Monthly Archives: May 2011
A Real People Profile, Richard Picciotto
May 31, 2011
Real Growth: Technology, Innovation, Opportunity
May 27, 2011
Real growth isn’t only about numbers and charts, but about opportunities and innovation. These experts on the economy, strategy, and trends and technology deliver timely intel on real world business concerns. Want to thrive now and in the future? The choice is yours.
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Economy
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Governor Jennifer Granholm Former Governor of Michigan and Expert on Economic Recovery |
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Stuart Varney Host of Varney & Company on Fox News Channel |
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Zanny Minton-Beddoes Economic Editor for The Economist and Former IMF Economist |
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Paul Volcker Former Chairman of the Federal Reserve |
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Ben Stein Actor, Author, Economist, and Pop Culture Icon |
Strategy and Innovation
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Jason Jennings Authority on Business Leadership and Productivity |
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Chris Trimble Business Innovation Expert and Author of The Other Side of Innovation |
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Frans Johansson Best-Selling Author of The Medici Effect |
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Peter Guber Founder and Chairman of Mandalay Entertainment |
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Michael Treacy Best-Selling Author of Double-Digit Growth and Management Consultant |
Trends and Technology
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John Battelle Internet Visionary and Best-Selling Author of The Search |
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Peter Leyden Leading Expert on Megatrends and New Technology |
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Thomas Koulopoulos Recognized Authority on Changing Technology |
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Eric Qualman Author of Socialnomics and Social Media and Technology Expert |
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Robert Safian Editor and Managing Director of Fast Company Magazine |
Our Seasoned Political Speakers Analyze the Race for 2012
May 24, 2011
With so many presidential hopefuls testing the waters, who will emerge as the Republican Party’s top candidate? Will President Barack Obama win re-election in 2012, or will the Republicans claim victory? What policy issues will emerge as the election gets closer?
Whether looking for someone on the right, left, or in-between, we have them all. Political speakers Michael Steele, Howard Fineman, and Common Ground will educate and entertain you, while providing an insider’s view of the daily political rhetoric. Knowledgeable and witty, they are a perfect fit for any group wanting to make sense of it all.
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele provides an invaluable look inside the GOP and at its current stable of potential Presidential hopefuls. As MSNBC’s newest political analyst, he shares his unique perspective on the 2012 race and delivers expertise on political strategy, fund-raising, and election reform.
Based on their popular USA Today column “Common Ground,” political speakers Bob Beckel, a liberal Democratic strategist, and Cal Thomas, a conservative columnist, take on today’s most pressing issues in their unique, entertaining style. More like a conversation between friends than debate between enemies, they inspire audiences to find common ground in their own beliefs and to put aside politics as usual.
As Editorial Director of The Huffington Post Media Group, Howard Fineman helps shape the company’s overall coverage, with a focus on the 2012 presidential race. Formerly a senior Washington correspondent and columnist for Newsweek, Fineman has reported from the nation’s capital since 1980. A true Washington insider, this popular keynote speaker examines complex political issues with a keen journalist’s eye.
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Expert Frank Abagnale on How Fraud Has Evolved
May 23, 2011
Common to Release Memoir in September, Book Tour to Follow
May 19, 2011
Common, award-winning artist and respected lyricist, has written a memoir which will be published by Simon & Schuster in September, and he’ll also embark on a highly anticipated fall book tour.
The provocative and moving One Day It’ll All Make Sense explores Common’s upbringing and familial relationships. Taking its title from his third, introspective album, the book touches upon the heartbreaking story behind his parents’ separation, his own commitment to fatherhood, and his rise to fame. Common says, “The best memoirs are always motivated by a higher purpose than the self.”
Known as “the thinking man’s rapper,” Common also empowers young people to find self-respect and love through his Common Ground Foundation. He has written books for young people, including The MIRROR and ME and I Like You But I Love Me.
Common is now available for limited dates on his fall book tour. Don’t miss your opportunity to bring this hip-hop icon to your campus. Contact Keppler speakers for more information.
NFL Superstar and Stroke Survivor Tedy Bruschi Summits Mt. Kilimanjaro
May 19, 2011
A group of adventurers, including NFL superstar and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi, reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, on May 18th, completing an ascent that took an entire week.
Bruschi did the climb with former Titans coach Jeff Fisher, former Eagles tight end Chad Lewis, and four injured military service members to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, which honors the sacrifices made by injured US soldiers.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest freestanding mountain at 19,340 feet. Of their reaching the summit, Bruschi said, “We saw the most amazing sunrise that I’ve ever seen in my life. Very difficult climb, but well worth it to make it to Uhuru Peak.”
