Recognized as one of our nation's towering political figures, Senator Bob Dole has lived a lifetime of service to America. One of only fifteen Americans to serve as Senate Majority Leader, Dole's remarkable political career achievements also include serving as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; the Republican candidate for U.S. President; his party's nominee for Vice-President; a member of the House of Representatives; Chairman of the Republican Party; a state legislator; and a county attorney.

C.K. Prahalad has been named a 2001 top-10 worldwide management thinker by the Financial Times, UK Observer and BusinessWeek. His 1990 co-authored essay on 'core competence' is the Harvard Business Review's most reprinted article ever. Dr. Prahalad specializes in corporate strategy and the role and value of top management in large, diversified, multinational corporations.

Former running back for the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt Smith rewrote the team and the NFL's record books. He is a three-time Super Bowl Champion and four-time NFL rushing leader. Since retiring Emmitt has been involved in many charitable causes and was the winner of the 2007 TV show, Dancing with the Stars.

Founder of Strategos, an international management consulting firm and visiting Professor of Strategic Management at London Business School, Gary Hamel is the originator of the concept of core competencies. He is also the director of the Woodside Institute, a non-profit research foundation.

Author of Crossing the Chasm, Inside the Tornado, The Gorilla Game (with co-authors Tom Kippola and Paul Johnson), and most recently Living on the Fault Line, Geoffrey Moore is a leading expert on dealing with management or investor challenges posed by fast-changing, technology-enabled markets.

Baron Robertson of Port Ellen was the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from 1999-2004. He served as Defense Secretary for the UK from 1997-1999 before taking up his NATO position and becoming a life peer of Islay in Argyll and Bute. He has received numerous honors and holds the directorships of several notable companies.

Patrick Lencioni was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the most in-demand business speakers. He was described by The One-Minute Manager's Ken Blanchard as "fast defining the next generation of leadership thinkers." As a consultant and speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to nonprofits.

Ram Charan is a well-known author and highly-acclaimed business advisor who has coached some of the world's most successful CEOs. He is a favorite among executive educators, winning top awards from institutions such as Wharton, Northwestern and GE's famous Crotonville Institute. He is a top leadership speaker and a surefire crowd pleaser.

Re-elected to the US Senate with 81% vote, Sen. George Mitchell was also elected Majority Leader of the Senate. A former US Attorney and Federal Judge, for six consecutive years Sen. Mitchell has been voted the Most Respected Member of the Senate. While in the Senate, he has served on the Finance, Environment and Public Works and Veterans Affairs Committees.

Named by Time magazine in 2006 as the World's 100 Most Influential People, Steve Wynn is credited for spearheading the dramatic resurgence and expansion of the Las Vegas Strip in the 90s. His company has refurbished and built many recognized resorts in Las Vegas such as The Mirage, Treasure Island and Bellagio. As of 2008 he is the 27th richest man in the world.