Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote

Leonard Brody Sponsored by AtlasLeonard Brody

730 Days From Now – How Your Life Will Change over the Next Two Years & How to Prepare For it

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
8:15-10:00 AM

730 Days From Now – How Your Life Will Change over the Next Two Years & How to Prepare For it
Leonard Brody , Business Visionary Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, best-selling author and Emmy-nominated media visionary shows how you can prosper in chaos.

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Wednesday Afternoon Keynote

Bill TaylorSponsored by WorkopolisBill Taylor

A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
12:00–2:00 PM



Bill Taylor,  agenda-setting writer, speaker and entrepreneur, is shaping the global conversation about the best ways to compete, innovate and succeed.

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Thursday Morning Keynote

Simon Sinek Toronto Sun 24HSimon Sinek

Start With Why?

Thursday, February 3, 2011
8:15–10:00 AM



Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Simon Sinek, renowned leadership expert and author of Start With Why, teaches leaders and companies how to inspire their people—by finding the purpose, cause or belief that drives them.

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Thursday Afternoon Keynote

I Love RewardsAmanda GoreAmanda Gore

The Spirit of Leadership

Thursday, February 3, 2011
12:00–2:00 PM



Connection expert Amanda Gore uses the science of the heart and the principles of emotional intelligence and neuroscience to get people aligned with their goals and vision.

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Friday Morning Keynote

Raj PatelRaj Patel

The Value of Nothing

Friday, February 4, 2011
8:00–9:45 AM 



Raj Patel, researcher and author, is discovering ways in which people, and not simply governments, can decide how to share our world and its resources.

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Friday Closing Keynote

Dan PinkThe Globe and MailDan Pink

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Friday, February 4, 2011
1:00–3:00 PM


Daniel H. Pink, author of four provocative, bestselling books on the changing world of work, knows what motivates us—and it’s not carrots and sticks.

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Master of Ceremony - Mike Lipkin

Master of Ceremony - Mike LipkinMike Lipkin

As president of Environics/Lipkin, Canada’s leading research and motivation company, Mike Lipkin lives the Trends. Literally. Every year, he talks to more than 100,000 people around the world.

Lipkin is renowned for his entertaining and energetic style. In line with his philosophy that “every conversation only happens once in a lifetime,” he makes every meeting a remarkable experience.

As the host of the 2011 HRPA Conference, Mike Lipkin will delight you with his perspective, humour and insights.