Israel? As Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., Sallai Meridor was at the forefront, addressing these challenges. Deeply engaged with both administrations, and highly networked on Capitol Hill, Meridor played a key role in nurturing the critical relations between Israel and the US.

Having served until 2005 as the Chairperson of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Meridor focused on the next generation of Jews, the key to the future of Israel and the Jewish people. Currently, Meridor is the Chairperson of a new VC fund focusing on Israeli IT and Cyber Security, While at the same time is volunteering in a variety of NGO’s, focused on the future of Israel and the Jewish people.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT:  Read Meridor's telling article, As Iran watches the Arab Spring, who is watching Iran?, written in The Washington Post

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.

U.S. Representative from New York (1990 – 1997); Senior Principal, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Susan Molinari is a risk-taker and trailblazer for liberal Republicans and working mothers. A U.S. Representative from 1990 to 1997, Ms. Molinari quickly became “one of the most distinctive Members of the House” and “one of the most visible voices for her party” according to the authoritative Almanac of American Politics. As a result, after just four years in Washington, and just weeks after the election of the first GOP House majority in 40 years, Ms. Molinari was elected by her colleagues to the eight-person Republican Majority Leadership, making her the highest-ranking woman in the Congress.

U.S. Ambassador to India, 2004-2009 ; Chairman International, Credit Suisse First Boston, 1992-2003 ; Under Secretary/ Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Treasury, 1984 - 1992

United States Ambassador David C. Mulford came to India in early 2004, at a time when India-U.S. relations were undergoing a dramatic shift and the strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington was gaining momentum as the two sides began working closely together on an unprecedented range of issues. Ambassador Mulford has been a major player for five years in the building of a strong partnership between the United States and India, the world’s two largest multicultural democracies. With charm and aplomb, Ambassador Mulford shares his first-hand perspective, taking audiences inside the comprehensive development of one of the most important relationships the U.S. will have with any country in the 21st century.

Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group and Albright Capital Management; Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Citigroup

In November 2007, Charles Prince retired as Chairman and CEO of Citigroup, the world’s largest bank. During Mr. Prince’s tenure as CEO, Citigroup achieved several noteworthy accomplishments, including the restoration of important relationships with regulators around the world and improving business practices under a comprehensive corporate governance and ethics initiative that he led in design and implementation.

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.

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!

Former President and CEO of Pepsi; Former CEO of Apple Computer; High-Tech Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist; Named "CEO of the Decade" by Financial News Network

John Sculley shares the business secrets that he used to catapult Apple and Pepsi to the most recognizable brand names in their categories.  John Sculley draws from his boardroom experiences to offer valuable insight into leading change, the new global marketplace and the innovative concepts companies are developing to transform business.

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.

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.

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."

Founder, Wikipedia; U.S. Internet Entrepreneur and Wiki Pioneer; One of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”; Wikipedia is the 5th Most Popular Website in the World

Today Wikipedia is the 5th Most Popular Website in the WORLD, and Leading Technology Futurist and Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales is one of the most sought after visionaries in business and technology. Named one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People," Jimmy Wales was also acknowledged by the World Economic Forum -- the foremost global gathering of political, business and cultural leaders -- as one of the top 250 young leaders across the world for his professional accomplishments, his commitment to society, and his potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

Former CEO of Snapple; Leading Brand Strategist & Innovator; Chairman of INOV8 Beverage Company

Mike Weinstein is the beverage guru. Having engineered and led the spectacular turnaround of Snapple and served as the COO for A&W Drinks, he is an expert in branding and innovation in the beverage industry. Mr. Weinstein loves to share the secrets and story of how he reversed Snapple’s waning fortunes, and made it one of the most successful drink companies around.

Team of Elite Fighter Pilots; Leading the Worlds Top Corporations to Flawless Execution

You're fighting for market share. You're fighting to make your numbers. You need a team that works as one. You need a team that works for the same goals. You need a team that knows not only how to plan a mission, but how to execute that mission flawlessly from start to finish. And our experiential team building keynote speakers understand this need to stay relevant in today's business world.

