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Dan Rather
Rather was born in Wharton, Texas. 1953 he received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Sam Houston State Teachers College.
Rather began his career in 1950 as an Associated Press reporter in Huntsville. Later, he was a reporter for United Press International (1950-1952), several Texas radio stations, and the Houston Chronicle (1954-1955). In 1959, he entered television as a reporter for KTRK-TV in Houston. Prior to joining CBS News, Rather was news director for KHOU-TV, the CBS affiliate in Houston.
In 1961, Rather reported live from the Galveston seawall as Hurricane Carla threatened the Texas coastline. This action impressed the network executives at CBS, and they hired him as a CBS News correspondent in 1962.
Rather, quite by accident, was the first television journalist to report that President John F. Kennedy had died of wounds received from an assassin. He is also known by Kennedy researchers to have seen the Zapruder film.
After serving as a foreign correspondent for CBS News, he drew the assignment as primary anchor for the CBS Sunday Night News, while serving as White House correspondent during the Richard Nixon presidency. His hard punching coverage of the Watergate Investigation and Impeachment proceedings became legendary.
After President Nixon's resignation, Rather took the assignment of chief correspondent for CBS News Special Reports. Some critics wondered whether it was a demotion, but Rather's career with CBS News had one success after another. He became a correspondent of the long-running Sunday night news show 60 Minutes, just as the program was moved from a Sunday afternoon timeslot to primetime. Success there brought Rather in line to succeed Walter Cronkite as main anchor and Managing Editor of the CBS Evening News.
Rather assumed the position upon Cronkite's retirement on March 9, 1981. For a short time from 1993 to 1995, Rather co-anchored the evening news with Connie Chung. After embarassing tactics on Mrs. Chungs part the Rather-Chung duo was cancelled and Rather went back to doing the newscast solo. Additionally, competition among cable outlets developed over the next two decades.
His departure from the anchor chair was troubling for CBS, as Rather's journalistic credentials were questioned during the 2004 Presidential campaign between George W. Bush and John Kerry. Rather retired from anchor of the CBS evening news at 7:00 eastern time, 9 March 2005.
Rather is also a columnist whose work is distributed by King Features Syndicate.
Rather began his career in 1950 as an Associated Press reporter in Huntsville. Later, he was a reporter for United Press International (1950-1952), several Texas radio stations, and the Houston Chronicle (1954-1955). In 1959, he entered television as a reporter for KTRK-TV in Houston. Prior to joining CBS News, Rather was news director for KHOU-TV, the CBS affiliate in Houston.
In 1961, Rather reported live from the Galveston seawall as Hurricane Carla threatened the Texas coastline. This action impressed the network executives at CBS, and they hired him as a CBS News correspondent in 1962.
Rather, quite by accident, was the first television journalist to report that President John F. Kennedy had died of wounds received from an assassin. He is also known by Kennedy researchers to have seen the Zapruder film.
After serving as a foreign correspondent for CBS News, he drew the assignment as primary anchor for the CBS Sunday Night News, while serving as White House correspondent during the Richard Nixon presidency. His hard punching coverage of the Watergate Investigation and Impeachment proceedings became legendary.
After President Nixon's resignation, Rather took the assignment of chief correspondent for CBS News Special Reports. Some critics wondered whether it was a demotion, but Rather's career with CBS News had one success after another. He became a correspondent of the long-running Sunday night news show 60 Minutes, just as the program was moved from a Sunday afternoon timeslot to primetime. Success there brought Rather in line to succeed Walter Cronkite as main anchor and Managing Editor of the CBS Evening News.
Rather assumed the position upon Cronkite's retirement on March 9, 1981. For a short time from 1993 to 1995, Rather co-anchored the evening news with Connie Chung. After embarassing tactics on Mrs. Chungs part the Rather-Chung duo was cancelled and Rather went back to doing the newscast solo. Additionally, competition among cable outlets developed over the next two decades.
