Business (Behavioral)

Shannon Taylor, a Global Talent Acquisition leader with over 16 years of experience in the Human Resources. Shannon's current role as the Director of Talent Acquisition at JCPenney puts him at the helm of the company's talent acquisition strategy, operations, and processes, making him a crucial contributor to the company's success.

Shannon’s extensive talent acquisition experience includes working for industry leaders such as Hard Rock International, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Republic Services. Shannon has a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and has a SHRM -CP Certification.

Justin Fronberg, a strategic talent leader with over 14 years of experience in highly matrixed, growth-orientated environments. Justin is a dedicated and results-driven leader known for his commitment to servant leadership principles. With a passion for empowering others and fostering collaboration, Justin excels in creating inclusive and high-performing teams.

Justin is the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition for MGM Resorts International and is responsible for developing and leading the strategy and operation of the recruiting function for all Las Vegas Properties, Corporate, Technology, Executive Recruiting, and Sourcing. He leads a team of recruiters to support the overall organizational goals and objectives for attracting talent while ensuring the candidate and hiring manager experience are delivered seamlessly.

During his time with MGM Resorts International he has supported the organization through its growth and development to become the leading entertainment company globally. More recently he has led the Talent Acquisition team through a transformation to become an agile and flexible recruiting model to align with the organizations growth and changing environment post pandemic.

Jack Gottlieb is a results-driven senior executive with 20 years of experience in transforming and revitalizing organizations. As the CEO of Total Solutions Group, a strategic consulting and results-based training firm, he has a proven track record of aligning culture, strategy, and capability to achieve critical short-term and long-term goals. TSG has generated $3.25 billion in ROI for clients in growth, profitability, innovation, and efficiency, including leading fifteen M&As and ten turnarounds from inception to implementation. 

With extensive experience in the C-Suite and as an HR leader Jack has a deep expertise of how to drive organizational health and performance through an embedded employee experience. Jack has had global roles such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, & Chief Culture Officer in banking and currently is the Vice President of Global Capability & Transformation in a market leading test lab in the gaming industry. 
Jack has been one of the top rated speakers and thought leaders for SHRM both at annual and state council conferences. Jack also hosts the successful "L&D Transformation Podcast: How To Lead The Future Of Our Organizations Through Talent Development” which is in its third season with over 100 episodes.

Christopher “CJ” Gross is the author of the best-selling book What's Your Zip Code Story? Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace and the highly acclaimed Harvard Business Review article, A Better Approach to Mentorship. He is a TEDx Speaker and founder of Ascension Worldwide, a firm dedicated to DEI and cultural transformation consulting based in the Washington, D.C. area. CJ has 20-years of experience as an international organizational development consultant specializing in leadership development, and DEI transformation. CJ is a certified Social + Emotional Intelligence coach, trainer, Keirsey Temperament professional, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Administrator.

Michael Bach is a nationally and internationally recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA). He has worked globally in the IDEA field, including as the Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International. He is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), CCDI Consulting and Pride at Work Canada.

He is the author of the best-selling and award-winning books Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right and Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work.

Benjamin McCall is a Consultant, Speaker and practitioner in HR, DEI, Learning, Business and Organizational Performance serving organizations nationally. With FOCUS Consulting, he has partnered with Fortune 500’s from Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Startup, Military Defense, Manufacturing across the nonprofit, private and public sectors.

Benjamin’s work focuses on 4 areas: People Development, Strategic Planning and Execution, HR Practices, and Coaching.  With his partners, he builds better processes and mindsets to address the changing landscape individuals, executives, and organizations face when delivering initiatives to their stakeholders. As a practitioner and coach his style balances guiding individuals to honestly clarify needs while being firm around the real work that needs to be addressed and to "Be BETTER" in their work and relationships.

Todd “Mitch” Mitchem has been called a beacon of human connectivity in an age increasingly defined by technology. With an innate understanding of human dynamics and a vision for the future, Mitch has always been on a trajectory towards HIVE, even if the dots only now fully connect.

With a Bachelor of Science from Colorado Christian University, a profound passion for psychology, and with the heart of a humanist, Mitch has spent decades helping organizations and individuals harness the power of human skills in an AI-driven world. As a former tech CEO, his mission has been clear: empower people to excel in a landscape where technology and human intuition intersect.

He has launched five successful start-ups incluciding workiang as a tech CEO for a dating app which he sold. Mitchem has over two decades of rich experience in leadership, learning and development, HR, and he has delivered more than 2500 riveting presentations across 10 countries, Todd Mitchem has carved an indelible mark in the realms of AI integration, leadership development, and the advancement of human skills. Every keynote, every session, every interaction is a testament to his commitment to ensuring that as we surge ahead technologically, we remain rooted in our human essence.

Mitch's emphasis on emotional intelligence, critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability provides a beacon for organizations aiming to foster a culture of adaptability and continuous evolution. His insights resonate with a profound understanding: in the age of AI, it's the human touch that makes all the difference.

His acclaimed book, "YOU DISRUPTED" (Random House), stands as a testament to his forward-thinking approach, guiding readers to not just navigate but thrive in our ever-evolving world. Recognized as a 'Future of Work' thought leader, Mitch was honored as the 2022 Society for Human Resource Management Influencer and was named one of the world’s top disruptors around the Human Element.

Today, as the driving force behind HIVE, Mitch brings together his vast experiences, insights, and vision to champion a world where Human Interactions Vitalize Every endeavor. For him, HIVE isn't just a venture; it's the culmination of a lifelong journey.

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Christopher “CJ” Gross is the author of the best-selling book What's Your Zip Code Story? Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace and the highly acclaimed Harvard Business Review article, A Better Approach to Mentorship. He is a TEDx Speaker and founder of Ascension Worldwide, a firm dedicated to DEI and cultural transformation consulting based in the Washington, D.C. area. CJ has 20-years of experience as an international organizational development consultant specializing in leadership development, and DEI transformation. CJ is a certified Social + Emotional Intelligence coach, trainer, Keirsey Temperament professional, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Administrator.

Jay has more than 30 years of experience as a tax attorney specializing in employee benefits.  Prior to joining World, Jay was a Sr. VP and Senior ERISA Attorney with Lockton was previously the national practice leader for the legal and research team at WT.W

Jay served as a Peace Corps volunteer and business consultant from 1979 to 1982. 

He has an LL.M.  in taxation from New York University School of Law, J.D. with distinction from the University of Arizona College of Law and a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis.  Jay is the former Chair of the American Benefits Council, an adjunct professor of employee benefits in the LL.M. program at Washington University School of Law.

Valerie helps companies improve their bottom line by elevating employees from tactical thinkers to strategic leaders.

She served in senior leadership roles at RollsRoyce Aircraft before helping to found InterActiveCorp, parent company to Expedia, Home Shopping Network and TicketMaster. She then went to work for Oprah Winfrey, helping to found the Oxygen channel which was later sold to NBC Universal.

Valerie obtained her mechanical engineering degree from Kettering University and her MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Val’s book, Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality, helps leaders manage multiple generations in the office.

Valerie helps companies improve their bottom line by elevating employees from tactical thinkers to strategic leaders.

She served in senior leadership roles at RollsRoyce Aircraft before helping to found InterActiveCorp, parent company to Expedia, Home Shopping Network and TicketMaster. She then went to work for Oprah Winfrey, helping to found the Oxygen channel which was later sold to NBC Universal.

Valerie obtained her mechanical engineering degree from Kettering University and her MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Val’s book, Clash of the Generations: Managing the New Workplace Reality, helps leaders manage multiple generations in the office.