The Burns & McDonnell Team of Jim Facinelli, Organizational Development Manager and Tyler Kerkmann, Sr. Talent Development Strategist.

William Arruda is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the world's leading authority on the topic of personal branding. He's the bestselling author of the definitive books on the topic: Digital YOU, Career Distinction, and Ditch. Dare. Do! He has delivered presentations to many of the world's most revered brands including American Express, BP, Google, Gucci, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Target. As a personal branding pioneer, he has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry. William was named by Global Gurus as the World's #1 Branding Expert in 2022, and he received the Chair Award from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for his contribution to the field of coaching. He has appeared on the Discovery Channel, BBC, CBS, and NPR and has been featured ...

Dr. Austin is the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business. Prior to joining University of New England, Dr. Austin was a professor in the School of Leadership Studies at Fielding Graduate University. He has also worked as a Principal at Decision Strategies International and a management professor at Penn State University and The University of Washington, Bothell. He has taught executives at Duke CE, Georgetown University, Penn State University, Thunderbird School of International Management, University of North Carolina, and The Wharton School. John has worked with numerous Global Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations as an executive development resource and is a frequent conference speaker. He has developed leaders and led long-term projects in the area...

Brenda Bailey-Hughes is an award-winning faculty member at the Kelley School of Business where she teaches business communication and leadership courses. Prior to joining the Kelley School, Brenda spent nearly a decade in human resources specializing in managerial training, mediation, and organizational development. She is a sought-after speaker and coach who frequently presents at conferences on over a dozen topics including influence, powerful presentations, leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence, customer service, and change strategies for personal growth.

Dr. Noah Barsky is an award-winning professor in Graduate and Executive business programs at the Villanova University School of Business. Dr. Barsky develops and delivers executive education programs for various Fortune 100 companies, professional services firms and industry associations.

Ty Bennett draws on his experience in the trenches to share real and tangible techniques about the principles of leadership that continue to create his success. He has been featured as one of the Top 40 Under 40 and is a young fresh voice providing interactive presentations that are engaging, dynamic and inspiring.

His clients include some of the most recognizable brands in the world such as: Coca-Cola, Subway, Wounded Warrior Project, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Remax. Ty has shared the stage with celebrities, Olympians and world-renowned thought leaders such as President Bush and President Clinton.

Ty's best-selling books, The Power of Influence and The Power of Storytelling: The Art of Influential Communication, are used in graduate courses at multiple univers...

Jonah Berger is a Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. Dr. Berger is a world-renowned expert on natural language processing, change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on. He has published over 80 articles in top-tier academic journals, teaches one of the world's most popular online courses, and popular outlets like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work.

Robert J. Bies (Ph.D., Stanford University) is Professor of Management and Founder of the Executive Master's in Leadership Program at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. In addition, he is co-author of the book, Getting Even: The Truth About Workplace Revenge-And How to Stop It, which is published by Jossey-Bass.

Dr. Richard Brinkman is the developer of Conscious Communication® and shares human behavior insights and content-rich communication strategies, which helps organizations improve leadership performance and apply principles of Conscious Communication® to improve their bottom-line results. This effective approach to communication has been delivered to millions of people through keynotes and training, radio, television, print interviews, and numerous award-winning books, videos, and audio programs. Dr. Brinkman is also the author of numerous books including the international bestseller Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst (McGraw Hill), which has been translated into 25 languages.

Michelle Brody, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and executive coach who brings 25 years of experience to the challenging problem of interactional conflict. Dr. Brody has worked with global teams, complicated couple conflicts, and polarized communities, and has deep expertise in unlocking stuck dynamics. Her approach for teams is informed by powerful psychological tools that break down defensive walls, build trust, shift unproductive mindsets, and change vicious interactional cycles.

p>Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has spent over two decades providing personal and professional development training, coaching and consultation. She has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cleveland Jewish News, Cleveland.com and Crain's Cleveland Business. She is also the author of two books 'aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience' and "Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America." Previously, Ellen served as a Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Operational Excellence, IT Performance Management and Governance for PNC Financial Services. Prior to the financial services industry, Ellen worked in the electronics industry where s...

