Entrepreneur, bootstrapper, underdog. President & CEO, Marketcircle. We’re the company behind Daylite, award-winning Mac CRM empowering small business owners, entrepreneurs & bootstrapping builders across the globe.

20+ years as a tech & software entrepreneur – and incredibly proud of what Marketcircle has achieved. But it started quite differently.

As a Strategic Growth Expert, 4x Author, International Speaker, Podcast Host, Magazine Publisher, and CEO of Expert In You® Marketing and Media Agency, I bring over four decades of business, marketing, and sales experience to my clients both in corporate business management and more than thirty years in my businesses. 

I’ve helped clients go from stalled to seven figures with a single offer shift… from burned out to reclaiming 20+ hours a week while increasing revenue… and from best-kept secret to most in-demand authority.

With nearly three decades of experience as an acclaimed author and management consultant, I specialize in the dynamic intersection of leadership, culture, and innovation. My career has been defined by a unique interdisciplinary approach, guiding Fortune 1000 companies and startups alike across Europe, the US, and Latin America.

I am proud to have authored two influential books published by MIT Press: "Disclosing New Worlds" (1997) and the recent "Leadership as Masterpiece Creation: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Humanities about Moral Risk-Taking" (2024). Complementing these works, I have contributed insights through 33 scholarly articles, solidifying my reputation as a thought leader in leadership development, culture transformation, and customer-centric innovation.

Four reasons to read Leadership as Masterpiece Creation: What Business Leaders Can Learn from the Humanities about Moral Risk-Taking

I empower singers, speakers, and storytellers to own the stage with voice, presence, and power — so they can move audiences and lead with confidence.

For over 30 years, I’ve performed on some of the world’s biggest stages — from Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall — and trained alongside elite leaders as a Grammy-featured singer and U.S. Army soloist.

Today, I teach leaders and performers how to use the same stage mastery techniques I’ve honed over decades — the kind of training that turns nerves into presence, voice into influence, and stories into movement.

If you’re ready to command any room, from the boardroom to the stage, let’s connect.

Award-Winning Mortgage Broker | Rocket Mortgage Approved Partner

Helping first-time buyers, homeowners, and investors secure the best mortgage rates with wholesale pricing. As a regional broker, we specialize in purchases and refinancing for residential and apartment properties.

Why Choose Us:

• Speed: Many closings in under 21 days
• Experience: 50+ years, 1,000+ transactions
• Service: Clients treated like our only client

We shop multiple lenders to find the best rates, terms, and fees tailored to your goals.

Next Step:
Contact Dante at (630) 776-2016 | dante@fullcourtservices.com
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Specialties: Mortgages, Refinancing, Real Estate, Investments, Loan Programs

Derrick Girrard, an "army brat" and former Air Force member, built a successful tech company with no prior tech background, overcoming multiple lawsuits. He sold the company in late 2023. His book, Put to the Test, champions a "figure it out" (FIO) mindset, emphasizing self-awareness, directness, and perseverance. Girrard advocates for leaders to be examples, learn from failure, address issues upstream, and relentlessly pursue solutions with a "So what? Now what?" philosophy.

After 15+ years in the financial services industry, I set out to build a tech company from the ground up. As you can imagine, this was not easy and the challenges to come would have been impossible to predict. Surviving and winning the lawsuits, landing the biggest fish in the sea as clients, and selling the company led to me hearing one question, over and over again: How did you do that? This leads me to my next chapter, author and speaker.

Are your unfilled Mission Critical positions killing your productivity and profit?
Are you tired of having your best talent walk out the door (and go to your competitor)? Are you tired of your retention and advancement initiatives failing to deliver the results you want? Are you ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually retain and advance key talent?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we can help.

WHAT WE DO: We specialize in helping organizations advance and retain up to 100% of their key talent up to 100% of the time.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: With current unemployment rates, labor markets and employee wages, you can no longer afford talent development approaches that deliver substandard results.
OUR RESULTS: Helped an international Fortune 100 life sciences company drive 100% retention of their critical to retain technical R&D leadership (Director and Above talent).

Editor, The Mode/Switch newsletter/podcast

Educational Leader | Army Veteran | Adjunct Professor | Cancer Survivor | Executive Coach | Purpose Driven | Future Ready

As an educational leader, I am well-recognized for my ability to deliver results with unwavering vision, integrity, and passion through collaborative relationships with all stakeholders. 

My strategic focus, superior communication, and meticulous implementation of plans, programs, and policies profoundly impact student achievement. With experience across multiple industries, I possess a full range of perspectives and a depth of empathy that enables me to navigate complex educational challenges. My extensive background in curriculum, operational excellence, and educational leadership is a testament to my ability to drive success in every endeavor. I strongly believe in defining and achieving a vision that inspires passion in myself and others, and I uphold the highest standards of integrity in personal and professional conduct. 

Founder at Shockwave Solutions, LLC | Operations expert. Strategic specialist. Growth Planner.

Author “Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn” | US Army Sergeant (Retired)

Vice President of Sales at High Ticket Teams

For over 25 years, I’ve dedicated my life to leading churches that make a difference—helping them grow spiritually, numerically, and financially. From overseeing large multi-site ministries to coaching pastors and leaders, my focus has always been on empowering teams to thrive through visionary leadership and strategic stewardship.

Throughout my journey, I’ve celebrated countless wins—launching new campuses, revitalizing volunteer engagement, and helping churches unlock their full growth potential. I believe the future of church growth lies in strong leadership, healthy stewardship, and generous hearts—whether that’s inspiring giving or developing leaders who lead with purpose.

My passion is to partner with churches ready to step into their next season of impact. Whether it’s refining their vision, boosting generosity, or creating sustainable growth strategies, I thrive on helping organizations flourish while staying rooted in their mission and values.

Kory Kogon, Vice President of Content Development at FranklinCovey, is a leading voice in modern leadership and productivity. She has co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity and other influential works, including Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager, Presentation Advantage, and Change: How to Go From Uncertainty to Opportunity. With over 25 years of business experience—from frontline roles to executive leadership—Kory blends deep expertise with real-world insight to help organizations evolve leadership behaviors, retain top talent, and gain a competitive edge.

Bridge Advanced Technology and AI – with Business Strategy

Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker, Business & Operations Leader, Six Sigma Black Belt, Supply Chain

Speaking Engagements:
My mission is to motivate and inspire others to achieve their goals through sharing my knowledge and experience. I am available for speaking engagements and can be contacted through my website (https://michaelvmorgan.com/). My book "The Power of Networking" is available through Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Networking-Strategies-Excellence-Development/dp/B0D1NDV684).

Speaking Topics Include:
-Building and Maintaining Connections
-Benefits of Networking
-Interview Preparation
-Focusing on Critical Path
-How to Influence Effectively
-Excelling in Your Role
-Path for Career Progression
-Navigating Career Transitions

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The Well Recruiting Solutions

Hi there, I'm Whitney Faires, internationally recognized coach, keynote speaker, and high achieving executive. I empower my clients to overcome obstacles enabling them to reach unthinkable levels of performance with greater fulfillment.