Featured Keynote Speakers

Patrick Lencioni

Founder of management consulting firm Table Group Inc., Lencioni, is the author of eight books, including the critically acclaimed The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

He will be speaking on “Finding Fulfillment in Work.”
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Amilya Antonetti

Green business pioneer and author, Antonetti, is the creator of Amilya's Soapworks, and has been featured widely in media, including on Oprah and CBS Morning News.

She will speak about “The Recipe: How to Overcome Adversity and Lead Your Way to Success.”
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Parker Barrile

Barrile is a Director at LinkedIn, Google alum and social networking expert. He currently leads LinkedIn’s Jobs business.

His talk will focus on “Networking Ninjas: Mastering LinkedIn to Find Your Dream Job.”
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