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The Power of Teamwork with Robyn Benincasa
With a trio of Guinness World Records to her name, a CNN Hero designation and a world champion Eco-challenge Adventure Racer, few people are better placed than full-time firefighter Robyn Benincasa to talk about Human Synergy, the force which allows ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things. She brings her experience of leadership, teamwork and overcoming… more -->
Change Management with Dr. Mark DeVolder
By Lior Arussy
Research shows that people are much more productive and successful if they are able to stay positive and adapt quickly to challenging situations. SPEAKING.COM: How can organizations best adapt to change? DEVOLDER: I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the most successful organizations in the world. I’ve noticed a few factors that set… more -->
Delivering Customer Experience Excellence with Passion by Lior Arussy
The recipient of CRM Magazine's “Influential Leader Award", Lior Arussy is known as a man who gets results in the fields of customer experience and customer-centric transformation. His knowledge of how to help organizations stop focusing on the product and focus on the customer comes from his experience working with some of the most prestigious… more -->
Fostering Equal Access to Healthcare with Dr. Sampson Davis
By Lisa Bodell
Let’s make education popular. Let’s “glorify and glamorize” it. Education is the new cool! After all, students have a better chance of becoming an engineer, architect, lawyer, or doctor than becoming the next LeBron James or singing sensation, Beyoncé. SPEAKING.COM: What are some of the main challenges and opportunities faced in healthcare today? DAVIS: There… more -->
Innovative Leadership with Lisa Bodell
Founder & CEO of innovation firm futurethink Lisa Bodell is the bestselling author of Kill the Company, and her latest Why Simple Wins. A leader on simplifying innovation and change management, Lisa is often called upon by global companies to help them eradicate workplace complexity that is killing their ability to innovate and adapt. Simplicity… more -->
Tips for Better Business Relationships with Keith Ferrazzi
By James Canton
People want to work with those they like and with those they consider friends. SPEAKING.COM: How can leaders foster organizational transformation through behavior changes? FERRAZZI: It’s about trust and showing your team how they individually benefit from the change. Be the first to exhibit and model the change you want to see. Let them know… more -->
Future Technology Trends with Dr. James Canton
By Mike Rayburn
Founder, CEO and chairman of the Institute for Global Futures, Dr. James Canton has been recognized by Successful Meetings Magazine as “one of the top presenters in the 21st century." His reputation as a leading global futurist and social scientist has garnered him a massive global audience. Dr. Canton advises many of the Global Fortune… more -->
The Most Powerful Motivational Force on the Planet
By Ty Bennett
Three-time Carnegie Hall headliner, keynote speaker, humorist and captivating musician, Mike Rayburn uses his multifold skills to deliver inspirational and motivational speeches. Mike's unique style and message have been profiled in, among others, USA Today, Newsweek, Billboard, Gig, Programming, American Entertainment, and Successful Meetings. Most people never make the choice to become their personal best… more -->
Ty Bennett on Leadership and Storytelling
By Michael Gelb
Achievement at a young age is nothing new for Ty, who started a direct sales business with his brother Scott at the age of 21; before the decade was out the company was bringing in $20 million in revenue. Since then, while still engaged in entrepreneurship through a multimillion dollar sales organization, he has personally… more -->
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci and Thomas Edison with Michael Gelb
Leading authority on the practical application of genius thinking, Michael Gelb is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, change management, accelerated learning and innovative leadership. Gelb has authored a dozen books relating to the application of genius to everyday creativity and innovation. His international bestseller How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven… more -->
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The story of Barbara's life, extraordinary success and TV stardom is told in her latest book, Shark Tales. A self-made woman who sees no need to suffer fools or mince words, Barbara has won many fans for her pl ... more -->
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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE veteran, Kevin Nealon has captured the hearts of millions with his dry wit and amicable personality. With over 35 years of stand-up under his belt, he continues to delight live audiences with
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Called the “apostle of appreciation" (Globe and Mail), Chester Elton is sought after by conference organizers across the globe for his insights into employee motivation, management and increasing productivity ... more -->
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At the age of thirteen, Ben Casnocha founded the company Comcate, inspired by a school assignment to create a website to help the community. By the age of nineteen, he had a successful company, fourteen employees, and a
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As faculty chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School, Linda Hill, the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration, has chaired numerous HBS Executive Education programs. While doing res
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An expert in innovation and change management, Frans Johannson is in demand for speaking engagements throughout the world. Raised in Sweden by an African-American/Cherokee mother and Swedish father, he lives his life ... more -->
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World-renowned consultant, author and speaker Ram Charan has made an extraordinary life journey, from working in the family shoe shop in a small town in northern India to an engineering degree then a job in Australian ... more -->
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Establishing Eurasia Group with just $25,000, Ian Bremmer has overseen its huge growth to a company with offices in New York, Washington and London with experts and resources in more than 90 countries. The group provi ... more -->
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Social scientist Joseph Grenny uses his cutting edge research on leadership practices, influence, and human behavior to boost business productivity and foster high performing work environments. The four-time New York
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