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**Phone:**[ 703.373.9974](tel:703.373.9974) - **eMail: **[ speakers@wwsg.com](mailto:speakers@wwsg.com) - **Address: ** WWSG Headquarters 99 Canal Center Plaza, Ste. 100 Alexandria, VA 22314 #### ABOUT WWSG - - - - ## Kelly Dieter ### Recent Posts ## [Steve Wozniak as a Keynote Speaker: The Woz Experience](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148666/steve-wozniak-as-a-keynote-speaker-the-woz-experience) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Jan 8, 2014 2:46:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-61858320-jpg/images/apple_final.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148666/steve-wozniak-as-a-keynote-speaker-the-woz-experience) Silicon Valley icon.  Notable Philanthropist.  Co-founder of Apple Computer.  Muse for many disruptive technologies: iPod, iPhone, iPad.  Co-inventor of the Apple I & II.  He is “Woz.”  **[Steve Wozniak](http://wwsg.com/steve-wozniak)**.   [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148666/steve-wozniak-as-a-keynote-speaker-the-woz-experience) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148666/steve-wozniak-as-a-keynote-speaker-the-woz-experience#comments-listing) Topics: [Steve Wozniak](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/steve-wozniak), [Apple](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/apple), [iPad](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/ipad), [iPod](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/ipod), [iPhone](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/iphone) ## [What Do Everest & Treasure Hunting Have to Do with Your Organization?](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/155109/What-Do-Everest-Treasure-Hunting-Have-to-Do-with-Your-Organization) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Dec 5, 2013 10:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-403429335-jpg/images/science__exploration_speakers.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/155109/What-Do-Everest-Treasure-Hunting-Have-to-Do-with-Your-Organization) How can you apply the lessons learned from climbing Mount Everest, trekking across lava fields in Fiji, utilizing drones to deliver packages, or treasure hunting the depths of the world’s oceans, to improve your organization’s performance and culture?  [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/155109/What-Do-Everest-Treasure-Hunting-Have-to-Do-with-Your-Organization) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/155109/What-Do-Everest-Treasure-Hunting-Have-to-Do-with-Your-Organization#comments-listing) Topics: [Worldwide Speakers Group](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/worldwide-speakers-group), [science Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/science-speakers), [Exploration Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/exploration-speakers), [Technology Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/technology-speakers), [science and adventure](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/science-and-adventure) ## [WWSG Speakers Answer Your Organizational Behavior Questions](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154535/wwsg-speakers-answer-your-organizational-behavior-questions) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Nov 15, 2013 12:47:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-378845769-jpg/images/organizational_behavior.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154535/wwsg-speakers-answer-your-organizational-behavior-questions) #### **Top Speakers on Organizational Behavior ** [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154535/wwsg-speakers-answer-your-organizational-behavior-questions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154535/wwsg-speakers-answer-your-organizational-behavior-questions#comments-listing) Topics: [Carly Fiorina](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/carly-fiorina), [Steve Wozniak](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/steve-wozniak), [Organizational Behavior](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/organizational-behavior), [top speakers on Organizational Behavior](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/top-speakers-on-organizational-behavior), [Organizational Behavior Questions](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/organizational-behavior-questions), [Soren Kaplan](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/soren-kaplan), [WWSG's Top Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/wwsgs-top-speakers) ## [How the Affordable Care Act Might Impact You & Your Organization?](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154014/how-the-affordable-care-act-might-impact-you-your-organization) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Oct 31, 2013 12:09:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-368314750-jpg/images/bigstock-name-healthcare-reform-45610837.