IHRIM 2013 Keynote Presentations

Monday, June 3
Opening General Session
Jonathan Edison
Make Your Own Magic
Who wouldn't like more magic in their life? But magicians don't sit around waiting for it to happen. They make their own magic, and you can too. In our opening keynote session, Jonathan Edison shows how to make your own magic using tricks you already have up your sleeve: the power of your thoughts and the seven elements of internal energy -- Belief, Imagination, Enthusiasm, Passion, Resourcefulness, Intuition and Service. The results -- improved achievement and performance throughout your company or organization -- will be magical and measurable.

"Success Strategist" Jonathan Edison is one of the most compelling thought leaders and Motivational Business Speakers today. As an expert in human development he delivers strategies, methods and tools filled with insight and humor that consistently move people and organizations to their highest potential.  Jonathan is living proof that his strategies and techniques for success can lead to greatness. While he could have ended up another statistic from the mean streets of Detroit, he chose instead to find opportunity in adversity, lessons from lean times and courage to forge a more successful path. He has shared his "Strategies for Success" with over 500,000 people, authored four books and has spoken in over 40 States. Jonathan’s Fortune 500 clients include: CVS Pharmacy, Daimler Chrysler, FBI, Folgers Coffee, General Motors, Hewlett Packard, McDonald’s and State Farm Insurance.

Wednesday, June 5
Morning General Session
Disney Institute Program
Building a Business Through Storytelling
 The power of “story” has been an ever-present force in the nearly hundred-year history of The Walt Disney Company. Today, storytelling is considered a critical and relevant leadership tool for gaining emotional buy-in from stakeholders and employees. The impact of effective storytelling is felt by large and small organizations around the world. Learn how Disney uses the elements of storytelling to pass on the culture that keeps its business world-class. Through this Disney Institute presentation you will discover how you can translate your own organization’s culture in a meaningful way through the power of storytelling. Why? Because people will be listening.