Mark J. Penn has spent over thirty years advising business and political leaders on what people really think and how they really feel.The New York Times has called him The Guru of Small Things because of his unique ability to find and motivate niche groups in society. Combining innovative techniques to win major corporate, marketing and political battles, Mr. Penn... read full bio

Many people in business today are thrown into leadership positions with very little training. Although Mark was highly successful at running sales forces, once he assumed the role of President & CEO he quickly realized his experience as a sales leader didn't fully prepare him for the daily battles of leading a global company in a tough market. Mark shares... read full bio

Venture investor, entrepreneur, visiting scholar at Stanford University, World Economic Forum faculty member, Fortune 500 Board member, expert on Built to Last" and "Good to Great." Mark Thompson is a world-renowned executive coach and an expert on innovation and customer engagement. Mark Thompson is an active angel investor in over 20 industries and author of the best selling business book,... read full bio

Marti Barletta helps organizations get smart about marketing to women. Her dynamic style, command of her subject and passion for her topic make her a popular speaker at corporations and conferences. Combining gender expertise, marketing experience and a lively sense of humor, she delivers eye-opening insights that audiences find enlightening, entertaining and actionable. ... read full bio

Michael A. Smyer is Co-Director of the Center on Aging & Work/Workplace Flexibility, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and a Professor in the Department of Psychology, all at Boston College. He received his Ph.D. in personality and clinical psychology from Duke University and a B.A. in psychology from Yale University. Dr. Smyer, a licensed clinical psychologist,... read full bio

Under the leadership of Michael Eisner, Walt Disney Company revenues grew from $1.7 billion to more than $30 billion by focusing on the power of ideas, pursuing the innovative vision, and taking creative risks. As a leader in the media industry for nearly four decades, Mr. Eisner has overseen organizations recognized for their inventiveness and innovation, experienced an explosion of... read full bio

Michael Dell is an American business magnate and the founder and chief executive officer of Dell Inc. He is one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of US$13.5 billion in 2010. Mr. Dell serves on the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum, the executive committee of the International Business Council and is a member... read full bio

Michael R. Francis has been Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Target Stores, Inc. and Target Corp. since August 2008. Mr. Francis served as Executive Vice President of Marketing for Target Corp. from February 2003 to August 2008. Mr. Francis began his career with Marshall Field's department stores in 1985 and has been with Target Corp. since its... read full bio

Michael W. Kirst is Professor Emeritus of Education and Business Administration at Stanford University. Professor Kirst was a member of the California State Board of Education (1975/1982) and its president from 1977 to 1981. Dr. Kirst is active in several professional organizations. He was a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences. He has been a member... read full bio

As one of the world�۪s leading authorities on human resource management, Michael Losey knows an organization�۪s most important asset is its people���and that success at the bottom line is dependent on developing their skills and loyalty. Losey shares with audiences���in practical, solution-oriented terms���the key ingredients to creating the kind of productive cultures that lead to rising profits and a competitive... read full bio

Michael Maslansky�۪s recent book, The Language of Trust: Selling Ideas in a World of Skeptics, was the culmination of more than a decade of research into how people interpret communication. As CEO of Maslansky Luntz + Partners, he challenges companies and organizations to use the principles of credible communication to build or rebuild trust with their audiences. Maslansky�۪s firm specializes... read full bio

Michael Rogers is an author, journalist and futurist who consults with both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He is a frequent guest on television and radio and speaks to audiences worldwide. Michael's recent work has ranged from serving as Futurist-in-Residence for The New York Times to writing the popular Practical Futurist column for MSNBC. As vice president of the Washington... read full bio

Michael S Jeffries is chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, the edgy, specialty retailer whose brands include A&F, Abercrombie, Hollister, Ruehl and Gilly Hicks. Jeffries built the ailing brand into a multibillion-dollar enterprise by casting out its fly-fishing heritage and focusing on teen apparel with a rebel attitude. He attended the London School of Economics before earning his BA... read full bio

In the 15 years since Michael Treacy co-authored the ground-breaking book The Discipline of Market Leaders, many of the leaders described as case examples have flourished while some have floundered. Based on four years of research and over two decades as an entrepreneur, management consultant and former MIT professor, Treacy examines market leadership for the long haul and shows how... read full bio

Mike Duke is the president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. From 2005 to February 2009, he served as vice chairman of the company, leading Wal-Mart International. Under his leadership, the company's International business became a fast- growing part of Wal-Mart's overall operations with over 3,500 stores and 680,000 associates in 15 markets outside the continental United States.... read full bio

Mike Weinstein is a Representative in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida. He earned his Bachelors degree from Hartwick College, a degree from Florida State University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. He currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his family. Weinstein received national attention from a music video released by his campaign... read full bio

Professor Bergstein details the dramatic changes taking place in the marketplace today. He explains how companies must react to those changes in their efforts to restore or maintain profitable positions within their industry. A former successful businessman and a current full-time Professor of Marketing at Penn State University, Milton Bergstein is both educational and entertaining.... read full bio

Mindy C. Meads has been named president and chief merchandising officer of Aeropostale Inc., a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for teens and which also sells online. Meads most recently was president of Victoria's Secret Direct, a division of Limited Brands Inc. From 1991 to 2005, Meads was with Lands' End, except for 1996-1998 when she was... read full bio

Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen bank, is responsible for many innovative programs benefiting the rural poor. He is the developer and founder of the concept of microcredit, the extension of small loans to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. In 2006, Yunus and the bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for their efforts... read full bio

Myron (Mike) E. Ullman, III is Chief Executive Officer of J. C. Penney. Mr. Ullman previously served as Director General and Group Managing Director of Paris-based LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. He has led major businesses in Asia, in the United States such as R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. and Duty Free Shopping Group Ltd. He has... read full bio