2011 Keynote Speakers
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 1:00pm
Joel Zeff
Author and Entertainer
Get ready to laugh, learn and be inspired by this year's opening keynote. Joel Zeff creates energy. His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for years. As a national workplace expert, speaker, author and humorist, Joel captivates audiences with a unique blend of hilarious improvisational comedy and essential ideas on work and life. He has shared his experience and insight on creativity, communication, work/life balance, leadership, teamwork, passion, and fun with more than 1,200 companies and organizations.
His new book, Make the Right Choice: Creating a Positive, Innovative and Productive Work Life, is consistently listed as one of the top work/life balance books on Amazon. He has appeared on CNBC’s The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, the Fox Network’s Fox and Friends Weekend and been featured in the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, The Kansas City Star, and many other media outlets.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 9:30am
Howard Behar
Former Starbucks President and Author
CETPA is very excited to welcome former Starbucks President Howard Behar to share our 2011 keynote address. Author of the leadership book, It’s Not About the Coffee, Howard has tremendous passion and insight into how servant leadership can make all the difference in these tough times we face. His astonishing business career illustrates how applying a few simple principles in our work and home life can make for amazing change. Mr. Behar's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America, and was the founding President of Starbucks International. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from only 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring.
Howard is committed to the development and education of our future leaders and has been a longtime advocate of the Servant Leadership Model.
Attend this keynote, and receive your own copy of Howard’s book – you’ll be glad you did!
