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Automation for manufacturing today is where computer technology was in the early 1960's, a patchwork of ad-hoc solutions lacking a rigorous scientific methodology. CAD provides detailed models of part geometry. What's missing is formal models of part behavior and frameworks for the systematic design of automated systems that can feed, assemble, and inspect parts. "Algorithmic Automation" introduces abstractions that allow the functionality of automation to be designed independent of the underlying implementation and can provide the foundation for formal specification and analysis, algorithmic design, and consistency checking....

...Magazine, Dr. Canton is a highly sought-after keynote presenter. He has spoken to thousands of organizations on five continents. He is noted for his fascinating, informative, dynamic and entertaining keynotes. A frequent guest of the media, Dr. Canton is a commentator on CNN. He was named “the Digital Guru” by CNN and “Dr. Future” by Yahoo. Dr. Canton’s media coverage has included CNBC, Fox, PBS, ABC, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Report, The New York Times, US News and World Report, CEO, CIO and CFO Magazines. His Huffington Post blog and Twitter feed is following by a global audience....

Activism is about making a difference. Our BigSpeak activist keynote speakers are famous for their efforts to improve society by fighting for the social, political, economic, or environmental causes they believe in. Our activist speakers have crusaded for diversity, against war, and to feed the world. Their stories of success are as entertaining as they are motivating; their lessons of courage as important as they are inspiring. These crusaders are not superhuman; they are just people—like you and me—with the courage to follow their convictions. Contact BigSpeak Motivational Speakers Bureau today to book the best activist speaker to provide inspiration...

...his speaking fees to Charity:Water. 7. Lauren Bush Lauren, FEED Lauren Bush Lauren is the CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of FEED Projects. FEED is a charitable company whose mission is to create good products that help feed the world. Many may recognize her famous burlap tote bags with the word “FEED” printed on them. When purchased, the bag feeds one child in school for one year. FEED Projects has now expanded their product lines to include leather bags, clutches, and t-shirts with all profits funding children’s school lunches. 8. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Magic Johnson Foundation Directly after retiring from...

...years, with the help of more than one million donors worldwide, Charity:Water has raised over $225 million and funded over 21,000 water projects in 24 countries. Scott donates all of his speaking fees to Charity:Water. 8. Lauren Bush Lauren, FEED Lauren Bush Lauren is the CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder of FEED Projects, she is also a fashion model and designer. FEED is a charitable company whose mission is to create good products that help feed the world. Many may recognize her first famous burlap tote bags with the word “FEED” printed on them–When purchased, the bag feeds one child...

...similar to the one you are looking to market to. For example, if you’re looking to market to milk lovers, you can find a group that shares a love of milk. Learn about how they drink milk, when they drink milk, who they drink milk with, etc.   Market Your Message When you better understand the culture you want to reach, then you can market to them. According to Marcus, your basic marketing message breaks down like this “We believe [fill in the blank], so we created [fill in the blank: product or organization] to realize this belief.” For example,...

...HOW TO BE A REMARKABLE (YOU FILL IN THE BLANK) Our go-to-guy for customized speeches released his 16th book in March 2024. It’s called Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference. It synthesizes more than 200 interviews with extraordinary people such as Steve Wozniak, Julia Cameron, Bob Cialdini, Angela Duckworth and his four decades working for organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, and Mercedes-Benz. The thing that makes his latest work ideal for you is that he can tailor his speech for almost any audience. For example, How to Be a Remarkable Leader, Salesperson, Innovator,...

...has operated since 2007. Through FEED’s model, each product sold results in direct donations to on-the-ground giving partners, bringing over 127 million meals to children via their schools. FEED was initially founded with the aim of directly addressing childhood hunger, and has since expanded to address environmental issues, prioritizing sustainability in their manufacturing process.   Humanitarian, speaker, and Top 10 CNN Hero Doc Hendley is the founder of Wine to Water, a non-profit bringing clean water to those in need in communities around the world. To date, his ventures have reached nearly 2 million people in 53 countries, aiding in...

...the team wins when competitiveness is replaced by loyalty, respect, and the trust that all teammates’ names will be on that symbolic trophy. Feed your ego with your team’s success—not your individual glory Our ego is a powerful force, but with all powerful forces, we must harness it for good, not evil. None of us got to a high level in our careers without a strong ego. But world-class teammates feed their ego by helping the team succeed: when they are the strongest team member, they demonstrate that strength by helping someone else versus getting to the top of the...

...show a day.” This will quiet your brain and help you take a step back from the non-stop media swirl. Limit Time Spent on Social Media Scrolling through your Facebook News Feed alone can be stressful. Along with limiting time spent on social media, also know when it’s best not to engage in a heated online discussion. You’re probably not going to change anyone’s mind, and you’re certainly not going to make a legitimate political change through the comments section on Facebook. Worst case, if it’s too difficult to disengage with topics that you vehemently disagree with on your friend’s...

BigSpeak Anthropologist, Explorer and Leadership Expert, Jeff Salz has been invited to speak at the prestigious leading@Google speaker series. The series takes place at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California. Past distinguished speakers have included Jim Kouzes, Tony Schwartz, and Barack Obama. Dr. Salz has made a life out of adventure.He has traversed most of the remaining blank spots on the map, living with the Turkestani Khazaks of Central Asia, riding with the Gauchos of Argentina and nomads of Mongolia, and searching for Shangri-La among the lost valleys of the Himalayas. His unique approach and insights into leadership, team-building...

...only struck by stage fright once, according to PBS, before giving a lecture in San Francisco. To ease his fears, he sprinkled the audience with close personal friends, who were instructed to laugh—heartily—following each of Twain’s jokes. Seeing familiar faces (and receiving audible encouragement) never hurts! 2. Lorde The Australian singer gets such intense bouts of stage fright that she becomes physically sick before performing, reports the West Australian. To calm her nerves, she gives herself verbal assurance before striking up the band: “You’ll be in your zone. The lights will be on and blank people will be cheering and,...