The Maestro of Motivation; Author, Ron Archer on Teams

Ron Archer has been nicknamed, "The Maestro of Motivation" by the National Speaker's Association for his ability to educate, energize, and empower his audience. Ron Archer has an amazing twenty year professional career as a best selling author, an award winning keynote speaker and a sought after international business strategist.

Polar Explorer; Mountaineer; Author; Motivational Speaker

As one of the freshest speakers on the circuit, Tom Avery is passionate, inspiring, personable, modest and entertaining.  Illustrated with a stunning collection of images and video clips, Tom's uplifting and fascinating presentations bring the raw beauty of the polar regions to life and describe how his teams battled with the elements during their record-breaking journeys. Drawing on his own experiences in the worlds of both exploration and business, Tom involves each individual as he makes the analogy between Mother Nature's most extreme challenges, and the day-to-day challenges facing those of us in slightly less dangerous occupations.

Apollo 12 and Skylab 2 Astronaut

As an astronaut and the fourth person to walk on the moon, Alan Bean is dedicated to inspiring people to be the best they can be, so their family can be the best it can be, and their company can be the best it can be.

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.

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.

Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.) ; Former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Pentagon ; Former Chief Operating Officer for Logistics Operations, U.S. Army

In some of America's most trying times, Major General Vincent E. Boles oversaw the logistics for the most high-tech, agile, and complex fighting force in world history. As the assistant deputy chief of staff at the Pentagon, he was responsible for the oversight of Army logistics operations and readiness, force deployment and distribution, and logistics strategy and integration. With professional examples from his experience keeping the U.S. Army supplied and ready, Major General Boles takes audiences through the lessons that he has learned in a three-decade career as a leader who has built strategies, planned and executed them successfully, and coordinated one of the most important and complex supply chains on the planet.

America’s Accountability Leader

Walter Bond is called the Accountability Leader because he forces each one of his listeners to learn to be responsible for whatever the situation they are in. Through his programs, workshops, books and CDs, he travels the world teaching that personal accountability, confidence, and success are possible for all who desire it; from frontline personnel to the CEO. Walter reveals how to harness the power of focus and become a rock star of your industry.

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 and President, Broyhill Leadership Conference

One of the Best Motivational Speakers in America, Michael Broome inspires, entertains and enlightens. During the past 18 years, audiences have enjoyed Michael Broome's humorous and inspiring messages on enhancing our relationships with employees, customers, and family in order to maximize our potential and manage stress. Broome's talks are emotionally powerful, intellectually penetrating, and memorable for the good humor that has become his trademark. His audiences listen, laugh, learn, and applaud this very powerful message from a very humorous man.

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.

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.

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Women & Co., Citigroup ; Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Citigroup

Lisa Caputo is Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs for Citigroup. Lisa founded Citi’s leading women’s financial services business, Women & Co., and is its Chairman and CEO since 2000 when she joined Citi. She also is the Co-Head of Citi’s Women’s Initiative. Her wide-ranging experience throughout her career encompasses marketing, advertising, branding, research, media, digital, sponsorships, external, internal and executive communications, media relations, issues management, crisis management, government relations, grassroots organizing, community and consumer advocate group management, and growing a start-up concept into a revenue generating business. In addition to her posts at Citi, Lisa is a frequent television commentator and public speaker on current events and politics.

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.

Founder & CEO, Carmichael Training Systems, Inc.; US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year, 1999

Business today requires an agile and energetic workforce, and Fortune 500 companies like Google and AMD rely on Chris Carmichael’s techniques for recruiting, developing, and leading teams to championship performances. Chris Carmichael has the experience and expertise to offer onsite and remote programming that helps all employees achieve greater fitness, diminish work-related stress, and reduce health care costs. Chris has also been very active in television, with appearances on the NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, CNN, 60 Minutes, The Discovery Channel, ABC’s World News Tonight, and other venues.

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.