His departure from the anchor chair was troubling for CBS, as Rather's journalistic credentials were questioned during the 2004 Presidential campaign between George W. Bush and John Kerry. Rather retired from anchor of the CBS evening news at 7:00 eastern time, 9 March 2005.
Rather is also a columnist whose work is distributed by King Features Syndicate.
Jim Collins
Jim Collins is a student of enduring great companies-how they grow, how they attain superior performance, and how good companies can become great companies. Having invested more than a decade of research into the topic, Jim has authored or co-authored four books-including the classic Built to Last, a fixture on the Business Week bestseller list for more than six years, and the New York Times bestseller, GOOD TO GREAT: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't. His work has been featured in Fortune, The Economist, Fast Company, USA Today, Industry Week, Business Week, Newsweek, Inc., and Harvard Business Review.
Driven by a relentless curiosity, Jim began his research and teaching career on the faculty of Stanford's Graduate School of Business, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award. After seven years at Stanford, Jim returned to his hometown of Boulder, Colorado, to found his management research laboratory. "I am a self-employed professor who endowed his own chair and granted himself tenure," he is fond of saying.
Jim set up his research lab in the same building where he attended grammar school. Still a place of learning, Jim uses the laboratory to conduct large-scale research projects to develop fundamental insights and then translate those findings into books, articles and lectures. Jim continues to conduct rigorous research while maintaining an active teaching schedule with leaders in the corporate and social sectors.
In addition to his day job, Jim is an avid rock climber and has made free ascents of the West Face of El Capitan and the East Face of Washington Column in Yosemite Valley.
Driven by a relentless curiosity, Jim began his research and teaching career on the faculty of Stanford's Graduate School of Business, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award. After seven years at Stanford, Jim returned to his hometown of Boulder, Colorado, to found his management research laboratory. "I am a self-employed professor who endowed his own chair and granted himself tenure," he is fond of saying.
Jim set up his research lab in the same building where he attended grammar school. Still a place of learning, Jim uses the laboratory to conduct large-scale research projects to develop fundamental insights and then translate those findings into books, articles and lectures. Jim continues to conduct rigorous research while maintaining an active teaching schedule with leaders in the corporate and social sectors.
In addition to his day job, Jim is an avid rock climber and has made free ascents of the West Face of El Capitan and the East Face of Washington Column in Yosemite Valley.
Larry Bossidy
Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy, 67, had served as Chairman and CEO of AlliedSignal from 1991 to 1999, when he became Chairman of Honeywell following the historic merger of AlliedSignal and Honeywell in December, 1999. He retired from the company in April 2000.
He returned on July 3, 2001, as Chairman and CEO of Honeywell International Inc., following General Electric's prolonged and unsuccessful attempt to acquire Honeywell. Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy's second term is focused on stabilizing the company by reinvigorating its core management processes and improving its operations and cost structures through the execution of comprehensive Six Sigma- and Digitization-based productivity initiatives. These efforts are expected to generate at least $1.3 billion in cost productivity savings in 2002 and result in the company having the best cost structure position in its history, which will serve as an effective springboard for Honeywell's future growth.
Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy is also credited with transforming AlliedSignal in the 1990s into one of the world's most admired companies, whose success was largely driven by an intense focus on growth and Six Sigma-driven productivity. During his tenure with AlliedSignal the company achieved consistent growth in earnings and cash flow, highlighted by 31 consecutive quarters of earnings-per-share growth of 13% or more.
Before joining AlliedSignal, Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy served in a number of executive and financial positions with General Electric Company, which he joined as a trainee in 1957. He was Chief Operating Officer of General Electric Credit Corporation (now GE Capital Corporation) from 1979 to 1981, Executive Vice President and President of GE's Services and Materials Sector from 1981 to 1984, and Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of General Electric Company from 1984 to July 1991.
He is co-author of new book scheduled for release in June, 2002, entitled "Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done."
Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Colgate University. He and his wife Nancy have nine children and (25) grandchildren.
