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Courtney Elizabeth Anderson, J.D., M.B.A , Texas USA

Ms. Anderson truly does bring a completely unique experience to fulfill your speaking and/or training needs. She is an individual who brings the highest level of academic and professional credentials (from accredited top tier nationally ranked academic institutions) coupled with real life experience to infuse every speaking engagement with both credibility and actual content. She is that rare individual who is at once one of the most dynamic and entertaining presenters in the nation who also possesses the caliber of knowledge and experience that your organization demands. She delivers both style and substance. Your firm can not risk your valuable resources of both time and money on a speaker who does not have the appropriate credentials or content. Your firm deserves the maximum return on investment and Ms. Anderson will deliver it.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

American Management Association * USA

American Management Association (AMA) provides educational forums world wide where members and their colleagues learn superior, practical business skills and explore best practices of world-class organizations through interaction with each other and expert faculty practitioners. The range of AMA programs is broad and multifaceted, encompassing all of the disciplines of management in every type and size of organization: finance; general and administrative services; strategic management; human resources; information systems and technology; insurance and risk management; international management; manufacturing; purchasing; research and development; and sales and marketing. In addition a wide range of management development and interpersonal skills-related programs are offered
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Training@Prometheon.com

Kathy Brown, RN, CSP , Minnesota USA

Kathy Brown, RN, CSP, brings a dynamic and fun approach to each of her customized presentations. You will be informed, inspired and energized with Kathy's creative learning style. Her background as a communications coordinator, development and training specialist, RN, corporate recruiter, author and business owner brings a wealth of information turned into practical steps for empowered living. Kathy is a popular keynote and seminar speaker using multi-visuals, incorporating music, dance, video and props that make a point. Her book, "Living Happily Ever Laughter... A Guide to Thinking Funny in a Fast Paced World" proves through illustration that laughter IS good for business!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Marcus Buckingham , California USA

Marcus Buckingham uses over 150,000 interviews collected over the last 25 years by Gallup Organization to expose the fallacy of standard business practices - there is no standard model for success. Buckingham outlines four keys to becoming an excellent manager: finding the right fit for employees, focusing on strengths of employees, defining the right results, and selecting staff for talent - not just knowledge and skills. He also offers audiences specific techniques for helping people perform better on the job.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Erick Burton , Missouri USA

Powerful, positive, and practical is how Erick Burton is frequently described. He is known as "The Leadership Accelerator." As President of Burton Resources, Erick has partnered with hundreds of corporations and associations as a professional speaker, facilitator, executive coach, and author. He equips people with practical tools that enable their organization to succeed.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Richard Chang , California USA

As a leading authority on personal and organizational excellence, Richard is a sought after speaker and consultant for organizations and associations around the world. With his dynamic, highly-interactive and informative sessions, Richard not only motivates his audiences but provides them with a wealth of practical information, real-life examples and stories and hands-on techniques, which can be immediately applied to their own personal and professional development.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Sue Cook , California USA

Sue Cook is president of Think Customer, a ground-breaking consulting practice pioneering innovative strategies to create customer-obsessed organizations and is the co-author of Turned On: Eight Vital Insights to Energize Your People, Customers and Profits. Cook is considered an expert in building customer satisfaction and loyalty, inspiring innovation, and coaching top leadership. As a leading consultant to America's top companies, she helps senior executives find ways to drive the voices of their customers into their businesses, people, and systems strategies. For the last three years, Cook has worked with the Air Force Medical Service Surgeon General to incite a service revolution in 78 medical facilities worldwide. She co-founded the Leadership Forum 2000 with Marriott Hotels to conduct Leadership Forums behind the scenes of organizations such as Harley-Davidson, Southwest Airlines and Microsoft.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Ritch Davidson , California USA

Ritch Davidson is an innovator in the design and presentation of programs that focus on the value and impact of humor, fun and play in team building, stress management, people-oriented management techniques and, in general, living a healthier work life. One of the world's foremost experts on fun and play as ways to create a healthier, more creative, more productive workplace, Ritch has been featured in and interviewed by FNN's "Business Unusual," the Los Angeles Times, Nation's Business, The Wall St. Journal, Fakta (Finland's leading business magazine), the (Charles) Schwab Street Journal, The Times of India (Bangalore Times), Express Week (Madras) and The Telegraph (Calcutta).
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Dr. James Fantauzzo, Ph.D , Florida USA

He is recognized as one of the industry's finest speakers and seminar leaders in the areas of Total Quality Management, Management Development, and Employee Motivation Programs. His philosophy utilizes a realistic hands-on approach in which to apply and implement training activities at all levels. He is noted for his accomplishments as a leading workshop creator and dynamic facilitator both in the United States and Europe.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Michael Feiner , Minnesota USA

