Our Learning 2010 Keynotes:


 

Apolo Anton Ohno

"Extreme Learning & Training: Mastering the Olympics and Dancing with the Stars"

Apolo Anton Ohno became the best short-track skater in the United States in less than two years, when he began his career in 1995. At fourteen years of age, after training under Pat Wentland in Lake Placid for just six months,Ohno claimed his first overall title at the U.S. Championships. He is now an eight-time Olympic medalist, including two gold medals. READ MORE...

 

Diane Hessan

"How to Design & Leverage Communities of Knowledge & Collaboration?"

Diane Hessan is one of the world's leading experts on the design and nuturing of Digital Communities.  As organizations create and rely on Communities of Practice, Communities of Customers and Communities of Knowledge, Diane is the go-to resource. READ MORE...

 

Marshall Goldsmith

"Putting the Mojo in Learning and Leaders"

Marshall Goldsmith is a world authority in helping successful leaders get even better – by achieving positive, lasting change in behavior: for themselves, their people and their teams.
His most recent book, MOJO was released in February 2010.  It is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal top ten best-seller - and the Shanghai Daily #1 business book in China.  It is already scheduled to be translated into 14 languages. READ MORE...

Maestro Roger Nierenberg

"Orchestrating Greatness: The Musical Paradigm!"

Roger Nierenberg, creator of The Music Paradigm, has led presentations with more than eighty different orchestras throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Oceana. For 14 years, Nierenberg directed the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Florida, where he established a special reputation for his highly successful collaborations with many of today's outstanding soloists and composers. For 23 years he was Music Director of the Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut. READ MORE...

 

 

Jonathan Kopp

The Power of Video Stories and Social Media in Corporations!  

Jonathan Kopp brings a unique view to the conversation about Social Media and Corporate Communication.  He is the Partner / Global Director, Ketchum Digital overseeing all aspects of digital and social media strategy, counsel and program development; interactive design and development; graphical design and content; and rich media products and services for major corporations around the world. READ MORE...

 

 

Clay Shirky

via HighDef Video Conference

Writer, Consultant, and Teacher on New Technology and Social Media

Clay is a provocative new voice on all things Internet: social networks and media, economics and culture, connected communities, and the open source movement. He divides his time between consulting, teaching, and writing on the social and economic effects of Internet technologies. His consulting practice is focused on the way network technologies provide new ways for groups to get things done, including collaboration tools, social networks, peer-to-peer sharing, collaborative filtering, and Open Source development. READ MORE...

 

Lori Aiken

Senior Vice President, Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness
Lori Aiken is a 20+ year professional in the Talent Management and Organizational Development arena. As a college undergraduate, Lori interned with AT&T in various HR capacities. After a brief stint at “Essence” Magazine as an associate generalist, Lori embarked upon the bulk of her professional career at AT&T/Lucent, where she served as one of the primary architects of their succession planning, leadership, organizational development and performance management infrastructure. READ MORE...

 

 

John Howley

John Howley is President and CEO of Davies Energy Systems, Inc., a sustainable energy company with offices in Orlando, Florida and Manila, Philippines. He has brought dozens of sustainable energy products and technologies to market in the US and Asia, and he has worked with every available financing mechanism including performance contracting, build-operate-transfer, and financial, operating and leveraged leases. READ MORE...

 

Kathryn Jo Mannes

Kathryn Jo Mannes is a national expert in workforce development and innovative public-private partnerships that produce labor and human resource solutions. Currently, she directs the Center for Workforce and Economic Development at the American Association of Community Colleges to help expand the capacity of community colleges in the workforce and economic development arena.  READ MORE...

 

William Plester

Mr. Pelster is a Principal in Deloitte with over 20 years of industry and consulting experience.  In his current role as National Director of Talent Development, Mr.Pelster is responsible for the total development experience of our professionals to include learning, assignments, and career/life fit.  Mr. Pelster’s knowledge spans the many aspects of HR to include strategy, talent acquisition and university relationships, HR technology platforms, knowledge management, strategic change, communication, culture assessment, training, and HR delivery models.  Mr. Pelster manages a team of almost 200 talent development professionals based in the U.S. and India, delivering services to over 45,000 U.S. and India-based professionals. READ MORE...

 

Betsy Myers

Counter-Intuitive Leadership
Betsy Myers is one of the most provocative and challenging Leadership Development experts.  She will be presenting a keynote at Learning 2010 that is focused on Counter-Intuitive Leadership.  In addition, Betsy will be leading the Women and Learning interest group.
Currently, Betsy is presenting and leading workshops around the world on the changing nature of Leadership.   She is finalizing her book on Leadership that will be out in early 2011.  In addition, she serves as a MASIE Learning Fellow, collaborating on a wide range of leadership development projects.  READ MORE...

 

 

Greg Hale

Disney Safety Learning - Organization Wide Learning
Greg Hale is the Chief Safety Officer and Vice President of Worldwide Safety and Accessibility for Disney Parks and Resorts.  He leads a global team of ride design, operations, maintenance, and safety professionals around the world that keep Disney on the leading edge of theme park safety, accessibility for guests with disabilities, and technology advancements. READ MORE...

 


 

Elliott Masie

"Learning Changes & Learning Challenges in 2010"

Elliott Masie is the Host of Learning 2010.  He will be hosting each of the General Sessions - interviewing our Keynote Speakers and Facilitating the Event.  In addition, he will present the Opening Keynote. READ MORE...