He returned on July 3, 2001, as Chairman and CEO of Honeywell International Inc., following General Electric's prolonged and unsuccessful attempt to acquire Honeywell. Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy's second term is focused on stabilizing the company by reinvigorating its core management processes and improving its operations and cost structures through the execution of comprehensive Six Sigma- and Digitization-based productivity initiatives. These efforts are expected to generate at least $1.3 billion in cost productivity savings in 2002 and result in the company having the best cost structure position in its history, which will serve as an effective springboard for Honeywell's future growth.
Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy is also credited with transforming AlliedSignal in the 1990s into one of the world's most admired companies, whose success was largely driven by an intense focus on growth and Six Sigma-driven productivity. During his tenure with AlliedSignal the company achieved consistent growth in earnings and cash flow, highlighted by 31 consecutive quarters of earnings-per-share growth of 13% or more.
Before joining AlliedSignal, Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy served in a number of executive and financial positions with General Electric Company, which he joined as a trainee in 1957. He was Chief Operating Officer of General Electric Credit Corporation (now GE Capital Corporation) from 1979 to 1981, Executive Vice President and President of GE's Services and Materials Sector from 1981 to 1984, and Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of General Electric Company from 1984 to July 1991.
He is co-author of new book scheduled for release in June, 2002, entitled "Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done."
Mr. Lawrence A. Bossidy was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Colgate University. He and his wife Nancy have nine children and (25) grandchildren.
Dr. James Loehr
Dr. James Loehr is Chairman, CEO and co-founder of LGE Performance Systems, a training company that specializes in helping business executives, elite law enforcement teams, medical professionals, and professional athletes achieve full engagement in high stress environments. LGE's world renowned Full Engagement training system reflects Dr. Loehr's conviction that managing energy, not time, is the key to sustained high performance.
Dr. James Loehr has authored 13 books and his most recent book, co-authored with Tony Schwartz, entitled The Power of Full Engagement has become a #1 bestseller, and was chosen by USA Today as one of the Top Ten best-selling money books of 2003. He is the Engagement columnist for Chief Learning Officer magazine, a professional publication dedicated to innovations in training and learning.
Dr. James Loehr appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show where an entire program was devoted to his groundbreaking Full Engagement training system and concepts. He has also appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Nightline with Ted Koppel, The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and CBS Morning News. Dr. Loehr's work has been chronicled in leading national publications including the Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report, Success, Fast Company and Omni. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of world-class athletes including golfer Mark O'Meara; tennis players Jim Courier, Monica Seles, and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario; boxer Ray Mancini; hockey players Eric Lindros and Mike Richter; and Olympic gold medal speed skater Dan Jansen.
Dr. James Loehr possesses a masters and doctorate in psychology, serves on several prestigious scientific boards and is a full member of the American Psychological Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.
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Dr. James Loehr has authored 13 books and his most recent book, co-authored with Tony Schwartz, entitled The Power of Full Engagement has become a #1 bestseller, and was chosen by USA Today as one of the Top Ten best-selling money books of 2003. He is the Engagement columnist for Chief Learning Officer magazine, a professional publication dedicated to innovations in training and learning.
Dr. James Loehr appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show where an entire program was devoted to his groundbreaking Full Engagement training system and concepts. He has also appeared on NBC's Today Show, ABC's Nightline with Ted Koppel, The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and CBS Morning News. Dr. Loehr's work has been chronicled in leading national publications including the Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Newsweek, Time, US News and World Report, Success, Fast Company and Omni. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of world-class athletes including golfer Mark O'Meara; tennis players Jim Courier, Monica Seles, and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario; boxer Ray Mancini; hockey players Eric Lindros and Mike Richter; and Olympic gold medal speed skater Dan Jansen.
Dr. James Loehr possesses a masters and doctorate in psychology, serves on several prestigious scientific boards and is a full member of the American Psychological Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.
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* Stress For Success
Gary Hamel
Gary Hamel is Visiting Professor of Strategic and International Management at the London Business School, Chairman of Strategos and Director of the Woodside Institute. As the author of concepts such as "strategic intent," "core competence," "corporate imagination" and "industry revolution," Hamel has changed the focus and language of strategy in many of the world's most successful companies.
