Cheryl Cran is a self confessed positive control freak, bold leadership expert, Gen X/Baby Boomer cusper with three Gen Y kids and is an internationally renowned professional keynote speaker. Her latest book, The Control Freak Revolution examines the positive and negative aspects of controlling tendencies and illustrates how to use positive control to achieve positive results. As an in-demand... read full bio
A contributing editor at Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, Rich Cohen's work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including The New Yorker, Harper's and The New York Times. As a successful author, he's covered such subjects as the birth of Rock 'N Roll (The Record Men, a.k.a Machers and Rockers) and his own family (Sweet and Low). However, he... read full bio
In 1977, starting with an old Datsun pickup truck and $500 in the bank, George Hedley was able to build a thriving $50 million construction business in just seven years. HARDHAT Presentations is a natural outgrowth of George's business expertise, inspiring leadership style and passion for helping other entrepreneurs, business owners and managers build businesses that work. Today, as a... read full bio
Julie Gardner is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Kohl's Department Stores. When Gardner joined the company in 1999 as senior VP-marketing, Kohl's had fewer than 260 stores and operated and advertised quietly as a regional brand based out of Menomonee Falls, Wis. Today, Kohl's is a $13.5 billion retailer with 741 stores and continues to gain share... read full bio
As Director of the Emergency Preparedness Educational Institute, Norris Beren discovered that most people in America dont even have a plan to evacuate their homes. Beren has more than 30 years experience in identifying, reducing and managing risk. He is a recognized authority, consultant, speaker, trainer and author on risk reduction for national audiences, known for his high-energy, high-content, high-impact... read full bio
Rabbi David Barons engaging look at leadership, Moses on Management, draws on the practical wisdom of one of the most innovative managers the Western world has ever known. In fifty inspiring and practical lessons, Rabbi Baron brings the experiences of Moses to bear on the universal issues faced by todays managers and offers concrete solutions for success. Moses on Management... read full bio
Peter Bregman demonstrates ways to maximize our potential with only slight shifts in our behavior in how we use our talents, how we manage our time, and how we communicate. In his book 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done and presentations, Bregman simplifies problems and offers solutions that are elegant, and remarkably... read full bio
Mary Buffett is a best-selling author, international speaker, consultant and environmental activist. She is the daughter-in-law of Warren Buffet, and has studied up close the investment methods of the worlds most successful investor. She learned the essence of his philosophy, how to capture, communicate and teach it, and has documented her understanding in a series of best-selling books. Buffett is... read full bio
Ted C. Fishmans bestseller China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World, has described for the world the effects of Chinas momentous change on the lives and businesses of people everywhere. Also the author of Shock of Gray: The Aging of the Worlds Population and How it Pits Young Against Old, Child Against Parent,... read full bio
An original partner at the Peppers and Rogers Group, Bruce Kasanoff created much of the methodology that underlies the firms 1to1_ consulting. Now widely praised for his own thought leadership, Kasanoff helps companies build sustainable, highly profitable relationships that can endure both economic downturns and fierce competition. A provocative speaker known for customizing presentations to meet the unique needs of... read full bio
Jim Ramerman is Co-CEO and co-founder of McArdle Ramerman & Co. He is a highly experienced, results-oriented leader in his own right and an innovative organizational consultant. Jim has spent more than 25 years helping leaders, their teams and organizations find better ways to work to achieve their goals. Jim provides an encouraging and probing consultative presence. He invites his... read full bio
Get MORE Business NOW! When you attend this workshop, you will go from Sales FEAR to Sales FUN! You will close more business, faster and more naturally and ask for more money too! Because you are worth it. Knowing how to sell is an essential skill for every entrepreneur and it really is easy once you know how. It's a process and... read full bio
5 Sizzling Secrets for the Creating the Brand Called YOU! Many executives and entrepreneurs believe that branding is only for big consumer product companies with even bigger budgets. But, the truth is that employees who harness the power of personal branding reach their career goals faster and with higher salaries; entrepreneurs who embrace personal branding principles boost their visibility and profitability.... read full bio
Stop Selling & Start Leading is the movement that is sweeping the B2B sales landscape. Deb Calvert and her colleagues, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, wondered what would happen if sellers started behaving more like leaders. They set out to measure buyer reactions and seller effectiveness, testing against the 30 behaviors that are already proven to make leaders more effective.... read full bio
Jeff "The Sales Pro" Goldberg is the president and Lead Sales Trainer at Jeff Goldberg & Associates, where they're dedicated to helping individuals and organizations attain measurable and sustainable sales increases. He's an award-winning sales professional with over 4 decades of sales, sales management, training & coaching experience. Jeff has had the opportunity to teach, coach, mentor and speak internationally... read full bio
Evan Carroll is the author of two technology books and has appeared in major news outlets including The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR's Fresh Air, The Atlantic, and Popular Science. Evan's career spans roles in user experience, marketing, and product management for leading agencies and technology companies, including IBM, Ketchum, and ChannelAdvisor. As a keynote speaker and trainer, Evan... read full bio
Ron Price is an international business advisor, facilitator, speaker and author. As a professional speaker, Ron has traveled more than 3 million miles and given over 3,000 speeches. His ability to connect with an audience is one of his strongest assets, and he is known for his dynamic and engaging presence. Ron is the award-winning author of six books, the... read full bio
Mark Frauenfelder is the founder of Boing Boing, a blog about cultural curiosities and interesting technologies with five million monthly unique viewers and the winner of the Bloggies' Lifetime Achievement and Best Group Blog awards. He's the founding editor-in-chief of MAKE, the only magazine exclusively devoted to do-it-yourself projects. He's the founding editor-in-chief of Wired Online, and was an editor... read full bio
Kristen Hadeed envisions a world in which all organizations have cultures that inspire people to keep striving for the best version of themselves every day. As the young leader of Student Maid, a successful cleaning company that hires only students, Kristen has formed a unique perspective on leadership, organizational culture and getting the next generation involved. Her positive, dynamic and... read full bio
Michael Weissman is an entrepreneur, branding and product strategist and co-author of the widely praised book, The Paradox of Excellence: How Great Performance Can Kill Your Business. The book has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine, Harvard Business Review, Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, and Canada’s Globe and Mail. It’s been such a success that it’s... read full bio
