For four consecutive years, John Lankford earned the coveted Business Advisor of the Year in North America award as Entrepreneur Magazine’s “#1 Business Coaching Organization.” Not only have The New York Times, dBusiness Magazine and CBS all sought his expertise, John has authored two notable volumes, The Answer is LEADERSHIP and Superstar for Life...Career Transitions. John has also been on the Executive Development team at Ford Motor Company and was the Senior Director of the St. John Health System Learning Institute. Well known for his engaging presentations, John has been invited to speak in venues across America. He has earned a reputation in the business world for his corporate and entrepreneurial experience, having trained and coached countless businesses and individuals on a path to success, including exit planning. In addition, John is a former CEO of the Innisbrook Leadership Institute and has facilitated dozens of mergers and acquisitions, as a Certified Executive Coach.