Wednesday, 16 May 2012 12:50

    IT Nation 2012 Guess the Keynote!

    Written by Holly Soule
    torch**CONTEST IS CLOSED**
    Updated on 6/29/2012

    What’s a ConnectWise partner’s favorite time of year? IT Nation time! Registration opens up June 1, that’s less than two weeks away folks. The annual IT Nation event is set for November 8-10, with our now legendary golf tournament happening Sunday, November 11.

    Let’s do a little recap of IT Nation 2011, shall we? Flash mobs, great speakers, and amazing parties, oh my. So the question is, just how do we top ourselves this year? Well, we have some plans in store to do just that, but we’re still keeping it under wraps for a big longer. But what’s more fun than guessing what’s up our sleeve? Here's a little game to get you into the IT Nation spirit.


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    Guess who will be this year’s IT Nation keynote?
    Just leave your best guess as a comment on this blog post and anyone who guesses correctly will be put into a drawing for FREE REGISTRATION to IT Nation 2012.

    Contest Schedule
    May 21th - Hint Revealed - It's proven that the most successful companies have a few things in common.
    June 1st - Hint Revealed - Guns and Cannons
    June 8th– Hint Revealed - Amundsen and Scott
    June 15th - Hint Revealed - SMaC
    June 26th – Contest Closedjim-collins-2012 0076 PDF 11.11.07
    June 29th – Winner Announced - Congratulations to Helder Machado

