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		A special thank you to our National Sponsors for making this entire Managing Thought Workshop and Book Signing Tour possible! 2010 Managing Thought National Sponsors
		Denison Consulting's™ mission is to improve the performance of organizations by improving their corporate culture and leadership. At our core is a set of diagnostic surveys, rooted in our research linking organizational culture and leadership to business performance. This diagnostic technology is supported by a world-class electronic delivery system and a global consulting network designed to give client organizations the choices that they need to be successful.

		With more than 14,500 members, Vistage International is the world’s foremost chief executive leadership organization. Vistage’s Executive Leadership Program provides unparalleled access to new ideas and fresh thinking through monthly peer workshops, one-on-one business coaching, speaker presentations from hundreds of top industry experts, social networking and an extensive online content library of articles, best practices, podcasts and webinars. Executive Leadership Programs include provide an advisory board of CEO peers who offer support as you tackle important business issues. Learn about the Vistage advantage.

		The Hunter Group develops innovative search solutions for forward thinking, dynamic organizations in a variety of industries, from health care and high tech to alternative energy, professional services and manufacturing. Ours is a service-oriented, client-centric approach based on deep industry and organizational knowledge, thoroughness, integrity and a track record for cultivating successful, long-term relationships. Our goal is to help client organizations succeed through the placement of business and knowledge leaders who can help them plan, direct and achieve that success.

		Indianapolis, IN Sponsors, October 20, 2010
		Kris Taylor is the president of K. Taylor & Associates; a consulting firm that helps organizations successfully navigate the human side of strategically oriented change. Kris brings depth and hands on knowledge in change management including cultural change, designing learning solutions, communication, risk assessment, project planning, human resources, and program evaluation. Since June of 2004, K. Taylor & Associates has provided change management services for a variety of clients including an international supply chain company implementing SAP and a national printer implementing an industry specific ERP system.

		Lushin provides its clientele with much more than motivational “quick fix” sales seminars. Lushin executes a very specific assessment process that must first be completed before training is to begin. By discovering the strengths and weaknesses of a company and/or individual, Lushin can then move on to develop a comprehensive training strategy designed to achieve the desired growth outcome. Simply put, Lushin assists its clientele to get from where they are to where they want to be by using testing and training disciplines that are not only practical and sensible, but also highly effective.

		Somerset is a full-service certified public accounting and professional services firm made up of CPAs, business advisors and financial analysts to help you meet your business and individual challenges. With over 130 professionals, we are one of the ten largest CPA firms in the Indianapolis area. The mission of Somerset CPAs is to provide a wide range of business and personal financial services to our clients, which will empower them to make sound financial decisions.

		Harrisburg, PA Sponsors, September 30, 2010
		Central Penn Business Journal is the award-winning business newspaper of record for Central Pennsylvania, providing more information, more analysis and more advice pertinent to business than any other local media outlet. As the most widely read local business publication in Central Pennsylvania, the Journal reaches entrepreneurs, corporate boards, middle managers and CEOs. In short, the decision-makers are reading the Business Journal. Our news team, which has served the business community for 23 years, has established a reputation for covering the important business news in depth. We cover news of interest, use and importance to the business community.

		JPL is a creative powerhouse driven by the belief that message transcends medium. We're a team of strategy-driven creative professionals who work with you to develop emotionally-relevant, integrated marketing communication programs across a variety of media. We embrace the change inherent in your business with the power of strategic, creative, integrated marketing communications. We're not an advertising agency. We're the next evolution: a unique communications company that collaborates with you every step of the way as we explore new media, create compelling content and develop communications and marketing campaigns with no boundaries.

		Oceanside, CA Sponsors, April 18, 2010
		Inner Strength Yoga and Healing Center was founded on the principle of the mind body connection. We offer the highest standards in safe and progressive yoga, with offerings for the beginning student to the advanced yogi. Meditation, rehabilitation, strengthening, and healing are hallmarks of Inner Strength. Our professional staff members are certified members of the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance and are certified in multiple supporting disciplines to include: prenatal yoga, restorative yoga, seniors and people with special needs, Healing Touch, Reiki, DivinePeace Healing, Meditation, Massage Therapy, Thai Yoga Therapy, Holistic Health Practice, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, and Energy Works. We offer corporate, individual, and general class sessions to meet your personal and business needs.

		In 2008, founder Margaret McCormick was divinely inspired to bring DivinePeaceHealing® into existence to help heal the planet. This unique healing is created specifically for this moment in time. It includes healing not only our present time, earthquakes, wars and disasters, but horrific events of the past. Come join us. We are helping change the world!!