May Busch is an international executive and career coach, speaker, facilitator, and the author of Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage. She is passionate about helping people thrive at work and reach their full potential. She is Senior Advisor and Executive in Residence in the Office of the President, and Professor of Practice at W.P. Carey School of Business, at ASU.

Kathy Caprino is an internationally recognized executive and leadership coach, writer, TEDx and organizational speaker and educator dedicated to the advancement of women in business. A former corporate VP, she is also a trained therapist, seasoned executive coach, Senior Forbes contributor (with over 41 million views), a top media source on careers, and the author of two bestselling books - Breakdown, Breakthrough and her new book The Most Powerful You:7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss.

Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, author, speaker, and CEO of the global business communication company, Soulcast Media. Jessica is an internationally recognized communication expert and has taught over 2 million people how to improve their communication skills at work. She has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Lida Citroen is an award-winning personal branding and reputation management expert and author of several best-selling books including Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation and Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding. In her engaging and informative programs, Lida shares the secrets to building a standout personal brand at companies like Abbott Labs, Google, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Sirius XM/Pandora Media, LinkedIn, Mazda North America, Mary Kay Corporate, Comcast and more. Lida also writes for Entrepreneur.com and Military.com and has been featured on MSNBC, Fortune magazine, Bloomberg.com, Forbes.com and numerous other media outlets.

Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was honored as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. She is a keynote speaker and teaches executive education for Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School.

Dr. Graeme Codrington is an expert on the new world of work. He is an author, futurist, facilitator and consultant working across multiple industries and sectors who blends cutting-edge research and thought-leading insights that help organizations understand the forces that are helping to redefine the rest of the 2020s. He is also the author of 6 best-selling books including Leading in a Changing World: Lessons for Future Focused Leaders. Dr. Codrington has been a guest lecturer at some of the top business schools in the world such as the London School of Economics and Duke University.

Christine Comaford is a celebrated leadership coach, entrepreneur, and neuroscience expert with over 30 years of experience helping organizations achieve peak performance. As the founder of SmartTribes Institute, she guides CEOs and teams in optimizing decision-making and driving innovation. Christine is also a New York Times bestselling author of SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades, where she shares actionable strategies to enhance leadership, culture, and business success. A serial entrepreneur, she has led ventures like Artemis Ventures and Planet U to successful acquisitions and has held influential roles at Oracle, Symantec, Microsoft, and Apple. Through her books and coaching, Christine inspires leaders to unlock potential and create thriving organizations. She spec...

Karin Hurt and David Dye help human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. They're the CEO and President of Let's Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and leadership development that stick, and the authors of several award winning books including Winning Well: A Manager's Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul and Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates.

Candace Doby is founder of The Can-Do Company. She is a leadership development strategist, author of A Cool Girl's Guide To Courage, and professional speaker who works with organizations to create a culture of courage where employees spend less time and energy censoring and hiding themselves and more time performing at their highest potential.

Josh Allan Dykstra is the world's foremost practitioner on the Future Of Work and Human Energy™, helping audiences create the future they want to work in by reimagining the way organizations and people interact. He has served a client list of companies that collectively employ over a million people. Josh is the founder and CEO of The Work Revolutio.

First and foremost, Hal Elrod is a family man. He is a loyal husband to his wife of 13 years, and a dedicated father to their two children. When he's not with his family, he is sharing his message as an author and keynote speaker. After surviving multiple near-death experiences and impacting millions of people through his books and speeches, Hal's mission is to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time.

Chester Elton is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Business Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Leadership Expert. He is one of today's most influential voices in workplace trends and has spent over two decades helping organizations engage their employees and execute on their strategy, vision, and values. His provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks provide real solutions to leaders looking to build culture, drive innovation, and enhance wellness. Chester is co-author of multiple award-winning, bestselling leadership books, including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold 2 million copies worldwide. He is often quoted in publications such as the ...

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds degrees from Concordia University (Montreal), the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published more than 25 books and 100 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the "leadership guide for the Networked Age." He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. His latest projects include the leading podcast, The Sydcast, that uncovers and shares the stories of fas...