    Today is the Day!
    You’ve anxiously been awaiting the announcement of who you will be hearing from at IT Nation 2012. We’re excited to welcome Jim Collins as this year’s keynote speaker! Author of, Good to Great and Great By Choice, Jim will speak to the principles for building a truly great enterprise in unpredictable and fast-moving times. Each year we strive to bring you the most relevant and current content that offers you game-changing insights to impact your business. We’re dedicated to exceeding expectations and delivering the most valuable information to you - IT Nation 2012 will be sure to do just that. Register today to secure your seat. For more information about Jim Collins, check out his website.
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    Contest Details:
    Leave a comment on THIS blog post to be eligible.
    Any comment with the correct answer will be pooled together and then one winner will be chosen at random.
    You must be a ConnectWise partner in good standing at time of drawing to win.
    Please note that any entries made after June 25th, 2012 at 11:59pm EST will not be reviewed for the give-a-way.
    Last modified on Friday, 29 June 2012 09:48
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    Jeannine Edwards
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    written by Jeannine Edwards, May 21, 2012
    IT Nation time again! I mean, it makes me giddy! smilies/tongue.gif
    Linda Dobinson
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    written by Linda Dobinson, May 21, 2012
    Keith McFarland
    Jordan Hetrick
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    written by Jordan Hetrick, May 21, 2012
    James Collins
    Sheri Coleman
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    written by Sheri Coleman, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Alex Kunath
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    written by Alex Kunath, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Juan Trevino, May 21, 2012
    Morten T. Hansen
    Joe Oberman
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    written by Joe Oberman, May 21, 2012
    Robin Robins
    Aaron Comer
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    written by Aaron Comer, May 21, 2012
    Tony Robbins
    Joe Oberman
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    written by Joe Oberman, May 21, 2012
    Maybe it could be Branson
    John Kiss
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    written by John Kiss, May 21, 2012
    Jason Fried or David Heinemeier Hansson?
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    written by David Lay, May 21, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    Kevin Snyder
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    written by Kevin Snyder, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Brian O'Shaughnessy
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    written by Brian O'Shaughnessy, May 21, 2012
    Joe Pannone?
    Jeff West
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    written by Jeff West, May 21, 2012
    James (Jim) Collins, author of Good to Great. His latest book, Great by Choice, came out last year.
    Page Moon
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    written by Page Moon, May 21, 2012
    Gary Pica doing stand up!
    Eric Wichhart
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    written by Eric Wichhart, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Rick Atwood
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    written by Rick Atwood, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson would be a great choice!
    Jay Strickland
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    written by Jay Strickland, May 21, 2012
    Keith McFarland
    Rex Frank
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    written by Rex Frank, May 21, 2012
    I'm guessing Richard Branson??
    Ashley Green
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    written by Ashley Green, May 21, 2012
    C'mon Richard Branson!
    Joe Oberman
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    written by Joe Oberman, May 21, 2012
    Stop sending all the blog comments to me. Thanks
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    written by Allan Michelmore, May 21, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    Eric Wichhart
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    written by Eric Wichhart, May 21, 2012
    Arnie Bellinismilies/wink.gif
    Al Silva
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    written by Al Silva, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Patty Seaman
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    written by Patty Seaman, May 21, 2012
    Would love it if it were Sir Richard Branson!
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    written by Mark Bowles, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Eric Clemens, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Dan Paquette
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    written by Dan Paquette, May 21, 2012
    It's Richard Branson
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    written by Mike Reece (Rebootinc), May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins (Chose to be Great!)
    Patty Seaman
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    written by Patty Seaman, May 21, 2012
    But, I really think it will be Jim Collins
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    written by Tim Wayland, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Jeff Cohn, May 21, 2012
    James Collins
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    written by Bruce Groen, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins - Author of Good to Great
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    written by Andrew Cross, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson........surely!!
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    written by Ben Rife, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Jeff Cohn
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    written by Jeff Cohn, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Gloria Friedman
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    written by Gloria Friedman, May 21, 2012
    Pablo Tioseco
    Michael Drobnis
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    written by Michael Drobnis, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Jamison West, May 21, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by scott geller, May 21, 2012
    Richard branson
    Hiten Patel
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    written by Hiten Patel, May 21, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Jonas Berling
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    written by Jonas Berling, May 21, 2012
    Gary Pica!
    Brad Benner
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    written by Brad Benner, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins!
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    written by Andrew Naar, May 22, 2012
    Jim Carroll
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    written by Jay Ligouri, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Debra Strickland, May 22, 2012
    Paul Dippell
    Mike Kourkoulakos
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    written by Mike Kourkoulakos, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Jason Huebner
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    written by Jason Huebner, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins?
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    written by ejdykes, May 22, 2012
    Seth Godin
    Bjorn Zreloff
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    written by Bjorn Zreloff, May 22, 2012
    Bill Gates
    Chad Massaker
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    written by Chad Massaker, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins.
    Kim Rodriguez
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    written by Kim Rodriguez, May 22, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Mark Calzone, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by TJ Benoit, May 22, 2012
    Richard Branson would be awesome!
    Jason Tierney
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    written by Jason Tierney, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins!?!?
    Jonl Steinke
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    written by Jonl Steinke, May 22, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson - Love IT Nation - can't wait!
    Bill Fibiger
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    written by Bill Fibiger, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collings
    Zia Khadaroo
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    written by Zia Khadaroo, May 22, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Juan Trevino, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
    JoAnn Larsen
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    written by JoAnn Larsen, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins would be great!!!
    Brian Dosal
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    written by Brian Dosal, May 22, 2012
    I like the Gary Pica doing standup but I guess: Mark Zuckerberg?
    0
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    written by Daniel Whitehead, May 22, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Rene Sloos, May 22, 2012
    Tony Hsieh Author of "Delivering Happiness" and Zappos CEO
    Norrie Davidson
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    written by Norrie Davidson, May 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Aaron Hamp
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    written by Aaron Hamp, May 22, 2012
    Keith McFarland
    Pete Robbins
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    written by Pete Robbins, May 22, 2012
    Don Rickles
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    written by Alexis De Wolfe, May 22, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Frank DeBenedetto
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    written by Frank DeBenedetto, May 23, 2012
    Richard Branson
    George Bardissi
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    written by George Bardissi, May 23, 2012
    Arnie Benelli
    Shawn Walsh
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    written by Shawn Walsh, May 23, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Becky Paulukow, May 23, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Nicole Pharand
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    written by Nicole Pharand, May 23, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Charles, May 23, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Katy, May 23, 2012
    Can't wait to go to my first IT Nation!
    Juan Mack
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    written by Juan Mack, May 24, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Michael Chittum
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    written by Michael Chittum, May 25, 2012
    Ross Shafer
    Kenny Henao
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    written by Kenny Henao, May 25, 2012
    Richard Branson
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    written by Mike Wise, May 25, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Eric Eder
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    written by Eric Eder, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins - The Greatest!
    Mrs. Erin Arnold
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    written by Erin Arnold, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Jack Dawson
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    written by Jack Dawson, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Lee Eskridge
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    written by Lee Eskridge, May 29, 2012
    What other event can you learn so much and have a great time!
    Josh Kotler
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    written by Josh Kotler, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins.
    Lee Barnhouse
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    written by Lee Barnhouse, May 29, 2012
    Jason Jennings
    Neal Henzler
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    written by Neal Henzler, May 29, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    James Riley
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    written by James Riley, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Alex Kunath
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    written by Alex Kunath, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Anthony Ridolfi
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    written by Anthony Ridolfi, May 29, 2012
    I think Jim Collins is your winner here. If you havent yet, read both Good to Great and Great by Choice. Excellent reads.
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    written by Johanne Shillington, May 29, 2012
    David Allen
    Christy Perez
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    written by Christy Perez, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Steve Hohman, May 29, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    Jeff Anderson
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    written by Jeff Anderson, May 29, 2012
    based on the first hint: Jim Collins
    Eric Rodriguez
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    written by Eric Rodriguez, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Adam Randall
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    written by Adam Randall, May 29, 2012
    Stephen Covey
    Wayne Moore
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    written by Wayne Moore, May 29, 2012
    Looks like Jim Collins to me.
    Frances Russell
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    written by Frances Russell, May 29, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Frances Russell
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    written by Frances Russell, May 29, 2012
    Or maybe Jim Collins
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    written by Eric Hall, May 29, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Ray Frangie
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    written by Ray Frangie, May 29, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    Neil Stone-Wigg
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    written by Neil Stone-Wigg, May 30, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Steven Ryder
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    written by Steven Ryder, May 30, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Josie Kocsis, May 30, 2012
    Jim Collins...4th in 2011 Business Thinker...and latest book Great by Choice
    Aaron Comer
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    written by Aaron Comer, May 30, 2012
    Seth Macfarlane
    Tim Brewer
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    written by Tim Brewer, May 30, 2012
    Jim Collins - Just 20 Miles a Day Right....Great Leaders = Great results

