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Adrian Gostick is the author of several bestselling books with on corporate culture, including the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller The Carrot Principle . He also wrote the bestsellers The Integrity Advantage and The 24-Carrot Manager . His research on employee engagement has been called a “must read for modern-day managers” by Larry King of CNN, “fascinating,” by Fortune magazine and “admirable and startling” by the Wall Street Journal.

Crossing the Ditch is a motivational presentation formed by Australian adventurers and keynote speakers James Castrission and Justin Jones. Together they attempted the world's first Trans-Tasman kayak expedition from Australia to New Zealand. Through committing to achieving one of "Australia´s last great first" adventures, they wish to inspire others not to be afraid of pursuing their own adventures and dreams.

Rick Pitino, one of the most brilliant minds in coaching, is also one of America's top motivational speakers. He began a new era in University of Louisville men's basketball when he was named head coach of the Cardinals on March 21, 2001. And as he successfully accomplished at his previous three collegiate coaching stops, it is clear that there couldn't have been a finer choice to lead Louisville back among the nation's elite teams.

An author and attorney, Vince Lombardi, Jr. knows a thing or two about leadership. He’s the son of legendary pro football coach Vince Lombardi, who directed the Green Bay Packers to three NFL titles and two Super Bowl victories between 1959 and 1968, while gaining notoriety for his dynamic communication style and uncanny motivational ability.  More than 30 years after his father’s death, Lombardi, Jr. has extracted powerful lessons from his father’s legacy and assembled them into what he terms the “Vince Lombardi Leadership Model.”

Robyn Benincasa accepts full blame for inspiring people to do insane things like climb Mount Kilimanjaro, run their first triathlon, start their own adventure racing teams, or start their own businesses. Robyn Benincasa has made an art form of extreme performance by competing and winning at the highest levels of sport and business. Revered as one of "California's Fittest Women”, she spent her youth competing at the state and national level in gymnastics, diving, cross country, and judo in which she became a national champion. Soon after earning a Marketing degree from Arizona State University, Robyn started at the top Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company where she earned the prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award.

Lisa Ford, author of the #1 selling business video series, "How to Give Exceptional Customer Service," speaks throughout the United States and internationally on topics of customer service, leadership, team issues and change. Lisa is best known for her work in the areas of customer service.

Brian Biro serves as a dynamic catalyst unleashing this hidden potential as he helps build new energy and confidence in everyone he touches. In the new millennium, effectiveness and consistently bringing out the very best in others is the ultimate secret to successful leadership. He will help your audience move beyond success to connect individual contributions into unselfish and synergistic teams.

Boris Brott is one of the most internationally recognized Canadian conductors, holding major posts as music director in Canada and the United States. He enjoys an international career as guest conductor, educator, motivational speaker and cultural ambassador.

Humorist and workplace keynoter Bill Butterworth’s extraordinary ability to blend humor, story-telling, wisdom and practicality has made him one of the most sought after speakers in venues throughout North America. In 2008, he introduced the best of John Maxwell's leadership theories to audiences through am endorsed program entitled, You Can Be an Ideal Leader. Through his wit, warmth, insight, and realism, he brings help and hope to his audiences everywhere.

Benjamin Zander's presentation takes an audience on a journey that offers a startling new perspective on leadership. Through stories, music and concepts it causes a radical shift in perception. In this new model of leadership, the conductor sees his job as awakening possibility in others. The orchestra is a group of highly trained individuals poised to coalesce into an effective whole. Passion, creativity and the desire to contribute are basic human instincts to be released. A world famous conductor, Benjamin Zander uses the metaphor of the orchestra and a life-time of experience conducting, coaching and teaching musicians to work his magic to overcome barriers to corporate productivity. This presentation sources fundamental changes in organizations.

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an author, internationally sought-after speaker, and organizational consultant who has been described as “catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.” In addition to writing best-selling books about enduring business principles, he hosted an award-winning daily radio program in Colorado Springs, Colorado for over a decade.

Walter Bond is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, business expert, motivator, life coach, humorist, son, husband, and father of three beautiful children. Walter incorporates the life lessons he has learned about teamwork, leadership and the winning edge into professional philosophies that inform each tailor-made keynote. Every year, Walter influences, inspires and empowers personally and professionally thousands listeners and readers around the globe.