Dr. Iris Firstenberg has spent the last 20 years specializing in strategies for creative problem solving and innovative thinking. Dr. Iris Firstenberg is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology, UCLA and Adjunct Professor of Management at UCLA Anderson. She also consults on creativity and innovation for a wide cross-section of Fortune 500 organizations, including companies in aerospace, software, automotive, healthcare, entertainment, defense, telecommunications, energy, financial services, retail, and pharmaceuticals, as well as government agencies such as NASA.

Ron has served on the faculty of several prestigious colleges and universities, and has consulted for political leaders, leading nonprofits, professional sports teams, and many of the world's most recognized brands. Popular accounts of his research have appeared on NPR and in major newspapers, including The New York Times, Financial Times, the Globe and Mail, Washington Post, The Guardian, as well as magazines such as Men's Health, Entrepreneur, and Success. He is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, Fast Company, Forbes, and CNN.

Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, 2X bestselling author, and Forbes leadership columnist. Brent is a globally recognized expert and acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from resilience, mental toughness, leadership, and building high-performance teams to culture and organizational transformation.

Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman helps executives, entrepreneurs, team leaders, and salespeople build their impact and influence skills for greater career success. Carol's clients include over 400 organizations in 32 countries. Her programs have been presented for thousands of leaders at a variety of conferences and events.

Major General John L. Gronski (U.S. Army Retired) is founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a leadership consulting firm. John is the author of two books, Iron-Sharpened Leadership and The Ride of Our Lives. John is an international and Fortune 500 speaker, leadership trainer, and executive coach.

Stacey Hanke is author of two books; Influence Redefined... the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday and Yes You Can! Everything You Need to Know From A to Z to Influence Others To Take Action. Her books provide practical and immediate skills and techniques that have given thousands the ability to enhance their influence Monday to Monday.

Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, which honors those whose ideas have shaped the field of leadership worldwide. She is also ranked number 3 among the world's thought leaders by Global Gurus. Sally's latest book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace, offers practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces.

Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute where he facilitates strategic thinking workshops for executive leadership teams to help them set strategic direction, create competitive advantage, and maximize their leadership performance. He has helped more than one million leaders around the world develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities.

Park Howell is called The World's Most Industrious Storyteller helping businesses grow by as much as 600% using his three proven storytelling frameworks. He is the host of the popular Business of Story podcast, ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world, which Feedspot named the #1 business storytelling podcast for 2022. He wrote Brand Bewtichery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand, and his latest book, The Narrative for Gym for Business: Introducing the ABT Framework for Business Communication and Messaging. Park is a sought-after international speaker who helps leaders excel through the stories they tell.

Over the past 35 years, Jake has worked in 61 industries, from high tech to manufacturing to hospitality to entertainment to financial services. He has consulted 100s of organizations, from Fortune 50 to national non-profits and community theaters. He also supported more than 210,000 people directly on important changes to their business. What kinds of changes? Everything from strategy implementation to culture change to mergers and acquisitions and leadership development. Jake has written articles for Strategy and Leadership, Executive Excellence, Leader to Leader, Strategic HR Review, the OD Practitioner, Consulting to Management and been featured in The Huffington Post and Inc. magazine. He has also authored eight books including his latest best-seller, Leverage Change: 8 Ways to Ac...

Lew attended the University of Pennsylvania, LaSalle University as an undergrad, earned a MBA at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. and a Doctorate in Business Administration from USC. Lew also holds his Master's Certification of Public Company Board of Directors from the American College of Public Company Directors.

Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation.

p>Dr. Jeanne Porter King is an author, business leader, inspirational teacher and speaker, ministry leader, and board-certified coach. She brings her engaging style to audiences and draws on her faith and experiences in the marketplace to help her audiences connect to their purpose, authentic identity, and the power of leading from within.   Her latest book is titled Influence Starts with 'I': A Woman's Guide to Unleashing the Power of Leading From Within and Effective Change Around You. Jeanne's mission is to move people and systems to higher levels of effectiveness. Jeanne is a seasoned organizational development consultant with more than 25 years of experience consulting, coaching and training in areas including leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and communication....

