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  Chris Emery

  Co-founder of famed Clodhoppers Candy, Chris Emery, combined his grandmother's candy recipe with determination and business savvy to develop a multi-million dollar business in the competitive candy industry.

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  Derrick de Kerckhove - Français

  Directeur du Programme McLuhan de l'Université de Toronto, Derrick de Kerckhove est également professeur au Département de Français de la même université.

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  Larry Finnson

  As the co-founder of Krave's Candy Company, which produces and distributes Clodhoppers Candy, Finnson used innovative new approaches to capture market share from the giants such as Nestle and Hersheys. His next ventures,... more

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  Linda Nazareth

  Linda Nazareth is an economist, author and television broadcaster. An expert on demographic and social change, she knows that small trends can cause big shifts – and she knows how to stay ahead of them.

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  Mark Federman

  Mark Federman is a an observer of the world through a McLuhan lens. He speaks on issues of culture, media, education, business and more. Federman currently focuses on developing an emergent model of the "corporation of the... more

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  Sean Wise

  As one of Canada’s leading mentors for emerging growth companies, Sean Wise helps business dreams become profitable realities. 

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  Tom Blake

  Blake is the co-founder of Optimé International, a leading consulting firm he established to engage organizations in sales execution, effectiveness, training and development. Prior to Optimé, Blake worked at the executive... more

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  Adrian Gostick

  Adrian Gostick is the author of several bestselling books on corporate culture, including the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller The Carrot Principle. He also wrote the bestsellers The Integrity... more

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  Brian Burke

  Brian Burke was also the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Stanley Cup winning Anaheim Ducks from 2005 to 2008. He is a Harvard Law alumni, an impassioned community leader, and is credited with the successes... more

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  Cameron Herold

  Cameron Herold is one of North America's most innovative business visionaries. As COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, he led a company which ranked #2 Best Employer to Work For in Canada, growing the company from $2 million to $105 million... more

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  Cheryl Cran

  Cheryl Cran is a self confessed positive control freak, “bold” leadership expert, Gen X/Baby Boomer “cusper,” Gen Y mother, and is an internationally renowned professional keynote speaker.  Her... more

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  Colleen Francis

  Through her company, Engage Selling Solutions, Colleen has condensed this winning formula into an internationally acclaimed sales training system, helping sales professionals everywhere to make an immediate and lasting impact... more

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  Daniel Burrus

  Daniel Burrus is one of the world’s leading technology forecasters and business strategists, and is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed Technotrends, which has been translated into over a dozen ... more

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  David Nour

  David Nour is considered by many as one of the foremost thought leaders on the quantifiable value of business relationships, including best business practices for social networking and social media.

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  Donald Cooper

  Donald Cooper has been both a world-class manufacturer (Cooper Sporting Goods) and an award-winning retailer. Now, drawing on this real-life experience, he has helped thousands of businesses around the world to create a compelling... more

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  Elaine Dundon

  Elaine Dundon is recognized internationally as a thought leader in innovation. Dundon is the author of the best-selling book, The Seeds of Innovation which has been featured around the world including Australia, Singapore,... more

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  Ian Percy

  Ian Percy is one of North America's most inspirational speakers. With sound theory, streetwise experience and limitless humour, Ian prods major corporations and public institutions around the world into a reassessment of... more

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  James Canton

  Dr. James Canton is a renowned global futurist, social scientist, keynote presenter, author, and visionary business advisor. For over 30 years, he has been insightfully predicting the key trends that have shaped our world.... more

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  James Malinchak

  James has achieved a level of success usually reached much later in life. Recognized by promoters worldwide as one of the most outstanding young speakers, James captivates and involves his audiences with his blend of energy,... more

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  Jim Bottomley

  Jim Bottomley is an entrepreneur, futurist, management consultant and professional speaker. His unique thinking models enable both individuals and organizations to develop innovative plans for future success.

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  Jim Pancero

  Jim Pancero is the leading authority on sales and sales management. His information intensive programs and keynote speeches focus on innovative, cutting-edge selling processes and strategies for the new global marketplac... more

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  Judy Thomson and Gayle Hallgren-Rezac

  Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson are co-authors of WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life. Their trademarked 7-step process-The N.E.T.W.O.R.K. Dance has taught thousands... more

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  Marcus Buckingham

  In his role as author, independent consultant and speaker, Marcus Buckingham has been the subject of in-depth profiles in The New York Times, Fortune, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal... more

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  Mark David Jones

  As an author and highly demanded speaker, Mark David Jones has an innovative, results-focused passion for helping people make a difference. Mark is an acclaimed consultant in the public sector as well as the private sector... more

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  Michael Bergdahl

  Michael Bergdahl is a full-time motivational speaker, author and writer. Bergdahl worked in Bentonville, Arkansas for Wal-Mart as the Director of "People" for the headquarters office where he worked directly with Sam Wa... more

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  Nancy MacKay

  Nancy is the President and co-founder of MacKay & Associates. For over 15 years, she has been helping organizations improve individual and organizational performance.

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  Ram Charan

  Ram Charan is a highly acclaimed business advisor, speaker and author. Ram has coached some of the world's most successful CEOs. For over 35 years, he has worked behind the scenes at companies like GE, DuPont, Novartis,... more

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  Roger Martin

  Roger Martin is a world-renowned expert on business design and integrative thinking, helping leading organizations and companies innovate and create better solution to complex business problems. Business Week On-Line called... more

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  Ross Shafer

  With the success of his book, "NOBODY MOVED YOUR CHEESE!" Ross has been called, "America's Accountability Watchdog." Ross' hilarious approach to self-motivation is a result of transforming himself from a miserable pet shop... more

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  Scott Burrows

  Scott is a past member of the Insurance & Financial Industry's prestigious "Million Dollar Round Table," a 100% commission driven award that less than 8% of his peers worldwide achieve yearly, a Murder-Ball... more

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  Tim Sanders

  Tim has deep experience in cutting-edge businesses and marketing. He was the Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo! and later their Leadership Coach. Prior to his senior positions at Yahoo!, Tim created and led the Yahoo! ValueLab,... more