Captain Scotty Smiley, Author of Hope Unseen: The Story of the U.S. Army’s First Blind Active-Duty Officer
Captain Scotty Smiley, a West Point graduate, Ranger, and the Army’s only active-duty blind officer, lost his sight in a suicide bomber attack in Iraq. He shares his remarkable journey of faith, hope and courage. Since his injury, he has climbed Mount Rainier, surfed, skied, skydived, completed a triathlon and earned an MBA from Duke University. He is a recipient of a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Army’s prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award. His inspiring story demonstrates the qualities that enable one to succeed even after a major loss or trauma. His encouragement brings good news to anyone struggling with life’s challenges.
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Dr. Vince Patton, Director Community Outreach, Military Advantage/Monster Worldwide and Retired Career Coast Guardsman, brings the knowledge and experience of a 30-year military career and multiple advanced degrees to the subject of employing veterans. Dr. Patton addresses:
Darlene O’Brien’s company BLIND AMBITION captures her determination as a blind person to open opportunities for the 54 million disabled in the US to work and achieve their own ambitions. As a career counselor, she assists applicants and employers in the recruitment process. Offering Disability Etiquette Training, Darlene helps organizations improve access to opportunities for the disabled and increase awareness of this vast talent pool of qualified workers. Learn how to:
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Raymond Larson has 30 years of experience in business and ministry. He combines vision with practical application to produce results for success. He shares his perspective on how business touches all other areas of the culture – government, education, family, religion, arts and entertainment, and media. Through a unique educational program for entrepreneurs, 
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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:
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: 
Mark Tomlinson is passionate about manufacturing and the key role it plays in the U.S. 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 
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 to develop their own criteria for making career choices, how X’ers and Boomers view Generation Y, and the top 10 rules that can help Gen Y’s succeed in the corporate world. Tammy shares how Gen Y’s can use their unique strengths to understand and influence their professional relationships and to find their way in the changing workplace.
Col Tim Geraghty, USMC (Ret.), author of