Former American football running back Maurice Clarett was a member of the United Football League's Omaha Nighthawks. He assisted in leading Ohio State University to a national championship in his first year of play. The Denver Broncos selected Clarett with the final pick of the third round (#101 overall) on the first day of the NFL Draft, an action that... read full bio
Noel M. Tichy is an American management consultant, author and educator. He has co-authored, edited or contributed to over 30 books and was the director of global development at GE's Crotonville. He has been named one of the top Management Gurus" He is an advocate of leaders being teachers as well as managers. He is the co-author along with Warren... read full bio
Rolf Dobelli founded ZURICH.MINDS, a community of the world’s most famous and distinguished thinkers, scientists, artists and entrepreneurs including Nobel prize winner Kurt Wuthrich, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Matt Ridley, philosopher Daniel Dennet and many others. Earlier in his career, Rolf joined Swissair as CEO of several of its subsidiaries. In 1999, he co-founded get Abstract, the world’s largest publisher of... read full bio
Rolf Eckrodt held senior positions at Daimler-Chrysler for more than 20 years. He had joined Mercedez-Benz in 1966 and had been known for his track record in turnarounds. As an example, as President of Mercedez-Benz Brazil in 1992-96, he carried out a completer restructuring of the troubled company. Business Week magazine commented on his appointment at Mitsubishi, He worked wonders... read full bio
Lorraine Heggessey is a British television producer and executive. She is notable as having been, from 2000 until 2005, the first ever woman to be Controller of BBC One, the primary television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation. She has also served as the Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames.... read full bio
Marty Schottenheimer was a professional football player for five years and coach for a remarkable thirty-seven years. He served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Virginia Destroyers. He held the peculiar distinction of being the NFL coach with the most wins to never coach a team in a Super Bowl.... read full bio
Chef Daniel Boulud is Owner and Chef of ten award-winning restaurants as well as the iconic Feast & Fetes catering company. While he hails from Lyon, France, it is in New York that he has truly mastered the culinary scene, so much so that Chef Daniel Boulud is today considered one of America's leading culinary authorities. The author of... read full bio
The host of CBS Sports The NFL Today and Showtimes Inside the NFL, James Brown is one of the most respected broadcasters in sports. Named the Best Studio Host of the Decade, as well as his contributions to 60 Minutes, have helped him stand out from the pack in the crowded world of football broadcasting. Throughout his career, Brown has... read full bio
Known for his vibrant and infectious personality, eight-time Canadian champion Patrick Chan is an inspiring young man, with a determination and commitment to world-class results. He has won three World Championships, two Olympic silver medals, two Grand Prix Finals, three Four Continents, and a unique story to go along with it. Chan has been honored with numerous off-ice awards for... read full bio
A pioneer in her field, Martha McSally has made significant contributions to literature, politics, and the military. As the nation's first female combat fighter pilot, McSally broke down boundaries and cleared the path for women to serve in the military. She became known as an inspiration and a symbol of empowerment due to her unwavering courage and tenacity. Beyond her ground-breaking... read full bio
Kevin Surace is a highly regarded Silicon Valley innovator and entrepreneur. He’s been named INC Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Chair of Silicon Valley Forum, and Planet Forward Innovator of the Year nominee. Mr. Surce has been inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame. His technical background includes pioneering... read full bio
Code Orange is a hardcore metallic band from Pennsylvania. The band performs intense, screaming punk songs containing heavy drums and guitar. They started out as a “straightforward punk band” but moved into a darker, deeper type of punk metal when Bob Rizzo joined the band. Code Orange has released three studio albums, two EPs, and several other independent releases. Their... read full bio
Crystal Gayle, known for her rich vocals and trademark long hair, is sure to bring audiences to their feet. Best remembered for her smash hit “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue”, Crystal Gayle has nearly three dozen albums to her credit. Crystal Gayle’s career began while she was still in school with her debut single ""I’ve Cried (The Blue... read full bio
Former labor organizer turned stand-up comedian, author, and actor Jenny Yang is in the Netflix dark comedy "The Brothers Sun," starring Michelle Yeoh and Justin Chien. Jenny plays "XING," a devoted female assassin. In season two of Fox's popular animated sitcom "The Great North," Jenny voiced Carissa, Beef's (Nick Offerman) new "mommy club" pal. She was chosen as one of Vulture's and Variety's "Comics... read full bio
Award-winning journalist and impressionist, Roy Firestone is driven by his curiosity and passion to interview people beyond the realm of sports and in the world of art, music, politics and popular entertainment. His interview subjects have been an eclectic mix, ranging from President Nixon, legendary actor James Stewart, jazz great Miles Davis, comedian Jerry Lewis, and pop icon Madonna. Firestone... read full bio
In a career that spans over twenty years, Joan Osborne has proven to be an artistically restless yet consistently enthralling performer. She has sold over seven million albums and garnered six Grammy nominations. She cemented her reputation as a top tier soul singer with an incredible turn in the acclaimed documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown, followed by... read full bio
Two-time Grammy nominated, four-time Gold-selling artist and six-time Emmy Award winner Josh Tesh announced that he would be launching a three-fold campaign for the next phase in his musical career. As a television host, recording artist, music director and syndicated radio show host, Tesh has explored and succeeded in all of these facets of the entertainment industry. With more stations... read full bio
Rich Little is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, voice actor, and impressionist who is also known as The Man of a Thousand Voices. He started his career working in a local movie theater which is where he started to work on his voice impressions. From there he started acting as an amateur and then gained popularity as a DJ. Little was... read full bio
The Manhattan Transfer have passed their 40th anniversary having produced over 29 albums and earned ten Grammy Awards over the span of their careers together. One of the most popular jazz recordings, Birdland", brought the group their first Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance. They made music history by becoming the first group to win Grammy Awards for both... read full bio
In an era of grandstanding artistry and pop celebrities who change with each new trend, Kathy Mattea has remained grounded in who she is: a folk-based roots performer and a well-written songs best friend. Kathy Mattea ‘s let her own instincts be her guide rather taking cues from what other artists are doing. Kathy Mattea wasnt an instant star: she... read full bio
