Founder and co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series; Mark Victor Hansen is an inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author. Chicken Soup books are one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today, with 140 million books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products. Mark has appeared on Oprah, CNN, and The Today Show and has been featured in USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur Magazine.

A pioneer in the new science of neuromarketing, the science of human decision, Patrick has become in less than 2 years one of the top rated speakers of Vistage (The World's Largest CEO Membership Organization). Combining science and humor ...

Born in Miami's low-income Liberty City, his passion to learn and his hunger for greatness catapulted him from dee-jay to broadcast manager, from community activist to community leader, from political commentator to three-term legislator, from a banquet and night-club emcee to a premier keynote speaker. Brown is the author of Live Your Dreams and the newly released book It's Not Over Until You Win.

Sales strategist Jill Konrath helps sellers crack into corporate accounts, succeed with crazy-busy buyers and win bigger contracts. She's the bestselling author of Selling to Big Companies, a Fortune "must read" and SNAP Selling (May, 2010). Jill delivers real world strategies, fresh perspectives and provocative insights in her highly interactive sessions.

Jeffrey Gitomer, author, professional speaker and business trainer writes and lectures internationally on sales, customer loyalty and personal development. He has written nine books including NYT bestsellers The Sales Bible and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. His most successful title The Little Red Book of Selling has sold more than 2 million copies and is translated into 14 languages.

Author of four audio and videotape series, including the #1 bestselling business videotape series for the past three years, How to Give Exceptional Customer Service, Lisa Ford, CSP, CPAE has 20 years of experience presenting to businesses, associations, and government. She speaks throughout the United States and internationally on topics of customer service, leadership, team issues, and change. She is author of Exceptional Customer Service.

The Afterburner Seminars, founded by ace fighter pilot Jim Murphy, provide a one-of-a-kind, interactive, high-energy experience that is custom-tailored to inspire leadership, integrated teamwork and the quick, flexible thinking essential to fighter pilots and business managers alike.

A motivational coach with a bent toward entrepreneurs, Kevin Kelly is an Ireland native who played an inspirational role in the formation of the new "Celtic Tigers" (Ireland's future entrepreneur program). His presentation weaves together exercises, information, stories and all kinds of media in a unique and inspiring experience.

Keith Ferrazzi transformed professional networking with his first book, the bestselling Never Eat Alone, which shared the secret of his impressive climb to the top: deep generosity, powerful marketing acumen, and a remarkable ability to connect with others. Never Eat Alone has been recognized by Forbes as one of "the best business books" annually since 2005.

JP Pawliw-Fry, Ph.D. is a highly sought after speaker on leadership, emotional intelligence and change-management, as well as being one of the highest rated lecturers at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Executive Education Program. He now acts as an advisor to numerous Fortune 100 companies.