Tatiana Kolovou is an award winning teaching professor in the department of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Tatiana teaches Cross Cultural and Business Communication to MBA, undergraduate students and executives.

Lorraine K. Lee is an award-winning global keynote speaker, instructor for Stanford Continuing Studies and the author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career (Wiley, 2025). She works with Fortune 100 organizations, global teams, and individuals to teach them how to supercharge their professional presence. Lorraine has been featured in publications including Forbes, Inc., ReadWrite, and Entrepreneur.

Christopher Littlefield is an International Speaker, Expert in Employee Appreciation, Workplace Culture and the founder of Beyond Thank You. He has trained thousands of leaders, across six continents, on how to understand what their people want and need to be at their best.

Elizabeth Lotardo is an executive consultant, speaker, and bestselling author who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now.

Dr. Daren Martin advises, speaks, and writes books on Company Culture, Employee Engagement, Sales, Leadership, Customer Experience and more. His bestselling book, A Company of Owners has sparked positive change at companies around the world.

Mike McCartney has successfully coached leaders at all levels, from Fortune 500 C-Suites to family-owned businesses. He's one of a few who's earned the title, "Master Coach" from Marshall Goldsmith and the credibility to be one of his instructors. Mike is also an executive coach with University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, and a graduate of The Ohio State University.

Dr. David Morelli is the co-founder of OwlHub and brings over 25 years of executive coaching and leadership development experience. He is the creator of the ground-breaking RESPECT Coaching Styles™ assessment and coaching leader certification program based on his doctoral research and subsequent discoveries.

p>p>Margaret Morford has worked as an attorney, specializing in employment law and has been the Vice President of Human Resources for three large companies. She is often quoted as a business expert in newspapers and magazines across the country, including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune and USA Today. She is also the author of two best-selling business books, 'Management Courage - Having the Heart of a Lion' and 'The Hidden Language of Business - Workplace Politics, Power & Influence.'    

Marcus has spent his career cultivating corporate environments that provide meaningful workplace experiences. This has included a variety of roles including HR leadership, product management, sales and strategy. Today Marcus leads a team of strategists that serve as subject matter experts in the alignment of Infor's solution offerings and our clients' most pressing needs.

Joe Navarro served as an FBI agent specializing in counterintelligence and behavioral assessment. He is highly sought out for his expertise on leadership, influence, and the behavioral qualities that drive more effective leaders and in turn happier, more productive workforces.

Dr. Kathy Pearson is a strategist, systems thinking expert, and authority in decision making. She is also an award-winning educator who works extensively with mid- to senior level executives, including high potentials and executive teams. Kathy works closely with Executive Education groups including the Wharton School, Duke CE, Smith College, and the Institute for Management Studies, as well as directly with global organizations. Kathy teaches on a variety of topics including Critical Thinking, Strategic Agility, Change Management and Strategic Execution.

Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations worldwide, including Salesforce, Amgen, the State of Tennessee, Nestlé, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, the Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, and the City of Toronto, among others.

Dr. Price received her B.S. in chemical engineering from North Carolina A&T University, her master's degree in adult education from Park University, her doctorate in leadership and management from Capella University, and completed postdoctoral studies at Stanford University.

Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including Bring Your Whole Self to Work, and, his latest, We're All in This Together. He's a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike delivers keynotes and seminars (both in-person and virtually) that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Mike teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective. He has been featured on NPR, ABC News, the Oprah radio network, and in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Co...

Dr. Michael Roberto is the Trustee Professor of Management at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, joining the tenured faculty after six years on the faculty at Harvard Business School. He has also has been a Visiting Associate Professor of Management at New York University's Stern School of Business. Dr. Roberto's research focuses on decision making, teamwork, and leadership. He has published three books and has taught and consulted at a number of firms including Mars, Deloitte, Google, Target, Apple, FedEx, Disney, Morgan Stanley, IBM, Wal-Mart, Amica, and Textron.

DR. CORY SCHEER is a leadership expert with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles in multiple sectors, Cory has obtained an Executive MBA (Rockhurst University) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (University of Missouri). Additionally, Cory has taught the topic of Situational Leadership at the collegiate and corporate level.