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154014/how-the-affordable-care-act-might-impact-you-your-organization) #### **WWSG Health Care Speakers Have Answers to Your Questions ** Since passage three years ago of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) law, there has been a flurry of activity. In its final roll-out stage, the law has facilitated many changes, adding a layer of complexity and uncertainty for many organizations. [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154014/how-the-affordable-care-act-might-impact-you-your-organization) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/154014/how-the-affordable-care-act-might-impact-you-your-organization#comments-listing) Topics: [Worldwide Speakers Group](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/worldwide-speakers-group), [Speaker Newt Gingrich](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/speaker-newt-gingrich), [Healthcare Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/healthcare-speakers) ## [A Joint Debate with CNN’S Crossfire Hosts, Newt Gingrich & Van Jones](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/153179/a-joint-debate-with-cnn-s-crossfire-hosts-newt-gingrich-van-jones) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Oct 8, 2013 4:35:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-336926878-jpg/images/130913_pol_crossfire.jpg.crop.rectangle3-large.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/153179/a-joint-debate-with-cnn-s-crossfire-hosts-newt-gingrich-van-jones) #### **Newt Gingrich, Exclusive WWSG Speaker, and Van Jones Offer Passionate, In-Depth Debates as Joint Speeches ** **You may have seen WWSG's exclusive speaker [Newt Gingrich](http://wwsg.com/the-honorable-newt-l-gingrich), and Van Jones on CNN’s new 'Crossfire' show as they debate the major issues of the day from healthcare, economy, energy, and politics, to breaking news stories that impact us all. Each co-host brings to the table his unique expertise, and it always makes for a compelling discussion****. ** [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/153179/a-joint-debate-with-cnn-s-crossfire-hosts-newt-gingrich-van-jones) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/153179/a-joint-debate-with-cnn-s-crossfire-hosts-newt-gingrich-van-jones#comments-listing) Topics: [Newt Gingrich](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/newt-gingrich), [CNN Crossfire](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/cnn-crossfire), [Van Jones](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/van-jones), [joint debate](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/joint-debate), [WWSG's Top Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/wwsgs-top-speakers) ## [Worldwide Speakers Group in the Washington Business Journal](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/151223/worldwide-speakers-group-in-the-washington-business-journal) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Aug 9, 2013 10:10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-250991093-jpg/images/dans_sims_wwsg.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/151223/worldwide-speakers-group-in-the-washington-business-journal) # **Executive Profile: From the Podium to the Pitcher’s Mound** ## ** By: Jing Cao, *****Washington Business Journal*** [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/151223/worldwide-speakers-group-in-the-washington-business-journal) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/151223/worldwide-speakers-group-in-the-washington-business-journal#comments-listing) Topics: [Worldwide Speakers Group](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/worldwide-speakers-group), [Carly Fiorina](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/carly-fiorina), [Washington Business Journal](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/washington-business-journal), [Dan Sims](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/dan-sims), [Bob Thomas](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/bob-thomas), [Sanjay Gupta](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/sanjay-gupta), [speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/speakers), [speakers’ bureau](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/speakers-bureau) ## [Newt Gingrich, a WWSG Speaker, to Host CNN Crossfire](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/149461/newt-gingrich-a-wwsg-speaker-to-host-cnn-crossfire) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Jun 26, 2013 4:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-208119085-jpg/images/newt_gingrich.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/149461/newt-gingrich-a-wwsg-speaker-to-host-cnn-crossfire) #### **Newt Gingrich to Host Revamped Version of CNN's 'Crossfire' Airing This Fall ** **In light of today's major announcement—[CNN’s ‘Crossfire’ will return on air this fall with Newt Gingrich as its co-host](http://wwsg.com/newt-gingrich-to-headline-revamped-version-of-crossfire-airing-on-cnn-this-fall)—Worldwide Speakers Group would like to congratulate our exclusive speaker [Newt Gingrich](http://wwsg.com/the-honorable-newt-l-gingrich). As a 'Crossfire' co-host, [Newt Gingrich](http://wwsg.com/the-honorable-newt-l-gingrich) will debate the major issues impacting our country with other thought leaders. ** [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/149461/newt-gingrich-a-wwsg-speaker-to-host-cnn-crossfire) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/149461/newt-gingrich-a-wwsg-speaker-to-host-cnn-crossfire#comments-listing) Topics: [Worldwide Speakers Group](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/worldwide-speakers-group), [Newt Gingrich](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/newt-gingrich), [Speaker Newt