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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…

WILLIAM CLOSE

By admin | 10/2011 | BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Creativity, ENTERTAINMENT, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Musicians, The Arts | Comments Off

A performer for 20 years, William Close is a musician, lecturer and inventor who has created over 50 musical instruments, including the Earth Harp. William first set up the Earth Harp, the world’s largest harp, across a valley that extended 1,000 feet. He has developed many musical instruments, experiences and designs that are completely new to the world. His vision and ideas have been presented and celebrated all around the planet.

William offers a unique and creative speaking experience. He is presented on stage with some of his instruments such as the Earth Harp, Aqua Tar, Drum Jacket along with others. He takes the audience through his unique, inventive experiences with words along with his musical performance. William’s lectures are very interactive as he gets the audience involved in the music, and the creation of their own design!….

Geoffrey Moore

By admin | 10/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Future Trends / Futurists, Globalization, Information Technology, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, TECHNOLOGY, Technology | Comments Off

Geoffrey Moore is a best-selling author, a managing director at TCG Advisors, and a venture partner at MDV. Recognized as a leading business consultant to large companies facing formidable strategic challenges, Moore works with established enterprises in his role of Managing Director of TCG Advisors. In this role, he divides his time between consulting on strategy and transformation challenges with senior executives and developing mental models to support the practice. With this focus in mind he has written Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution. Read more…

Ram Charan

By admin | 10/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Customer Service, Globalization, Innovation, Leadership, Management, SALES / MARKETING | Comments Off

Ram Charan is a highly sought after business advisor and speaker famous among senior executives for his uncanny ability to solve their toughest business problems. For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Charan has worked behind the scenes with top executives at some of the world’s most successful companies, including GE, Verizon, Novartis, Dupont, Thomson Corporation, Honeywell, KLM, Bank of America, and MeadWestvaco, and has shared his insights with many others through teaching and writing. Charan is well known for providing relevant advice that takes into account the real-world complexities of business. Read more…

Ryan Estis

By admin | 10/2011 | BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Consumer Trends, Corporate Culture, Customer Service, Future Trends / Futurists, Generation X and beyond, Globalization, Innovation, Leadership, Marketing, Motivation, Peak Performance, Recruitment / Retention, Relationships, Sales, Social Media, Strategy, Success, Teambuilding, Technology, The Internet, Workforce Issues | Comments Off

Recently recognized in Meetings & Conventions Magazine as “one of the best keynote speakers seen or heard“, Ryan Estis blends interaction, energy and actionable content designed to elevate business outcomes. Ryan is a professional speaker and business performance expert whose life is dedicated to helping companies, managers, leaders and sellers connect more effectively to their two most important audiences: employees and customers. Regarded as one of The Top 100 Keynote Speakers in America Ryan Estis blends interaction, energy and actionable content designed to elevate business outcomes. 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…