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A special invite from Alex Weber!

August 19th, 2019

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Fish Sandwich by Comedian/Speaker Greg Warren

August 13th, 2019

In college, I was on the wrestling team. Before practice, my teammates and I would sit around the training room and try to make each other laugh, primarily to distract ourselves from the misery we were about to endure. I often had the most to contribute. Once, my friend Chip Bunner and I thought it […]

Showcase Speaker Ross Bernstein

August 12th, 2019

A special message from Showcase Speaker Ross Bernstein! For more information or to register for the showcase, click here.

Showcase Speaker Lisa Ryan

August 5th, 2019

A special invitation from Showcase speaker Lisa Ryan! For more information, or to register for the showcase, click here.

Failure Plus Time by Comedian/Speaker Greg Warren

July 22nd, 2019

Tragedy plus time equals comedy. It’s an old saying, and whoever said it had valuable insight into the human condition. As a standup comedian and a keynote speaker, I owe a debt of thanks to my failures. After graduating from college, I got a job selling products to grocery chains. After being promoted to the […]

Effectively Managing Generation Z by John Graci

July 18th, 2019

Did you know that 72% of teens say they want to start a business of their own one day? This entrepreneurial spirit is really what defines this up-and-coming generation. Most sources agree that Gen Z adults were born between 1996 and 2010, which means that the older section of this demographic is almost 22 and ready […]

Showcase Speaker Ursula Mentjes

July 18th, 2019

Meet Showcase Speaker Holly Hoffman

July 16th, 2019

Holly Hoffman was born and raised in Eureka, South Dakota, and was the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor Nicaragua”. Through that experience, and others throughout her life, Holly was inspired to share her message of positivity, determination and confidence […]

A Special Invite from Showcase Speaker Judson Laipply

July 9th, 2019

Meet Showcase Speaker Sherene McHenry

July 2nd, 2019

The People IQ Expert™, Dr. Sherene McHenry, is a former graduate professor turned full time speaker and author. Armed with a Bachelors in Business, Masters of Education and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education, Sherene empowers and equips audiences to increase engagement, productivity and purpose. Sherene has spoken extensively throughout North America, as well as in […]

Meet Showcase Speaker Terry Rich

June 20th, 2019

Terry Rich is the retired President and CEO of the Iowa Lottery and an international keynote speaker and author. During his tenure in the lottery business, he increased sales by over one billion dollars. He also served as President of the North American Lottery Association, which is responsible for helping states raise over 80 billion dollars […]

Good to Great: Communicating with your Employee

June 18th, 2019

Good to Great: Communicating with your Employee by John Graci Experience and surveys show that the main reasons employees seek new employment is because they want to feel validated and valued. Those feelings come directly from communication with you, their boss! So how do we communicate that with our employees? Glass Half-Full It’s easy to […]

4 Principles To Practice by Ben Utecht

June 17th, 2019

Playing on a Super Bowl Championship team taught me many skills that transfer into corporate performance. Today, I’ll share four principles that you can practice to empower your team to perform at an elite level. 1) Create an environment where Questions are encouraged and celebrated. On game day, the mantra of the Indianapolis Colts offense […]