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John Hausknecht is associate professor of human resource studies at Cornell University’s ILR School. Professor Hausknecht’s teaching, research, and consulting focuses on HR analytics and staffing-related topics including employee selection and turnover. He has written extensively on the causes and consequences of employee turnover and its implications for organizational performance, often drawing from large-scale, longitudinal field studies conducted with industry partners. His research has been published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, Organization Science, and the Academy of Management Journal. Professor Hausknecht is currently the academic director for Cornell’s ILR Executive Education and leads the HR analytics working group series for Cornell’s Center for Advanced HR Studies. He received his Ph.D. from Penn State University with a major in industrial/organizational psychology and a minor in management.

Sherif Nasser’s research focuses on applying game theory to marketing problems, particularly those related to distribution channels and pricing. He joined Cornell University in 2015 and teaches at both the Johnson and the Dyson Schools. At Johnson, he taught Marketing Management, Marketing Research to MBA students. Currently he teaches Product and Brand Strategies to EMBA students. At Dyson, he teaches Marketing Management, and Innovation and New Product Management. Prior to joining Cornell, Nasser taught at Washington University in St Louis.

As a Brilliance Researcher, Simon T. Bailey’s dedication to exploring the intersection of resilience and brilliance has earned him a spot as one of Success magazine’s Top 25, joining Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey, as well as being on leadersHum Top 200 Power List and Gotham Artists Top Keynote Speakers. He has mesmerized the world for over two decades, leaving an indelible mark on 2,400-plus organizations across 54 countries. Corporate giants such as American Express, Deloitte, Marriott, Visa, Stanford Health Care, and Taco Bell have all experienced his magnetic allure. Simon received his executive MBA with distinction from Ducere Global School, based at the University of East London, United Kingdom.

Amid the pressing challenges of talent retention, employee burnout, and the impact of remote work on mental health, a billion-dollar retailer sought innovative solutions to invest in organizational health and prioritize employee well-being. They recognized the importance of upskilling managers for the future, so they turned to Simon T. Bailey, International, for guidance. 
 
Through a transformative three-month coaching program, Simon virtually mentored 3,000 managers, empowering them to transition from a command-and-control leadership approach to a heart-centered style rooted in Caring Science. This strategic coaching was particularly vital in the retail sector, known for its high turnover rates, and the results were remarkable. Participants scored 94% and 97% in categories reflecting their confidence in their ability to coach effectively, allowing the Fortune 500 company to nurture and retain top talent while fostering a healthier and more productive workplace.
 
But his accomplishments don’t end there. Simon has made a remarkable impact with 11 books in his illustrious repertoire, his latest creation being Resilience@Work, and 14 groundbreaking courses on the LinkedIn Learning platform, translated into eight languages and consumed by over 120,000 professionals from over 100 countries. His dedication to brilliance and transformation has been recognized with an honorary Doctorate of Science in Business Administration from Cleary University, further cementing his status among the titans of our time.

 With a commitment to practical strategies that transform lives and ignite change within communities, Simon’s mission is clear — to kindle brilliant resilience within leaders, forever altering how they steer countries, corporations, and communities.

Captivating audiences in an authentic soulful way that creates real connection and impact, professional emcee Amy McWhirter is renowned for her warmly energetic, engaging and natural approach that encourages audiences of all sizes to connect with key messages and take action. Amy creates continuity, drives deeper engagement and amplifies messaging.   

Combining an insider’s understanding and passion for communication, including extensive experience in live events, on-camera broadcasting and as a producer, director and scriptwriter, Amy helps audiences get to the heart of every session, making sure messages are loud, clear and compelling. Her effervescence is contagious and she is adept at emphasizing key points from speakers, improvising with humor, and weaving in themes of the event.  

She regularly works with marketing and event planning teams to help craft speeches, scripting, content, interviews and engagement activities to drive home the central themes of her clients’ events and ensure that the audience come away with value.