Vietnam POW; Author of Beyond Survival: Building On Hard Times

Vietnam POW and author of Beyond Survival: Building On Hard Times. Gerald Coffee's speech tells a story of human survival - not just a story of Vietnam survival. He focuses on the "hero" inside all of us and shows how each of us can overcome the obstacles to our success. Captain Coffee draws from his personal life experiences -- including 28 years as a Naval Officer and pilot, seven of which as a P.O.W. in the Communist prisons of North Vietnam to impart a timeless and life-changing message of faith; in self, one another, country and God. With empathy and humor he provides a truly uplifting experience.

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.

Founder, The Corcoran Group; Chairman of Barbara Corcoran Inc.; Bestselling author, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business

Barbara Corcoran is one clever lady. A well-known figure in the world of New York real estate, she gives all the credit to her beleaguered Mom's teachings. Hailing from a cash-strapped New Jersey family loaded with kids, love, and life lessons, Corcoran parlayed $1,000 into a multibillion-dollar real estate firm. In her speeches she tells her rags-to-riches story. Unafraid of sounding silly, this joyous workaholic passes on her inspiration with real humility and motivates her audience along the way.

Negotiation and Communications Expert ; Co-Author of Negotiating for Dummies; Leader; Humorist

For over twenty years, Mimi has captivated audiences from the Fortune 100 to the just plain fortunate. She’s won acclaim for her rousing keynote speeches, for her compelling workshops, and for her in-house training programs. In today’s marketplace, your audience demands more than a talking head…they want the real deal. Mimi delivers the goods every time, never letting an audience down.

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.

Author of Play Like a Man, Win Like A Woman and She Wins, You Win: The Most Important Rule Every Businesswoman Needs to Know; Former Executive VP, CNN

"Love the Game" -With those words Gail Evans concludes one of the most successful and influential books about women in the workplace. Ironically, many women did not even know the game existed before Evans taught them how to win in the workplace. When it comes to the success of women in the workplace, Evans is a leading source. She has appeared on The Today Show and Larry King Live, and has been featured in The New York Times and USA Today. She has spoken and given lectures to many of the world's leading companies including GE, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, KPMG, BellSouth, The Southern Company, and SCANA Energy. Evans is currently an associate professor at Georgia Tech's School of Management.

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.

Customer Service Expert ; Bestselling Author

Lisa Ford has over 20 years of experience presenting to businesses, associations and government. She designs content personalized for each audience and the challenges they face. Her presentations focus on customer service, leadership, teamwork and change.

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.

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.

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.

Former Senior Adviser to Ariel Sharon

A high level adviser for Ariel Sharon and prominent analyst on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Dr. Raanan Gissin holds strong and widely respected views on how to bring peace to the Middle East.

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 Business Author ; Nationally Recognized Speaker

Adrian Gostick is the author of several successful books on employee engagement and retention. The Carrot Principle by Simon & Schuster has been a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and The 24-Carrot Manager has been called a “must read for modern-day managers” by Larry King of CNN. In 2006, The Invisible Employee, from John Wiley & Sons also made the New York Times Best-seller list.

Leadership Expert; Entrepreneur; Bestselling Author; Educator

Stedman Graham delivers his powerful message throughout the country and abroad to corporations, government and civic organizations, colleges and universities, community groups and professional associations. Any business or professional interested in improving their performance and sustaining achievement will benefit from participation in an SGA Success Process Speaking Event or Seminar.  Graham’s audiences include world leaders, corporate and business professionals and diverse organizations. Each Keynote Address and Seminar is tailored for the particular audience in attendance or the specific needs or goals set out by the client.

Former Head Coach, Phoenix Coyotes; National Hockey Legend

Wayne Gretzky is undisputedly the greatest hockey player of all time. Now entering his sixth season as managing partner and alternate governor, and his first season as head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, Gretzky continues to challenge himself as one of the NHL’s elite teams moves forward.

Chairman and CEO, Mandalay Entertainment Group

A passionate, humorous, and tireless motivator and speaker, Guber has dedicated himself to coaching current and future leaders about the importance of telling purposeful stories to propel their business success. Guber is the sponsor of e2e: A Day of Generosity, an annual conclave in which top business story telling experts and leaders share story telling best practices, brainstorm, and collaborate on bringing the MAGIC of telling purposeful stories to the people of enterprises everywhere.

