Mike Ferrell is an award-winning author, speaker and strategic business coach, and Benedictine Oblate.  Drawing on nearly 40 years of business experience and the wisdom of The Rule of Benedict, Mike incorporates the idea of creating strategic growth through the lens of the ancient monastic principles of intention, stability, community, excellence, and profound hospitality into actionable tools for success. As the author of acclaimed books including, Sell Like a Monk, The Sweet Spot: Where Business Strategy, Positive Psychology and Faith Principles Converge, and Ultimate Breakthrough Planning,  and his upcoming book, More Thriving, Less Grumbling, Mikes’ work empowers purpose-driven entrepreneurs, visionary leaders, and mission-focused organizations to achieve strategic growth and long-term success. 

Randy is the Co-founder and Partner of Strategic Arts and Sciences. After completing his doctorate in organizational communication from the University of Oregon in 1992, he began his consulting career. With 29 years of experience, Dr.
Harrington is now a sought-after strategic planner and executive coach as well as for his work in organizational change management and media messaging.
Randy has delivered hundreds of speeches to conferences and internal meetings. He has worked with Microsoft, The United Nations, NASA, and more than 100 other businesses and professional associations.

Hit Grammy nominated,singer songwriter, recording artist, and producer, author of the official state song of Mississippi, best selling Author-Music & Culture Ambassador Of Mississippi! Steve's success story is inspiring as much as it is entertaining. From having major record label success to starting his own independent label, authoring and recording hit songs and music videos including multiple number ones such as the Waitin' on Joe featuring actor Morgan Freeman, coping with throat surgery during the pinnacle of his career, touring with Bob Seger, starting a music festival and a the charitable organization, Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation all in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Steve weaves valuable life and business lessons into stories and songs that he delivers in a Nashville storytellers' tradition. In addition to speaking at national events and conferences, Steve serves as the "Artist in Residence" at the Delta Music Institute (DMI) at Delta State University,