Why event planners are turning to Shawn Ellis to open or close their 2026 Sales Kickoff Meetings As leaders plan their 2026 Sales Kickoff Meetings, one theme is emerging everywhere: adaptability. Sales teams are facing AI disruption, evolving buyer expectations, and relentless change — and the ability to adapt quickly has become the ultimate competitive […]
Jason Jennings: Author of Hit the Ground Running, In-Demand Business Speaker
We had the privilege of sitting down for coffee with Jason Jennings today – the day his new book, Hit the Ground Running, landed on bookshelves. While Jason’s previous New York Times Bestsellers – Think Big, Act Small and Less Is More – have focused on top-performing companies, Hit the Ground Running looks at the […]
In the Spotlight Speaker Feature: Leadership Case Study with Drs. Kevin and Jackie Freiberg
For our latest “In the Spotlight” speaker feature, we’re departing from our traditional interview format and featuring a guest post/case study from Drs. Kevin Freiberg and Jackie Freiberg, authors of best-selling business books such as NUTS!, GUTS!, and their latest, BOOM! Whether you are a meeting planner looking for high-impact speakers to help your audience, […]
In the Spotlight: Peter Sims on True North, Authentic Leadership and Innovation
Peter Sims is a best-selling coauthor, strategic adviser and keynote speaker specializing in leadership and innovation. He is the coauthor (with Bill George) of True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership, the BusinessWeek and Wall Street Journal best-selling book that New York Times called “one of the most important books on leadership to come along in […]
Peter Guber Interview – The MAGIC is Story
Founder and Chairman of Mandalay Entertainment, the visionary multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media, Peter Guber is perhaps the most successful executive in the entertainment industry. Films he personally produced or executed produced – including Rain Man, The Color Purple, The Witches of Eastwick, Flashdance and Batman – have resonated with audiences […]
In the Spotlight: Peter Luongo Interview – Part Two
Following is part two of the transcript of the “In the Spotlight” interview with Pete Luongo, author of 10 Truths About Leadership. In his signature fashion, Pete speaks frankly about some key issues that managers and leaders must address to lead their people and their organizations to higher levels of success. Picking up where we […]
