Once famous for creating her trademark black nylon bags, Kate Spade has built an international accessories business as well as branching out into new markets, such as stationery. Kate Spade put her knowledge and interest in accessories to work, launching her own line of handbags in 1993. Her husband, Andy Spade, has served as her partner, and, over the years,... read full bio

Kathy Ireland is a wife and mother, lifestyle designer and Sunday school teacher. She balances these responsibilities, while leading the brand Women's Wear Daily named America's 7th most popular. In 1999, Ireland was honored by The National Association of Women Business Owners and received The Entertainment Business Woman of the Year Award. With the exception of Dinah Shore, she is... read full bio

Keith Ferrazzi discovered the essential formula for making his way to the top through a powerful, balanced combination of marketing acumen and networking savvy. Forbes and Inc Magazines have designated him one of the world's most "connected" individuals. As Founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, he provides market leaders with advanced strategic consulting and training services to increase company sales... read full bio

Author and media columnist for The New Yorker Ken Auletta is "the James Bond of the media world," wrote Business Week, "a man who combines the probing mind and easy charm of a top intelligence agent with the glamour that benefits the holder of a high-profile job." In ranking him as America's premier media commentator, the Columbia Journalism Review concluded,... read full bio

Ken Blanchard is an American author and management expert. His book The One Minute Manager has sold over 13 million copies and has been translated into 37 languages. He has coauthored over 30 other best-selling books, including Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service, Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership, Gung Ho! Turn... read full bio

Kevin Mansell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kohl's Department Stores, is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations and Kohl's long-term growth plan. Mansell also serves on the Board of Directors. A 27-year veteran of Kohl's Corporation, Mansell has held a number of progressive positions within the company. He joined Kohl's in 1982 as a divisional... read full bio

Kotaro Tamura was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a current member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). He was a member of Prime Minister Abe's government, serving as his Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office of Economic and Fiscal Policy, where he worked toward opening up Japanese businesses to foreign investment. A... read full bio

After graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York, clothing designer Brady Cunningham moved to Los Angeles. Brandy Cunningham met her business partner, Kristin Dickson while working together at a vintage store they bonded over their love of basics and decided to start a design project inspired by the idea of recycling and reusing. Kristin Dickson and Brady Cunningham... read full bio