Keynote 1: Up, Down, or Sideways: How to Succeed When Times are Good, Bad, or In Between
Mark
Sanborn
Monday, October 29, 2012 8:30 AM
Discover practical ways to prepare for and deal with change—good, bad, or otherwise—by focusing on the mindsets and methods that never change. Based on his newest book, Up, Down, or Sideways (Tyndale House, 2011), Mark Sanborn’s presentation shares a series of downturns, identifying mindsets and methods to help listeners discover opportunities to be successful in any situation.
About the Speaker
Mark Sanborn is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc. He has written or coauthored eight books and is the author of more than two dozen videos and audio training programs on leadership, change, teamwork, and customer service. In 2007, he was awarded the Ambassador of Free Enterprise Award by Sales & Marketing Executives International. Mark Sanborn lives in Highlands Ranch, CO, with his wife and two sons.
Keynote 2: Open Roads, Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving
Steve
Uzzell
Monday, October 29, 2012 4:15 PM
Using his striking photographs to illustrate a metaphor about possibility and creativity, Steve Uzzell inspires audiences to take advantage of his experience and vision to make any venture an adventure.
About the Speaker
Steve Uzzell got his start in the photography business thirty-five years ago as the assistant to the editor of National Geographic and a member of their photographic staff. His editorial work has been published in over editorial publications, and he has also photographed two books. In any project he undertakes, Steve’s preparation lays the foundation for magic to happen: “After all, our eyes will only ever see what our mind is prepared to comprehend.”
Keynote 3: Unrecognizable: The New Us—How the Web and Social Media Have Fundamentally Changed Our Behaviors
Leonard
Brody
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:30 AM
Why engage in the “hype” that is social media? Social media and the web are just a medium, but they are also a collective reflection of who we have become as people. In this keynote, entrepreneur and visionary Leonard Brody will teach you the fundamentals of the genre and the tricks of the trade, opening your eyes to the intricacies of and changes in the most important currency in social media: human beings.
About the Speaker
Leonard Brody, a highly respected entrepreneur, venture capitalist, bestselling author, and two-time Emmy-nominated media visionary, has helped raise millions of dollars for startup companies. He has been involved in the building, financing, and/or sale of five companies to date, and has also coauthored several bestselling books, including Everything I Needed to Know About Business…I Learned from a Canadian (Wiley, 2009).
Keynote 4: You Unstuck: Creating a Culture of Innovation and Risk-Taking
Libby
Gill
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 4:00 PM
When individuals get stuck, organizations get stuck. That “stuckness” may manifest itself in a culture of noncommunicative silos or a fear of risk-taking. If you ignore your stuck state, you run the risk of mediocrity becoming your new normal. Libby Gill, executive coach, brand strategist, and author of award-winning You Unstuck: the New Rules of Risk-Taking in Work and in Life (Travelers’ Tales, 2009) shows you how to get unstuck, and, better yet, avoid the mess altogether.
About the Speaker
After launching a highly successful babysitting business in high school, Libby held senior management positions in public relations and communications at several movie studios, and was the branding/PR brain behind the launch of the Dr. Phil Show. Now an internationally respected business coach, brand strategist, and bestselling author, Libby has shared her success strategies on The Today Show, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, CNN, NPR, and many more.
Keynote 5: Average Is Just Not Good Enough, PERIOD!
Ken
Carter
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 11:30 AM
Released in 2005, the film Coach Carter is based on the infamous lockout during which Ken Carter literally locked his undefeated, playoff-bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books. Bestselling author and beloved speaker, Coach Carter talks about motivation and development in nearly “impossible” situations, and rising above expectations to perform better than just “average.”
About the Speaker
In addition to coaching SlamBall’s champion team The Rumble, Ken Carter is the owner and operator of Prime Time Publishing, Prime Time Sports. In addition to being a bestselling author, he is also founder and chairperson of the Coach Ken Carter Foundation, a nonprofit organization that develops, promotes, and provides education, training, and mentoring programs for minority youths.