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.

Advisor of foreign governments, Ichak Adizes has been featured in leading magazines and newspapers, including Inc. Magazine, Fortune, Business Week, Manage and Executive World's Digest. Ichak is Founder and Professional Director of the Adizes Institute which manages organizational change has been successfully used by more than 400 companies in a variety of industries and cultures ranging from Fortune 500's to mid-size and small entrepreneurial companies.

With the reputation as a market oriented innovator and turn-around specialist, Jan Carlzon has taken three companies to profitability within an eight-year span. His philosophies on strategic leadership and staff motivation have been imitated around the world and can be read about in his book Moments of Truth, which has been translated into 18 languages and has been selected as one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time.