Since founding the Leadership Difference in 1995, nearly half a million people have attended Dave’s “enter-TRAIN-ment” seminars on topics that include leadership, customer service, selling skills, and personal performance enhancement.  His clients include Allstate Insurance, Bank of America, Universal Studios, Hilton Worldwide, Janssen/Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, Sub-Zero Wolf Appliances, Electrolux Appliances, Trek Bikes, Walt Disney World and the CIA.  In July 2013, Meeting Professionals

Rodger Baker is the Managing Director for Geopolitics at Periplous, Executive Advisor of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE, and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Society for Geopolitics (S4GEO). Baker explains how geopolitical competition, technological change, and shifting alliances are reshaping the global environment. With nearly 30 years of experience producing mid- and long-term geopolitical forecasts, he analyzes global geopolitical patterns and their implications for

Eddie Davenport is a Hollywood stunt performer, actor, and keynote speaker known for helping teams perform under pressure and navigate fear, resilience, and high-stakes decision-making. Originally from Tarpon Springs, Florida, Eddie began his performance career in theater before transitioning into film and television stunt work. He studied theatre at the University of Central Florida and later built a career in Hollywood as both a stunt double and on-screen performer. Over the course of his career,

Chad Greenway’s journey embodies the values of hard work, resilience, and community spirit. Born and raised on a hog, cattle, and crop farm in Mt. Vernon, SD, Chad learned the importance of dedication and perseverance from an early age. Growing up in a tight-knit rural community, he quickly assumed leadership roles both on the family farm and within the local community. His path led him to the University of Iowa on a football scholarship, where he shone brightly as a standout player. Named 3-time

Chris Klieman is a proven championship coach known for building a culture of selflessness, discipline, toughness, and commitment. While coaching Kansas State Football for seven seasons (2019-2025), he guided the Wildcats to a 54-34 (61%) record, five eight-win seasons, a Big 12 Championship in 2022, 6 bowl game appearances, 7 wins over Kansas, and multiple top-10 victories—more than any other active Big 12 program since 2019. His teams delivered sustained success with three straight nine-win

Laura Best is a keynote speaker and bestselling author of Born to Buzz who helps leaders unlock passion in their teams. Through a blend of story, science and her trademark Practical Inspiration®, leading brands invite Laura to inspire greater energy, contribution and performance in work and life. After experiencing burnout during a successful marketing career, Laura began to question the belief that we must sacrifice the things we love to succeed. She set out to find a better way, one that allowed

Ramy Nassar helps leaders stop reacting to disruption and start designing the future. As the former Head of Innovation for Mattel, he harnessed emerging technologies to reinvent one of the world's most iconic brands, including contributing to the production team for the Barbie movie, which grossed $1.5B worldwide. Today, he brings that same builder's mindset to leaders, helping them Navigate What's Next in AI and emerging technology with clarity and confidence. Ramy doesn't watch the future unfold

Lindsay Schiess is a keynote speaker, professor at the University of Utah, licensed clinical social worker, and founder of Rise With Purpose. Drawing from years of clinical practice, graduate-level teaching, and thousands of conversations with leaders, teams, and individuals, she helps organizations build emotional resilience so people can navigate pressure, uncertainty, and change without losing themselves. Known for her engaging presentations, Lindsay blends psychology, neuroscience, compelling

In today’s fast-moving world of relentless change, hybrid work, and constant disruption, organizations don’t just need sharper strategies, they need cultures where people trust one another, collaborate effectively, and perform at their best. For 25+ years, leadership, culture, and teamwork expert Mike Robbins, CSP, has helped some of the world’s most respected organizations build environments where people perform at their best because they feel safe, valued, connected, and inspired to contribute

Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian, bestselling author, and Emmy-winning Apple TV storyteller whose videos have generated over 1 billion video views. He inspires audiences to live by his mantra 1MT1MT (One More Thing, One More Time). Your attendees will leave energized and equipped to: * Foster forward-thinking amid market volatility * Rebound from disappointment * Do 1MT1MT to embrace transformation * Keep a growth mindset—and a sense of humor Josh collaborates closely with your planning team to

Some leaders naturally see strategy. Others naturally see people. Megan Thole has built her career on seeing both and helping leaders do the same. For more than 15 years, Megan has helped organizations develop leaders, navigate change, and move from good ideas to meaningful action. What drives her work isn't just improving organizational results, it’s helping people discover they don't have to sacrifice themselves to become exceptional leaders. As a first-generation college graduate, entrepreneur,

Jon Dorenbos is a former NFL long snapper, two-time Pro Bowler, world-class magician, America’s Got Talent finalist, author, and keynote speaker whose life story is a powerful example of resilience, forgiveness, and purpose. At 12 years old, Jon’s life changed forever when his father took the life of his mother and was sentenced to prison. Jon entered foster care while his aunt fought to gain custody of him and his sister. Through therapy, family support, and his own determination, Jon made a

Michael Weidokal is a world-renowned economist, speaker and author, as well as an advisor to many of the world’s leading businesses, governments and financial institutions on issues ranging from global business, economic trends, geopolitics and international trade. Michael is best-known for his remarkably accurate economic and political predictions over the past 25 years, making him one of the most sought-after speakers in his field. Over the years, Michael’s views have appeared in many of the

Desi Payne is a dynamic and high-energy international motivational keynote speaker, author, and leadership trainer who helps overwhelmed employees and leaders beat burnout, reduce stress, and build a positive workplace culture that drives stronger engagement and performance. With more than 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, patient advocate, customer service and leadership trainer, and award-winning entertainer, Desi brings a rare mix of credibility, energy, and practical insight to every

Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters of her generation. She currently hosts The Sage Steele Show, a weekly podcast, where she sits down with entertainers, athletes, business people, and politicians to have deep dive personal one on one discussions that enlighten, entertain, and engage. Prior to launching her show, she was a leading fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter. Throughout the years, Steele has hosted