Corporate Culture

<p>Scott Christopher is author of the best-selling "People People: Who They Are, Why They Win and How To Become One"<i>, "</i>The Levity Effect: Why It Pays to Lighten Up," and contributing author of "The Daily Carrot Principle" and "A Carrot A Day."</p><p>He has appeared on NBC&#39;s Today Show, Fox Business Channel, CNBC, National Public Radio, BBC and has been quoted in the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, New York Post, Newsweek, Economist magazine, Ladies Home Journal and many other publications.&lt

<p>Hailed as “life-changing” “riveting” “completely unique” “bold” and “profound,” Allison Massari’s keynotes are unforgettable—uplifting and energizing teams and leaders, alleviating burnout, and activating empathy, creativity and empowerment. </p><p>Working with Allison unleashes an inner strength and professional enthusiasm that transforms work culture and attracts and retains top talent. Her potent message has reached audiences in more than 75 countries and is a testament to hope, relentless perseverance, and radical compassion.

<p>A best-selling author and entrepreneur, Polly LaBarre is an inspiring and provocative voice on the big ideas and important questions that will shape the future of organizations, work, and success.</p><p>As co-founder of the Management Lab, LaBarre spent the last decade working to develop a methodology, platform and practical tools for building organizational capability and accelerating change.

<p>Andy Papathanassiou became NASCAR’s first pit crew coach when hired by Hendrick Motorsports in 1992, as an original member of Jeff Gordon’s Dupont #24 race team. Prior to racing, Andy attended Stanford University on a football scholarship and started four years on the offensive line. </p><p>Andy graduated with his Bachelor’s in Economics and Master’s in Organizational Behavior. His philosophy and views as an outsider to NASCAR ultimately shifted the paradigm of how pit crews recruit, select and develop team members.

<p>When the most important work isn’t getting done, it’s not the people that need to be fixed – it’s the work. Lisa Bodell, a global leader on simplification, collaboration, and innovation, helps organizations transform performance by reimagining the work. By trading complexity for simplicity, organizations find new ways to unleash creativity and spark the energy so essential to innovate and compete. It also lifts morale, increases engagement, and improves employee well-being and retention.

Dr. Soren Kaplan is a bestselling and award-winning author, a columnist for Inc. Magazine, the founder of Praxie.com, former head of strategy at HP in Silicon Valley, and an affiliate at the Center for Effective Organizations at USC’s Marshall School of Business. Business Insider and Thinkers50 have recognized him as one of the world’s top management thought leaders and consultants.

<p>The author of the widely-praised <i>Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging Workforce</i> and <i>Graduate to a Great Job: Make Your College Degree Pay Off in Today&#39;s Market</i>, Dr. DeLong is also co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management, which outlines how executives can maximize the return on critical talent investments.