In 2006 Taylor Hicks won the fifth season of American Idol. More than 63 million votes were cast in crowning a gritty, down-home, R&B singer the new winner. His definitive musical style incorporates elements of classic rock, country, blues, and soul music.

Eric Termuende is empowering category-leading brands, associations, and leaders to navigate uncertainty and build thriving places to work. A seasoned keynote speaker and best-selling author, Eric Termuende has been on hundreds of stages all over the world speaking about workplace culture and one-degree shifts that build communities at work. An entrepreneur his entire life, Eric has surveyed and interviewed thousands of people and brings a fresh perspective to workplace culture and the future of work.