    Bets are on! smilies/cheesy.gif
    Aaron Comer
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    written by Aaron Comer, May 30, 2012
    Phil Collins
    Guest
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    written by james chapchuk, May 30, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Ray Smith
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    written by Ray Smith, May 30, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Bhavin Mehta
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    written by Bhavin Mehta, May 31, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Andrew Smith
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    written by Andrew Smith, May 31, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Nathan Robertson, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Ian Watkins
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    written by Ian Watkins, June 01, 2012
    Axl Rose? From the other end of the musical spectrum: Tchaikovsky? Except he's dead....
    Jason Huebner
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    written by Jason Huebner, June 01, 2012
    jim collins FTW!
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    written by James Currie, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins!
    Gloria Friedman
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    written by Gloria Friedman, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Chris Cummings, June 01, 2012
    Richard Branson
    Don Douglas
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    written by Don Douglas, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins
    0
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    written by Jon Allen, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Jennifer Whitlock
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    written by Jennifer Whitlock, June 01, 2012
    Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman
    Jennifer Whitlock
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    written by Jennifer Whitlock, June 01, 2012
    I take it back - it's definitely Jim Collins with his latest book - Great By Choice. Another incredible speaker - thanks!
    0
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    written by Daniel Whitehead, June 01, 2012
    Guns and Cannons. Definitely Ted Nugent. haha
    0
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    written by Robert Kane, June 01, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    Helder Machado
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    written by Helder Machado, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins for sure!
    0
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    written by Josh Way, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Gordon Carlisle
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    written by Gordon Carlisle, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins is gonna be great. Can we get Sir Richard for next year? I look up to that man. smilies/wink.gif
    Eric Wichhart
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    written by Eric Wichhart, June 01, 2012
    "fire bullets, then cannon balls" ~ Jim Collins, Great by Choice
    Rob Davis
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    written by Rob Davis, June 01, 2012
    Bill Prater
    Ryan Dobb
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    written by Ryan Dobb, June 01, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Chris Stratton
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    written by Chris Stratton, June 02, 2012
    Tony Robbins
    Terry Soltzberg
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    written by Terry Soltzberg, June 02, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Mark newton, June 02, 2012
    Jim Collins it seems like for the last 2 years we have the speaker from COMPTIA member meeting. I missed him there.
    Zia Khadaroo
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    written by Zia Khadaroo, June 03, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Bill Evans
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    written by Bill Evans, June 04, 2012
    Jim Collins
    0
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    written by Sandra Stoll, June 04, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Peter Marsack
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    written by Peter Marsack, June 04, 2012
    Jim Collins - great by choice.
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    written by Tom Crimm, June 04, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Lee Barnhouse, June 04, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Jason Culbreath, June 05, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Matt Smith
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    written by Matt Smith, June 05, 2012
    Jim Collins of Good To Great
    Ian Watkins
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    written by Ian Watkins, June 08, 2012
    Jim Collins. Even I can get this with Google :-)
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    written by Nick Moran, June 08, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Keith Nelson
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    written by Keith Nelson, June 08, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Rex Frank
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    written by Rex Frank, June 08, 2012
    Jim Collins
    David Lay
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    written by David Lay, June 08, 2012
    After the latest clues - I'm going to have to amend my original answer.