Gingrich](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/speaker-newt-gingrich), [CNN Crossfire](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/cnn-crossfire), [exclusive speaker Newt Gingrich](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/exclusive-speaker-newt-gingrich) ## [Worldwide Speakers Group Expands Global Reach through Acquisition](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148829/worldwide-speakers-group-expands-global-reach-through-acquisition) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on Jun 12, 2013 4:28:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-65618795-gif/images/canal_center_01.gif) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148829/worldwide-speakers-group-expands-global-reach-through-acquisition) #### **Worldwide Speakers Group Acquires Arnett & Associates-- Premier Speakers to Expand its Global Resources** **[Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG)](http://wwsg.com/)**, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative speakers bureaus in the world, has acquired the Richmond, VA-based Arnett & Associates-- Premier Speakers. With a strong history of personalized service to its customers and direct access to the world's most significant thought leaders, Arnett & Associates-- Premier Speakers complements WWSG's unwavering commitment to excellence.  [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148829/worldwide-speakers-group-expands-global-reach-through-acquisition) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148829/worldwide-speakers-group-expands-global-reach-through-acquisition#comments-listing) Topics: [Worldwide Speakers Group](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/worldwide-speakers-group), [speakers bureaus](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/speakers-bureaus) ## [Women Speakers Influencing Major Headlines](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148233/women-speakers-influencing-major-headlines) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on May 30, 2013 8:48:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-52681940-jpg/images/news_1.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148233/women-speakers-influencing-major-headlines) [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148233/women-speakers-influencing-major-headlines) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/148233/women-speakers-influencing-major-headlines#comments-listing) Topics: [Carly Fiorina](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/carly-fiorina), [Women Keynote Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/women-keynote-speakers), [Sheila Bair](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/sheila-bair), [drones](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/drones), [mortgage securities](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/mortgage-securities), [immigration reform](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/immigration-reform), [WWSG's Top Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/wwsgs-top-speakers) ## [WWSG's Top Energy & Environment Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/147611/wwsg-s-top-energy-environment-speakers) Posted by [Kelly Dieter](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter) on May 15, 2013 2:21:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/file-40450102-jpg/images/energy.jpg) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/147611/wwsg-s-top-energy-environment-speakers) #### **How Can Your Organization Take Advantage of the Green Economy?** [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/147611/wwsg-s-top-energy-environment-speakers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/bid/147611/wwsg-s-top-energy-environment-speakers#comments-listing) Topics: [Newt Gingrich](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/newt-gingrich), [energy policy keynote](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/energy-policy-keynote), [green economy](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/green-economy), [energy speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/energy-speakers), [environment speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/environment-speakers), [WWSG's Top Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/wwsgs-top-speakers) [All posts](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/all) [Next](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/kelly-dieter/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates   [![Corporate Case Study](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/115471/703960b3-2174-4754-9fc4-7ac321b3c289.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/115471/703960b3-2174-4754-9fc4-7ac321b3c289) ### Recent Posts ### Follow Me ### Get updates directly to your inbox! ![footer-bg](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/footer-bg.jpg "footer-bg") [![WWSG_logo_high_res_Transparent-2-1](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/WWSG_logo_high_res_Transparent-2-1.png "WWSG_logo_high_res_Transparent-2-1")](https://www.wwsg.com/) - Email:[ speakers@wwsg.com](mailto:speakers@wwsg.com) - Phone:[ 703-373-9974](tel:+7033739974) WWSG Headquarters 99 Canal Center Plaza, Ste. 100 Alexandria, VA 22314 #### RESOURCES #### QUICK LINKS #### Find a speaker that’s right for you. 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