Jeff Skiles, the co-pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 (otherwise known as “The Miracle on the Hudson”), is no stranger to intense training, re-training, preparation, and organization. Before the fateful collision with the Canadian geese that caused the plane’s engine failure, Skiles had logged over 20,000 hours in the sky and had worked more than 23 years as a U.S. Airways pilot and first officer. Skiles recounts how he reacted to the crisis and the events that led to the Hudson River landing and addresses leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and the need for training and preparation.

Stephen Woessner has16 years of experience in Web strategy development, search engine optimization (SEO), marketing, sales, and strategic planning. He has consulted with hundreds of clients on the development of Web sites and online promotional strategies.

A former CEO of three successful start-up companies, Scott Klososky is passionate about shaking up the daily grind, rebuilding businesses from the ground-up, and seeking new opportunities. Klososky delivers fresh observations, ideas, and practical steps that organizations can use to restructure teams, create strategies that work, and apply technology in influential ways.

Bonnie Blair is a retired American speedskater. She is one of the top skaters of her time, and one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history. Blair competed for the United States in four Olympics, and in her Olympic career won five gold medals and one bronze medal.