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Jim Collins
Jim Collins is a student and teacher of enduring great companies -- how they grow, how they attain superior performance, and how good companies can become great companies. Having invested over a decade of research into the topic, Jim has co-authored three books, including the classic Built to Last, a fixture on the Business Week bestseller list for more than five years, generating over 70 printings and translations into 16 languages. His work has been featured in Fortune, The Economist, Business Week, USA Today, Industry Week, Inc., Harvard Business Review and Fast Company.
Driven by a relentless curiosity, Jim began his research and teaching career on the faculty at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1992. In 1995, he founded a management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, where he now conducts multi-year research projects and works with executives from the private, public, and social sectors.
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Steve Farber
Steve Farber is president of Extreme Leadership, Inc., an organization devoted to changing the world through the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community and is the co-founding director of the Center for Social Profit Leadership. His best-selling book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership received Fast Company magazine's Reader's Choice Award and was named one of the Ten Best Business Books of 2004 by the on-line resource, The CEO Refresher. His new book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World will be released in April 2006.
Steve has taken his message of Extreme Leadership to a wide variety of private and public organizations in virtually every arena, from the tech sector to financial services, manufacturing, health care, entertainment, retail, and even the US government. Hotly sought after by the media for his verve and original viewpoints, Farber has appeared on many radio and TV shows around the country and speaks nearly 100 times a year at corporate and association functions around the world.
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Jason Hewlett (entertainer)
Jim Carrey, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Louie Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin, Cat Stevens, The Temptations, U2, Guns n Roses, Coldplay, and Alvin & The Chipmunks are just a few of the performers to take the stage during the unforgettable one-man show of Jason Hewlett, The Entertainer. Audiences Coast-to-Coast have thrilled at the creativity, hilarious impersonations, touching portrayals, and nostalgia of this one of a kind impressionist/musician/humorist and corporate entertainer.
Jason was born in Salt Lake City, UT in 1978. His first show was in front of his 3rd Grade class where his teacher promised him some time to perform at the end of the day if hed remain quiet until then. When his chance arrived, Jason went to the front of the classroom as his favorite TV character, Pee Wee Herman, and as his classmates roared with laughter, Jason was hooked with the performing bug. Talent Contests during his school years included performances as his favorite singers, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, and he even made enough money to go to the movies as a street-dancer on the weekends (the Dollar Movies!).
Jason graduated as an Honor Roll student and Student Body President from The Waterford School in Sandy, UT, in 1997. Jason received All-State Honors for his contributions on the schools basketball team and had plans to play in College until one of his heroes; Coach Tony Ingle of BYU noticed Jasons ability to captivate an audience with his humor and impressions. Coach Ingle suggested Jason work on his talents and was introduced to Chris Poulos, former manager of the successful folk singing group, The 3Ds. Chris helped Jason hone his impressions into a show and Jason began working throughout Utah performing at parties and beauty pageants to rave reviews. It wasnt long before Jasons father, John, helped Jason contact the right people to get an audition for the Las Vegas "Legends In Concert", the Mecca for great impersonators.
Jason began work for "Legends" as Ricky Martin in Myrtle Beach, SC, in 2001, one week after his marriage to his sweetheart, the former Tami Spenst. Jason enjoyed his stint as the "Bon-bon Shaker" and, after having gained 30 lbs. from his wifes great cooking, decided it was time to become Elton John for "Legends" as well. In 2002 Jason opened the "Legends" show as Elton and came back later in the show as Ricky Martin, confusing blue-hairs throughout the theatre, while in Valley Forge, PA at the Lily Langtry Theatre.
Upon leaving Valley Forge, Jason also decided to close the chapter on his "Legends In Concert" experience and begin focus on his one-man show for Corporate America. Since August 2002 Jason has maintained an unprecedented climb up the "corporate ladder" as an independent, one-man show Entertainer. Jason also added to his credentials "Motivational Speaker" after joining NSA (National Speakers Association), and sharing his experiences of dreams and goals while mixing in his favorite segments of his one-man show as a Keynote Speaker at numerous conventions.
Jasons goal as an Entertainer continues to be the same as when he began: Pursue the Entertainment Business, make others smile, and fill the world with humor and entertainment the whole family can enjoy together. Jasons show is perfect for the Annual Corporate Convention, a private gathering, and many other types of business functions, as each show is customized to the companys desires. Jasons show is always evolving and he continues to wow audiences with his newest material and the old crowd favorites. Currently Jason is performing private shows throughout the Country and has established traditions with many corporations who have him return year after year. Jason would be thrilled to hear from you about performing for your next event.
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Ignited: Managers Light Up Your Company and Career for More Power, More Purpose and More Success
by Vince Thompson
Managers! Feeling squeezed, overworked and under-appreciated? Four Key Trends are working in your favor and now is the time to take back your life and career. With Vince Thompson's Ignited: Managers Light Up Your Company and Career for More Power, More Purpose and More Success you'll learn about Ignition Points designed to harness your power in the middle and propel your career.
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Accelerate: 20 Practical Lessons to Boost Business Momentum
by Dan Coughlin
Learn how to:
- Expedite your results and the results of your staff.
- Align your strengths and passions with your organization's desired outcomes.
- Circumvent the insanity of the 24/7 work life.
- Influence key decision-makers at all levels.
- Avoid the pitfalls of poor communication.
- Execute profit-boosting improvements.
- Implement an effective, brand-building strategy.
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Pieces for Profit
by David Yeghiaian
Pieces for Profit answers the question: How can organizations become more profitable and successful? David Yeghiaian focuses on three elements:
- Strategy
- People
- Customers
Portraying them together as a puzzle, Pieces for Profit describes how all three interdependent pieces fit together to benefit organizations. Yeghiaian based the book on years of research with hundreds of organizations and thousands of leaders. This led to the newly created AL2A process (Ask, Listen, Learn & Act), an innovative approach to drive customer engagement, as well emotional engagement with internal touchpoints. |
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