Keynote Speakers

Opening General Session

Jeff Taylor Founder and former CEO of Monster.com Founder and CEO of Eons.com "You're the CEO of your OWN life."

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As the founder of Monster.com, Jeff Taylor forever changed the way the world networks and builds careers. Recognized as an innovator and visionary in both Internet and careers industries, Jeff re-invented the way the world looks for employment. His “monster idea,” conceived at the dawn of the World Wide Web, quickly became one of the first dot-com companies (454th registered domain on the Web) and has grown into the world’s leading online career site.

After his success at Monster.com, Jeff started Eons.com, the online community for BOOMers. It's the place for BOOMers to explore their passions and interests with other like-minded people.

As an expert in technology, advertising and human capital, Jeff zeroes in on what lies ahead. In his presentation titled, “You’re the CEO of your OWN life,” he will inspire you to decide how much F.A.M.E. do you want when you:

• reach out like a F•ree agent,
• train like an A•thlete,
• prepare like a M•arketer,
• work like an E•ntrepreneur (even if you are not starting your own company)

Jeff will also discuss how to build a Big Idea from Scratch with: vision, passion, action and some quality time in the shower.

Jeff Taylor is all about finding new ways of doing business -- taking chances, taking risks, taking the big leaps into the future -- while bringing people and business along with him. In a presentation that is rich in content, yet interactive and highly entertaining, he will create transformative buzz that motivates everyone in the audience to think big and think ahead.

Closing General Session

Matthew May Author of In Pursuit of Elegance

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Matthew May talks to audiences about achieving elegance in their endeavors – defined as the unique combination of uncommon simplicity and surprising power.

Matt’s main message centers on the fact that the search for compelling ideas in any walk of life is real and eternal. And as a soft economy meets a brutally competitive business environment, the need for crafting ideas that achieve the maximum impact with the minimum input – seductive and sustainable solutions that cut through the noise, engage the customer, touch hearts and minds, and change behavior forever -- will never be more keenly felt.

Those who don’t understand how to aim for elegance will be left behind.

Matt draws on his more than eight years of experience as a former senior advisor and master instructor at Toyota. His articles have run in publications such as Strategy & Business, Across the Board, The American, The Wharton Leadership Digest, The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press, and USA Today. Matt is the director of the consulting and education firm Aevitas Learning & Innovation and holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Johns Hopkins University.