Leading Expert on Strategy, Globalization and Emerging Markets

Anil Gupta, world-renowned scholar on global strategy, is a regular speaker at major conferences and serves as an adviser and director for corporations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: In this engaging Globe and Mail interview about Business Management, Anil Gupta says that "CEO's can make mistakes, but they must always act with integrity." Watch Video..

Gold Medalist Soccer Player; Inductee, National Soccer Hall of Fame

Mia is widely recognized as the world's best all-around women's soccer player, with her leadership and passion motivating countless others to pursue their own dreams and go for it.

Social Media and Marketing Expert; Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, 2006-2010; Bestselling Author, The Mirror Test

Jeff Hayzlett characterizes big thinking. From creating innovative marketing strategies to appearing on NBC’s hit television show, Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump, Hayzlett reaches for the stars, in his career and personal life. Former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the iconic Eastman Kodak Company, Hayzlett is a much sought-after speaker on topics ranging from worldwide business growth, communications, marketing, social networking and mobile marketing. He has become a "Celebrity CMO" according to Forbes Magazine, and organizations around the world are interested in the insights of this social media and marketing expert.

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. :

Leading Business Strategy Expert; Best-selling Author

John Izzo is a researcher and advisor to over 600 companies including many Fortune Top 10 Best Workplaces. His focus is on creating a positive brand strategy that inspires employees and customers alike. A best-selling author of four books including Awakening Corporate Soul and Values Shift, Izzo shows business how to create a workplace environment that creates true employee engagement and wins the hearts of their people. His presentations provide a fully customized set of practical, innovative solutions you can implement immediately along with insight into the future of business and how your company can get ahead of the curve. When companies and leaders want to know how to create inspiring, powerful workplaces and admired brands, they call on John Izzo.

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   

Chairman, Innosight ; Author, Seizing the White Space: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Renewal

Mark Johnson is Chairman of Innosight, a strategic innovation consulting and investing company. He has consulted to the Global 1000 and start-up companies in a wide range of industries—including health care, aerospace/defense, enterprise IT, energy, automotive, and consumer packaged goods—and has advised Singapore’s government on innovation and entrepreneurship.

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.

Founder and Former CEO of Travelocity.com

The story of the entrepreneur in the garage is well known. But how does one build a startup inside a huge corporation? How do you successfully innovate in large and sometimes bureaucratic organizations? Terry Jones started Travelocity.com as a department inside the multi billion dollar Sabre Corporation. Starting with an idea and a team of ten, he grew the department into a three billion dollar public company with over 35 million members and 1200 employees.

Highest-rated Chess Player in the World

Garry Kasparov, a legend in the international sports arena for his 20-year reign as the world’s #1 chess player, Kasparov was also a pioneer thanks to his famous matches against the IBM super computer Deep Blue. In 2005, Kasparov retired from professional chess to lead the pro-democracy opposition against the dictatorial regime of Vladimir Putin, including a run for the presidency of Russia in 2008. Kasparov is a popular speaker to business groups around the world on topics of strategy, innovation and leadership. His 2007 book on decision-making How Life Imitates Chess, has been published in over a dozen languages. He has been a contributing editor to the Wall Street Journal since 1991.

President, Atlanta Braves, Hawks, Thrashers

Stan Kasten was the first person in pro sports history to hold the position of president of three different teams simultaneously, and is one of the most experienced and highly regarded executives in professional sports. Mr. Kasten is recognized as one of the top team officials in the NBA, and is the only person to be named “Executive of the Year” for two consecutive seasons (1986-87) by his peers. He has served on the NBA’s marketing committee, the player pension committee and the expansion committee.

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.

President, Kotler Marketing Group

Milton Kotler in an expert doing business in China. In partnership with Philip Kotler, the S.C. Johnson and Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at Northwestern University, Kotler advises companies on how to create, win and dominate markets.

