Susan Cain is a well-known speaker and author who made history by supporting introverts. Her best-selling book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," has made her a well-known spokesperson for those who are frequently misunderstood in Western culture. This ground-breaking book illuminates the virtues of introverts by providing insights into their special traits and... read full bio
Talented actress and model Yara Shahidi has established herself in the entertainment sector, becoming well-known after appearing in commercials for Disney, Guess Kids, Target, McDonald's, and other brands. Shahidi had her acting debut in the iconic HBO series "Entourage," and since then, she has made appearances in a number of well-known TV programs, including "In the Motherhood," "The First Family," "Scandal," "The... read full bio
Ginger Hardage is renowned for her significant contributions to philanthropy, organizational culture, and communication. She has had a tremendous career spanning decades, serving as the acclaimed Global Board Chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities, the founder of Unstoppable Cultures, and the former Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines. Ginger Hardage was the driving force behind Southwest Airlines'... read full bio
David Farrier is a television host, journalist, producer, and director, from New Zealand. He is best known for being the host and executive producer of the Netflix series, “Dark Tourist”, and for playing himself and directing the documentary film, “Tickled”. Prior to directing and hosting his own shows, Farrier has been a journalist for New Zealand news outlets like, “3... read full bio
For his deep influence on the corporate world, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, a towering figure in the fields of leadership and management, has won praise on a global scale. His standing as a premier thought leader has been cemented by his recent selection as the #1 leadership thinker and the #7 business thinker at the annual Thinkers 50 ceremony, sponsored by... read full bio
The Wiseman Group, a renowned research and development company tucked away in the heart of Silicon Valley, is run by Liz Wiseman, who serves as its president. She has conducted extensive research in this area, which is the focus of her significant work on collective intelligence and leadership. This interest in leadership transcends the boundaries of academic study as Wiseman... read full bio
Amy Goodman is an American broadcast journalist, columnist, reporter, and author. She is best known for being a host and executive producer for Democracy Now!, and some of what she has covered in her career including the East Timor independence movement and the Chevron Corporations role in Nigeria. Being born into a family that was always about social action, Goodman... read full bio
Ayesha Curry is an American-Canadian actress, cook, cookbook author, and television personality. She is the wife of huge NBA star Steph Curry and is best known for her show on the Food Network, “Ayesha’s Homemade”. One of Curry’s first acting gigs was in Suga Prince’s song “Too Young for Love”. She went on to be seen in series such as,... read full bio
Rory Kennedy is an American documentary filmmaker and daughter of Robert Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy. Although Rory was unable to meet her father, she relates to his mission and focuses on creating documentary films that center on social issues. Issues that she has focused on include, addiction, mental illness, human rights, domestic abuse, political corruption, poverty, nuclear radiation, politics of... read full bio
Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek filmmaker, theatre and video director, producer, and screenwriter. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards for his work in films, “Dogtooth”, “The Lobster”, and “The Favourite”. Lanthimos originally studied business administration but then went on to study film and television directing at Hellenic Cinema and Television School Stavrakos in Athens. He went on to... read full bio
A well-known British person, Alastair Campbell is noted for his multifaceted career as a journalist, broadcaster, political adviser, and book. He became well-known for his crucial work as Tony Blair's spokesperson and campaign manager while Blair was the prime minister. Blair's public image and political success were significantly shaped by Campbell's skill and strategic insight. After leaving Downing Street, Campbell remained... read full bio
Chris Matthews is an American political commentator, talk show host, news anchor, and author. He is best known for his nightly hour-long talk show “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on MSNBC. Prior to hosting Hardball, Matthews hosted the series “The Chris Matthews Show”. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and did graduate work in Economics at the University... read full bio
Jon Steinberg is President of News at Altice USA & Founder and CEO of Cheddar. Cheddar has previously been named by Fast Company as one of the ten most innovative companies in media. Steinberg has been named to Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 and has sat on the board of Bustle and has been an advisor to TheSkimm and Taboola.... read full bio
Tan France is an English fashion designer, television personality, and author, who is best known for being the fashion expert on the Netflix series “Queer Eye”. France had an eye for fashion since he was young and he studied fashion at Doncaster College. After graduating, he started working for Zara and also worked at Selfridges and Chanel to learn more... read full bio
Aileen Lee is a U.S. seed investor, a venture capital investor, and founder of Cowboy Ventures. She coined the Silicon Valley term, unicorn, which is defined as a privately held startup that has a billion dollar valuation. Lee started her career working as an M&A analyst for Morgan Stanley. She went on to work in business development at Gap Inc.... read full bio
Fred Swaniker is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and educator. He has launched four organizations that aim to develop leaders in Africa. He is also the chairman and founder of the African Leadership Academy as well as the founder of African Leadership Network, Global Leadership Adventures, and African Leadership University. Swaniker studied at Macalester College and started working for McKinsey & Company... read full bio
Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American author, scholar, statistician, and former trader and risk analyst. He is best known for his New York Times bestselling book, “The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable” and for his other popular book, “Fooled by Randomness”. Taleb has been a professor at several universities and has been a Distinguished Professor of Risk... read full bio
Sophia is the creation of Dr. David Hanson, a modern-day Renaissance man known for engineering the most lifelike robots in the world, of Hanson Robotics, a company with headquarters in Hong Kong. Dr. Hanson, a former Disney Imagineer, is on a mission to build intelligent machines capable of learning creativity, empathy, and compassion. Sophia has performed live, spoken to audiences in... read full bio
Linda Bernardi has a renowned career that has continually pushed the limits of what is possible in the digital landscape. She is a vibrant and successful visionary in the fields of technology and innovation. As a Senior Advisor for McKinsey & Company Worldwide, Linda offers her unrivaled knowledge and perceptions to help firms on a worldwide scale move toward technology... read full bio
Dr. Vonda Wright is an author, speaker, and orthopedic surgeon who specializes in active aging, mobility, and sports medicine. She is the inaugural Chief of Sports Medicine and Orthopedics for Northside Health System in Atlanta. As a sports medicine surgeon, Wright has cared for athletes and active people of all ages and of all different sports such as players of... read full bio
