Professors

"If knowledge is power, knowing what you don't know is wisdom." – Adam Grant

"We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked." – Condoleezza Rice

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

Spark excitement and take the driver's seat in shaping the future with Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick as he unravels the complexities of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. With his curiosity-driven approach to AI and innovation, Ethan challenges conventional thinking...

A trusted advisor to four presidents and to both political parties, David Gergen offers a bipartisan analysis of recent political history and what today’s headlines mean for the future of America.

Behavioral scientist and leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape us, Dr. Jennifer Aaker empowers leaders to build purpose-filled, innovative, and joyful (yes, joyful) workplaces.

Dr. John Whyte is a physician and corporate executive with a unique combination of government and private sector work that provides him with an exceptional perspective on wellness, clinical trials, information technology, innovation, and health care services.

Monumental in his contribution to American culture, Douglas Brinkley takes the historical lessons of the past and applies them to the present and our future.

Laura W. Bush is a beloved leader and champion for education, global healthcare innovations, and human rights.

Providing historical insights into current realities, Nancy Koehn helps leaders navigate the non-stop turbulence of the business landscape, and inspires organizations and individuals to become more resilient, more courageous, and more effective in pursuit of their mission.

A relentless transformational leader who navigated shifting economic and marketplace realities to reinvent IBM, Lou Gerstner personifies today's global corporate leader: visionary, strategic, determined and intensely focused.

A distinguished physicist, innovative professor and the first science laureate to serve as U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu offers audiences insight on our energy future—and how advances in science are the key to solving our most...

A successful governor, distinguished business leader and economic/education reformer for which CNBC named Indiana “Most Improved State for Business,” Mitch Daniels shares with audiences a thoughtful analysis of the most critical issues facing Americans today. 

Janet Napolitano is a distinguished public servant with a record of leading large, complex organizations at the federal and state levels.

Naomi Bagdonas empowers leaders to build more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Drawing on his vast experience, José Manuel Barroso puts the current geopolitical environment into context, providing audiences with an understanding of the geopolitical, economic and cultural pressures that must be faced to continue strengthening Europe’s global influence, create...

A renowned journalist who has covered some of the world’s biggest events and most consequential leaders, Frank Sesno has a reputation for fairness and integrity that few can match.

One of the world's leading scholars on economic crises—and how to solve them—and a key adviser to President Obama through the economic crisis, Christina Romer provides a perspective on what's ahead for the economy and the choices policymakers...

Sharing cutting-edge techniques in creative forecasting, Justin Berg helps companies predict market trends and innovate proactively, securing a strategic edge in their industries.