Bruschi is spokesman for the American Stroke Association, an analyst for ESPN, and the author of the book Never Give Up: My Stroke, My Recovery, and My Return to the NFL. A powerful inspirational speaker, he encourages people to persevere, no matter what obstacles they may face.
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Cast of MTV’s “The Buried Life” Land Book Deal
May 13, 2011
The cast of MTV’s The Buried Life can now cross another accomplishment off of their “100 Things We Want To Do Before We Die,” list. Writing a book was number 19, and this goal will be reached some time in the spring of 2012. Artisan Books will publish the collection, which will document their adventures and include contributions from fans.
The popular show originated in 2006 when Jonnie Penn, Ben Nemtin, Duncan Penn, and Dave Lingwood set out in an old RV to complete items on their bucket list. They also help strangers along the way accomplish things they have always wanted to do.
The Buried Life premiered on MTV in January 2010 and the show keeps growing in popularity, with more than one million fans on Facebook. The cast is involved in the show’s production, and they strive to keep it authentic. They aim to keep things simple and practical, showing others that a little creativity can go a long way in reaching goals.
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Civil Rights Activist Bob Zellner Relives Historic Freedom Rides
May 12, 2011
Bob Zellner, Freedom Rider and author, is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau.
Prominent civil rights activist Bob Zellner appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show on May 4th, marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement’s Freedom Rides. Subsequently, PBS is airing a new special on Monday, May 16th, which also documents this important part of American history. To learn more about the PBS Freedom Riders special, click here.
The Freedom Riders set out to change the status quo by taking public transportation in the southern US, challenging local laws that enforced segregation. The first Freedom Ride left Washington, D.C., on May 4, 1961, headed for New Orleans. The Freedom Rides, and the violent reactions they provoked, strengthened the American Civil Rights Movement. Riders were arrested for trespassing and violating Jim Crow laws. Most of the rides were sponsored by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), of which Zellner was a field secretary.
Raised in southern Alabama with a father and grandfather in the Ku Klux Klan, Zellner became an unlikely civil rights activist. He was arrested 18 times in seven states, charged with crimes such as “inciting the black population to acts of war and violence.” Author of The Wrong Side of Murder Creek: A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement, Zellner speaks about the search for racial justice and the inequalities that still exist.
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Frank Abagnale’s Story, “Catch Me If You Can,” The Musical, Earns Four Tony Nominations
May 9, 2011
Congratulations to Frank Abagnale and the creators, cast and crew of Catch Me If You Can for earning four Tony Award nominations. The Spielberg-backed spinoff from the hit movie of the same name received nods for “Best Musical,” “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical” for Norbert Leo Butz, “Best Orchestrations” for Marc Shaiman and Larry Blank, and “Best Sound Design” for Steve Canyon Kennedy. The musical has also received six Drama Desk Award nominations.
If you saw the hit film Catch Me If You Can, you already know the story of Frank Abagnale – the global con artist who achieved notoriety for the implausibly intricate nature of his scams. The musical version of his amazing story premiered on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theater on April 10th.
The production, which stars Aaron Tveit as Frank Abagnale and Norbert Leo Butz as FBI agent Carl Hanratty, is directed by the legendary Jack O’Brien. It features music by the Tony Award-winning team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who celebrated recent success with Hairspray. For a behind-the-scenes look at Catch Me If You Can, visit the show’s web site here.
For the last 35 years, Abagnale has assisted the FBI with fraud cases and is considered a preeminent expert on fraud and identity theft. A riveting storyteller and in-demand inspirational speaker, he shares his true morality tale, taking audiences from the depths of despair to the triumph of personal redemption.
The Tony Awards telecast will air on June 12, 2011.
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Military Leaders on the Importance of Teamwork and Peak Performance
May 6, 2011
This week the world learned about a US military operation carried out in Pakistan. The mission’s success was a direct result of perfect planning, proper risk management, unfaltering teamwork and precise execution of their plan. Like these highly trained forces, our military speakers have left an indelible mark on society and have become part of American history. Keppler Speakers proudly represents these true American heroes.
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General Hugh Shelton Fourteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
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General Richard Myers Fifteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
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Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.) Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, Global Preparedness Expert |
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Commander Kirk S. Lippold, USN (Ret.) Inspirational Leader and Commander of the USS Cole |
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Nate Fick US Marine Corps Captain and Author of One Bullet Away |
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Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann Hero of Black Hawk Down and the Battle of Mogadishu |
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General Jack Keane Retired Four-Star General and Former Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army |
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John Foley Former Lead Solo Pilot for the Blue Angels |