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Leading Millennials in the Workplace

By Bruce Tulgan

Bruce Tulgan is a best-selling author, business advisor and internationally recognized expert on leadership, management and young people in the workplace. He has worked with tens of thousands of leaders and managers in hundreds of organizations, including Aetna, Wal-Mart, the Army and the YMCA. He was named one of Management Today’s “management gurus” and named… more -->

Maximizing Happiness and Contentment

By Dave Mitchell

Dave graduated magna cum laude from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in mass communications and business administration. Later, he obtained a masters degree in global human resources development from the University of Illinois. He founded the Leadership Difference, Inc. in 1995, and serves as President and primary service provider. He is also an adjunct… more -->

Inspiring Excellence with Paralympian Danny Crates

By Danny Crates

Danny Crates is the author of Danny Boy, an inspirational book about his road to becoming a Paralympic Gold Medalist after losing his right arm. He traveled his road to recovery with a fire in his heart, determined to have the life he deserved. His natural charm, willingness to speak openly, and easy-going nature makes… more -->

Creating a Fully Engaged Workforce with Harry Paul

By Harry Paul

Harry Paul is co-author of the internationally bestselling book FISH! A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results. He helps organizations learn how to create an "Army of Advocates" who will want to work hard by encouraging their employees to be excited to come to work. Paul's philosophy is that there is a direct… more -->

Using Psychology to Increase Profit with Denise Shull

By Denise Shull

Denise Shull combines economic insight with psychology to explore the world of finance. A veteran of stock trading herself, she uses 21st-century psychoanalysis and cutting-edge neuroscience to examine what creates exceptional performance. Denise began her career at the University of Chicago, researching into unconscious emotions as a driver of behavior. Her research brought her into… more -->

Profiting from Common Sense Customer Service with Teresa Allen

By Teresa Allen

Teresa Allen owns the customer service and sales training firm Common Sense Solutions, a company that focuses on bringing common sense solutions to businesses. Her training and years as a successful salesperson have given her a clear understanding of the connection between customer service and happy customers. She shares her expertise in her book Common… more -->

Exploring Business Leadership with Robert Swan

By Robert Swan

I certainly didn’t feel that we had overcome the Poles... by reaching them, the Poles let us through and it was a ‘WE’ celebration, not a ‘ME’ celebration. SPEAKING.COM: What was it like completing the extraordinary feat of reaching both the north and south poles on foot? SWAN: It was an hounour and I certainly… more -->

Boosting Employee Productivity and Engagement with Adrian Gostick

By Adrian Gostick

A global thought leader on corporate culture, employee relations and human resources management, Adrian Gostick has published several successful books on employee engagement. These include The Carrot Principle, a regular New York Times bestseller, as well as 24-Carrot Manager which Larry King on CNN described as “a must read for modern-day managers." Energized employees know… more -->

Innovative Thinking, Entreprenuership & Social Media with Lon Safko

By Lon Safko

Lon Sakfo is an author of remarkable breadth, having written five innovative books. His books have shown corporations how to train managers to think creatively, detailed the secrets of launching a successful on-line business, offered advice to new home owners on reducing building costs, and related stories about the serendipity of life. His book The… more -->

Leadership Lessons from the First Female Fighter Pilot

By Carey Lohrenz

The first ever female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz brings her experience of fast-moving, dynamic environments, where poor decision-making can lead to catastrophe, to the world of business strategy. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where she was a varsity rower training at pre-Olympic level, Carey attended the Navy… more -->