Keynote Speakers

Dr. Nido Qubein

From Success to Significance

Sunday Opening General Session
May 6, 2012
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Out of adversity emerges abundance. Difficult times often are filled with opportunities. Dr. Nido Qubein came to the United States as a teenager with little knowledge of English, no contacts, and only $50 in his pocket, yet ended up a mega-success story. He will share his own story, and his ideas and strategies for succeeding through even turbulent times, inspiring you to be impactfully innovative.

Meet Dr. Nido Qubein outside the ballroom on Sunday, May 6, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

CPE Field of Study: Personal Development/1.0 CPE Credit

Leigh Anne Tuohy

A Morning With Leigh Anne Tuohy

Tuesday General Session
May 8, 2012
9:45 - 11:45 a.m.

"Warrior Princess" Leigh Anne Tuohy, the real-life mom from the movie "The Blind Side," is an inspirational woman whose story has touched the hearts of Americans across the country. Leigh Anne inspires audiences to recognize the full potential of individuals in their community -- and to find value in those who society has deemed valueless. Leigh Anne will offer advice through personal stories of determination, ignite generosity, and answer some of your questions.

Meet Leigh Anne Tuohy at the Global Cash Card booth (#417) on Tuesday, May 8, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

CPE Field of Study: Personal Development/1.0 CPE Credit

Jeanne Robertson

Paying It Forward With Humor

Monday Luncheon
May 7, 2012
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Jeanne Robertson is charming, funny, and lighthearted. As one of America's funniest speakers, she returns for her fifth Congress to discuss the differences between being funny and possessing a sense of humor, learning to laugh at yourself, and accepting things that can't be changed. Her funny, original stories will remind pay professionals to pay it forward with humor.

CPE Field of Study: Personal Development/1.0 CPE Credit

Tim Gard

Developing a Comic Vision

Wednesday Closing General Session
May 9, 2012
5:45 - 7:15 p.m.

We cannot always control the things that happen around us, but we can certainly control our perception of those things. Tim Gard, a nationally recognized authority on stress reduction through humor, helps us see reality and share the fun of it with laughter and humor through the lens of Comic Vision. Tim will share humorous and effective approaches to stress-diffusion and frustration-eradication.

CPE Field of Study: Personal Development/1.0 CPE Credit

Tim and Kris O'Shea

Appearing Throughout Congress

Tim and Kris O'Shea are back for another year at Congress to help us laugh about the constantly changing world of payroll. Often described as "Saturday Night Live for business," the former corporate professionals by day and comedy writers and performers by night are both familiar with the fast pace of the working world. Tim and Kris present as "The O'Shea Report" at meetings and conventions all over North America.

Meet The O'Sheas at the Infor booth (#1009) on Tuesday, May 8, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.