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Ed Brodow

By admin | 02/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Management, Customer Service, feature, Innovation, Negotiation/Strategy, Sales, Work / Life Balance | No comments

ED BRODOW

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The King of Negotiators

Ed Brodow is the world’s top spokesman on the art of negotiation. SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt dubbed Ed “King of Negotiators.” Forbes Magazine ranks Ed as one of the nation’s leading dealmakers, and the Director of the IRS keeps Ed’s bestselling book Negotiation Boot Camp next to his bed! Ed’s approach to an often-misunderstood subject has helped audiences and readers all over the world get what they want in business and in their personal lives. Ed’s keynotes and seminars have set the standard for “how to make a deal” in corporate America.

Ed Brodow, internationally renowned for his expertise on the art of negotiation, has been dubbed “The King of Negotiators” by SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt, and Forbes Magazine agreed, ranking Brodow as one of the nation’s leading dealmakers, along with Senator George Mitchell and Citigroup CEO Sanford Weill. His practical, no-nonsense approach to an often-misunderstood subject has helped audiences and readers all over the world to overcome their fears and get what they want in business and in their personal lives. Brodow has appeared as negotiation guru on PBS, ABC National News, Fox News, Inside Edition, and Fortune Business Report. His two-hour PBS special, Negotiate With Confidence, garnered rave reviews, and his negotiation strategies have been showcased in The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Smart Money, Business Week, Entrepreneur, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, and Selling Power. Ed Brodow’s bestselling book, Negotiation Boot Camp: How to Resolve Conflict, Satisfy Customers, and Make Better Deals, is based on the successful seminar he created, and that has set the standard for “how to make a deal” in corporate America.

Allison Vincent

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Fitness, Great Achievers, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Healthcare, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Miscellaneous, Motivation, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Personal Development, Spouse Programs | No comments

The winner of the hit show The Biggest Loser season five, and the first ever female winner, “Ali” Vincent initially set foot on The Biggest Loser ranch weighing 234 pounds. After several weeks of hard work, Vincent weighed in at the finale at a remarkable 122 pounds – 112 pounds less than her starting weight. Now a health and fitness buff, she has found her calling: sharing her mantra of “Believe it. Be it.” to groups across the nation, helping people realize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, and motivating them to set and attain personal goals. As the Biggest Loser, Ali Vincent has been invited as a guest on Oprah, The Ellen Show, The Today Show, and more. She engaged audiences with her story and experience on The Biggest Loser ranch. As a public speaker, Ali’s motivational speeches are often directed toward audiences interested in health and fitness, corporate wellness programs, and sales-oriented organizations. She brings a high energy and compelling message to anyone who wants to achieve their goals but needs someone to ignite their spark within. Read more…

Brett King

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, Banking, BUSINESS, Change, Consumer Trends, Cyber-security, E-Commerce, Economic Outlook, ECONOMY, Emerging Markets, Financial Markets, Future Trends / Futurists, Generation X and beyond, Global Economy/Trade, Globalization, HUMAN RESOURCES, Information Technology, Innovation, Personal Finance, Social Media, TECHNOLOGY, Technology | No comments

Brett King is the best-selling author of the groundbreaking book Bank 2.0 and strategic advisor to the global financial services sector. He is an International Judge for the Asian Banker Retail Excellence Awards and for the Middle- East Business Achievement Awards. A keynote speaker at leading global events for financial services and innovation, King is an acknowledged expert on innovation, customer experience and channel distribution strategy including understand the fundamental shifts in consumer behavior. King publishes regularly in his role as industry advisor on Huffington Post, Internet Evolution, FinExtra and his own personal blog Banking4Tomorrow.com. He has been featured on Bloomberg TV, BBC, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, The Asian Banker Journal, and SBC. He also runs User Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on improving customer interaction for leading financial services companies and businesses. King previously led the Asia division for Modem Media/Digitas (part of the Publicis group) and the E-Business service line for Deloitte. His clients include HSBC, Citigroup, UBS, Standard Chartered, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, EmiratesNBD, BNP Paribas and many more. Read more…

Willie Jolley

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Business by Industry, Change, Communication, Customer Service, Education, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Musicians, Organizational Skills, Overcomers / Adversity, Religion, Spirituality, Spouse Programs, Substance Abuse, Teambuilding, Teamwork | No comments

Mr. Jolley was named “…One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International! Only 50 speakers worldwide have been bestowed that honor! Former winners include Colin Powell, Nelson Mandela and Margaret Thatcher! Mr. Jolley has also been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame!

He speaks to major companies and organizations around the world… and has developed a reputation for results!

Mr. Jolley has authored several best-selling books including, It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life!, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback and An Attitude of Excellence. Syndicated Washington Post columnist, Michelle Singletary, named his latest book, Turn Setbacksinto Greenbacks, Book of The Month. Read more…

Boris Brott

By admin | 01/2012 | BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Corporate Culture, Creativity, ENTERTAINMENT, Musicians, Organizational Skills, Peak Performance, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Vision, Workforce Issues | No comments

Thousands of people across corporate America have heard Boris Brott’s interactive presentation — he draws comparisons between business organizations and symphony orchestras. Both have common goals, each must perform in harmony to achieve those goals, and each continually strives for perfection. Often, both attempt to be innovative and creative.

Boris draws out the juxtaposition of teamwork and leadership the need for creativity within an organization; the joy of communication and the achievement of success. All are explored through the medium of music.

During his 25-minute presentation, these analogies are enhanced with slides and video. The audience hears of Beethoven’s struggle, his quest for perfection…brief passages from some of Beethoven’s best known works. Then, it’s time to play together…

Boris instructs the audience to reach under their chairs where they will find a tonebar — a musical instrument with a mallet. The audience has been divided into five specific notes. After “rehearsing” and enjoying the levity and excitement, the audience is prepared to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Boris turns to the video screen, gives a signal, and a full symphony orchestra begins to play. At the appropriate point, he turns to the audience and “conducts” them in this informative, educational, and fun-filled presentation. The audience is thrilled to be playing a signifant part and to make music under the direction of a symphony conductor. Audiences and corporate executives find it a memorable and unique presentation. Read more…

Gary Marlon Suson

By admin | 01/2012 | Courage, Creativity, Historians, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Journalists, MISCELLANEOUS, Miscellaneous, Motivation, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, Personal Development, Photographers, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Spouse Programs, Terrorism, The Arts, Vision | 1 Comment

Gary Marlon Suson lives in New York City. On September 11, 2001, his life, just as all American’s lives, was turned upside down by the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Initially, after photographing the Towers’ collapse from his rooftop, Suson returned to his studio, deciding he wasn’t going to shoot anything else having to do with this tragedy. He didn’t want the stress of being in the midst of the chaos taking pictures, and especially didn’t wish to be wrongly viewed as someone trying to exploit a situation in which people had perished. Besides, he felt that trying to document something of this enormity was pointless – “Who am I to think I can capture the magnitude of all this?” he thought. However, he slowly realized he had a responsibility to try to document for future generations what terrorism was. After creating a website called SeptemberEleven.net he posted his photos and captions, providing a pictorial commentary on what had happened. Unexpectedly appointed the Official Photographer at Ground Zero shortly after the tragedy at World Trade Center, Suson took photos on behalf of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed Fire Officers Association. The culmination of his efforts became the Ground Zero Museum Workshop, a not-for-profit museum that houses not only his stunningly gripping images, but exhibits of relics and effects recovered from the site. Read more…