Michael C. Feiner is President of Michael C. Feiner Consulting, Inc., a firm he founded in 1996 after retiring from Pepsi-Cola Company. The firm advises CEO's on how to muscle-build their organizations and upgrade the quality of their company's leadership. Michael C. Feiner is President of Michael C. Feiner Consulting, Inc., a firm he founded in 1996 after retiring from Pepsi-Cola Company. The firm advises CEO's on how to muscle-build their organizations and upgrade the quality of their company's leadership.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Jackie Freiberg, PhD , California USA

“Guts To Go Nuts!”: Learning from Great Companies and Gutsy Leaders This speech is loaded with unconventional, business best practices from Southwest Airlines and other great companies. These organizations are inspired by Gutsy leaders who are willing to do whatever-it-takes to attract and keep great people. We all know competition for talented people is here to stay! It is critical that companies strive to become employers of choice ~ magnets for GREAT talent. If you follow the FORTUNE lists, benchmark the best companies, and try to learn from the most admired organizations, you’ll soon discover there are no easy formulas for making a best or admired list. In fact, the competition is intensifying!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Joyce L. Gioia, CMC , North Carolina USA

Joyce Gioia is a Strategic Business Futurist concentrating on relationship aspects of the future. This arena includes workforce and workplace trends, as well as consumer and business-to-business trends. Joyce is President of The Herman Group, a firm serving a wide range corporate, trade association and governmental clients on an international basis. Through consulting, speaking and training, Joyce helps clients position themselves for success in the future. Joyce has served clients in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D , California USA

Marshall Goldsmith is one of the world's foremost authorities in helping leaders achieve positive measurable change in behavior: for themselves, their people and their teams. He has been ranked in the Wall Street Journal as one of the "Top 10" executive development consultants in the world. Marshall has received national recognition from the Institute of Management Studies, the American Management Association and the American Society for Traning and Development. He is co-editor of the best seller _The Leader of the Future_ and several other highly successful books. Marshall is consistently a top-rated keynote speaker on the topics of leadership, coaching and feedback. He is a member of the Board of the Peter Drucker Foundation.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Don Grimme , Florida USA

Sheryl & Don Grimme provide People Solutions for the 21st Century. They specialize in delivering cutting edge on-site workshops, seminars and presentations designed to help organizations prosper and grow by: - Eliminating violence (physical and verbal) from the workplace; and - Attracting, retaining and motivating highly productive employees. Their private and public sector clients confirm that "Good Things Come In Pairs!"TM
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Sheryl Grimme, MS , Florida USA

Sheryl & Don Grimme provide People Solutions for the 21st Century. They specialize in delivering cutting edge on-site workshops, seminars and presentations designed to help organizations prosper and grow by: - Eliminating violence (physical and verbal) from the workplace; and - Attracting, retaining and motivating highly productive employees. Their private and public sector clients confirm that "Good Things Come In Pairs!"TM
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Doug Grunther , New York USA

Doug Grunther is the creator and host of TRIVA BLAST, the successful interactive program that generates Teamwork, Creative Thinking, and Laughter. At a Team Trivia event everyone in the audience is totally involved. And each program can be specifically tailored to accomplish the specific goals of your meeting or event. Team Trivia has been successful at events for General Electric, IBM, Bank of America, CBS Radio, and many others.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Mel Kleiman, CSP , Texas USA

Mel is a dynamic and entertaining speaker who specializes in providing practical, take home information delivered in high-energy, high impact presentations. He has shown hundreds of organizations how to make the best possible hiring decisions. Mel is the founder and president of Humetrics, LLC, a leading developer of systems, training processes, and tools for recruiting, selecting, and retaining the best hourly workforce. A consultant, speaker, author, and trainer for 30 years, he provides experience with best practices research and delivers strategies and tactics that immediately spark positive results. A demonstrated leader in HR thought, Mel has published a number of highly detailed hiring studies and white papers. His firm provides research on recruiting and staffing practices using key performance indicators and metrics to a diverse clientele.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Jim Kouzes, Ph.D , California USA

Jim Kouzes is the coauthor with Barry Posner of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, with over 1.5 million copies sold. He's also the Dean's Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Michael Lee, MBA, CSP , California USA

Michael D. Lee, MBA is the first Asian American to earn the Certified Speaking Professional in the 25-year history of the National Speakers Association. He speaks on diversity and culture around the world and has authored numerous books on the subject.
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John McKernan, Governor , Maine USA

