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Haben Girma Disability Rights Lawyer and Speaker Author of Haben—The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law Accessibility, Inclusion and Leadership Episode Summary Haben Girma is the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School. In this episode, we discuss Haben’s coming new book and her advocacy for equal opportunities for people with disabilities and why it matters for leaders. Bio The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change. She received the Helen Keller Achievement Award, and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Chancellor Angela Merkel have all honored Haben. Haben believes disability is an opportunity for innovation. She travels the world teaching the benefits of choosing inclusion. On August 6 she will publish her first book, Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard

Bob Dean Collaborator, Innovator, Career Mentor Writing Clearly In this episode, Bob and I discuss the link between writing clearly and leadership. Robert (Bob) Dean, CPA, has over 25 years’ experience focused on strategy and innovation in learning and talent development. Bob has served as a Chief Learning Officer and a global learning leader for the past two decades, and now Dean Learning & Talent Advisors LLC serves as a trusted collaboration advisor to clients focused on learning and development, knowledge management, business process innovation and talent management strategy and solutions.  Bob Dean combines his business experience with a passion for designing and delivering “life changing” learning and talent development experiences that drive business and personal impact. During his career, Bob served in various leadership roles for three global professional services firms—EY, Grant Thornton, and Heidrick & Struggles. In 2006, Bob became a “Certified Experience Economy Expert” facilitated by the book’s

Connie Pheiff CEO, Pheiff Group, Podcast Producer and Host Lifestyle Entrepreneurs In this episode we discuss what it means to be a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and why it might be interesting to leaders. From cleaning houses to filling houses, Connie Pheiff, Philanthropist, Social Venture Entrepreneur, and #BeyondMeToo Activist is the Jewel in the Crown of the Pheiff Group, Inc. With her distinctive voice audiences everywhere know her. She is blessed from her work as a corporate CEO, award-winning speaker, Podcaster, Mentor, Coach and author. She is provocative, edgy, and brings a genuine humor to the platform.  Connie is best known as the Unstoppable DIVA, Former Corporate Executive tuned Media Industrialist. Since founding the Pheiff Group, Inc. in 2007, she has become a Social Venture Entrepreneur, producer and host of the Connie Pheiff Show; and founder of Talent Concierge, representing the World’s most daring minds. She has authored five business books, and coming soon is her most powerful book yet, about

Dave Sanderson Inspirational Survivor, TEDx Speaker, and Author Moments Matter Episode Summary In this episode, I interview Dave Sanderson the last passenger off “The Miracle on the Hudson” flight on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson not only survived the “crash” but also started to realize that the moments that made up his life prepared him for what was about to happen. Bio Dave Sanderson was a top sales producer in every company he worked for and on January 15th, 2009 was on a business trip he had made hundreds of times before. Like all of us when we travel, especially on business, things are often routine, and we take things for granted. Then out of the blue something happens that changes what was once routine to a day that changes your life.  When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson not only survived the “crash” but also started to realize that the moments that made up his life prepared him for what was about to happen. Af

Adam Toporek Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Trainer and Strategic Advisor Be Your Customer’s Hero Adam Toporek is an internationally-recognized customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and customer service trainer who helps organizations transform their relationships with their customers through better strategy, training, and communication. A third-generation entrepreneur with extensive experience in retail, wholesale, franchising, and small business, Adam understands the impact that customer experience can have on the bottom line. Adam is the author of Be Your Customer's Hero, the founder of the popular Customers That Stick® blog, the co-host of the Crack the Customer Code podcast, and the creator of the virtual training course, How to Deal with Difficult Customers. Adam is regularly ranked as a top customer experience thought leader and has been cited in Entrepreneur, Forbes, AMA, and over 100 other media. Website https://customersthatstick.com Crack the Customer Code P

Melissa Agnes Crisis Management Keynote Speaker, Advisor, Author of "Crisis Ready" Crisis Ready: In this episode we discuss the importance of staying ready, so you don't have to get ready, when a crisis inevitably comes. Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is a coveted speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today's leading organizations faced with the greatest risks. As a strategic advisor and keynote speaker, Melissa Agnes has worked with NATO, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology companies, healthcare organizations, cities and municipalities, law enforcement agencies, global non-profits, and many others, helping them understand risk and build invincible brands that can withstand even the most devastating of events.  In 2015, she gave a TEDx talk in Los Angeles where she discussed the secret to successful crisis mana

Julie Ann Sullivan Speaker, International Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host and Business Culture Expert Catalysts of Culture: In this episode we discuss the importance of culture on workplace performance. Julie Ann works with companies to catapult their culture through improved communication, creativity and compassion. The result is accelerated business growth. Julie Ann is an international best-selling author. Her newest book, Catalysts of Culture – How Visionary Leaders Activate the Employee Experience, is based on her extensive research, experience and interviews on her podcast, Businesses that Care. As a Professional Speaker, she has worked with companies such as, McDonald’s USA, Howard Hanna Financial, Highmark and Bayer US. She is known for her expertise, innovation, humor and engaging her clients. Culture consulting and leadership coaching allow Julie Ann the ability to deep dive into an organization’s daily environment Website https://julieannsullivan.com/ YouTube bit.ly/JASYoutube LinkedIn https:/

