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About Ryan Jenkins

Ryan Jenkins, CSP(R) (Certified Speaking Professional(TM)), is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. He speaks all over the world to companies such as State Farm, Wells Fargo, FedEx, Liberty Mutual, and John Deere. For a decade, he has been helping organizations create engaged, inclusive, and high-performing teams by lessening worker loneliness and closing generational gaps. Ryan's top-ranked insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com, the world's first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. Ryan lives in Atlanta, GA, with his wife, three children, and yellow Labrador.

Steve Van Cohen, MSOD (Master of Science in Organizational Development), is a global leadership consultant, executive coach, and two-time published author. He has worked with hundreds of leaders from organizations such as Salesforce, The Home Depot, Komatsu, Bank of America and Bridgestone. He has spent his career helping organizations humanize their businesses by creating workplaces where people come first. Steve has been featured in Forbes, Association for Talent Development, and Training Magazine. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com, the premier resource dedicated to lessening worker loneliness. Steve holds a BA from the University of Illinois and a MS from Pepperdine University. Steven lives in San Juan Capistrano, CA, with his wife and two daughters.

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