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Learn more about Jim and his work at jimcarroll.com . Keynote Speaker: Ross Bernstein, Inspirational Business Speaker & Best-Selling Sports Author The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is an award-winning peak performance hall of fame business speaker who’s keynoted conferences for Fortune 500 companies on all seven continents and has been featured on CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and “CBS This

tations are characterized by fast-paced, motivational deliv- ery, grounded in real-world data and extensive research across industries like healthcare, finance, manufacturing, energy, sports, and more. Jim’s unique perspective is shaped by his background as a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA),

giving him a rare combination of business acumen and future-fo- cused insight. Before becoming a full-time futurist in the 1990s, he spent a decade working in audit, taxation, and financial analysis, gaining a firsthand understanding of the challenges business lead- ers face. As an author, columnist,

Morning,” as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. He’s spent the better part of the past 25 years studying the DNA of champion- ship teams, and his program, The Champion’s Code: Building Rela- tionships Through Life Lessons of Integrity and Accountability from

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and media commentator, Jim has written 39 books on top- ics ranging from innovation and entrepreneurship to the impact of disruptive technologies. Jim is also known for his collaborative approach, of- fering extensive pre-event consultations to ensure his in- sights are perfectly tailored to the unique needs of each audience. His presentation will deliver clear, concise in- sights that inspire leaders to take action in a faster, more complex world. With a client list that spans the globe and a proven track record of success, Jim Carroll is one of the most sought-after futurists in the world today.

the Sports World to the Business World , not only illustrates what it takes to become the best of the best, but it also explores the fine line between cheating and gamesman- ship in sports as it relates to values and integrity in the workplace. As a working media member in his home state of Min- nesota, Ross has unique behind-the-scenes access to all the local sports franchises in the area, including the Vi- kings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and Gophers. As such, he spends lots of his time in dugouts, clubhouses, locker

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