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Jack Uldrich

By | 04/2011 | Authors, Change, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Innovation, Leadership, Nanotechnology, Psychology, Retail, Sales, Science, Technology | Comments Off
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As a renowned global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich is an accomplished business speaker, addressing hundreds of businesses and organizations, including General Electric, General Mills, Pfizer, St. Jude Medical, and more. His books include the best-selling, The Next Big Thing is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business, and the award-winning, Into the Unknown: Leadership Lessons from Lewis & Clark’s Daring Westward Expedition. His latest book is Jump the Curve: 50 Essential Strategies to Help Your Company Stay Ahead of Emerging Technologies. Read more…

Nancy Friedman

By | 04/2011 | Authors, Banking, BUSINESS, Communication, Customer Service, Entrepreneurs, HUMAN RESOURCES, Leadership, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Retail, Sales, SALES / MARKETING, Sales Management, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Techniques, Small Business, Success, Telemarketing, Training | Comments Off
Nancy Friedman

Nancy Friedman is America’s most asked back speaker. And there’s a reason. She’s that good! Audiences want to see her again. Her simple, common sense customer service and sales material is quoted by thousands as ‘the best’ around. Nancy’s programs are packed with humor, motivation, and information you can use immediately.

Her business background affords her, and you, the benefit of having ‘been there.’ A motivational keynote speaker, Nancy will have your audiences laughing and learning with tips, skills, ideas and techniques that will last forever. Read more…

Michael Bergdahl

By | 02/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Global Economy/Trade, HUMAN RESOURCES, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Retail, Success, Training | Comments Off
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Michael Bergdahl, international business speaker, author and turnaround specialist is best known for his outstanding work with Wal-Mart, as the Director of “People” at the headquarters office, where he worked directly with Sam Walton. Michael Bergdahl is considered an authority on Wal-Mart and shares his experience with the company’s unparalleled success story. Part business, part inspiration, part storyteller, Michael Bergdahl is a Wal-Mart authority and acclaimed international speaker who has captivated audiences on six continents. Read more…

Harvey Alston

By | 01/2011 | BUSINESS, Communication, Creativity, Customer Service, Diversity, Education, Ethics / Values, Innovation, Inspiration, Juvenile Issues, Leadership, Management, Motivation - Non Sports, Peak Performance, Personal Development, Retail, Spirituality, Strategy, Success, Teamwork, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off
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Harvey Alston is a master communicator whose career includes positions from high school head football coach to assistant director of student financial aid at the university level. Alston believes in solitary achievement, shared accomplishment and the dignity of human beings, and his words of individual responsibility for achievement have improved spirits, spurred growth, and changed lives. As an educator Alston has taught English, biology, health, life sciences and math curricula, and over the years, he has received recognition from groups such as the Ohio House of Representatives as one of Ohio’s Finest Citizens; Read more…

Jim McCann

By | 01/2011 | Authors, Branding, BUSINESS, Consumer Trends, Creativity, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurs, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Motivation, Public Relations, Retail, Sales, SALES / MARKETING, Small Business, Success, TECHNOLOGY, Technology, Telemarketing, The Internet | Comments Off
Jim McCann

Jim McCann is a highly successful entrepreneur, public speaker and author whose passion is helping people deliver smiles. Jim’s belief in the universal need for social connections and interaction led to his founding of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, which he has grown into the world’s leading Florist and Gift Shop and Celebrations.com, the leading website for expert party planning content and advice.

McCann’s willingness to embrace new technologies that help people connect and express themselves, such as the Internet, Mobile Commerce and Social Networking, often long before others, has enabled him to stay at the forefront of consumer and social trends.

Recognizing the enormous potential in providing on-the-go consumers with quality gift-giving opportunities, McCann pushed traditional boundaries to create not just one, but several access channels. As his business grew, McCann pioneered its entry into other retail access channels — going online in 1991 and becoming the first merchant of any kind on AOL in 1994.

As a result, McCann has become an award winning public speaker, a published author and a frequent guest on radio and television programs nationwide. In addition to serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, McCann is a member of the Board of Directors of Willis Group Holdings Limited and Gruppo Lottomatica.
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Terry Jones

By | 01/2011 | Branding, BUSINESS, Consumer Trends, Corporate Culture, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurs, Future Trends / Futurists, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, Innovation, Leadership, Real Estate, Retail, Social Media, TECHNOLOGY, Technology, Travel | Comments Off
Terry Jones

Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity.com, led the company as President and Chief Executive Officer from its beginning until 2002. Prior to that, Jones served as Chief Information Officer at Sabre Inc., and is now managing principal of Essential Ideas, a consultancy he co-founded to help companies in their transition to the digital economy. He serves on the Board of Directors of Earthlink, Inc., La Quinta Corporation, Kayak.com, and is a special venture partner with General Catalyst Partners. Jones knows that the 21st century demands new marketing techniques, new methods of creating brands and new weapons to create technological advantage. As companies work to develop successful multi-channel strategies, and capture the on-line generation as customers, Jones can provide real world examples that audiences can use in this complex new environment. Read more…