Dr. Tony Byers bravely challenges the norms of diversity and inclusion practices, as he transforms D and I from “the right thing to do” to the business imperative of today. His presentations explain “why now” and “how to” take perspectives on inclusion- and one’s organization- to the next level. Br. Byers will share success stories of companies that have evolved... read full bio
Joshua Klein is a technologist who utilizes systems thinking to create alternative methods of succeeding in various fields. He is most well known for his project designed to train crows to fetch lost change, but has also used this method to write three books, participate in numerous startups, work for the US Intelligence Community, and speak at conferences such as... read full bio
Dr. Alison Tendler is an optometrist who is most well recognized for her appearances in the Restasis commercials. A member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, she specializes in cataract and lens implant surgery and refractive surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. She received her medical doctorate, graduating with honors, and completed her internship at the University of South... read full bio
The Like Economy, Facebook Marketing, and The Cowbell Principle, which was just published, are all by Brian Carter, who has achieved #1 bestselling status. He has established strategies and assisted in creating social media fan networks for businesses of various kinds, including well-known organizations like Universal Studios, the U.S. Army, Hardee's, and Carl's Jr. He has experience with digital marketing... read full bio
For almost ten years, Caleb Wojcik has been intermittently producing videos. During that time, he has captured footage for the NHL, MLB, NCAA basketball and football, weddings, advertisements, book trailers, and a ton of online training videos. He founded Fizzle.co, The Sparkline blog, and The Fizzle Show with other people. He also teaches solo web video production at CalebWojcik.com and... read full bio
Chris Laszlo is a partner and co-founder of Sustainable Value Partners, Inc., a firm helping companies create value for shareholders and stakeholders. He is the author of three books, including The Sustainable Company: How To Create Lasting Value Through Social And Environmental Performance (Island Press). Laszlo received his Ph.D. with distinction in Economics and Management Science from the University of... read full bio
Dan Chiras' last power bill was in 1996. Rather of rejecting power and contemporary amenities, he uses the sun and wind to suit his family's requirements. Former college lecturer Dan created a state-of-the-art rammed earth tire and straw bale home in Evergreen, Colorado, in 1995. A year later, he added a wind generator to the roof. Dan has spent 30... read full bio
Xochi Birch is a San Francisco, California-based computer programmer and entrepreneur. Since 1999, she has co-founded various businesses, most notably the online social networking platform Bebo with her husband Michael Birch. She and Michael additionally established other domains with the help of Paul Birch and Morgan Sowden. Bebo was founded in 2005 by Xochi and Michael Birch. By 2007, the site... read full bio
An expert in visual marketing and social media, Donna Moritz is headquartered in Queensland, Australia. She is enthusiastic in viral marketing, content strategy, and visual social media. Her passion is teaching individuals like you how to use visual social media and content strategy to succeed in business. Socially Sorted, Donna's blog, was named the Best Business Blog in Australia for 2014. In... read full bio
Darcy Hitchcock is the head of a consultancy firm that specializes in the adoption of sustainable business practices. She applies her more than 25 years of expertise assisting organizations in transition (total quality management, self-directed work teams) to guiding them toward sustainability. Hitchcock oversees the Zero Waste Alliance's sustainability assessment program as a senior associate. Together with the International Sustainable Development Foundation and... read full bio
Since March 2005, Henri Giscard d'Estaing has served as Club Méditerranée's chairman of the board and chief executive. Henri and his group of senior managers have set themselves the goal of gratifying existing customers, attracting new customers, and mobilizing their GOs so that Club Med, the creator of happiness, can quickly get back on the road to growth and profitability... read full bio
George Paz worked at Life Partners Group as executive vice president and chief financial officer from 1993 until 1995. When Express Scripts had an annual sales of around $1.2 billion, George joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in January 1998. When Paz joined Express Scripts in April 2005, the firm had $15 billion in annual revenue, and the following... read full bio
According to Social Media Examiner, Jamie is the Chief Executive Officer of 60 Second Marketer, which is a Top 10 Social Media Blog. His books include one titled Go Mobile and another titled How to Make Money with Social Media. Jamie is a sought-after keynote speaker at events, trade exhibitions, and companies all over the world. He is frequently featured... read full bio
In collaboration with Guy Kawasaki, Peg authored the book The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. Peg is well-known in the area of social media marketing for her brand management, social media marketing strategy, and innovative contributions to the field. She has been a social media campaign leader for Motorola, Audi, Google, and Virgin, and she has... read full bio
Author, lecturer, and marketing strategist John Jantsch focuses on the needs of startups and small enterprises. His writing credits include Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, and The Commitment Engine. John attended the University of Kansas after growing up in the city of Kansas. John founded the Duct Tape Marketing System, a company that educates and authorizes independent marketers to advise... read full bio
Norma Watenpaugh, CSAP, is a well-known industry expert in partnering best practices. She is the founding principal of Phoenix Consulting Group and holds the CSAP certification. By facilitating productive partnerships and partner ecosystems, PhoenixCG assists businesses in accelerating revenue growth, accessing new sources of innovation, and/or opening up new markets. Adobe, Cisco, DuPont, Lilly, Microsoft, PayPal, SAP, and Xerox are among... read full bio
John Baldoni is a well-known leadership educator, executive coach, speaker, and author on a global scale. At N2growth, a worldwide leadership consultancy with practice areas in leadership development, organizational development, and executive search, John is the chair of the leadership development practice. He was praised as a speaker for his practical advice coupled with lighter humor. His sincere desire to... read full bio
Dr. Nancy Adler advises firms and governments globally. She taught Chinese executives in the PRC, held the Citicorp Visiting Doctoral Professorship at University of Hong Kong, and conducted executive seminars at INSEAD in France, Oxford University in England, and Bocconi University in Italy. She was one of a handful academics to get McGill's Distinguished Teaching Award in Management twice. She was recognized... read full bio
Mike Myatt serves as a leadership counselor to the boards of directors and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. He is widely acknowledged as America's Top CEO Coach and the best-selling author of Leadership Matters... (2007) and Hacking Leadership (Wiley). He also writes a leadership column for Forbes, is on the board of directors at the Gordian Institute, and founded and... read full bio
Michael George, Somatic Psychologist, Master of Arts, and Healthy Lifestyle Transformation Coach, is continuing to revolutionize the health, fitness, and wellness industry with his motivating "soul-based" approach, cutting-edge innovative training methodologies, and his "psychologically balanced" lifestyle transformation approach. Michael is a motivational speaker known for his intense zeal as well as the author of the book "Body Express Makeover: Trim... read full bio