In his work with leading companies throughout the world, Hamel and his colleagues at Strategos have helped management teams create rule-breaking strategies that have created billions of dollars in new wealth.
Through the Woodside Institute, Hamel has joined forces with a community of renowned thought leaders who are working to solve the world's toughest business problem: how to help large institutions become capable of continuous, crisis-free renewal.
Since 1985, Hamel has published 13 articles in the Harvard Business Review. Four of his articles have received the prestigious McKinsey prize for excellence. He is also the most reprinted author in the history of the Harvard Business Review. Hamel has written three cover stories for Fortune magazine, the world's most prestigious business magazine. He has also written for the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Fast Company, Business 2.0, CIO magazine and many other professional and academic journals.
Professor Hamel's landmark book, Competing for the Future, was Business Week's management book of the year and has appeared on every management best-seller list. Having been translated into more than 20 languages, it is the best-selling book every on business strategy. Hamel's latest book, Leading the Revolution is another global best seller. Industry revolutionaries like Richard Branson and Michael Dell have described the book as the essential guide to business innovation. Professor Hamel is one of the world's most sought-after management speakers. He is an advisor to CEOs, boards and governments. He is a member of the Global Business Network, a fellow of the World Economic Forum and on the board of the Strategic Management Review. He lives in Northern California.
In his work with leading companies throughout the world, Hamel and his colleagues at Strategos have helped management teams create rule-breaking strategies that have created billions of dollars in new wealth.
Through the Woodside Institute, Hamel has joined forces with a community of renowned thought leaders who are working to solve the world's toughest business problem: how to help large institutions become capable of continuous, crisis-free renewal.
Since 1985, Hamel has published 13 articles in the Harvard Business Review. Four of his articles have received the prestigious McKinsey prize for excellence. He is also the most reprinted author in the history of the Harvard Business Review. Hamel has written three cover stories for Fortune magazine, the world's most prestigious business magazine. He has also written for the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Fast Company, Business 2.0, CIO magazine and many other professional and academic journals.
Professor Hamel's landmark book, Competing for the Future, was Business Week's management book of the year and has appeared on every management best-seller list. Having been translated into more than 20 languages, it is the best-selling book every on business strategy. Hamel's latest book, Leading the Revolution is another global best seller. Industry revolutionaries like Richard Branson and Michael Dell have described the book as the essential guide to business innovation. Professor Hamel is one of the world's most sought-after management speakers. He is an advisor to CEOs, boards and governments. He is a member of the Global Business Network, a fellow of the World Economic Forum and on the board of the Strategic Management Review. He lives in Northern California.
Jack Welch
Jack Welch grew to fame in the business world through his management success and skills during his many years at General Electric. Welch turned the struggling slow moving giant of a company into a dynamic growth company revered by many. During his 20 years of leadership at General Electric (GE) Welch increased the value of the company from $13 billion to several hundred billion.
Born in Salem Massachusetts USA in 1935. Welch received his B.S. degree at the University of Massachusetts in Chemical Engineering and then went on to receive his M.S. and Ph.D degrees (as a Chemical Engineer) at the University of Illinois.
After graduating in 1960 Welch joined General Electric as a Chemical engineer and worked his way through the ranks to become the Chairman and CEO of GE, making him the eighth and youngest leader.
During his 20 year reign of General Electric, one of Americas largest and most well known companies Jack Welch's management skills became almost legendary. His no nonsense leadership style gave him a reputation of being hard, even ruthless, but also fair when making business decisions.
Welch had little time for bureaucracy and archaic business ways. If managers didn't change they were replaced with someone that could change. Managers were given free reign as long as they followed the GE ethic of constant change and striving to do better. He ran GE like a small dynamic business able to change as opportunities arose or when a business become unprofitable.
In his pursuit to change and streamline the General Electric giant Welch once earned the nickname of Neutron Jack. More than 100,000 GE employees had their jobs taken from them during his reign. GE businesses had to be the best performing business in their field or they were sold.
