Ohio's Akron is where Rita Dove was born. She studied at Miami University of Ohio, Universität Tübingen in Germany, and the University of Iowa, where she received her MFA in creative writing in 1977. She was a 1970 Presidential Scholar. Her third collection of poetry, Thomas and Beulah, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1987. She also held the position of... read full bio
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Best selling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second, published by McGraw-Hill, Peter Tertzakian is the Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world's leading energy investment firms. Peter's background in geophysics, economics and finance, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, helped him rise from the trenches of hands-on oil exploration fieldwork to become an internationally recognized, top-ranked... read full bio
Nicholas J. Webb is a world-renowned business, healthcare futurist, and innovation thought leader. He is the author of The Innovation Playbook and The Digital Innovation Playbook and a successful inventor with a wide range of patented technologies ranging from one of the worlds smallest medical implants to consumer and industrial products. Webb is also the inventor of the popular Hanz... read full bio
A graduate of American University, Cal Thomas is a 40-year veteran of broadcast and print journalism. He has worked for NBC, CNBC, PBS television, and the Fox News Network, where he currently provides frequent political commentary. Thomas was honored with a Cable Ace Award nomination for Best Interview Program. Other awards include a George Foster Peabody team reporting award, and awards... read full bio
As one of the world's foremost equestrian handlers, Buck Brannaman has worked with horses and their owners for more than 30 years. His methods, which are based on traditional ideas from the California vaquero tradition, involve working with the horse's nature and utilizing knowledge of how horses think and communicate to teach the animal to accept people and interact with... read full bio
Neal Petersen discusses developing winning strategies, valuing diversity, overcoming fear to accomplish the seemingly impossible, and raising the bar as he takes the difficulties facing his clients' companies and combines them with targeted messaging that produces outcomes and an amazing experience. Neal helps clients move their staff and consumers ahead into positive action by using a well-crafted personal tale of... read full bio
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist, and author of the New York Times and #1 international bestseller The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. Published worldwide, The Shock Doctrine has been translated in over 25 languages with over a million copies in print. Klein's first book, No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies, was also an international... read full bio
Monty Roberts possesses a deep knowledge of our abilities to communicate with a horse. He works tirelessly to send his message around the world in an effort to create an environment of understanding of our horses and of people. Hundreds of thousands of people have been amazed by Monty's educational efforts.... read full bio
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Dr. Bernadette is from Saginaw, Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She earned a medical doctorate from the Medical College of Ohio and a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley. In Columbus, Ohio, she pursued her clinical studies at the Mount Carmel Family Medicine Residency... read full bio
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With a track record of success in Fortune 10 businesses, Linda has built teams and led talent development programs that promote efficiency and business expansion. Her areas of expertise include developing high potential leaders, transforming cultures, and creating talent systems that are supported by science and data and improve leadership ability. She is a globally renowned authority on the development... read full bio
In addition to being the co-founder of TopRank Marketing, a premier B2B marketing business that works with some of the biggest names in the world, Lee Odden is a B2B marketing evangelist, author, and international speaker. Acknowledged by Forbes, The Economist, and the Wall Street Journal, Lee has presented in twenty different countries, written over 1.4 million words on blogs... read full bio
Nationally renowned chef and entrepreneur, Chef Ray Garcia, was recently named Esquire Magazine's ""Chef of the Year"". A Los Angeles native, Garcia's culinary work is inspired by the city's rich culture, Southern California's produce, and his classic training. He serves bright, bold, and ingredient-driven Mexican-American food to customers at his restaurants Broken Spanish and BS Taqueria. Chef Ray is celebrated... read full bio
Anthony Lake was named the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), following his nomination by President Obama. Since his entrance, he has been active in his efforts to refocus investment towards the most disadvantaged children, and reducing the deaths of children. Dr. Lake most recently served as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Distinguished... read full bio
Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor and best-selling crime novelist, is Americas foremost expert on crimes of violence against women and children. For three decades, she served in the office of the New York County District Attorneys Office, where she was Chief of the Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit. In that position, Ms. Fairstein supervised the investigation and trial of every Manhattan case... read full bio
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published nine books, four of which - including the mega bestseller A Return to Love and Everyday Grace - have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her titles also include Illuminata, A Woman's Worth, and Healing the Soul of America. She also edited Imagine: What American Could Be in... read full bio
After years of homelessness and drug addiction, motivational speaker Mark Lundholm found himself living in a halfway house. Finding that poking fun at his lifestyle helped him cope with his struggles, he quickly emerged as an incredibly talented and energetic entertainer and comedian. Since his recovery, he has performed in five countries and 49 states, appeared on Showtime and Comedy... read full bio
