Profiles in Leadership

Steve  is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with  30+  years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn’s early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years.        As one of the most provocative global thought leaders on the future of work, Steve is hired not only by F500...

 Twanda E. Young, a retired US Army Brigadier General and the author of the inspiring leadership books "Destiny Exposed: Leading Ladies" and "Dare to Lead Differently…16 Bites for Bold Leaders." Her  background includes more than three decades of expertise in top executive leadership positions within the military, as well as a strong proponent for enabling executive leaders to realize their full p...

KENNEDY I. HAWKINS, MBA, JD, LLM  Has been a  CEO | COO | PRESIDENT| VICE PRESIDENT  He orchestrated Transformational growth and was a turnaround healthcare leader with a proven track record of growing a “mom & pop” healthcare startup by increasing revenue 2,614% and shepherding its evolution into a complex, nationally recognized organization. The company was the Recipient of multiple “Oregon Top...

Laura Hassner, MBA, is a faculty member at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and is the Executive Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley and the co-founder and co-director of the Berkeley Changemaker program, a set of courses that shape tomorrow’s leaders through critical thinking, collaboration, and communication with guest faculty like Secretary Janet Yellen. Today, Lau...

STACEY HANKE. The way we communicate has changed because the way we work has changed. Organizational success requires leaders to overcome the modern distractions that steal employee attention, compete with organizational priorities and challenge authentic connections. To effectively increase sales, drive productivity, and improve engagement, leaders must influence action. Stacey's interactive, hum...

JameySchrier, DPT, is a best-selling author, speaker, and CEO of Practice Freedom U, a business coaching and training company designed for physical therapists. He is a former private practice owner, and his book, The Practice Freedom Method, has helped scores of physical therapists treat less, earn more, and enjoy the life they deserve. After selling his practice, he began teaching other owners an...

Wendy Gonzalez is the CEO of Sama, the mission-driven provider of accurate artificial intelligence data for 25% of Fortune 50 companies. As CEO, Wendy closed the largest round of financing for a woman-led AI infrastructure company and led the company to recognition on the Forbes AI 50 list and the Inc. 5000 list for two years. A study by MIT found that Sama, a Certified B Corp, has hired over 55,0...

Key Takeaways Tammy transitioned from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship after experiencing career dissatisfaction She advocates for treating your career like a business and becoming the "CEO of you" Mindset shifts around failure, optimism, and finding joy are crucial for career fulfillment Organizations need to focus on employee aspirations, not just engagement, to unlock potential...

Chris Hoekstra, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT   Chris received his PhD in biomedical informatics from Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, his Masters of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Pacific University and undergraduate degree in biology from Willamette University.  He is board certified in orthopedics and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual T...

My exploration of power began with Plato's philosophies in school and deepened through my university studies in political science and law, and a PhD in international relations. As a young girl, I was attracted to all things martial and loved playing with guns together with the boys in my neighbourhood. In my teens, this changed as I not only started to prefer going out to dance with the boys, but...

Dr Bernie Mullin  is a groundbreaking sport and entertainment industry executive who's turned around franchises, set all-time revenue and attendance records, and generated $1.5+ billion in revenues for brands from the NFL to the US Open Tennis with his agency, Aspire Marketing Group. He was CEO of NBA and NHL teams and CMO of the NBA. He's also a globally acclaimed speaker, podcaster, author, and...

I'm a trauma therapist specialising in supporting entrepreneurs to increase profit and decrease anxiety. From being stripped of every strand of hair on my body to losing my ex to suicide 3 weeks after breaking up, I was forced to use trauma-healing to sustainably build my business. While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practitioner' coaches in the industry, none of them do it...

Kathleen K Mairella PT DPT MA FAPTA Education: Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy Institution: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Major; Physical Therapy Date: May 2006 Degree: Master of Arts Institution Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Major: Movement Science and Education Date: May 1992 Degree: Bachelor of Science Institution: Boston University, Boston MA Major: P...

Key Takeaways Career reinvention is increasingly necessary due to longer lifespans, changing job markets, and ageism Success in later-career transitions requires self-knowledge, persistence, and leveraging one's "superpower" skills/experience Networking and thought leadership are crucial for accessing the "hidden job market" where 80% of hiring occurs Older professionals have advantages like neuro...

Martin Gonzalez Martin is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that uses people analytics to uncover what makes the best startup founders succeed and shares their success formula with the world. Martin is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that uses people analytics to uncover what makes the best startup founders s...

Alan Balavender, PT, MS President Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers   After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) from Quinnipiac University, Alan launched his PT career in outpatient orthopedics. He oversaw a multispecialty facility that provided a range of PT services. He accepted a clinical position with Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers (PTSMC) of Wa...

Margot Machol Bisnow  spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and staff director of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. For the last 10 years, she has spoken to parent groups about raising creative, confident, resilient children who achieve their dreams. She served as an Advisor to EQ Generation, an after-school program in New York City that gives children the skil...

Dennis Stevens is a visionary leader and seasoned consultant with over three decades of experience at the intersection of technology innovation and organizational leadership. Beginning his career in the United States Marine Corps, Dennis honed an appreciation for what can be accomplished with well-formed teams, clarity of purpose, and effective leadership. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to fou...

Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., is the founder and CEO of Elation Physical Therapy, an international best-selling author, and a respected advocate for inclusive healthcare. His book, Shantay You Stay: A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices, provides critical insights for practitioners, further establishing him as a leader in LGBTQ+ patient care. A native of the Texas Rio Grande Valley, D...

Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach & facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He has been recognized by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 10 Leadership Coaches a...

Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes physical therapist practice in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients during their most critical moments. She is the author of Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Handbook. She is a board certified neurologic clinic...

Leland McCluskey MD, FAAOS (Lee)   Lee McCluskey is an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA where he practices at the St Francis Orthopaedic Institute.  He is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Mercer University.  Lee went to Vanderbilt University, Medical College of Georgia and Tulane University for Orthopaedic Surgery Residency.  After completing an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship a...

’m Dom. I’m a wilderness guide, and the creator of VIVIFY. I’m on a mission to foster regenerative leadership, blending personal vitality and ecological harmony. I strive to empower individuals to live and lead in ways that enhance their own aliveness and presence and create a deep and lasting relationship with the more-than-human world. ​I’ve had a foot in two worlds for a decade - I’ve led wilde...

Scott Mautz is CEO/Founder of Profound Performance™, a keynote, workshop, and training company that helps business leaders become even better, more inspired versions of themselves. He’s a former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, where he successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion-dollar businesses. He’s an award-winning, bestselling author, popular course instructor on Lin...

Mike uses the platforms of business coaching and leadership training to fulfill his passion: helping others maximize their own personal and professional value.    As a member of the 8150 Advisors team, Mike collaborates with private practice owners through strategic growth, creating next level leaders, operational efficiency, and team engagement. Several practices have doubled in practice value as...