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From the pages of her #1 New York Times best-selling book and the critically-acclaimed recently released film, Jeannette Walls moves you to realize the power of the human spirit as she inspires courage in the face of new and longstanding fears, and reveals how our weaknesses can be our greatest strengths.

<p>Steve Rizzo is the Attitude Adjuster. You can’t attend one of his keynote speeches, seminars, or read his books and leave with the same attitude. He’s a personal development expert, comedian, motivational speaker and author. His popular PBS special brought him into millions of homes.

<p>A thought leader at the very epicenter of today’s technological revolutions in Silicon Valley, Peter Leyden brilliantly explains new technologies like generative artificial intelligence and other megatrends driving fundamental system changes through the 2020s, so businesses can confidently and responsibly enter this new era. </p><p>As <em>WIRED</em> magazine’s managing editor and the author of two highly influential big idea books about the future—<em>The Long Boom and What’s Next</em>—Peter Leyden helped introduce the world to every stage of the

<p>Drawing on the past, present, and future of American politics, conservative columnist, Cal Thomas shares his sage, common-sense approach to analyzing the proposals coming from American politicians and how we can best solve our country’s most critical issues.</p><p>One of the most highly respected voices on the American political scene, Cal is a popular syndicated op-ed columnist, a former FOX News political contributor, and the author of several books on American culture and politics, including his latest, <i>America&#39;s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires,

<p>Iconic activist Angela Davis has made it her mission to share her life story and challenge her audiences to join the struggle for racial, economic, and gender justice. </p><p>Angela has been deeply involved in some of the major social movements over the last 50 years. She was born and raised in Birmingham, Ala., by parents who were active community organizers. As a teenager, she marched and picketed against racial segregation. Angela went on earn a doctorate in philosophy.

<p>Brett King is a futurist, bestselling author and the founder of Movenbank, the world’s first direct, mobile-only bank. </p><p><i>Banking Exchange </i>called him “King of the Disruptors.” <i>American Banker </i>named him Innovator of the Year. Voted the world’s #1 Financial Services Influencer by the Financial Brand, he is widely considered one of <i>the </i>experts on fintech and disruption in the financial services industry.

<p>If you think the key to happiness is success, you've got it all backward--and you're not alone. This prevailing theory is what longtime Harvard professor and award-winning speaker Shawn Achor has been trying to disprove for more than a decade.

<p>While the ancient world had Socrates, for new millennium problem-solving, we have Tom Morris, one of the most pioneering public philosophers of our time. Morris brings the wisdom of the greatest philosophers of the ages to bear on the challenges of today, helping audiences to live and work better and smarter.</p><p>For fifteen years, Morris was a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame where at one time his teachings became so in demand, as much as an eighth of the student body was enrolled in his classes.

<p>Candid. Passionate. Relevant. Doug Lipp is on a crusade to help organizations strengthen their corporate culture, boost business performance, and unapologetically, have fun while doing it.</p>

<p>Doug is a distinguished international consultant, eight-time author, and former head of training at the legendary Disney University. His latest book is the best-selling <i>Disney U: How Disney University Develops the World’s Most Engaged, Loyal, and Customer-Centric Employees</i>.</p>

<p>Doug Lansky shares inspirational insights on upcoming changes in travel and tourism and provides creative strategies that elevate the destination and visitor experience.</p>