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<p>Rusty Wallace is a legendary NASCAR driver, whose 25-year career included a Rookie of the Year Award, 55 Cup wins, and recognition by NASCAR as one of the 50 greatest drivers of all time. Now an ESPN/ABC sports commentator, he brings his knowledge of NASCAR to television audiences everywhere, announcing the most exciting races, including the Indy 500.</p><p>Taking the lessons of racing to audiences around the country, Rusty Wallace is a leadership speaker who places a focus on the fact that teamwork is pivotal to winning.

<p>Founder and Group CEO of Karrikins Group, Peter Sheahan is known internationally as a top-rated keynote speaker, innovative business thinker and thought leader. With staff in more than 23 cities across seven countries, he knows firsthand the challenges of growing a business in these rapidly-changing times.</p><p>Peter has advised leaders from companies as diverse as Apple, Microsoft, Hyundai, IBM, Pfizer, Wells Fargo, and Cardinal Health.

<p>One of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends, Chester Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. </p><p>He has been called the “apostle of appreciation” by <em>Canada’s Globe and Mail</em>, “creative and refreshing‚” by the <em>New York Times</em>, and a “must read for modern managers” by CNN.

<p>A skilled communicator and political specialist, Michael Steele surveys the political landscape and provides his unique perspective on the top headlines of the day.</p><p>As a leader in the Republican Party and someone with strong ties to the Washington community, Mr. Steele has proven himself as a speaker who offers valuable insight on the hard-hitting topics of the day and the many benefits of fostering cooperation between government and faith-based organizations to help those in need.</p><p>Sworn in as Lt. Governor of Maryland in 2003, Mr.

<p>Adam Lashinsky shares insight on what makes high-tech companies tick, extracting lessons that companies can use to improve and accelerate innovation cycles.</p><p>A widely-respected business journalist with expertise in finance and technology, Adam is the Editor-in-Chief of <i>World 50. </i>He formerly served as executive editor at <i>Fortune</i>, editorial director of the magazine’s annual tech conference, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and co-chair of Fortune Global Forum.

Dara Torres is arguably the fastest female swimmer in America. She entered her first international swimming competition at age 14 and competed in her first Olympics a few years later in 1984.

At the Beijing Games in 2008, Torres became the oldest swimmer to compete in the Olympics. When she took three silver medals -- including the infamous heartbreaking 50-meter freestyle race where she missed the Gold by 1/100th of a second -- America loved her all the more for her astonishing achievement and her good-natured acceptance of the results.

<p>Technology is creating the most exciting innovations the world has ever seen. It is also causing anxiety about our future. Navigating technological change at light speed is much harder if you don't have a trusted Sherpa to be your guide.</p><p>Vivek has rejoined Harvard as a Distinguished Fellow, Harvard Law School, Labor and Worklife Program, where he will help lead a critical three year research project on the effects of technology on future employment and work. This will be the first study on how technology will effect the core foundations of our economy. </p

<p>A trusted non-partisan advisor to policymakers and a reliable source of economic analysis to businesses, media outlets and the public, Mark Zandi, is one of the country’s leading economic experts, praised for his accurate insight and ability to clearly communicate complex topics, including macroeconomics, financial markets and public policy.</p><p>As the Chief Economist and Cofounder of Moody's Economy.com, Zandi directs the company's research and consulting activities, helping Moody's Analytics provide timely economic research to businesses and governmen

<p>As one of the leaders of the infamous MIT Blackjack team​, ​Jeff Ma was the inspiration for the main character in the best-selling book <em>​Bringing Down the House</em> and the hit movie,<em> ​21</em>. ​</p><p>In addition, he has helped start four different companies including GolfSpan.com (sold to Demand Media), CircleLending (sold to Virgin), Citizen Sports (sold to Yahoo) and tenXer (acquired by Twitter).

Five-time Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker, Erik Qualman, has spoken in over 55 countries and has reached over 50 million people. He is the #1 bestselling author of five books on digital leadership and was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series.