Former Commentator for NPR’s Marketplace; Faculty Member at Stanford’s Executive Management Program and an Advertising Executive

Dr. Robert Kriegel’s bold, innovative “out of the box” strategies for keeping ahead of the changes and challenges in today’s dynamic work climate have made him one of this country’s most in demand business speakers. His customized speeches and programs inform, inspire and entertain. He will teach you how to develop and lead Change - Ready© people and organizations. You will learn how to round up sacred cows that cost money and inhibit change and new opportunities. He also outlines strategies for gaining the competitive edge by not competing but changing the game, leading customers not following them and rethinking rules, redefining roles and reinventing the game. Each of Dr. Kriegel’s presentations is individually designed to reinforce the objectives of your meeting, to address the specific challenges and concerns facing the audience, and to have practical “take home” value.

Senior Editor At Large , Fortune Magazine; Commentator, Fox News Channel

Adam Lashinsky is a Senior Editor At Large for Fortune magazine covering Wall Street and Silicon Valley, as well as a FOX News Channel contributor appearing weekly on the Saturday morning program Cavuto on Business. A preeminent voice on innovation and management, his new book Inside Apple (January 2012) offers lessons on leadership and management that are a must read for anyone who wants to be at the forefront of innovative thinking. Lashinsky offers insights that appeal to entrepreneurs in all industries because he helps them understand how Apple approaches product development, organizational structure, culture creation and the management of its message through product marketing, advertising and public relations. Lashinsky’s presentations resonate with business leaders and executives at companies large and small who want to understand how Apple innovates, and how to bring some of that successful Apple magic to their bottom line.

Founder and President, The Table Group; Bestselling Author, The Five Temptations of a Leader and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Credible. Entertaining. Timeless. Compelling. Authentic. These are words which audience members and clients commonly use to describe Patrick Lencioni's presentations. The combination of his humorous and engaging style, along with the soundness of his theories, has made Pat a sought-after speaker. He has presented to hundreds of groups, tailoring each of his presentations to his particular audience.

Former Head Trainer, Walt Disney University ; Expert on customer service, leadership, change and global competitiveness

What is the magic of Disney? Join Doug as he takes you on an entertaining and insightful journey, "behind the scenes," to discover both the secret of Disney’s success and how it and other organizations have overcome spectacular challenges. As an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership, change and global competitiveness for over 30 years, Doug has inspired and challenged over 1000 audiences and 200,000 individual attendees. His combination of high energy entertainment and thought-provoking lessons is contagious, motivating audiences around the world to maximize both personal and professional success.

Past President and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management

Michael Losey provides audiences with expertise on best human resource practices, leadership, labor, market trends, and effective recruitment and retention As one of the world’s leading authorities on human resource management, Mike Losey knows an organization’s most important asset is its people - and that success at the bottom line is dependent on developing their skills and loyalty. Losey shares with audiences - in practical, solution-oriented terms - the key ingredients to creating the kind of productive cultures that lead to rising profits and a competitive edge.

Deep-Sea Explorer; Leader of Titanic Expeditions

Dr. Joe MacInnis is a medical doctor who studies leadership and teamwork in life-threatening environments from the deep ocean to outer space. He’s led thirty expeditions under the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans including the first team of scientists to dive under the ice at the North Pole. His latest passion and project is working with fellow deep sea enthusiasts like “Titanic” director James Cameron to map out and execute new strategies for dealing with the Gulf Oil Spill and the spreading environmental disaster, and to put in place future plans and procedures so that we are never again faced with a crisis like this.

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.

Internationally Recognized Leadership Expert; Bestselling Author

John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 16 million books.

Founder and Chairman, LifeAnswers, Inc.; Author, Customer Creation and The Winning Sales Call; Former Faculty Member, American Management Association

Touted as the “$100 Million Salesman,” Sean McArdle is a master motivator and speaker in the areas of sales, negotiation, strategic planning and personal development. His advice about what makes for a successful life and career come directly from his own experiences. His stories will take you on his personal journey from living under a bridge at 25 to negotiating some of the largest printing contracts in the publishing industry at 28.

