In 1974, Lampley started his broadcasting career after being selected for what ABC referred to as a "talent hunt." Executives at ABC believed that because of his youthful appearance, Lampley would appeal to the college fans they wanted to see at their college football games. He covered five Olympics, baseball games, the Indianapolis 500, and the Wide World of Sports... read full bio
Formerly an All-Star in the National Hockey League, Brian was a legendary player for the Philadelphia Flyers, a sports announcer, an entrepreneur, an expert in corporate relationships and development, and a community philanthropist. In addition to being a devoted husband and father of two, Brian is currently a member of Wolf Commercial Real Estate's senior leadership team. Propp has made... read full bio
Brad May is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player, that played for 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played as a Left Wing for the Buffalo Sabres, the Vancouver Canucks, the Phoenix Coyotes, the Colorado Avalanche, the Anaheim Ducks, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Detroit Red Wings. He was chosen the 14th overall pick in... read full bio
With eight albums selling over two million records and worldwide hits like Jackie Blue" and "If You Want To Get To Heaven" the Ozark Mountain Daredevils have come a long way from the Missouri bars and porches where their music was born. It all began for the Daredevils when a collection of singer songwriters from the Springfield area put together... read full bio
Alexis Maybank is an accomplished entrepreneur who has made her mark in the world of ecommerce. She is best known as the Founder and Strategic Advisor of Gilt, the company that revolutionized luxury ecommerce and online shopping. Together with a team of co-founders, Alexis helped conceive and create Gilt in 2007, and has held several positions at the company since... read full bio
American non-fiction author Eugene Linden is well known for his works on a variety of subjects, including science, technology, the environment, and how people interact with nature. He is considered as one of the greatest authorities on these subjects and has won significant praise for his work from the critics. Linden has published a number of publications throughout his career, drawing... read full bio
Chelsea Cooley was crowned during the Miss USA 2005 pageant in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the first Miss North Carolina USA to win the Miss USA crown. Chelsea attended the Art Institute of Charlotte and hopes to become a buyer for the fashion industry. Cooley is a self-confessed tomboy. Her hobbies and interests include jet skiing, snorkeling and following... read full bio
Chris Dudley is a retired American basketball player and politician. He played for 16 years and 886 games in the NBA for five different teams. A journeyman center, he was known primarily for his defensive skill as a rebounder and shot blocker. In 2010, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Oregon.... read full bio
Dr. Tony Alessandra is a renowned business strategist, author, and keynote speaker who has helped companies achieve market dominance through specific strategies designed to out market, outsell, and out service their competitors. With his street-wise, college-smart perspective on business, he brings a unique perspective to his clients. Dr. Alessandra’s impressive academic credentials include a BBA, MBA, and PhD, all in Marketing,... read full bio
HE REGULARLY REPORTS ON THE NATION'S FINANCIAL CONDITIONS FOR THE CBS EVENING NEWS WITH DAN RATHER. BEST KNOWN FOR HIS ACCURATE ECONOMIC PREDICTIONS, BRADY COMBINES INSIDE INFORMATION, JOURNALISTIC COMMENTARY AND A UNIQUE SENSE OF HUMOR TO HIS SPEECHES.... read full bio
Howard Behar's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from only 28 stores... read full bio
Peter Ricchiuti teaches courses in finance and investments at the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, and is a former chief investment officer for the State of Louisiana. In 1993 he founded the Burkenroad Reports. He is a popular public speaker on Finance, and regularly provides consulting to groups like NFL players, and commentary for national media entities like... read full bio
Throughout the early 1980s, Ralph Sampson, a graceful and athletic player, dominated college basketball and contributed to the sport's revolution. When the University of Virginia was chosen by the two-time state champion from Harrisonburg, Virginia, the intense competition for Sampson recruits came to an end. Sampson was the first center to ever demonstrate all-court flexibility. He was faster than the... read full bio
Natalie Coughlin is an American swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medallist. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100m backstroke gold in two consecutive Olympics. Coughlin's success has earned her the World Swimmer of the Year Award... read full bio
Drew had a renewed mission to assist people by normalizing taking care of our mental health after surviving a suicide attempt. Drew aspires to use his own struggle with depression and survival story to serve as a voice and a light of hope for others, inspiring them to speak out for and prioritize their own mental health. The ESPN60 documentary... read full bio
Journalist and television host Natalie Morales. Together with Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, and Sheryl Underwood, she is the host of THE discussion, a CBS Daytime Emmy Award-winning discussion show that explores current events and issues via the perspectives of five hosts. Morales most recently served as the anchor of "Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales," the correspondent for "Dateline... read full bio
Few people have contributed as significantly to the art and especially the science of business strategy as Robert Kaplan. Business leaders number one priority is strategy execution and the Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard (BSC)management system has become the premier tool for effective strategy execution. This performance management system enables business leaders to clarify and communicate their corporate vision and align people,... read full bio
The bestselling book "China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World," by Ted C. Fishman, has had a significant impact on how the world views and comprehends China's transformation and its implications for the rest of the world. The book's international acclaim has paralleled its success in the United States, with translations available in... read full bio
As Owner and CEO of Uncle Jack's Steakhouses in New York City, Willie Degel takes a no nonsense approach to customer service and culinary excellence. Willie has made a commitment to understanding both his employees and his customers better by working each and every position at the restaurant so he knows how to best train his employees to meet the... read full bio
Kinvara Balfour is a fashion trend hunter and one of Europe's leading style experts. She advises culture-conscious brands on what is happening in the world of fashion, beauty and style, both physically and virtually. Kinvara has worked in almost every area of the fashion industry. Having won the Lloyd's Bank Fashion Challenge out of 29,000 entries at 16, she began... read full bio
