NYT bestselling author of twenty books which are published in eighteen languages, Michael Gurian is known as "the people's philosopher" for his ability to bring people's ordinary lives and scientific ideas together. He is the co-founder of The Gurian Institute. As a philosopher, he has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, workplaces, schools and public policy.

Willie Jolley is a jack-of-all-trades, a real modern "renaissance man". An award winning speaker -- named "One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World" by Toastmasters International -- singer, best selling author, national media personality and national columnist, Jolley is everything you could ask for and more!

As the leader of a Massachusetts prison's largest gang, Andre Norman eventually realized that his leadership talents could be used in a more positive way. His story is a fifteen year odyssey that takes him from gang leader to lecturer at Harvard University, realizing that many of the lessons he learned about leadership in prison applied perfectly to business in the outside world. Andre is also passionate about his work with troubled and at-risk youth.

Author and co-author of 29 books and renowned experimental physicist, Amory Lovins' work is consistently focused on harnessing market forces to promote resource efficiency as a solution to a variety of economic, social, and environmental problems. A highly sought-after speaker, Mr. Lovins has addressed many leading U.S. and overseas business, policy, energy, automotive, environment, and development groups.

Scientist, inventor, comedian and author, Bill Nye is a man with a mission. He's out to turn kids of all ages on to the "way cool" wonders of science. With his Emmy Award-winning weekly television series, Bill Nye the Science Guy, he's letting kids know that science is not only cool, it's powerful. After all, "Science rules!"

Dan Clark's multi-million dollar business and the story of his fight back from a paralyzing injury that cut his football career short have been featured on over 500 TV and radio shows. Clark's story Puppies for Sale was made into a movie, starring Jack Lemmon. Clark is a contributing author to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, co-author of Chicken Soup for the College Soul and the author of 20 acclaimed books, including the extraordinary business leadership book Simon Says.

A seasoned entrepreneur, author and co-author of five books and a Professor of Business, Clayton Christensen's research and teaching focuses on managing innovation and creating new growth marketing. Professor Christensen has founded three companies: CPS Corporation, Innosight, and Innosight Capital. Professor Christensen is also extensively involved in other activities in the community.

Best known as the host of the hit TV show, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures, Jack Hanna, nicknamed "Jungle Jack", is instantly recognized by his khaki safari outfit, deep tan and Southern twang. He has appeared on shows such as Good Morning American, David Letterman and Larry King Live and has boosted the popularity of zoos.

John Wood is the founder and CEO of Room to Read, a non-profit organization that brings books, libraries, schools and computer rooms to underprivileged children in third-world and developing countries. He is author of the book Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, which describes his journey to Nepal, and how he left a high-paying job at Microsoft to start Room to Read.

Juliet's diverse work history has taken her through a number of roles: improvisational comedienne to singer, poet to food sculptor, Human Relations trainer for the Los Angeles Police Department, and even to Israel as a liaison in a Palestinian/Israeli peace project. She is a member of the National Speakers Association, a licensed Grief counselor and the co-author of two books in the Path Training Series, The Communication Path and the Wellness Path.