Corporations & Associations

What happens in a company or organization when the chain of communication and chain of command become one and the same? It’s a recipe for disaster, says New York Times bestselling author, science writer and APB exclusive speaker David Epstein. In the latest edition of his "Range Widely" newsletter, which is available live on Bulletin, Epstein writes about the importance of differentiating the chain of communication from the chain of command. When there is no separation of the two, information gets diluted or stops flowing. One reason for this phenomenon is because “managers are getting information only from people whose main concern is earning their approval, or at least not ruining their day,” he says. 

Ruzwana Bashir, Co-founder and CEO of Peek.com, was recently honored by two national business publications for her leadership and the company’s innovative efforts during the pandemic. Bashir was named to Inc. magazine’s 2021 Female Founders 100 list. In addition, Peek.com just won Newsweek’s Best Future of Travel Award.  

APB speaker Mike Hayes will join a panel of experts and innovators at the 2021 Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore November 15-16. Hayes, a former Navy SEAL commander and Chief Digital Transformation Officer for VMware, will discuss leading and protecting in a new world through digital transformation. He’ll share the stage with IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn and Wilson Center President Emerita Jane Harman. The roundtable discussion will be moderated by Jim Sciutto, Anchor and Chief National Security Correspondent for CNN. 

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October focuses on the importance of ensuring that we all have the resources needed to be safer and more secure online. With our online and offline lives becoming increasingly blurred, it is critical that individuals and organizations are equipped with tools and strategies for protecting their online space. The speakers featured in this post open our eyes to the vulnerabilities in our interconnected cyber world and empower audiences to take control of their security.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. Take a look at some of our sought-after speakers below and consider one of these leading voices for your Veterans Day virtual or in-person event.

The holiday season isn't quite upon us yet, but the time to start shopping is now, warns Dr. Nada Sanders, APB speaker and Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University in Boston. In an interview with Boston 25 News, Sanders says we can expect longer shipping times and shortages of some items this holiday season. “Consumers are not going to be able to get the goods that they want by the usual holiday time,” Sanders says. “Lead times are extremely long, massive shortages, price hikes. It’s not going to be good.” 

New York Times bestselling author, performance expert and APB exclusive speaker David Epstein has recently launched a new weekly newsletter. Range Widely is available live on Bulletin. It is designed to help readers expand their personal range and find interests they didn't know they had. 

One of Peloton's most popular instructors is about to take the stage on Dancing with the Stars! ABC recently announced that APB speaker Cody Rigsby will compete when the show returns for season 30. A highly relatable, super entertaining fitness star, Rigsby connects with people on a level that makes everyone feel like he’s their BFF.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced that APB speakers Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will share hosting duties for the syndicated quiz show Jeopardy! through the end of the year. Bialik and Jennings each took a turn guest-hosting the show after the death of Alex Trebek in November 2020. Bialik was then named host of Jeopardy!’s primetime specials and spinoffs. Both Bialik and Jennings proved to be fan favorites.

PBS has just announced that a new season of Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan will launch October 5th. Kelly Corrigan is an exclusive APB speaker and this is the second season of the interview series. It brings together a wide array of guests and touches on topics that truly matter in today’s climate, according to PBS. In each one-hour episode, Corrigan explores her guests' universal humanity and passions.