God Squad
Authors of Religion for Dummies, The Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Hartman and Rabbi Marc A. Gellman write the syndicated column GOD SQUAD for Tribune Media Services. Father Tom is president and CEO of the Diocese of Rockville Centre's cable television station, Telecare. Rabbi Marc Gellman is the senior rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Melville, New York.
Topics:
- Diversity /
- Ethics/Values /
- Inspiration /
- Personal Growth /
- Television Media
Pat Williams
Senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic and known as one of America's top motivational, inspirational, and humorous speakers, Pat Williams has addressed employees from many of the Fortune 500 companies and the Million Dollar Round Table. He has been a featured speaker at two Billy Graham Crusades and two Peter Lowe Success Seminars and has also spoken on many university campuses.
Topics:
- Author/Writer /
- Basketball /
- Coaching/Mentoring /
- Ethics/Values /
- Goal Setting /
- Leadership /
- Management /
- Marketing /
- Motivation /
- Sports
Randy Cohen
Emmy Award-winning comedy writer who has worked with David Letterman and Rosie O'Donnell, Randy Cohen?s first professional work was writing humor pieces, essays, and stories for newspapers and magazines. Randy is author of the best-seller The Good, the Bad, and the Difference and is a regular contributor to Weekend All Things Considered on NPR.
Topics:
- Author/Writer /
- Ethics/Values /
- Political Humor
Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower has become known as "America's most popular populist", developing his radio commentaries, hosting two radio talk shows, writing books, launching his newsletter, giving fiery speeches coast to coast and otherwise speaking out for the American majority that's being locked out economically and politically by the elites. Hightower frequently appears on television and radio programs, bringing a hard-hitting populist viewpoint that rarely gets into the mass media.
Topics:
- Current Affairs /
- Ethics/Values /
- Human Rights /
- National Politics /
- Political Humor
Andrew Carroll
Andrew Carroll is the founder and director of the Legacy Project, a national, all-volunteer initiative that seeks out historically significant letters written in times of war. He is the editor of several New York Times bestselling collections of letters, including Letters of a Nation and War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars, as well as the critically-acclaimed Behind the Lines: Powerful and Revealing American and Foreign War Letters, And One Man's Search to Find Them, which was nominated for a Grammy.
Topics:
- Author/Writer /
- Ethics/Values /
- International Affairs /
- Leadership /
- Military /
- National Politics /
- Overcoming Adversity
Catherine Crier
Beginning her journalism career with CNN, Catherine Crier went on to anchor The Crier report for Fox News Channel. Catherine was host of Court TV?s signature primetime series "The System". From her journalism work she has been honored with Emmy awards and Gracie Allen Award. Catherine is author of The Case Against Lawyers and her most recent book, Final Analysis: The Untold Story of the Susan Polk Murder Case. Today Catherine manages her production company, Crier Communications, which develops television, film and documentary projects.
Topics:
- Author/Writer /
- Communication /
- Current Affairs /
- Ethics/Values /
- Legal /
- Television Media
Ellen Goodman
Pulitzer Prize winning syndicated columnist and journalist, Ellen Goodman has worked as an associate editor at the Boston Globe since 1967, Ellen is widely acclaimed as a voice of sanity, and readers depend on her to help them make sense of their changing lives and relationships. Her first book, Turning Points, detailed the effect of the changing roles of women on the family.
Topics:
- Author/Writer /
- Current Affairs /
- Ethics/Values /
- Journalist /
- Relationships/Family /
- Social Trends /
- Women's Issues
Frank Vogl
Authority on global economy, international corporate investment and the mounting integrity and social responsibility challenges facing businesses today, Frank Vogl is co-founder and President of a strategic management consulting firm. Frank has been the Economics and Business Correspondent for The Times and Director of Information and Public Affairs for The World Bank. Frank co-authored the book, BOOM: Visions & Insights For Creating Wealth In The 21st Century.
Topics:
- Economy /
- Ethics/Values /
- Financial Markets /
- Globalization /
- International Business
Jim Crupi
Jim Crupi is president and founder of Strategic Leadership Solutions, Inc, and is an authority in international business, future trends, and leadership development. He has served as a consultant to the Office of the President of the United States and served in the armed forces as a company commandeer and instructor at the elite Army Ranger School.
Topics:
- Change Management /
- Demographics /
- Ethics/Values /
- Futurist /
- Globalization /
- Leadership /
- Management /
- Strategy /
- Technology
Howard Putnam
As an entrepreneur, author, speaker and advisor on business issues, change, leadership and ethics, Howard Putnam's ultimate objective is "bottom line improvement." Howard has also served as director of several startup technology companies. As former CEO of the highly successful Southwest Airlines whose foundation and culture places people first, Putnam believes cultures that place "people" as their #1 priority have the greatest long-term impact and success.
Topics:
- Business Motivation /
- CEO /
- Change Management /
- Corporate Culture /
- Creativity /
- Ethics/Values /
- Innovation /
- Leadership