		GAMUT Publishing is owned and operated by Angela Peters, offering print design services to a variety of businesses and organizations. Angela is a reliable freelance contractor who maintains clear focus and attention to detail during fulfillment of projects. Design services include logos, brochures, mailers, catalogs, posters, and a variety of other printed materials. See link at left (logo) for samples of Angela’s work. She has also recently published a website allowing the user to create and print their own flyers and announcements using her original page border artwork.

		San Diego, CA Sponsors, April 16, 2010
		Boasting a membership of over 1600 of San Diego's finest citizens, The University Club Atop Symphony Towers combines the unique spirit of San Diego with the finest club traditions from around the world. It is the city's premier private business club offering the perfect ambience for elegant business and social gatherings. Club membership is by invitation only to assure membership caliber. Special emphasis is placed on those elements that are the essence of the finest clubs - traditionally elegant interiors, excellent cuisine, personalized service, and unparalleled member amenities.

		Accountability for creating value starts with the CEO being responsible for providing greater clarity and focus and involving their executive team in conscious decision-making. Once there, the CEO can empower the executive team to effectively communicate the future vision of the organization one conversation at a time. These communications translate into their own departments for focused, measured actions in such a way that all employees experience being engaged in meaningful work and they see the relevance of their contribution. Accountability Pays promises business improvements in financial results, systems reliability and teamwork. I promise interpersonal improvements in trust, confidence, relatedness and communication.

		The San Diego Business Journal is a newspaper in San Diego, California covering general business news. Each week, the San Diego Business Journal examines the economic news, demographics and lifestyle profiles of San Diego, and the many ways that the San Diego economy operates. Regular departments include Up Front, highlighting stories of importance featuring San Diego businesses and their decision-makers; Media & Technology, focusing on up-to-the-minute changes and innovations in the businesses that serve these fields; Small Business, profiling those smaller businesses moving into the fore; and Investment and Finance, where San Diego’s many public companies are profiled and analyzed. One of the most widely read features is The List, which ranks the top businesses in any given industry.

		Phoenix, AZ Sponsors, April 7, 2010
		Your idea of success and ours are one and the same. Efficiency, impact and, most of all, effectiveness. As specialists in hospitality and health care marketing, we understand the metrics by which you are measured. Analytics + Imagination = Results is our formula that translates into a proven, intelligence-based approach to your marketing needs. Our vision is to get, keep and grow your customers. Isn’t it time we talked?

		The WPO is a non-profit membership organization for women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies. Our mission is improving business conditions for women entrepreneurs and promoting the acceptance and advancement of women entrepreneurs in all industries. Members of the WPO take part in professionally-facilitated peer advisory groups in order to coax the 'genius out of the group' and grow their businesses to the next level. The WPO currently boasts over 82 active chapters and over 1500 members across the US and in Canada.

		Today, with over $4.8 billion in assets, and more than 75 offices in 55 communities, National Bank of Arizona is part of the state’s landscape. After 25 years, the bank and its 1200 employees statewide remain dedicated to superior customer service, meeting—and exceeding—the needs of the people and businesses that call Arizona home. In marking its silver anniversary, one short sentence sums up the bank’s history, and future: “We are Arizona.”

		Metro-Detroit Sponsors, Feb 25 & April 28, 2010
		The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business is one of only 900 schools worldwide to be accredited by AACSB International AACSB-accredited business school providing practice-oriented business programs in a distinctly metropolitan setting. Our faculty members bring years of experience in the business world to teach our undergraduate and graduate students successful business practices and how to realistically apply them. With small class sizes, an Internship program with relationships with over 120 employers, iLabs—the College's Center for Innovation and Research, our International Programs, and a culture that provides first-hand experience in the regional and international business world, our graduates hold a globally-recognized and respected degree, are prepared to meet the challenges of business, and positively impact the region.

		TEC, the leading chief executive leadership company, provides business leaders with the tools to outperform. Since 1957, executives have turned to TEC to accelerate the growth of their businesses—and of themselves. That growth comes from a unique combination of elements including: candid problem-solving sessions with a local group of trusted peers, one-on-one executive coaching with a highly-trained TEC Chair, fresh ideas from a corps of expert speakers, and entrée into a worldwide network of more than 14,000 business leaders. Please review our approach at www.teconline.com.

		Corp! magazine was founded in 1998 to inform, intrigue, and entertain business owners and top level executives by providing features, news and profiles with a Michigan emphasis. As Michigan’s largest business magazine, Corp! is dedicated to raising the profile of business in our communities and driving it forward. The majority of circulation (82%) lies with Presidents, CEOs, Owner/Co-Owners, Partners and Principals, in addition to having a statewide presence.