Maximum Impact -- Speakers


		Peyton Manning Since joining the Indianapolis Colts as the number one overall pick in the 1998 draft, quarterback Peyton Manning has scorched the record books, earned two NFL Most Valuable Player Awards, made five Pro Bowl appearances and thrown for more yards and touchdowns than any other quarterback in that span. In 2004, Peyton was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player by the Associated Press, becoming only the third player to win the award in consecutive seasons. Peyton set NFL records for single-season touchdown passes (49) and passer rating in 2004. Also, Peyton was a unanimous selection as the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year. He completed 336 of 497 passes for a career-high 4,557 yards and 49 touchdowns for a passer rating of 121.1 in 2004. The Colts finished with a 12-4 regular season mark and a playoff berth.

		J.C. Watts J.C. Watts, a former multi-term congressman, is the chairman of the J.C. Watts Companies. As chairman, J.C. provides strategic focus and program leadership to the firm's business engagements, alliances and initiatives. He works with clients to implement business development, communications and public affairs strategies. He currently leads a strategic alliance with Fleishman-Hillard, America's largest public relations firms.

		Kathy Ireland Kathy Ireland began her career as a supermodel and morphed into what the Associated Press and London Times call "a best friend to mothers" because women all over America are embracing her designs and products. Kathy Ireland is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and Chief Designer and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

		John C. Maxwell As a cutting-edge entrepreneur, best-selling author, and dynamic speaker, Dr. John C. Maxwell has cultivated an extensive following among the most highly respected and influential business leaders across the globe. Reaching more than 350,000 people a year through speaking engagements alone, and over a million through resources, Dr. Maxwell is committed to developing leaders of excellence and integrity by providing the finest resources and training for personal and professional growth.

		Todd Duncan Todd Duncan is the New York Times Best Selling author of Time Traps and Wall Street Journal, Businessweek and Barnes & Noble best selling author of High Trust Selling and one of America's most sought after motivational speakers and sales trainers. Audiences praise his authentic, balanced approach to success because he speaks from a platform of triumph and regret. Since overcoming his family's traumatic car accident, a two-year drug addiction and the financial collapse of his company, Duncan has quickly become a friend and mentor to salespeople around the globe who are seeking to achieve success in the chaotic sales world without sacrificing the things they value most.

		Mark Sanborn Mark Sanborn's newest book, The Fred Factor, is a Wall Street Journal & Business Week best-seller. Sanborn is known internationally as "the high content speaker who motivates." He presents 90-100 programs every year on leadership, team building, customer service and mastering change. He is President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life.

		Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni, best selling author, is the founder and president of The Table Group, Inc., a specialized management-consulting firm focused on organizational health. Since establishing the firm in 1997, Pat has become one of the nations leading experts on executive team development.

		Donald G. Soderquist In 1980, Don Soderquist joined Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. as Executive Vice President and served in several other executive positions until his appointment in early 1988 to Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. In January 1999 he was promoted to Senior Vice Chairman of the corporation. Prior to his joining Wal-Mart, Don served sixteen years with Ben Franklin, including six years as President and Chief Executive Officer.

		Dave Ramsey Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, an extremely popular national radio personality and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover. In his latest book, a follow-up of his enormously successful New York Times best-sellers Financial Peace and More Than Enough, Ramsey exemplifies his life's work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others.

		Archie Manning Archie Manning is a man people look to for leadership - both on and off the field. From his standout career as a college quarterback for Ole Miss to his 12 years at the helm of the New Orleans Saints to his current activities for charities and community groups, Archie Manning has been recognized as an ambassador of goodwill and inspiration to achievers.

		Tim Sanders Tim Sanders is on a mission to transform the workplace - and society at large. He's the author of the New York Times best seller Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends, and the recently-released The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor & Achieve Your Life's Dreams. Both books reveal the challenges we face with our business and personal relationships; they also show us how we can repair and renew them.

		Leo Brooks Brigadier General Leo A. Brooks, Jr. is a decorated officer currently serving as Vice Director of the Army Staff in the office of the Chief of Staff of the Army. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, BG Brooks is the former Commandant of Cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point, having graduated from the Academy himself in 1979. He began his career as a rifle and anti-tank platoon leader with the 1-503d Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Subsequent to these assignments, BG Brooks served as the Aide-de-Camp to the Assistant Division Commander for Operations and then commanded C Company, 3d Battalion, 327th Infantry (Air Assault) from July 1982 to December 1983.