Peter Vidmar is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history. The winner of numerous national and international titles, Peter finished his successful career at the 1984 Olympic Games. As the USA men's gymnastics team captain, he led his teammates to America's first team gold medal with their stunning upset victory over the defending world champions, the People's Republic of China. He went on to win the silver medal in the individual all-around competition (the first American to have won an Olympic All-Around medal), and with a perfect score of 10, he captured the gold medal on the pommel horse.

Jeff Salz has made a lifetime of adventure. An acclaimed explorer with a Ph.D. in anthropology, he has traversed most of the remaining blank spots on the globe. The author of The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision, Jeff creates the foundation for creative thinking 
in any organization by presenting
 a unique perspective on risk-taking and innovation. Jeff has spent 30 years as a mountain guide, and 10 years as a university professor. For the last 20 years, he has been safely guiding executives at organizations like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Walt Disney, and eBay through the turbulent seas of change while facilitating enhanced teamwork, innovation and creativity.

Audience members will recognize Jeff from his frequent appearances as program host on the on the History Channel and the Discovery Network. His freewheeling humor and profound sense of humanity turn every meeting into a memorable event. With remarkable adventure tales and thought-provoking concepts, Jeff continues to instill his audiences with fresh strategies and enthusiasm for life and career.

Brian O’Malley’s adventures have taken him from the slopes of Mt. Everest to the jungles of Africa. He’s an adventurer, author, award-winning photographer and a professional motivational speaker and presenter on the values of adventure and how they apply directly to the workplace. As a professional speaker, he draws parallels on his experiences from setting goals, taking risks and living your dreams.

At the age of 27, Chad Hymas' life changed instantaneously when an accident left him a quadriplegic. Since that time Chad has been recognized by the state of Utah as the Superior Civilian of the Year. He is the president of his own communications company and an Internet marketing company. As a member of the National Speakers Association Chad travels as many as 150,000 miles a year speaking to hundreds of professional and civic organizations such as Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, Zion Securities, and others.

Stef du Plessis is a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader and team-builder. He grows people and organisations by focusing on self-mastery, teamwork, and leadership at all levels. He also heads up Stef du Plessis and Associates, a people development consultancy with offices in Johannesburg and Sydney.

Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, Inc., a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products and services that improve teamwork, clarity and employee engagement.

Afterburner, Inc. is a team of elite military professionals that are experts in helping your team pursue Flawless Execution.  Using Afterburner’s Flawless Execution methodologies, you can help take your team to the next level in performance.  The combination of sound organizational development and combat-proven methodologies has made Afterburner Inc one of the fastest growing training and consulting organizations in the country. The Flawless Execution Model is a proven process used by elite military professionals around the world to execute missions when the stakes are high and failure is not an option. Corporate success, like success in combat, depends on execution.

What untold successes could we achieve – in our lives, our workplaces, our world -- if every one of us knew how to unleash our inherent brilliance? Simon T. Bailey has a visionary ability to identify brilliant potential in people and organizations and ignite that brilliance into action for amazing results. An internationally known speaker, author and consultant, he inspires individuals to take charge of change and transform their lives from the inside out. A thought leader and fresh voice in the businesses world, Bailey connects the dots between individual and organizational brilliance.

Byrd Baggett helps businesses develop Passionately Engaged Teams. Most teams have challenges, whether it's a management change, a merger, or internal communication. These inevitable challenges are having a devastating affect on corporate performance and profitability.  Byrd Baggett helps businesses deal with one of the most prevalent problems in today's fast paced, high-tech world: disengaged teams. Byrd's mission is to reconnect teams by teaching them the skills essential to developing relationships that stand the tests of time and change.  His solutions have been featured in many publications, including Reader's Digest, Bits & Pieces, Guide Posts, and Selling Power magazine.

One of the longest held P.O.W.s in the Communist Prisons of Vietnam, Captain Gerald Coffee is now one of the most popular keynote speakers in America.

Few people have impacted the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A gregarious, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Ken is characterized by friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. He has coauthored over 30 best-selling books, including The One Minute Manager®, which has sold more than 13 million copies and has been translated into more than 37 languages.

 He's best know as "The Carrot Guy" and Chester Elton's message on employee engagement and employee recognition keynotes will change the way you do business. Chester Elton is the co-author (with Convention Connection speaker Adrian Gostick ) of the critically acclaimed, best-selling Carrot business book series including New York Times best-seller The Carrot Principle . As a recognition consultant, Chester Elton speaks to audiences on the power of effective, strategic employee recognition.