Nadja West is an American retired United States Army lieutenant general who has been the 44th U.S. Army Surgeon General and former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Command. West was born in Washington, D.C., and she has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and has also earned her Doctorate... read full bio
Nadya Okamoto is an activist and social entrepreneur. She is best known for founding and being the executive director of PERIOD, a non-profit that provides menstrual hygiene products to the homeless and people in need. She has also published the book, “Period Power”. Okamoto has been a candidate for Cambridge City Council, when she announced her candidacy she became the... read full bio
Nadya Tolokonnikova is a Russian student, political activist, and performance artist who is a member and founder of the Anarchist Feminist group Pussy Riot. As an activist, Nadya has spoken before the British Parliament, US Congress, and European Parliament to advocate for human rights in Russia. Nadya has also published three books, “Read & Riot: A Pussy Riot Guide to... read full bio
Nafissa Thompson-Spires is an author and assistant professor of English, African American Studies, and Jewish Culture and Society at the University of Illinois. Nafissa earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois and went on to earn her PhD in English from Vanderbilt University. She has published her first book, “Heads of the Colored People”, which takes... read full bio
Naga Samineni is a well-known entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist based in Silicon Valley, California. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the startup community. Born and raised in India, Naga Samineni earned a degree in electrical engineering from Osmania University before moving to the United States to pursue his... read full bio
The Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris is a running back who has made the Pro Bowl. Harris, his mother, and his five siblings moved around a lot when they were growing up. The family frequently slept in hotels, automobiles and shelters until they were able to find long-term home in Antioch, California. Just two blocks from his home, Harris sought safety at the... read full bio
Adapting in The Age of AI Artificial intelligence will evidently transform the way we work; it will create abundance, help businesses grow, increase customer satisfaction and boost productivity. Leading, Learning, & Training in a Digital Age Digital It means so many things to so many people. In terms of business drivers, it emerges in the form of digital strategy, the need to offer... read full bio
Nanci McGraw is a renowned author, lecturer, and trainer, in addition to being a broadcaster who has won multiple awards. She is known as an enthusiastic communicator who has original concepts that are easy to understand, and she presents up to 150 events each year. Her programs, keynote speeches, or seminars have been delivered to over a half a million... read full bio
Nancy K. Austins work and writing has been revolutionary to the way business is handled. As a leading authority and well-known speaker on smart management Nancys success is very admirable. She has addressed business, education, and military leaders in countries on six continents. Nancy also co-wrote, with Tom Peters, the book A Passion for Excellence: The Leadership Difference. This book... read full bio
Nancy Becker began her career by plunging her heart and soul into her one-one show, I Had to Break My Neck to Get Here. Unfortunately this was not only figuratively, but literally as well. At the age of twenty, Nancy suffered a broken neck with spinal cord injuries due to a driving accident. With the assistance of her electric... read full bio
Nancy Goodman Brinker is the founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an organization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. Nancy Brinker was also United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2001 to 2003 and Chief of Protocol of the United States from 2007 to the end... read full bio
Nancy Coey is Nationally known motivational speaker and author. She is known to motivate people about recognizing gifts in everyday life. This author also shares true stories from her own life and adds insight on where to look for the extraordinary in the ordinary life. Her speaking engagements include the American Association of Critical Care Nurses National convention, the... read full bio
Nancy Duarte is the CEO of Duarte, Inc. and the author of six best-selling books. Duarte, Inc. has counseled and educated the world's finest performing brands and leaders for over 30 years. Duarte is a communication specialist who has appeared in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles... read full bio
Nancy Frates is a motivational speaker who inspired the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that raised 220 million dollars for the ALS Association as well as it’s global partners. Frates has earned his Bachelor’s degree in business, management, marketing, and related support services from Boston College. When Frates son was only 27 years old, he was diagnosed with ALS given... read full bio
Nancy Gibbs is a skilled journalist, academic, and well-known authority in the fields of public policy and the media. She is the director of the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and bears the title of Edward R. Murrow Professor. She plays a crucial role in influencing the conversation surrounding media, politics, and... read full bio
Nancy Giordano is a futurist. Her endless optimism allows her to provide leaders in the corporate world to effectively navigate change (and create their futures). Giordano has worked with clients including Safeway, Nestlé, Sprint, Energizer, and Burger King, giving them insight into their business pursuits. She is the Founder and CEO of Play Big Inc., a consulting company that deals... 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
Nancy K. Schlossberg is a well known American author and motivational speaker. Schlossberg a professor for over 26 years in psychology brings her immense knowledge to audiences. Not only is Schlossberg an author she is the co-president of TransitionWorks, a consulting firm; professor emerita at the College of Education, University of Maryland, College Park; and served as president of... read full bio
Nancy F. Koehn, a renowned Harvard historian, employs the power of the past to inspire solutions for contemporary challenges. As the holder of the James E. Robison Chair of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, she dedicates her research to entrepreneurial leadership and the exploration of how leaders, both historical and present, shape lives of purpose, value, and influence. In... read full bio
It doesn't matter if you're in charge of a Fortune 500 company or trying to launch a startup: there will be times of expansion and times of consolidation. But can any of us really afford to sit back and take pride in our accomplishments If you don't move, you can't expect to keep one step ahead of the competition. As the... read full bio