    I'm going to go with Jim Collins and that is my final answer.
    Eric Wichhart
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    written by Eric Wichhart, June 08, 2012
    I can't wait to hear him speak,that is going to be totally awesome! The best part is that you can read his books without skipping the first 42 pagessmilies/cool.gif
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    written by Aleks Mednis, June 08, 2012
    Jim Collins, though Richard Branson would be cool, you could redeem Microsoft's bothc interview/keynote of RB anyday and I would be happy. But Jim Collins it is and I will wait for RB next year.
    Steve Hohman
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    written by Steve Hohman, June 11, 2012
    Like a lemming jumpng off a cliff; Jim Collins ssssss....
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    written by Chad Swarthout, June 11, 2012
    Jim Collins!
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    written by Steven Sutton, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Max Wiesman
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    written by Max Wiesman, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Tim Kanive, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins


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    written by Ashley Wilcox, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Brian Cobb, June 14, 2012
    Sir Richard Branson
    Kyle Petree
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    written by Kyle Petree, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins or Richard Branson
    Steve Babineau
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    written by Steve Babineau, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins!
    Anthony Church
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    written by Anthony Church, June 14, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Nicholas Goodwin
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    written by Nicholas Goodwin, June 14, 2012
    Jim Colins
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    written by Deana Pizzo, June 15, 2012
    Jim collins
    Jeff Hasenauer
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    written by Jeff Hasenauer, June 15, 2012
    It's gotta be Jim Collins!
    Jayson Hinton
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    written by Jayson Hinton, June 15, 2012
    Richard Branson!
    Ashley Del Net
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    written by Ashley Del Net, June 15, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Craig Beringer
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    written by Craig Beringer, June 15, 2012
    - Jim Collins
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    written by Adam Corder, June 15, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Craig Hollins
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    written by Craig Hollins, June 15, 2012
    Sid Meier
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    written by Mark Richmond, June 15, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by David Lay, June 16, 2012
    If there was a doubt before... There is none now. Jim Collins will be the keynote speaker.
    David Jackson
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    written by David Jackson, June 17, 2012
    Jim Collins smilies/smiley.gif
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    written by Greg Lipschitz, June 17, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Eric Janson
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    written by Eric Janson, June 17, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Daryl Christensen
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    written by Daryl Christensen, June 17, 2012
    James C. Collins
    Mike Judd
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    written by Mike Judd, June 18, 2012
    Jim Collins. Yay!
    To prove I did some homework:

    It's proven that the most successful companies have a few things in common - Jim Collins' mantra
    Guns and Cannons - "Fire Bullets Then Cannon Balls"
    Amundsen and Scott - The race to the South Pole
    SMaC - specific, methodical, and consistent
    Terry Johnston
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    written by Terry Johnston, June 19, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Michael Drobnis, June 19, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Brian Caunter
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    written by Douglas Smith, June 19, 2012
    Jim Collins... The only one that keeps coming up for everything.. Really was trying to come up with someone else, (not that Jim is a bad Choice), just trying to better my odds of winning (and getting a credit back on my CC - Since I'm booked!
    Todd Herges
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    written by Todd Herges, June 20, 2012
    Could it be ... Jim Collins!
    Joe Housley
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    written by Joe Housley, June 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Jason Foord
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    written by Jason Foord, June 22, 2012
    smilies/cheesy.gif It's Jim Collins smilies/cool.gif

    4th Year visit for free would be great! smilies/smiley.gif
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    written by Jeff Huze, June 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
    0
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    written by Guy Gregory, June 22, 2012
    Jim Collins?
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    written by Jason Nelson, June 22, 2012
    Jim Collins
    Kelly Rodriguez
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    written by Kelly Rodriguez, June 22, 2012
    jim Collins smilies/grin.gif
    0
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    written by Nigel Moore, June 23, 2012
    Jim Collins.

    Graeme Rawlings
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    written by Graeme Rawlings, June 25, 2012
    Jim Collins
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    written by Colleen Fuhrmann, June 25, 2012
    Jim Collins!
    Rob Downs
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    written by Rob Downs, June 25, 2012
    Jim Collins. I feel like a lemming...
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    written by Josie Kocsis, June 25, 2012
    Jim Collinssmilies/smiley.gif
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    written by Michelle Mathisen, June 25, 2012
    Jim Collins

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