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One of the defining moments for John's speaking and training career was being selected to participate in the Microsoft's Visiting Author Series. The prestigious series was started in Microsoft Research in the mid 90’s. The goal of the Speaker Series is to promote innovative thought and work. The series provides Microsoft employees with a place to think creatively about their work and to discuss new and challenging ideas about technology, education and social issues. John's presentation set a new benchmark for employee participation in the program (see Microsoft archive footage). A record number of Microsoft employees across the world viewed John's presentation online via internal closed circuit streaming video. The tremendous interest and response to his 90-minute presentation led to numerous additional opportunities such as an innovation session with the Consumer Prototyping & Strategy team working on the eHome or "Home of the Future," a keynote presentation at a high-level Executive Partner retreat and a presentation on the 8 Secrets and the BNW funnel process to a group of designers for the Office Suite team.

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