Aimee Mullins
<p>Aimée Mullins revels in the exploration of what is possible—both for herself and those whose lives she touches. She is an actor, a story-teller, a Renaissance woman, and an inspirational icon for achieving the “impossible.”</p><p>Aimée has developed her own unique formula for the “invented life,” curated from her unique combination of life experiences as an Olympic athlete, ground-breaking high fashion model, a beacon for design tech, dedicated advocate and avant-garde actor.
John Jacobs
<p>John Jacobs illustrates the power of optimism to help you unlock creativity, foster a collaborative mindset, accept obstacles as opportunities, and build authentic brands. </p>
Bert Jacobs
<p>Bert Jacobs inspires with lessons on the importance of an optimistic mindset in life and a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and social responsibility in business.</p>
Ram Charan
<p>In his work with companies including Toyota, Bank of America, Key Bank, ICICI Bank, Aditya Birla Group, Novartis, Max Group, Yildiz Holdings, UST Global, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo), Humana and Matrix, he is known for cutting through the complexity of running a business in today’s fast-changing environment to uncover the core business problem. </p><p>His real-world solutions, shared with millions through his books and articles in top business publications, have been praised for being practical, relevant and highly actionable — the kind of advice you can use Monday morning.
Captain Jim Lovell
<p>NASA astronaut Captain Jim Lovell delivers an exhilarating firsthand account of one of the most famous and harrowing ordeals in space-program history, while sharing the leadership skills necessary to make any mission successful.</p><p>As leader of the Apollo 13 mission, Captain Jim Lovell uttered the famous phrase “Houston, we have a problem,” after an oxygen tank exploded inside the spacecraft. Under Capt. Lovell’s leadership, the crew returned safely to earth.</p><p>For his courageous spirit, Capt.
Nina Totenberg
<p>NPR’s iconic Nina Totenberg shines a light on the inner workings of our nation's highest court and helps audiences understand the impact of history-making judicial cases on America’s future.</p><p>The legendary journalist and Supreme Court doyenne Nina Totenberg is, according to <em>The Washington Post</em>, “the best-known and most respected legal affairs reporter in America.”</p><p>An award-winning correspondent with more than 40 years’ experience at National Public Radio, Totenberg can be heard regularly on NPR’s <em>All Things C
Laura Ingraham
<p>Always ready to challenge the status quo, Laura Ingraham has proven herself to be a viable contender in the race for ratings in the "boys only" radio club.</p>
Sheila Johnson
<p>Sheila Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, entertainment, the arts, education and humanitarian causes.</p>
<p>As CEO of Salamander Hospitality LLC, a company she founded in 2005, she oversees a growing portfolio of luxury properties including Woodlands Inn in Summerville, South Carolina, Innisbrook, a 72-hole Golf & Spa Resort in Innisbrook, Florida, and the much-anticipated Salamander Resort & Spa, currently being constructed in Middleburg, Virginia.</p>
Jane Goodall
In July 1960, Jane Goodall began her landmark study of chimpanzee behavior in what is now Tanzania. Her work at Gombe Stream would become the foundation of future primatological research and redefine the relationship between humans and animals.
Chris Berman
Over the past three plus decades, Chris Berman has become one of America’s most respected, popular, and beloved sportscasters of his era. A legend in the industry, Berman has also been recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his peers and countless other organizations for his exceptional contributions to sports broadcasting. With his trademark combination of genuine enthusiasm, knowledge and wit, he has come to embody ESPN in its dedication to entertaining and informing sports fans across the country.