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.

Founder and C.E.O. of LIF Group; Author, Shaking the Globe: Courageous Decision-Making in a Changing World

Directorship Magazine named Blythe McGarvie as one of the 100 “Most Influential People on Corporate Governance and in the Boardroom.”  She speaks worldwide to business and academic audiences about consumer markets, worldwide economic trends, and the financial implications for better decision-making.

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.

Marketing Guru of Silicon Valley

Considered the marketing guru of Silicon Valley, Regis McKenna is a well-known technology marketing consultant, advisor to entrepreneurs, venture capitalist and author. McKenna advised a number of entrepreneurial start-ups and their founders during their formation years including: America Online, Apple, Compaq, Electronic Arts, Genentech, Intel, Linear Technology, Lotus, Microsoft, National Semiconductor, Silicon Graphics, 3COM, and many others. He helped launch some of the most important technological innovations of the last thirty years including the first microprocessor (Intel Corporation), the first personal computer (Apple Computer), the first recombinant DNA genetically engineered product (Genentech, Inc.), and the first retail computer store (The Byte Shop).

Author, You're Only as Good as Your Next One: 100 Great Films, 100 Good Films and 100 for Which I Should Be Shot; Co-founder, Orion Pictures; Chairman and Co-founder Phoenix Pictures

Sample some of the best American films over the past 25 years and there's a good chance Mike Medavoy played a role in the success of many of them. From agent to studio chief, he has been involved with over 300 feature films. Starting in the mailroom at Universal studios, Mike Medavoy rose to the top of the motion picture business. Working with such names as Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Terrence Malick, Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland and Gene Wilder, Medavoy has a hand in the success of most of the memorable movies of the past three decades.

Cable Industry Visionary; Entrepreneur

David L. Meister has enjoyed a wide range of business successes and personal triumphs, across Madison Avenue, Wall Street and Television airwaves. His entrepreneurial vision and business strategies have revolutionized the Media & Marketing industries.

Highly Acclaimed Corporate Consultant; Professional & Motivational Speaker

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational psychologist, and business consultant who has been described as “catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.”

Managing Director, TCG Advisors; Venture Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures; Bestselling Author, Dealing With Darwin: Great Companies Innovate At Every Phase of Their Evolution

Recognized as a leading business consultant to large companies facing formidable strategic challenges, Geoffrey Moore has made the understanding and effective exploitation of disruptive technologies the core of his life's work.

Founder & CEO of Afterburner, Inc.

James "Murph" Murphy, the Founder and CEO of Afterburner, Inc., has a unique and powerful mix of leadership skills in both the military and business worlds.

President, PCN Associates

As a speaker and consultant, Peg Neuhauser offers practical tips for actions to create a more innovative and adaptive organization. Her focus is on increasing collaboration in cross-functional teams, improving relationships among work colleagues, avoiding burnout, and strengthening the organization’s culture to focus on its goals more effectively. Her stories, case examples, and humor illustrate each idea in a way that is both entertaining and easy to remember. Peg Neuhauser is also the author and co-author of several books about corporate culture and conflict resolution.

Celebrity Lawyer ; Legal Analyst; Professor of Law, Irvine University

Mr. Oxman was counsel for Michael Jackson in one of the most widely publicized criminal trials in American history. As an attorney with 30 years of experience, he has testified in court as an expert witness on the hedge fund and mutual fund trading scandals, and he spoken across the country on corporate and celebrity scandals. As a commentator on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, ABC, NBC, CBS, BBC, AM Canada, GM TV London, Fuji TV Japan, Spiegel TV Germany, and many others, he has analyzed what creates corporate scandals, interviewed participants, and advised corporate managers on how to contain potentially catastrophic scandals that can destroy a company. His experience as a Law Professor and lecturer on legal and business ethics helps businesses create a corporate culture that avoids scandal.

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.

