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What happens in a company or organization when the chain of communication and chain of command become one and the same? It’s a recipe for disaster, says New York Times bestselling author, science writer and APB exclusive speaker David Epstein. In the latest edition of his "Range Widely" newsletter, which is available live on Bulletin, Epstein writes about the importance of differentiating the chain of communication from the chain of command. When there is no separation of the two, information gets diluted or stops flowing. One reason for this phenomenon is because “managers are getting information only from people whose main concern is earning their approval, or at least not ruining their day,” he says. 

WNYC Studios and PRX announced that APB speaker Melissa Harris-Perry has been named Host and Managing Editor of The Takeaway, the nationally-syndicated public radio news program that airs on WNYC AM 820 at 9am weekdays, on WNYC 93.9FM at 3pm weekdays, and on over 300 stations nationally. 

Ruzwana Bashir, Co-founder and CEO of Peek.com, was recently honored by two national business publications for her leadership and the company’s innovative efforts during the pandemic. Bashir was named to Inc. magazine’s 2021 Female Founders 100 list. In addition, Peek.com just won Newsweek’s Best Future of Travel Award.  

APB speaker Mike Hayes will join a panel of experts and innovators at the 2021 Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore November 15-16. Hayes, a former Navy SEAL commander and Chief Digital Transformation Officer for VMware, will discuss leading and protecting in a new world through digital transformation. He’ll share the stage with IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn and Wilson Center President Emerita Jane Harman. The roundtable discussion will be moderated by Jim Sciutto, Anchor and Chief National Security Correspondent for CNN. 

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October focuses on the importance of ensuring that we all have the resources needed to be safer and more secure online. With our online and offline lives becoming increasingly blurred, it is critical that individuals and organizations are equipped with tools and strategies for protecting their online space. The speakers featured in this post open our eyes to the vulnerabilities in our interconnected cyber world and empower audiences to take control of their security.

A breakout star of FX’s Golden Globe-nominated series, Pose, Ryan Jamaal Swain is a triple-threat actor, dancer, and singer who was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for his LGBTQIA+ activism. Recently, APB sat down with Ryan to discuss his coming out experience and what Pride means to him.

An article by APB speaker Jennifer Senior in The Atlantic magazine has gone viral. “What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind” was published in the September issue. It tells the story of a victim of Sept. 11 and his family’s search for meaning in the two decades since the day the towers fell. Senior’s brother lived with McIlvaine at the time of the attack. The story is getting more engagement than any piece in the magazine since 2002.

Amanda Nachman is the CEO of College Magazine, a TEDx speaker, and the bestselling author of #Qualified: You Are More Impressive Than You Realize. Her advice has been featured by Business Insider, NBC News, Today, Good Morning America and MarketWatch. Recently, APB sat down with Amanda and asked her how campuses can move forward from pandemic teaching and learning, and get students more involved after having become accustomed to being at home.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. Take a look at some of our sought-after speakers below and consider one of these leading voices for your Veterans Day virtual or in-person event.

An acclaimed biographer, Pulitzer finalist, reporter and cultural historian, Wil Haygood is known for telling the story of America through the lens of history, politics, sports, race and the lives of change-making African-Americans. Author of the New York Times bestsellers The Butler and Showdown, Haygood is about to release his newest title, Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World.