Carlos Rizowy
Kraig Kramers
John Asher
Pat Murray
Joe Pine
Susan Scott
Agnes Mura

TEC draws from it's network of proven international and national speakers to bring members information on a multitude of business and leadership topics.

Carlos Rizowy, "The Emergence of a New World Order"

Dr. Rizowy is a political analyst for National Public Radio and former Chairman of the Political Science Department at Roosevelt University. He is a prominent practicing attorney in Chicago concentrating on domestic and international business transactions. He is an authority on international legal issues and foreign policy.

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Kraig Kramers, "The CEO Tool Kit"

Kraig is an experienced and seasoned business executive who has been CEO of 8 companies in widely diverse industries during his 30 year career. As President and CEO of Corporate Partners, Inc., he advises owners and CEOs regarding the sale of their companies and acquisitions of other businesses. He has been instrumental in 49 changes of ownership involving small, medium and large companies. Kraig also assists corporate boards and presidents in business growth, development strategies, and turnarounds.

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John Asher, "Strategic Marketing and Sales Strategies for Sustained Revenue Growth"

John Asher has taught business development courses to dozens of corporations and government agencies. He received a Master of Science and Administration degree from George Washington University and is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy receiving degrees in nuclear engineering and mathematics. He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and commanded two nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.

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Pat Murray, "Group Dynamics: The Inside Story on Teams and Leading Them"

Pat specializes in working with CEOs and top-management teams on leadership strategies and organizational alignment. He has consulted with hundreds of companies covering most of the major industry groups. Drawing on the work of Wilfred Bion, Kurt Lewin, and Jerry Harvey, Pat translated timeless principles of group dynamics from the behavioral sciences into clear insights and practical applications for management and leadership.

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Joe Pine, "The Experience Economy"

Joe advised fortune 500 companies and start-ups on the principles of practice of mass customization and experience staging. Joe has authored several articles for The Wall Street Journal, Strategy & Leadership and the Harvard Business Review. In his book, "The Experience Economy: Work is Theatre & Every Business a Stage", he demonstrates that, as goods and services are increasingly commoditized; customers desire memorable, engaging experiences when making their purchase decisions.

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Susan Scott, "Fierce Conversations: Transforming the Workplace Through Courageous Dialogue"

Susan is the founder of Fierce Conversations, Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations engage in business transforming dialogues which interrogate reality, provoke learning, mobilize people to tackle tough challenges, and enrich relationships. Susan's book, "Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & Life, One Conversation at a Time" hit the best sellers list soon after being published.

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Agnes Mura, "Leader as Coach"

Agnes, a Master Certified Coach, is a founding board member of the Professional Coaches and Mentors Association. She holds a Master Degree in Philosophy and Applied Linguistics, as well as financial certifications. In the eighties, Agnes was a global banker and investment advisor. Through her executive coaching practice, Agnes has developed global corporate executives from Europe to Latin America.

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