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<p>Richard Norton Smith is a celebrated historian and author, and ABC News' presidential historian. His numerous books have received critical acclaim, with his 1997 biography, "The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick," winning the prestigious Goldsmith Prize from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.</p>

<p>No obstacle is too big to overcome for Jim Abbott.  After being born with only one hand, the pursuit to making it to the major leagues did not deter him. As the first baseball player to win the Sullivan Award as the nation's outstanding amateur athlete in 1987, Abbott went on to represent Team USA and became the first American pitcher in 25 years to beat a Cuban team on Cuban soil.

<p>Juliet Funt is the CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, a training and consulting firm that helps organization, their leaders and employees flip the norms of business in order to reclaim their creativity, productivity and engagement.  With thought-provoking content and immediately actionable tools, she has become a nationally recognized expert in coping with the Age of Overload in which we all live and work.</p>

<p>A pioneer in farm-to-table fare, recognized as one of the most significant influencers to the multibillion dollar “fine casual dining” phenomenon, restaurateur and executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, Danny Meyer, has helped shape consumer demand and expectations of food and restaurant experiences for more than 30 years.</p><p>When he opened Union Square Café in 1985, he pioneered a new breed of American eatery, featuring local ingredients and his model of enlightened hospitality, which have come to define his endeavors in the culinary world.

<p>David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He had aspirations to become an opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a golf ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven&#39;t sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children."</p><p>Feherty enjoyed a successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money.

<p>One of the nation’s most prominent cybersecurity authorities, Theresa Payton shows audiences how to be future-ready and secure—especially as advancements in artificial intelligence are reshaping cybercrime as we know it.</p><p>An inventor and visionary in the digital world, a U.S. patent holder, and the first female White House CIO, a two-time company founder and CEO, Theresa Payton, was named one of the “Top 50 Women in Tech” by <em>Award Magazine</em> in 2021.

<p>World-class athlete and best-selling author Kyle Maynard has never considered his physical differences to be a disability, but rather just another obstacle that cannot stop him from realizing his dreams.</p><p>On first sight, Maynard is obviously exceptional. He is a quadruple congenital amputee, which means that his arms end at the elbows, and his legs extend to just past his knees. His adamant refusal to accept the limitations of this condition, however, is what truly sets him apart.

<p>Jenn Lim is the CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. </p><p>Delivering Happiness<em> </em>started as a book: a <em>New York Times</em> and a <em>Wall Street Journal</em> bestseller that sold over one million copies worldwide. It evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired companies and organizations around the world.

<p>Women have historically faced massive hurdles when aiming for the C-Suite. Some of those obstacles are deeply ingrained, while others could be easily overcome if the right set of tools were in place, a fact Nina Godiwalla knows all too well. She entered Wall Street as an outsider -- a woman and Indian American -- and left enlightened on how minorities can thrive in a male-dominated corporate culture.</p>

<p>Guy Adami, one of the original Fast Money traders, shares his latest breaking insights on how investors and businesses can navigate the volatility of the markets and global economy.</p><p>Using his experience and financial savvy, Guy takes a stance against using outmoded models for investment. In a dynamic fashion, he breaks down how today’s headlines will affect businesses and industrial sectors.