Tony Chatman Keynote Speaker, Corporate Relationship Expert, Certified Speaking Professional, Author and Bias Disrupter The Force Multiplier: In this episode we discuss the importance of being a Force Multiplier and Unconscious Bias. Tony has worked with hundreds of corporations and government agencies including the U.S. Secret Service, Chase Bank, Estee Lauder, N.O.A.A. and N.A.S.A. to help people reach new heights of effectiveness by understanding themselves and others better. As a leadership keynote speaker, his passion is contagious and his messages provide practical, usable knowledge that people implement immediately for business and personal success. Recognized for his stage presence and intensity, Tony delivers the kind of results that consistently garner outstanding and enthusiastic reviews. His profound ability to connect with every audience member ensures they come away feeling that he spoke directly to them and impacted by his message.  Website www.tonychatman.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/

Christina Martini Partner and Co-National Hiring Partner, McDermott Will & Emery/“Legal Face-Off” WGN Radio Host/ “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” Radio Show Host Leadership and the Law Christina (Tina) L. Martini is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery and serves as the firm’s Co-National Hiring Partner. She focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, social media, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law. She has extensive experience in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence and licensing matters. She successfully assists clients in protecting their intellectual property rights through litigation and other means, including the courts and uniform dispute resolution procedures. Tina was selected as one of America’s leading intellectual property lawyers and has been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer. In 2017 and 2018, Tina was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business list of Chicago’s Most Influential Minori

Tom Kolditz Founding Executive Managing Director, The Doerr Institute for New Leaders Doerr Institute for New Leaders Tom Kolditz is the founding Director of the Ann & John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University—the most comprehensive, evidence-based, university-wide leader development program in the world. Serving all 6200 students at Rice, the Doerr Institute is among the largest leader development enterprises in Texas. Formerly teaching at the Yale School of Management, he was chairman of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point, the founding director of the West Point Leadership Center, cofounded the Thayer Leader Development Group, and built a leader development consultancy, Saxon Castle. Brigadier General Kolditz received the Distinguished Service Medal, the Army’s highest award for service, and is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association. Website https://doerr.rice.edu LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kolditz-7116a3/ Twitter @ThomasKolditz Faceboo

Diane Hamilton CEO of Tonerra, Creator of Curiosity Code Index, Speaker, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Cracking the Curiosity Code Dr. Diane Hamilton is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, moderator, consultant, and author. She is the former MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business. She is the author of multiple books including Cracking the Curiosity Code: The Key to Unlocking Human Potential. She is the creator of the Curiosity Code Index® assessment. Her ground-breaking work in the area of curiosity has been heralded by some of the biggest names in leadership. Her books continue to be required reading in universities around the world. Websites http://drdianehamilton.com http://curiositycode.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdianehamilton/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrDianeHamilton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drdianehamilton/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drdianehamilton/ Leadership Quote “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein

Jeffrey Hayzlett Chairman, Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives LIVE on C-Suite TV The Hero Factor Jeffrey Hayzlett is the primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives LIVE on C-Suite TV and is the host of the award-winning All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, Hall of Fame speaker, Chairman and CEO of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders and best-selling author. His most recent book is The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures. Website https://www.herofactorbook.com/hero-factor Other Website https://c-suitenetwork.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayzlett Twitter https://twitter.com/JeffreyHayzlett Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyHayzlett Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyhayzlett/?hl=en Leadership Quote “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business,” by Henry Fo

Laura Gassner Otting Founder and Chief Catalyzing Officer, Limitless Possibility Becoming Limitless Laura speaks with change agents, entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and donors to get them past the doubt and indecision that consign their great ideas to limbo. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and catalytic perspective informed by decades of navigating change across the start-up, nonprofit, political, and philanthropic landscapes. Website www.lauragassnerotting.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragassnerotting/ Twitter https://twitter.com/heylgo Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heylgo/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heylgo/ Limitless Life Assessment https://limitlesspossibility.outgrow.us/limitless TEDx Talk: Stop Asking “How Can I Help?” | TEDxCambridge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYMM9joekdE Leadership Quote "If all we get in life is what we deserve, we would never get what we demand." - Laura Gassner Otting Please Subscribe, Share and Review this podcast on iTunes htt

Lou Diamond Founder & CEO, Thrive Master the Art of Connecting Lou Diamond is an energetic, humorous and inspirational speaker, business development strategist and performance mentor. For over 25 years he has delivered winning tactics that have increased results of leading performers from companies all over the world. He is the CEO of THRIVE, a company focused on helping brands become even more amazing through the power of connecting. When he isn’t speaking or working on his top-rated Thrive LOUD podcast, he is watching his kids grow up too fast, obsessing over how bad his sports teams are, listening to country music…and playing some ‘not-so-great’ golf. If you or your organization are trying to find the right way to make the connections essential to achieve your business goals, Lou Diamond is the man to help you make it happen. Websites thriveloud.com loudiamond.net LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thriveloud/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ThriveLouD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThriveLouD/ Instagram

Organizations that want to accelerate the development of emerging leaders call Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®. He has been described as “The Consummate Friendly Professional” and has worked for several of the world’s “most admired companies.” He is passionate about working with leaders to “Accelerate Performance and Drive Impact!”® through the power of coaching, facilitation, and speaking. Eddie is a C-Suite Network Advisor and a national media commentator who holds international certifications as a trainer, facilitator, and coach—including being one of around 15% of speakers in the world to earn the Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) credential from the National Speakers Association. He is also a published writer of content for Forbes.com and the best-selling author of 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders. Eddie is the host of the Keep Leading!™ podcast which is a headliner show on C-Suite Radio. Website www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner Twitter