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From offices to naval ships, today’s workplaces are doing more with fewer people. The trend will continue with the advancement of AI. “As complexity increases, as technology spins the world into vaster webs of interconnected systems in which each only sees a small part, organizations will need a different kind of employee,” says David Epstein. “They’ll need people with range.”

“I want my kids to know when you’re chasing big dreams, you may fail, but if you get back up again — that’s how you fly.” Thirteen-time best-selling author and APB speaker Brad Meltzer appeared on Good Morning America to discuss the release of his two new children’s books: I am Walt Disney and I am Marie Curie. “I was tired of my kids looking at people who are famous for being famous and thinking that’s our hero,” said Meltzer, on what inspired him to write the children’s biography of Walt Disney.

The Jeopardy! record holder for most correct responses on average and longest winning streak, APB speaker Ken Jennings, is launching  Half-Truth, a trivia game that transcends rote recall and makes trivia accessible to everyone.

Veteran journalist and APB speaker John Quiñones of ABC’s What Would You Do? recently received John F. Hogan Award from the RTDNA (Radio Television Digital News Association) for his continuous contributions to the profession of journalism. During his 36-year tenure at ABC working as a reporter, news anchor and television personality, Quiñones always found ways of “adding context and clarity” for viewers, RTDNA chairman Jerry Walsh said. 

Speaker Wil Haygood’s book, Tigerland, is a finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, a prize that recognizes the power of literature in promoting peace and reconciliation. An acclaimed biographer, Pulitzer finalist and award-winning author, Haygood is known for telling the story of America through the lens of history, politics, sports, race and the lives of change-making African Americans.

STEM advocate and founder of The Magic Cool Bus Justin Shaifer is changing the world of science and how we learn about it. Says Forbes, "His kid-friendly, science loving alter ego Mr. Fascinate, who makes science look cool, is more so the “science bro” than the science guy."

Founder of Catalina magazine, former Washington Post columnist and Fox News correspondent Cathy Areu has been deemed the conservative network’s “Liberal Sherpa.” A frequent guest on the top prime-time show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, she discusses some of today’s most controversial topics, introducing viewpoints to over 80 million people who would have otherwise ignored or disregarded a liberal argument. Emphasizing the importance of civility between herself and the conservative hosts, she states: “We don’t argue. We don’t disrespect one another. I think we’re showing viewers that, if a ‘crazy’ liberal and a strict conservative can discuss hot topics with civility, anyone can.

Speaker Ray Lewis, former linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, NFL hall-of-famer, entrepreneur and activist, has a new venture: becoming America’s dancer. He is joining the cast of Dancing With the Stars for Season 28. Now, his famous pregame “Squirrel Dance” will take center stage on September 16^th at 8 p.m. EST.  

Speaker and Verizon IndyCar Series Driver James Hinchcliffe will compete in the final race of the 2019 IndyCar Series on Sunday, September 22nd. A sought-after motivational speaker and Dancing with the Stars alum, Hinchcliffe shares his incredible story of surviving a horrific accident in 2015 that left him clinging to life. Recounting how he overcame several obstacles through sheer strength and determination, he empowers audiences and challenges them to think outside the box.

APB speaker John Quiñones and his hit ABC show What Would You Do? returns for its 13^th season on August 9th at 9 p.m. EST. What Would You Do? reveals how people behave when they think no one is watching, by using hidden cameras to record real reactions to thought-provoking scenarios created by actors.