The Leading Authority on the Impact of Emotions on Performance; President and Co-founder, IHHP; A World Renowned Speaker on the Topic of Emotional Intelligence

Dr. J.P. Pawliw-Fry is a thought leader on the subjects of leadership, performance and managing change. He is a performance coach to Olympic athletes and business leaders. He is President and Co-founder of the Institute for Health & Human Potential (IHHP), a recognized as a world leader in developing and delivering unique training programs in Emotional Intelligence to increase performance and leadership. JP is responsible for turning its research and development work into new ideas and models that can help individuals and organizations find an edge in a competitive world.

Founder and President of Leadership Communication; Author Leading Out Loud and Clicks and Mortar

Called the “eminence grise” of executive coaches by Business Week, the content and method of Terry Pearce’s coaching are radical departures from conventional wisdom and are designed to move people to commitment rather than mere compliance, inspiring new levels of contribution and innovation.

Former CEO of Southwest Airlines and Braniff International; Author of The Winds of Turbulence

Howard Putnam is the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines and Group VP Marketing for United Airlines. Howard is a business and motivational speaker, author, consultant, commentator, and online mentor on: Leadership, Customer Service, Change, Transformation and Ethics.

Business Consultant ; Author

Sharing his experiences - from first coming to the United States to scrambling to reach the top of his professions – Nido Qubein has become an inspiring business speaker who shows companies that success is possible in any situation. By believing in the best and dedicating hard work and perseverance, people and companies can achieve their best work, and become beacons of success in the business world.

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.

The Attitude Adjuster ; Authority on Personal Growth Strategies

Steve spent much of his own life learning how to pursue and achieve his own definition of success. Luckily for audiences worldwide, that definition has evolved to include showing others his blueprint for realizing their dreams and achieving personal excellence and professional satisfaction.

Correspondent for ABC News' 20/20

An award winning correspondent for ABC News’ 20/20, Deborah Roberts is a versatile and highly respected journalist with a broad range of expertise. Ms. Roberts speaks from experience, amassed over her fifteen-year career covering vital stories around the world.

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.

Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Publishing Company, Inc.; White House Social Secretary, 2009-2010

Desiree Rogers, chief executive officer of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful businesswomen. With a Harvard Business School degree and stellar business experience, Rogers has redefined every leadership position that she has held while playing a major philanthropic role in the communities in which she has lived.  Rogers is widely credited for her ability to identify and motivate talent to challenge existing assumptions using brand discipline and superior communication skills thus creating new pathways for success.

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.

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.

Silicon Valley Success Story; Undersecretary for Technology, 1999 – 2001

More than just a technologist, businesswoman or global leader, Dr. Cheryl Shavers is an inspiration, a role model for individuals and organizations faced with seemingly insurmountable odds.

Author, Surviving the Digital Jungle and Doing Business in the Information Age

The author of two influential books on e-business, strategy, processes, and technology - Surviving the Digital Jungle and Doing Business in the Information Age - Jack Shaw helps organizations increase revenues, cut costs, improve service, and maximize productivity by using technology to enable winning business strategies.

ABC News Foreign Correspondent; Producer of NPR's All Things Considered; Consulting Editor, The McGraw-Hill Companies and Business Week

With a remarkable background including nine years as an ABC news foreign correspondent, producer of All Things Considered, editorial director of Business Week and the ongoing chairman of many McGraw-Hill industry-specific conferences, Scott Shuster's prodigious skills onstage make him the an excellent choice to serve as facilitator for the most challenging events. Scott brings a completely new method to onstage presentation at business events. More than a moderator, he is a leader of discussions, giving direction to your meeting's content on a minute-to-minute basis for the entire duration of your gathering. Armed with an MBA and extensive globe-spanning experience as a leader of business discussions, Scott Shuster prepares meticulously for every event, ensuring that he is ready for off-the-cuff discussion of the most detailed industry, policy or company-specific issues. Recent events Scott has moderated include: The US-Africa Business Summit, The 2005 HIMSS Thought Leader Summit, The World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress, The Aspen Technology Enterprise Operations Management Executive Forum, The WIPRO Strategyms (US & UK): The 40-institution Committee of Donor Agencies for Small Enterprise Development conference, The McGraw-Hill Companies Top Firm Leaders Forum and The MCI CIO Forum.

