One of the big decisions the Exchange Board has to make every year is who will be the keynote speaker.  We really put a lot of energy into that decision.  We review quite a few candidates.  We hope you like our direction this year. 

The Exchange Board has received outstanding feedback on the keynote speakers for the last few years.  Mark Sanborn with his talk on the Fred Factor in 2010 and last year’s speaker, Mark Scharenbroich, with his “Nice Bike” message were both very well received.  The feedback has been very positive on mixing some self-help/inspirational sessions in with the technical conference.  If there is any doubt about the acceptance of this type of session, be sure and attend one of Dave Beckman’s workshops.  We’ve had to increase the size of his room every year.  He has quite a following.

We feel our keynote speaker for this year, Andy Andrews, will be one of our best ever.  He has been hailed by a New York Times writer as a "modern-day Will Rogers who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America."  He has spoken at the request of four different U.S. Presidents.  He is a New York Times Bestselling Author of multiple books.  Take a minute to review his website http://www.andyandrews.com/  We’re sure you’ll be as impressed as the Exchange Board was.

Please look me up at Exchange this year and let us know what you think of this year’s speaker or any other Exchange topic.  (hint: I’ll be in the red shirt)

See you in Anaheim!!

Calvin Burnett

Emerson Exchange Board of Directors

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