General Electric saw great growth and expansion under Jack Welch's leadership. Through streamlining operations, acquiring new businesses, and ensuring that each business under the GE umbrella was one of the best in its field the company was able expand dramatically from 1981 to 2001.
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Jack Welch is an exceptional manager and improved the General Electric company dramatically. His management ideas and leadership skills are both admired by business commentators and imitated by business leaders worldwide.
Since retiring from his role as GE Chairman in 2001 Welch has written a best selling memoir "Jack, Straight from the Gut" and consults with several Fortune 500 businesses.
Born in Salem Massachusetts USA in 1935. Welch received his B.S. degree at the University of Massachusetts in Chemical Engineering and then went on to receive his M.S. and Ph.D degrees (as a Chemical Engineer) at the University of Illinois.
After graduating in 1960 Welch joined General Electric as a Chemical engineer and worked his way through the ranks to become the Chairman and CEO of GE, making him the eighth and youngest leader.
During his 20 year reign of General Electric, one of Americas largest and most well known companies Jack Welch's management skills became almost legendary. His no nonsense leadership style gave him a reputation of being hard, even ruthless, but also fair when making business decisions.
Welch had little time for bureaucracy and archaic business ways. If managers didn't change they were replaced with someone that could change. Managers were given free reign as long as they followed the GE ethic of constant change and striving to do better. He ran GE like a small dynamic business able to change as opportunities arose or when a business become unprofitable.
In his pursuit to change and streamline the General Electric giant Welch once earned the nickname of Neutron Jack. More than 100,000 GE employees had their jobs taken from them during his reign. GE businesses had to be the best performing business in their field or they were sold.
General Electric saw great growth and expansion under Jack Welch's leadership. Through streamlining operations, acquiring new businesses, and ensuring that each business under the GE umbrella was one of the best in its field the company was able expand dramatically from 1981 to 2001.
Love him or hate him, there is no denying that Jack Welch is an exceptional manager and improved the General Electric company dramatically. His management ideas and leadership skills are both admired by business commentators and imitated by business leaders worldwide.
Since retiring from his role as GE Chairman in 2001 Welch has written a best selling memoir "Jack, Straight from the Gut" and consults with several Fortune 500 businesses.
Patrick Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni is the founder and president of The Table Group, Inc., a specialized management-consulting firm focused on organizational health. Pat's passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing, speaking and consulting. He is the author of four business books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, which continues to be highlighted on The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller lists. Pat's latest book, Death by Meeting, is following suit with appearances on both the USA Today and BusinessWeek lists. His earlier successes include The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive and The Five Temptations of a CEO.
Patrick's work has also been featured in numerous publications such as Fast Company, INC. Magazine, USA Today, Entrepreneur, Drucker Foundation's Leader to Leader and The Harvard Business Review.
When Pat is not writing, he consults to executives and speaks to world class organizations. Clients who have engaged his services include New York Life, Novell, Microsoft, Allstate, Sam's Club, Avnet, the U.S. Military Academy, West Point and FedEx, to name a few.
Prior to founding his firm, Pat worked for Sybase, Oracle and Bain & Company. He also served on the National Board of Directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America from 2000-2003.
PATRICK'S SPECIALTY AREAS:
Business Management
Change
Leadership
Sales & Marketing
Teambuilding
Patrick's work has also been featured in numerous publications such as Fast Company, INC. Magazine, USA Today, Entrepreneur, Drucker Foundation's Leader to Leader and The Harvard Business Review.
When Pat is not writing, he consults to executives and speaks to world class organizations. Clients who have engaged his services include New York Life, Novell, Microsoft, Allstate, Sam's Club, Avnet, the U.S. Military Academy, West Point and FedEx, to name a few.
Prior to founding his firm, Pat worked for Sybase, Oracle and Bain & Company. He also served on the National Board of Directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America from 2000-2003.
PATRICK'S SPECIALTY AREAS: