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Dr. Lei Mao, Assistant Professor of Finance at Warwick Business School Lei Mao is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Warwick Business School and researches the effect of information on asset pricing.                The post Dr. Lei Mao Explains The Chinese Stock Market Crash first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of When to Rob a Bank…And 131 More Warped Suggestions And Well-Intended Rants Stephen J. Dubner is an award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality. He quit his first career—as an almost-rock-star—to become a writer. He has worked for The New York Times and published three non-Freakonomics books. He lives with his family in New York City. Stephen is best known as co-author (with economist Steven Levitt) of the pop-economics book Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, its 2009 sequel, SuperFreakonomics and its 2014 sequel Think Like a Freak. His latest book is titled When to Rob A Bank…And 131 More Warped Suggestions And Well-Intended Rants.The post What Most People Get Wrong About Economics From Freakonomics Co-Author Stephen Dubner first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Barnet Bain, author of The Book Of Doing And Being Barnet Bain is an award-winning motion picture producer and director, radio broadcaster, and creativity expert. His film credits include Academy Award–winner What Dreams May Come (producer); Prime- time Emmy Award nominee for Homeless to Harvard (executive producer); The Celestine Prophecy (writer, producer); The Jesus Film (writer); and The Lost and Found Family (director). Barnet is cohost of Cutting Edge Consciousness, a radio show and podcast series. Now, he can add to his list of accomplishments, author. His latest book is titled, The Book Of Doing And Being: Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work.The post Barnet Bain Explains The Connection Between Creativity And Emotion first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Jason Jennings, co-author of The High-Speed Company Jason Jennings is a researcher and one of the most successful and prolific business and leadership authors in the world. His greatest thrill is helping lead individuals and companies to their full economic potential. In total, Jennings and his teams have screened and studied more than 120,000 companies to write The High-Speed Company: Creating Urgency and Growth in a Nanosecond Culture.            The post Jason Jennings Has The Secret To Creating Urgency In Companies From His Book The High-Speed Company first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Michael Farkas, CEO of Car Charging Group, Inc. Michael Farkas CEO and co-founder of the Car Charging Group, Inc.— a company that installs and manages electric vehicle charging stations. The company has installed stations in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, and Virginia.   Car Charging Group, Inc. is a company dedicated to a clean, sustainable environment and an economically strong, energy-independent America.   Michael currently makes his home in Miami Beach, Florida.The post Michael Farkas Makes The Case For Electric Cars & Electric Car Charging first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Jay Stout, author of Hell’s Angels Jay A. Stout is a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot. He retired during 2001 after a 20-year military career. Lt. Colonel Stout flew more than 4,500 flight hours, including 37 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. Following his military career Lt. Colonel Stout worked for a very short time as an airline pilot before being furloughed after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He subsequently flew for the Kuwait Air Force for a year before returning to the States where he now works for as a senior analyst for a leading defense contractor Lt. Colonel Stout’s expertise is widely recognized and he has made many appearances as a combat aviation expert on news networks such as Fox, Al Jazeera and National Public Radio. His latest work is a comprehensive history of the United States’ Army Air Corps most decorated bomber groups, the 303rd. We discuss daylight precision bombing during World War II.The post Jay Stout Chronicles The 303rd Bomb Group In World War II From His Book Hell's Angels first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

John Sculley, author of Moonshot! John Sculley is best known as the former CEO of Apple from 1983-1993. Prior to Apple, John was President of Pepsi and creator of the Pepsi Challenge. Now, he is a partner at Sculley Family Office, LLC. John got his bachelor’s degree from Brown University and his MBA from Wharton School.The post John Sculley Explains Today's Business Opportunities From His Book Moonshot! first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Dr. Michaele Brady Raap, President of the American Nuclear Society Dr. Michaele (Mikey) Brady Raap has been an active member of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) since joining in 1985. Dr. Brady Raap is a chief engineer with the Nuclear Systems Design, Engineering & Analysis Group within the National Security Directorate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington. She has more than 25 years of experience in nuclear and criticality safety for plutonium processing and spent fuel systems. She received her BS, MS and PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University.The post Nuclear Energy's Future In The US According To Dr. Michaele Brady Raap first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Chip Jacobs, co-author of The People’s Republic of Chemicals Chip Jacobs is a Los Angeles-area author and journalist. He is co-author of The People’s Republic of Chemicals: An Exposé on China’s Pollution Crisis, an examination of China’s ecological calamity imperiling the planet. Jacobs’ reporting has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, CNN, Bloomberg View, the Daily News of Los Angeles, L.A. Weekly and newgeography.com, among other outlets. His passions today include Trojan football, the Beatles, electric guitar, forgotten literature, running and super-sugary breakfast cereals. He lives in Southern California with his wife, a USC public relations professor, and their two children.The post Chip Jacobs Warns Of The Impending Environmental Catastrophe In China From His Book The People's Republic of Chemicals first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Owen Shapiro has worked across a wide range of industries, including retail, financial service, consumer products, government and business services. He has worked with and supported the teams that built some of the U.S.’s major well-known brands, including Staples, PetSmart, Sports Authority, Ulta and Five Below. Owen speaks pro-bono at University of Chicago, where he received his MA and MBA. He is also involved in the start-up community in Chicago through groups such as Hyde Park Angels. Owen joins me from Chicago, IL.The post Owen Shapiro Explains The Future Of Brands And Marketing From His Book Brand Shift first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Bob Dickie, president of Crown Financial Ministries Bob Dickie is the President of Crown Financial Ministries—an interdenominational Christian ministry that seeks to improve people’s personal finances, businesses and careers. Bob served our country for over six years as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He has a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas and is currently enrolled in Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Program.The post Bob Dickie Explains Proselytizing A Financial And Spiritual Message Using The Internet first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Libby Atwater, author of her memoir What Lies Within Libby Atwater began telling people’s stories more than two decades ago. In her career, she’s written for businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, magazines and community newspapers. In 2002, Libby began teaching others how to write life stories. By 2004, she decided it was time to tell her own story. Ten years later, she published her first memoir, What Lies Within, and its sequel is in progress.The post Libby Atwater Examines Perseverance In Her Memoir What Lies Within first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Paul Oyer, co-author of Roadside MBA Paul Oyer is the Fred H. Merrill Professor of Economics at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business—and, a President James K. Polk fan boy (as we learn in the book). Paul has a PhD in Economics from Princeton University. He met his co-authors, Michael Mazzeo and Scott Schaefer, at Kellogg School at Northwestern University.   Paul can be reached at: Twitter:@RoadsideMBA Book Website: www.roadside-mba.comThe post Paul Oyer Is Schooled On Economic Theory Practiced In Small Businesses From His Book Roadside MBA first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Ryan Holiday, author of THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY Ryan Holiday is a media strategist for controversial clients. Ryan is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying, about the new era of media and culture, and the e-book Growth Hacker Marketing. His writing has appeared in the New York Observer, Forbes, and Fast Company and many other outlets. He currently lives in Austin, TX with his rebellious puppy, Hanno and pet goats. Ryan can be reached at: Twitter:@RyanHoliday Personal Website:http://ryanholiday.net Book Website: http:// http://www.ryanholiday.net/welcome-to-the-obstacle-is-the-way-the-timeless-art-of-turning-trials-into-triumph/The post Ryan Holiday Reveals His Philosophy For Turning Trials Into Triumphs In The Obstacle Is The Way first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Adam Bryant, author of Quick And Nimble Adam Bryant is the “Corner Office” columnist at The New York Times. The interview series he launched in 2009 has attracted a wide and loyal following every week. Adam has held many roles at The New York Times. He is also a former senior writer and business editor at Newsweek magazine. Adam lives with his family in New York City.      The post Adam Bryant Queries 200 CEOs To Discover How To Be Quick And Nimble first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Melissa McCarty, author of News Girls Don’t Cry Melissa McCarty is a seasoned television news reporter and anchor with more than fifteen years experience—most recently with CBS-2 and KCAL-9 news in Los Angeles. Throughout her career, however, Melissa hid her tumultuous upbringing and chaotic family life from friends and colleagues…until now. She’s written an autobiography titled News Girls Don’t Cry in which she opens up about her past and how it drove her to where she is today—a host for Newsbreaker a division of ORA TV a new, cutting edge, TV network online created by the legendary Larry King and Mexican businessman Carlos Slim. Melissa can be reached at: Twitter:MelissaMcCarty1 Personal Website:http://www.melissa-mccarty.com/ Book Website: http://www.newsgirlsdontcry.com/The post Melissa McCarty Reveals Her Past And Her Career Path In News Girls Don't Cry first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Harry Smith of NBC, host of Marijuana In America: Colorado Pot Rush Harry Smith is an NBC News correspondent who came to NBC News as a correspondent for “Rock Center” with Brian Williams in July 2011. Prior to joining NBC, Harry hosted the CBS News morning programs, The Early Show and its predecessor, CBS This Morning, for seventeen years.    The post Harry Smith Explores Marijuana In America: Colorado Pot Rush For CNBC first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Kasey Kirby, director of Dog Days documentary Kasey Kirby is the Director of Dog Days whose own story is an interesting one. He transitioned into working as a cinematographer and editor after a career change out of the accounting field in 2005. Kasey holds a graduate degree in film/video from American University. His interest revolves around seeking truth in compelling stories anywhere in the world and bringing them to the forefront of audiences. Kasey’s experience has crossed genre platforms and spanned the globe having shot films in nearly 20 countries. Most notably, Kasey earned Best Documentary at the Student Academy Awards for his work on the feature documentary titled As We Forgive in Rwanda.The post Kasey Kirby Explores Free Market Capitalism Through Food Trucks In His Movie, Dog Days first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Joyce Gioia, CEO of The Herman Group Joyce Gioia is president and CEO of The Herman Group and Employer of Choice International, Inc. She is a Strategic Business Futurist and Certified Management Consultant focusing on the human side of enterprise. Joyce serves on the national board for the World Future Society and the Steering Committee for The Edison Innovation Awards. She is often quoted in the media, including Business Week, Entrepreneur, The Christian Science Monitor, National Public Radio, and USA TODAY. In fact, last April, USA TODAY named Joyce their “First Road Warrior of the Year.”    The post Joyce Gioia Comments On The Oxford University Study That Predicts 47% Of Job Categories Will Disappear In 20 Years first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.

Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s reporter on technology and entertainment   Julia Boorstin has covered media for CNBC since 2006. Her reporting provides a special focus on the intersection of media and technology. She graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in history. Julia was also an editor on The Daily Princetonian.      The post Julia Boorstin Explains Why Twitter’s IPO Is So Highly Anticipated By Wall Street Investors first appeared on Brainstormin Online! » Brainstormin' with Billy the Brain!.