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Jim Citrin talks about how remote work continues to evolve and change the workplace and how leaders can use practical tools to achieve virtual success. His book is, "Leading at a Distance: Practical Lessons for Virtual Success" co-authored by Darleen Derosa

Jim Citrin leads Spencer Stuart's North American CEO Practice and serves on the firm's Board of Directors. During his 28-year tenure, he has completed over 750 CEO, Board Director and top executive searches for leading media, technology, communications, consumer and PE-backed companies, and not-for-profit institutions. He is an expert on leadership and CEO succession.

Dr. Amy Mednick talks about transforming the virtual experience for the better. Her book is, "Humanizing the Remote Experience through Leadership and Coaching: Strategies for Better Virtual Connections"

Amy is a psychiatrist working in her own private practice. She earned her medical degree with Distinction in Research from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT. She specializes in the overlap between the humanities and neuroscience and leads a lecture series for psychiatric residents in training, social workers, and psychology trainees. She's been involved in both brain research and linguistic research and has authored articles in Clinical Psychiatry News.

Mia Baytop Russell, PhD talks about reframing burnout to focus on engagement to inspire your team. Her book is, "Fired Up! A Guide to Transforming Your Team From Burnout to Engagement"

Mia has served in various roles across nonprofit, academic, and corporate sectors. Currently, as lecturer in the Center for Leadership Education at Johns Hopkins University, she teaches leadership and management courses. Drawing from personal interests and challenges with work-life integration and work-family conflict, Mia has spent decades exploring well-being in multiple contexts. Her research focuses on the sustainability of well-being, specifically family economic well-being and career/work-related well-being.

Danielle Grant is a Director at LeaderShape Global and talks about transpersonal leadership and leading beyond the ego for savvy modern professionals. Her book is, "Transpersonal Leadership in Action: How to Lead Beyond The Ego"

Danielle Grant's career epitomizes embracing change. She held Director level positions in UK, US & European blue chip and executive search businesses, including Disney. In 2004 she gained her Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching and embarked on a journey that fulfils her passion for growing transpersonal leaders. Danielle is an accomplished coach and facilitator, and an expert in the development of neuroscientific based leadership programs.

Patti and Jack Phillips discuss their six steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work effort. Their book is, "Show the Value of What You Do"

Tina Opie and Beth Livingston explain how to dismantle inequities and build crucial alliance through vulnerability, trust, empathy, and risk-taking, so that all women can advance in the workplace and create systemic change. Their book is, "Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work"

Rebecca Ward talks about how to transform your stressors into growth and resilience to reconnect with your true self. Her book is, "The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear"

Marianne Lewis talks about the paradox of oppositional choices and the value of both/and thinking. Her book is, "Both and Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems"