Authors

"When you spend years responding to problems, you can sometimes overlook the fact that you could be preventing them." – Dan Heath

Throughout his three-year term as governor of the Reserve Bank of India, a central figure in the world’s third-largest economy, Dr. Raghuram Rajan both witnessed and helped shape the transformation of the global financial system. He now discusses...

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water Through radical transparency and innovative digital practices, charity: water has mobilized 1M+ supporters from 105 countries, raised over $400M, and funded clean water projects in 28 countries for...

Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community and groundbreaking nonprofit work.

What lessons has Sally Kohn learned from being a Fox News liberal?  If community organizing made the President, what difference can it make in your life, your career and your world?  In a noisy world, how can you find...

Linda Kaplan Thaler helps audiences around the globe tap into their incredible power of grit, perseverance and determination to succeed at the highest levels in their careers and professions, and in their personal lives. She also speaks extensively about how...

Navy SEAL combat veteran and leading-edge entrepreneur, Brent Gleeson shares lessons experienced first-hand on the battlefield and in business with audiences around the world.

Richard Behar is one of the world’s most respected investigative journalists, having won more than 20 major journalism awards. His work spans Russian organized crime, Wall Street fraud, and strategies for business success in some of the world’s...

As someone who works with today’s most dynamic and cutting-edge organizations, Mike Robbins blends storytelling from his own life, his background as a professional baseball player and his experience working with some of the top companies in Silicon...

Author, former diplomat, speaker and now a sought-after advisor to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs, Anja Manuel shares her powerful insights on the rise of emerging markets in Asia and beyond, what this means for us and...

With 14 published books in twenty-nine languages, including the international bestseller What Every BODY Is Saying, two decades of working with corporate leaders globally, and his 25 years of experience in the FBI as a special agent in...

"Trust is the conduit of influence; it's the medium through which ideas travel." – Amy Cuddy

Dr. Travis Bradberry helps audiences around the world by defining and identifying emotional intelligence—that “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities and make personal decisions to...

Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire”, Molly Fletcher inspires audiences to carve their own pathway to success and redefine how they do business.

Award-winning journalist and author John Carlin speaks on the principle set out by the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson: “the purpose is to instruct by pleasing.” Shunning dullness as a cardinal sin, his presentations blend a wealth of...

Former US Assistant Trade Representative; Chief of Staff, President's Council of Economic Advisers; Senior Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Private Equity Executive; World Bank Official, and Harvard Professor. Harry Broadman has been at the forefront of critical global business and...

Renowned health policy expert Susan Dentzer discusses with audiences health care reform, economic and budget policy issues, the future of Social Security and Medicare and what lies ahead for Congress and the White House, working through the myriad...

Named one of the top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, Jonathan Haidt is among the world’s top experts on the psychology of morality and politics. His work can help leaders and organizations improve their cultures, elevate...

Neil Pasricha shows that cultivating a positive mindset is key to personal and organization success.

Josh Linkner is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, professional jazz guitarist, and a globally-recognized innovation expert.

From humble beginnings to the fast and furious New York City real estate market, Barbara Corcoran shares her story of success with audiences and provides insight on what it takes to lead teams to greatness and grow their...

With two New York Times best sellers and through 20 years at the Harvard Negotiation Project and Triad Consulting Group, Sheila Heen shows us how to engage the conversations that are critical to learning, collaboration, innovation and sound...

Charlene Li is an influential thought leader and guide on digital transformation, with a specific focus on customer experience, leadership in the digital era, and the future of work.

Sampson Davis is an infectious, compelling storyteller that all should hear. His true rags-to-riches journey leaves audiences inspired and filled with motivation. Growing up in one of America’s toughest cities, he made the transition from life-threatening quarters to...