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.

Football Legend; Executive Chairman, Americas, Jones Lang LaSalle

Heisman Trophy winner, Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football of Famer, Roger Staubach generated excitement every time he took a snap from center. His uncanny ability to lead the Dallas Cowboys to come-from-behind victories engineered no less than 23 fourth quarter comebacks. Roger played his entire 11 years of professional football with the Dallas Cowboys, leading the team to four Super Bowls and achieving victories in Super Bowls VI and XII. His pro career culminated in his selection into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, his first year of eligibility.

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.

Award-winning Author, The Impulse Factor: An Innovative Approach to Better Decision-making; Thought Leader

Nick Tasler is an award-winning author, speaker and researcher. His clients include Fortune 500 retail and financial organizations as well as major nonprofit and academic institutions. He is an online columnist for BusinessWeek and a frequent guest lecturer at the Wharton School. Tasler’s critically acclaimed book, The Impulse Factor: An Innovative Approach to Better Decision-Making was named Best Career Book USA Book News.

Author, Blueprint to a Billion: The 7 Essentials to Achieve Exponential Growth

Microsoft, Google, eBay, Staples, Genentech, Starbucks, Nike, and Harley-Davidson . . . these are just a few examples of an elite group of companies that have managed to turn billion-dollar ideas into billion-dollar businesses. What did these and other high-growth companies do to achieve such a goal? What blueprint do they follow to produce such results?

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.

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.

Self-Discipline Strategist; Co-Founder, Southwestern Consulting; Author, Take the Stairs

Rory Vaden is a Self-Discipline Strategist, Author, and Business Motivational Speaker whose insights have been shared on Oprah radio, in Businessweek, and in SUCCESS Magazine. He is also the Co-Founder of a multi-million dollar international training company, Southwestern Consulting. His brand new book Take the Stairs—The Secrets of Overnight Success will be published by Penguin and hits airports and bookstands in January of 2012.

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.

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.

Leadership Consultant; Author

Rob “Waldo” Waldman delivers the message of maximizing performance in competitive environments. Known as “the Wingman”, he teaches organizations how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with their employees, partners and customers while relaying his personal experiences as a combat decorated fighter pilot and businessman. He makes a striking parallel that is memorable and exciting and brings fighter pilot energy and passion into each story and illustration.

Entrepreneur and Technology Pioneer; President, Walker Digital; Founder, Priceline.com

Jay Walker is a technology pioneer who turns new ideas into BIG opportunities. Whether it’s changing the way consumers buy groceries and airline tickets (priceline.com) or changing the way old line companies approach their businesses, Walker and his team have invented over 600 proprietary business systems that solve problems in industries ranging from travel to defense to retail to restaurants to vending to publishing to gaming and entertainment.

President of Media Training Worldwide; Leading Corporate Communication Trainer

President of Media Training Worldwide, TJ Walker is an expert on communication and has taught and consulted with countless major corporations, helping them hone their message and techniques.

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.

Author, The Billion Dollar Mistake: Learning the Art of Investing Through the Missteps of Legendary Investors

At the podium, Mr. Weiss draws on his nearly 25 years of investment experience to give your organization the inside scoop on Wall Street.

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.

Author, The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life; Conductor, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra

Benjamin Zander has appeared three times as a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos. In his speeches he uses uplifting stories, parables, and anecdotes to invite audiences to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers. In a profile of Mr. Zander, Fast Company writes: “He plays, lectures, spins tales, and pushes his audience to laugh, cry, and sing -- usually Beethoven's "Ode to Joy," in German.”

Corporate Entertainers & Speakers on Collaboration, Teamwork and The Power of Partnership

When it comes to kicking off a meeting or setting a tone of “this is no ordinary event," Jon Wee and Owen Morse are the best in the business. Their high-octane presentation is full of big laughs, wild stunts, and hilarious audience participation.