John has been inspiring audiences for the past 12 years by providing a truly unique interactive experience that has moved many audiences to tears of joy. John is founder and president of the Songs of Love Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization that has provided over 20,000 personalized songs for children and teens with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, in over 350 hospitals nationwide, free of charge. 

Kenneth Morse is a specialist in accelerated company growth and making technologically based companies profitable.  He is renowned internationally for the high quality of his company education initiatives. He co-founded and directed the MIT Entrepreneur Center for 13 years and currently is part of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship for President Obama, is a visiting professor at ESADE Business School and advises large companies on innovation and growth. 

In its latest list of the world's billionaires, Forbes says Sarah Blakely, who created Spanx body shapers, is the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Even more impressive - Blakely is the sole owner of her private, debt-free company, and she did it without the help of family or a husband's money.

Navy Commander Michael Abrashoff used a leadership model that was as progressive as any in business to turn the worst-performing Navy ship in the Pacific Fleet to the best in twelve months – using the very same crew. Now he is challenging businesses to re-imagine their own leadership thinking and instill a renewed responsibility for results and success.

"CBS This Morning" presents a mix of daily news, coverage of developing stories of national and global significance, and interviews with leading figures in politics, business and entertainment.

The program, also hosted by Gayle King and Erica Hill, airs from 7 to 9 AM daily.

Every two years, the Thinkers50 publishes their definitive list of management thinkers. The 50 top management thinkers are listed according to public voting and judging assessment of the biennial Thinkers50. Speakers.com is proud to work with these top management guru's who are experts in business and innovation. Congratulations to all the award recipients.

Kennedy's latest work is an unforgettably riotous story of revolution, romance, and redemption, set against the landscape of the civil rights movement as it challenges the legendary and vengeful Albany political machine.

Kennedy is represented exclusively by Speakers.com, and is now accepting engagements around the country.

NFL Hall-of-Famer Emmitt Smith has found success on the football field, in the business world and even on the dance floor. In his new book, Game On, the former Dallas Cowboy star outlines the principles that helped him succeed, both on the field and off. 

In Game On, Smith, best known as the NFL's all-time leading rusher with the Cowboys and 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, provides readers with 10 steps to make their own dreams happen, including envisioning what you want, being courageous in the face of challenges and building "a championship team of supporters, role models and mentors."

Speakers.com is proud to announce that esteemed Senator George Mitchell, following his departure as President Obama’s Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, has announced he is now available for speaking engagements.

Former White House director of economic policy Todd Buchholz’ newest book RUSH: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race, reveals why we need competition to keep us going and going strong. RUSH has already been named a "top ten" by Publishers Weekly.

Actor and Activist Michael J. Fox brings the lessons he has learned about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities to a live audience. In his compelling lecture, Michael speaks about his life through the critical themes of work, politics, faith, and family.

Whether it's a corporate event, association banquet dinner, annual meeting, conference, or holiday party, Speakers.com is a nationally recognized resource for entertainers who will delight and amaze your audience.

Speakers.com is the premier resource for booking live entertainment acts such as hilarious professional stand up comedians, comic magicians, corporate entertainers, humorous motivational speakers, comic jugglers, improv groups, variety acts & the list goes on for your special event including your banquet, meeting or conference!

Very few organizations today maintain the balance between childlike dreamer and task-driven doer. When it comes to innovation, like Walt Disney, Pixar is an industry pacesetter. At Pixar, employees are free to let loose their childlike “magic” and energy.In his book, Innovate the Pixar Way: Business Lessons from the World's Most Creative Corporate Playground, industry insider Bill Capodagli reveals how Pixar has reawakened the creative and innovative spirit of Walt Disney.

Jim Angle is a Highly Sought After Panelist and Moderator

Here, Jim is moderating a debate on energy policy at the University of Virginia’s famed Miller Center for Public Affairs.

When you work with an IASB member bureau you know you are working with trained professionals in the speaking industry.