Governor John McKernan, Jr. won national recognition for leadership and innovation in education and human resources. The National Alliance of Business honored him with the first annual School-to-Work Transition Award. He was also recognized as Outstanding Governor in 1992 by the American Society for Training and Development. A leader in the fields of education and politics, McKernan served as a member of the Secretary of Labor's National Advisory Commission on Work-Based Learning and the advisory board of Jobs for the Future's National Youth Apprenticeship Initiative. He also chairs Jobs for America's Graduates, a nationwide school-to-work transition organization.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Peggy Morrow, CSP , Texas USA

Peggy Morrow is a speaker,author, consultant and president of her own training and development firm, Peggy Morrow & Associates, specializing in highly customized speeches, seminars, workshops, retreats and facilitations. For over twenty years she has served such clients as The NFL Houston Texans, Rice University, JP MorganChase, The Houston Astros, NASA, Compaq, Continental Airlines, The Texas Medical Center, Southern Gas Association, Kroger, International Customer Service Association, Enron, Home Depot, Louisiana Superdome, American Institute of CPA's and others. Peggy is a regular contributor to Inc Magazine's Web page, Inc.com, in their customer service section
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Bob Rosner , Washington USA

Following the success of "The Wall Street Journal" and Amazon business best seller "The Boss's Survival Guide," Bob decided it was time for something completely different. "Gray Matters: A Business Survival Guide" is the first illustrated business book that combines comics and real business content (... think "Dilbert with a solution.") "Working Wounded: Advice that Adds Insight to Injury," Bob's weekly advice column, is internationally syndicated and appears in the LA Times, ABCnews.com, Globe & Mail.com, Chicago Sun-Times, etc. As a recognized observer of workplace trends, he's been featured in People Magazine, Glamour, Business 2.0, The Wall Street Journal, and on NPR, CNN, Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, Talk of the Nation, etc. Bob is also a former adjunct professor to MBA students.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Will Ruch , Wisconsin USA

Will Ruch is the managing partner of Versant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has been with the communication company for over 20 years. He is responsible for leading the client services division of the agency, as well as overall strategic planning for the company and its clients. A number of Fortune 500 clients have engaged his firm to help them understand the impact of Generational Marketing and Branding to help recruit and retain good employees. Will has presented at over 100 seminars and conferences nationally, and has guest-lectured at numerous major colleges and universities throughout his career.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

David Russell , California USA

David is a 30 year business veteran, author of Success With People and 40 Days to Success With People, coach, professional speaker and visionary entrepreneur. Companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Intel and their channel partners are turning to David and his team to improve the way they hire, manage, develop and retain top talent. His Success With People system helps leaders save time, better focus on key priorities, and increase revenues through more fully engaging employees. David has been published in many magazines, including VARBusiness and IHRIM Link (Int’l Association of Human Resource Information Management).


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Robin Ryan , Washington USA

One of the nation's foremost career authorities, Robin Ryan is the bestselling author of six books including: "60 Seconds & You're Hired!"; "Winning Resumes"; "Winning Cover Letters"; and "What to DO with the REST of Your Life". A popular national speaker, Robin Ryan has taught over 1,200 seminars and keynote programs, contributing to the career success of millions of people.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Management Development Specialists Maryland USA

Management Development Specialists, Inc. is dedicated to providing cost effective and unique training programs for its clients. Our trainers have a combined sixty years experience in the training and development field.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Clint Swindall , Texas USA

Clint Swindall is the president and CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership and sales development, and the inspiration to make it all happen. These solutions include leadership and sales enhancement programs, workshops/seminars/training, professional speaking and general consulting. Clint began his career at SBC Communications Inc. (SBC) upon his graduation from Southwest Texas State University. As a participant in the company’s Leadership Development Program, he quickly gained hands-on experience in sales, marketing, customer service, finance and technology.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Dave Ulrich , Michigan USA

Dave Ulrich is Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan where he is on the core faculty of the Michigan Executive Program, Co-Director of Michigan's Human Resource Executive Program, and Advanced Human Resource Executive Program. His teaching and research addresses the question: how to create an organization that adds value to employees, customers, and investors? He studies how organizations change fast, build capabilities, learn, remove boundaries, and leverage human resource activities.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Chuck Underwood , Ohio USA

Chuck Underwood is one of America’s few elite generational business consultants. Having studied generational dynamics for twenty years, he is considered one of the field’s pioneering scholars and most mesmerizing presenters. He consults corporations and organizations on Generational Marketplace Strategy and Generational Workplace Strategy.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

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