E-mail a friendAugust 25, 2005
World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson discusses overcoming a troubled childhood. Pitney Bowes CEO Michael Critelli explains why diversity isn't more popular.
Dr. Ben Carson
Dr. Ben Carson
At age 33, Dr. Ben Carson was named Johns Hopkins Hospital's pediatric neurosurgery chief - the youngest U.S. doctor to hold such a position. In '87, he made headlines by leading a team in successfully separating conjoined twins who shared part of a brain. Carson rose from the bottom of the class in a low-income Detroit neighborhood to earning academic scholarships to college and med school. He's written three best-selling books and is co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund that awards college tuition grants to children.
Michael Critelli
Michael Critelli
Michael Critelli is CEO of Pitney Bowes - the world's largest maker of postage meters. A Harvard Law School graduate, he joined the company in '79 and served in various capacities, including Secretary and General Counsel. He's known as a dynamic speaker on topics as diverse as transportation, health care and business ethics. Critelli has been awarded four U.S. patents in mailing technology and received numerous community service awards and distinctions. He's also Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the National Urban League.