Helene Segura works with companies and agencies to lower employee stress levels, decrease absenteeism, improve retention and leadership, and increase profit. Known for her thought-provoking, yet entertaining time management keynotes and seminars that teach practical productivity tools, Helene delivers an experience that resonates deeply and inspires change.

Dr. Andrew Shatté is the founder and President of Phoenix Life Academy. He is a fellow with the Brookings Institution where he facilitates programs for high-level audiences from the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the IRS, NASA, the CIA, and all branches of the military. He served as adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2006, and was a highly decorated teacher - in 2003, he was voted the best professor by students in the School of Arts and Sciences and in 2006 he received the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching. Dr. Shatté has devoted his career to understanding the psychological aspects of motivation, leadership, and resilience and to developing programs to optimize human performance in a wide array of arenas ...

Jen Shirkani is a nationally recognized expert on emotional intelligence and a featured speaker at national and state conferences, universities, government agencies, and at business organizations around the world. She is the author of Ego vs EQ and Choose Resilience, guides for leveraging the power of emotional intelligence. In addition to emotional intelligence, she frequently speaks and writes about employee engagement, interviewing and selection, and coachability.

Dr. Julia Sloan is author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, (voted Best Business Book of the Year by Financial Times). She is recognized for her work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday global strategic thinking. A Fulbright Fellow, Julia teaches at Columbia University and has lectured at premier academic institutions including: MIT, Harvard University, Princeton University; Bejing University; Tokyo University, Keio University; and India Institute of Management. She holds a distinguished faculty appointment at the Central University of Finance and Economics. Julia is principal of Sloan International Inc., specializing in strategic thinking for business.

Jake holds a Ph.D. in political science and geopolitical futures from the Manoa School at the University of Hawaii, an MA from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a Master of Philosophy in Military Strategy from the U.S. Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College, and a BA in international studies from Norwich University.

Neil Staker has a Masters of Organizational Behavior degree from BYU and a quarter of a century of experience in organizational development. Neil is known for his clear, approachable, and interactive speaking style. He has taught communication skills to thousands of people including leaders from American Express, Symantec, Cerner, UMB Financial, and Monsanto.

Ann is transforming corporate America by transforming where and how people lead. As a speaker and author, Ann prepares people to execute powerfully in ever-changing environments. She is the author of four books: Ambition on a Mission, Moxie for Managers, Why Mentoring Matters, and The Joy of Mentoring. They have become popular books for companies that are committed to creating strong leaders and strong cultures in this fiercely competitive marketplace.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell is a broadcast journalist, speaker, author, veterinarian and consultant. In 2021, Debbye added author to her many roles by publishing her first book, Courageous Faith: A Lifelong Pursuit of Faith Over Fear. For more than two decades, Dr. Turner Bell has addressed millions of people in audiences from the corporate, academic, and community service arenas. She has enjoyed a long career in broadcast journalism serving for 11 years as a staff correspondent for CBS News.

Jason Womack is a leader in Human Capital Management, focused on Talent Development, for a branch of the U.S. military and the author of the best-selling books Get Momentum and Your Best Just Got Better.

Dr. Michael Woodward is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Executive Coaching at New York University (NYU) where he leads the Master of Science program in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting. As a consultant and professional coach, Dr. Woody works with both private and corporate clients on building management and leadership capacity. He is the author of the Amazon.com top selling job book The YOU Plan: A 5-step guide to Taking Charge of Your Career in the New Economy. Dr. Woody has also published award-winning research on teamwork titled Cooperation and Competition: The Effects of Team Entrainment and Reward Structure. Dr. Woodward has appeared on TODAY Show, LIVE w/ Regis & Kelly, Fox & Friends, and CNN among many others. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbe...

An alumna of Yale, Harvard Business School and Bain & Company, Leslie Zane is a recipient of the Congressional Women of Distinction and the Ogilvy Award. In 2021, she coined the term "Covid-stasis" forecasting the pandemic's lasting psychological and behavioral effects.