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14 August, 2024 · Jordan Rogers
Former Nike Brand Marketing Executive Jordan Rogers shares his inspiring journey through substance abuse as he transformed his struggles into strengths. He highlights the lessons learned through adversity and the importance of connection in personal and professional growth. When I was dying of heroin addiction, I had no idea that my struggles could become a…
7 August, 2024 · Jamie Valvano
Jamie Valvano, educator, cancer advocate, and motivational speaker, shares how harnessing the power of a united team can enable you to find victory in any circumstance. My earliest memories are watching my dad passionately ranting on the sideline during a basketball game. In 1983, I witnessed him cutting down the nets after winning the NCAA…
31 July, 2024 · David Horsager
Global trust expert, David Horsager, talks about the importance of trust in the workplace and 6 things you can do to build it (or rebuild it) in your team or organization. The erosion of trust in our global society is reaching critical levels. From governments and corporations to the media and athletics, trust is weakened,…
24 July, 2024 · Dia Bondi
Author, ask strategist, and leadership communications coach Dia Bondi shares insights on what kinds of asks you can design that close the gap between where you are and where you want to be in your career, business, and life. Before you negotiate, design a better ask. The word “negotiation” conjures images of tough talk over…
18 July, 2024 · Andrew Desiderio
Senior Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio shares insights into the looming fiscal cliffs and debt battles that will shape America's economic future.
10 July, 2024 · Jennifer Pharr Davis
National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis shares stories to challenge and inspire all of us to blaze our own trails.