Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the author of The College Solution: Shrinking the Cost of College, a college contributor for US News & World Report, and blogger for CBSMoneyWatch and TheCollegeSolutionBlog. For years, college tuition has been increasing faster than inflation, with the most expensive colleges costing $50,000 annually. Learn how to get cash for yourself or […]
Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy are the inspiring couple featured in the Oscar-nominated movie The Blind Side: The Story of Michael Oher. Authors of In a Heartbeat, they share their extraordinary journey of faith and love with unforgettable lessons about the power of giving. The Tuohys’ deeply inspiring story of a family that makes giving […]
Donna Fenn is a contributing editor to Inc. Magazine and an expert on the entrepreneurial habits of Gen Y. Learn how eight key factors contribute to Gen Y business success: Building collaborative tribes Deploying technology for competitive advantage Disrupting the status quo Deconstructing the Gen Y market Generating branding buzz Leveraging social mission Creating dynamic workplaces […]
Ted Alt has been a leader in the financial services industry for more than 30 years and is a Certified Financial Planner. He shares his perspective on the current investment environment and guidelines for developing a sound investment strategy in uncertain times. Learn how you can build wealth slowly by: Avoiding get rich quick schemes […]
Paula Caligiuri is a work psychologist, professor of human resource management and the author of Get a Life, Not a Job, and is a leading expert in global career development. Paula shares strategies for career fulfillment, including: Spending more time on enjoyable work; Identifying long term career choices to match your skills and passions; Transforming […]
Mark Tomlinson is passionate about manufacturing and the key role it plays in the US economy. Having spent his entire career in the field, he understands the vital role of manufacturing and what it takes to excel in the industry. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), provides manufacturing professionals with access to the knowledge, skills […]
Organizational consultant Tamara Erickson provides a valuable guidebook for the newcomers to the workforce -Generation Y, the 15 – 31 age cohort — who are entering in large numbers. Tammy gives Gen Y’s the information they crave to connect at work and to craft the lives they want. Sher reveals a framework Y’s can use […]
Col Tim Geraghty, USMC (Ret.), author of Peacekeepers at War, shares his gripping account of the October 23, 1983 suicide truck bombings that killed 241 US Marines in their barracks at the Beirut International Airport, as well as 58 French paratroopers two miles away. In this long-awaited book, the Marine commander of the U.S. Multinational […]
Bruce D’Agostino, CEO of Construction Management Association of America, discusses the promising future of large infrastructure construction projects globally. With a projected 17% growth rate over the next 10 years, the industry will be offering many different career opportunities in the coming years. D’Agostino shares his insights on the construction profession, as well as the […]
Jill Belconis, International Chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization, shares insights on leadership for men and women. Young Presidents’ Organization provides life-changing opportunities for executives to grow and develop. One of the most effective ways to develop personal and professional leadership is to collaborate with other leaders who are experiencing similar challenges and problems. Leaders […]
Tamara Erickson, organizational consultant and author of What’s Next, Gen X?: Keeping Up, Moving Ahead, and Getting the Career You Want, says members of Generation X—the 30-to-44 age cohort—have drawn the short stick at work. The economy has been stacked against them from the beginning. She lays out a powerful framework for shaping a satisfying, […]
Tom Anastasi, author of The Successful Entrepreneur: American Dream Done Right, lays out a roadmap to minimize risk and maximize success. Unemployment is causing many to consider hanging out their own shingle. Tom guides the new entrepreneur through four phases to success: Start Up covers research on product viability, budgeting, and start-up capital Being the […]
Phil Dyer, Deputy Director of the Financial Education for Military Officers Association of America, has served as an Army Captain and worked in the corporate world in sales and financial planning. He shares valuable information on military service, transitioning from the military, and on the Military Officers Association of America, which provides support to over […]
In The Why of Work: How Great Leaders Build Abundant Organizations, business professor and management consultant David Ulrich and psychologist Wendy Ulrich share how leaders can create meaning for themselves and value for employees, customers, investors and communities. Drawing from their unique backgrounds and disciplines, the Ulrichs demonstrate that meaning matters and that it is part […]
Are you having to do more with less? Is work more intense and do you feel like you are working your fingers to the bones? We’ll share insights on dealing with the impact of the recession, as well as job search and career advancement strategies to get to the next level even in a tough […]
Keith Ferrazzi is the New York Times‘ #1 bestselling author of Who’s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success–and Won’t Let You Fail. No one is a self-made success. Keith adapts methodologies of the most successful behavioral change programs to provide a do-it-yourself blueprint for creating relationships and […]
Leo Thorsness, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam Prisoner of War, has a unique resume, with experience as an Air Force pilot, a corporate executive and State Senator. His new book, Surviving Hell: A POWs Journey, is a powerful account of life as a POW that is authentic and compelling. Leo has tells […]
Dan Schawbel, the leading personal branding expert for Gen Y and author of Me2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success, shares the tools for building your brand and gaining a competitive advantage. Learn how to: Effectively use online social networks, blogs, videos, and podcasts Develop a 4-step strategy for discovering, creating, and communicating […]
An experienced entrepreneur with more than 25 years of business ownership, consulting, and franchise experience, Adrienne Leigh, coaches clients through the due diligence process to ensure that they are a match for a particular business or franchise. Selecting a company or franchise to buy is an art as well as a science, and Adrienne considers […]
Speaker and writer Steve Howard is the founder of a training and consulting firm, and his new book, Boomer Selling: Helping the Wealthiest Generation in History Own Your Premium Products and Services, is a practical resource to help organizations understand the motivations and buying habits of this unique generation. As the American economy recovers, it […]