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Jeff Hester

By admin | 10/2011 | BUSINESS, Change, Corporate Culture, Crisis Management, Economic Outlook, Education, Energy Issues, Environmental Issues, Great Achievers, Healthcare, Innovation, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Risk Management, Science, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Stress Management, Sustainability, Teamwork, TECHNOLOGY, Vision | Comments Off

Dr. Jeff Hester is an internationally known astrophysicist whose famous Hubble Space Telescope image, the “Pillars of Creation”, was recently selected by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential photographs in history. As a member of several Hubble science teams he has been a part of some of the most extraordinary and high stakes events in the history of science.Today he is sharing his experience and insight, helping companies and organizations strengthen their knowledge and find opportunity in a complex world that is changing at an ever more rapid pace . Read more…

Roberta Bondar

By admin | 10/2011 | Astronauts / Aviators, Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Change, Education, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Photographers, Science, Teamwork, Vision | Comments Off

Roberta Bondar OC, O.On, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRSC is Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. For more than a decade she was NASA’s head of space medicine and now consultants and speakers to business, scientific, and medical communities. She has received such honors as the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, the NASA Space Medal, over 22 honorary degrees and induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Seeing the world through the lenses of a medical doctor, scientist, photographer, astronaut and author, Bondar follows her family’s tradition of excellence in teaching. Read more…

Gordon Wood

By admin | 03/2011 | BUSINESS, Education, Historians, Humanities, Pulitzer Prize Winners | Comments Off

Gordon S. Wood is Alva O. Way University Professor and Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University and the recipient of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for History for The Radicalism of the American Revolution. His book The Creation of the American Republic, 1776–1787 won a 1970 Bancroft Prize, and in 2010, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal. In 2011, he was awarded a National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama and the Churchill Bell by Colonial Williamsburg. Read more…

Bill Cosby

By admin | 02/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Comedy, Diversity, Education, Great Achievers, Humor, Motivation, Patriotism | Comments Off

One of the most prolific comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has dazzled generations of fans with his comedy routines, also captured on his iconic albums and best-selling books such as Fatherhood and the groundbreaking television series The Cosby Show. His comedy transcends age, gender, and cultural barriers. The former Navy serviceman’s illustrious list of accomplishments includes roles on the children’s educational show Electric Company, and creating and producing the Emmy Award-winning Little Bill, which is based on his best selling book series. Read more…

Jendayi E. Frazer

By admin | 02/2011 | Africa, BUSINESS, Diplomacy, Education, Globalization, International Affairs, Negotiation, POLITICS / WORLD AFFAIRS | Comments Off

As the first woman U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Jendayi Frazer was the leading architect of U.S.-Africa policy for nearly a decade, serving in senior positions across the U.S. Government at the State Department, National Security Council and Department of Defense. The former top diplomat on Africa, she brings unparalleled access to African leaders and officials, and offers valuable insight on recent and future developments in Africa, and on U.S. foreign policy, international development policy and national security decision-making. Read more…

David Zach

By admin | 01/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Consumer Trends, Creativity, Design, Education, Future Trends / Futurists, Innovation, TECHNOLOGY, Technology | Comments Off

One of the few professionally trained futurists in the US, David Zach – through his company, Innovative Futures – works with businesses, universities, and associations to help them understand how to think about the future, change, and continuity – and how to make choices about them. He gathers his information and ideas through extensive research, and a daily study of books, magazines, discussions, and online explorations. In his thought-provoking presentations, he takes his audiences on a tour of key trends and current issues in technology, business, education, and society. Read more…