Have you noticed that everyone is being asked to do more with less these days? The 2013 economy is predicated on the do-more-with-less assumption. We’re in the new normal!

And what are the results of the new normal? If you are like the vast majority of U.S. companies, 72% of your managers are disengaged, exhausted, moving so fast that they are experiencing a crisis of purpose and meaning, and feeling the effects of exhaustion on their relationships at work and at home.

For individuals to succeed in the new normal, each of us must manage our own energy and learn how to tap into the larger meaning of all that we do. With that combination of management and awareness, our personal brand comes to life and the sky is the limit!

Join Jane and Candra of Culture Effect for Lead Bright: Managing Energy Not Time and learn the research that shows why the way we are working is not working and what you can do to change that. You’ll walk away with a tool to better understand how to maintain optimal energy for your busy life and the beginning of a practice that can build health, productivity and happiness into your life and the lives of those around you.

Not long ago, innovation was a competitive advantage. Those days are gone. Innovation has become a requirement of survival for business. And yet, the potential of innovation eludes most organizations and leaders.

Innovation isn’t about big changes. And it doesn’t even require a big budget, a big title, or any permission. The changes that matter don’t happen overnight, they are the result of a lot of small, meaningful changes over time. Computer programmers and hackers have used this approach for years and we’ve reaped the rewards.

Applying insights from the computer hacking culture, Jason Lauritsen and Joe Gerstandt of Talent Anarchy will help you find ways to innovate and make progress in your work, one small change at a time. Regardless of your title or experience, you can make big things happen through a series of smart, small changes (hacks). This highly interactive session is designed to provide attendees with actionable insights and tools for immediate application.

The amazing duo of Talent Anarchy are back to apply their magic to helping you reinvent your work and your organization, one hack at a time.

“This industry has a heart and a reason for being and we’re quite serious about it.” - Isaac Tigrett, Founder, Hard Rock Cafe

In an era where charitable and random acts of kindness are needed more than ever, this feel-good, but practical & interactive session will utilize the visceral backdrop of philanthropic success stories from both well-known brands and lesser-known charitable warriors…all designed to help you create & maintain a strong philanthropic culture in your brand.

During the planned off-site service events at Summer Brand Camp, Jim Knight, CEO of Hospitality On Point, will facilitate a session on philanthropy, for those conference attendees that are unable to attend either event. Additionally, this could be considered a perfect “sound check” to Friday’s Changers of Commerce Day.

The time allotted is chock-a-block full of visual images, videos, personal stories, industry statistics, activities, creative thinking, and an interactive handout for some real “takeaways”.

The end-result of everyone who attends is to ultimately create an obsession of doing something bigger than the job or themselves, by discovering simple & innovate ways to give back to the community…making the world a better place.

CEO and Founder of imc², now MEplusYOU, and co-author of Can't Buy Me Like, Doug believes authentic relationships fuel the most astonishing brands. Doug and MEplusYOU are helping their clients build stronger customer relationships and outperform their competitors.

Doug is an avid learner and passionate leader with a particular interest in the evolution of business and marketing. He is a leader in the growing Conscious Capitalism movement and is an active member of the Board of Conscious Capitalism.

Doug is a summa cum laude graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Dallas and enjoys spending time with his two daughters and co-leading a cycling team with his wife that has raised nearly $2 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Nick Sarillo, author of A Slice of the Pie, shares his compelling and surreal “It’s A Wonderful Life” story about an everyday business that was able to rally and unite an entire community. Learn how clearly defining your company’s purpose and values can create a world-class culture in any organization and any industry. Be inspired to shift from the dated Command-And-Control style of leadership and join the Trust-And-Track Leadership Movement. Take away tangible tools that you’ll be able to begin implementing into your business tomorrow by giving work meaning!

Big Data is Big Buzz but what does that mean. As we have evolved from driving with our eyes closed to a world of TMI, the need for timely, relevant and actionable data has emerged as mission critical in today's hyper competitive workplace and marketplace. Learn from some pros who produce, analyze and consume the information about employees and consumers; as well as the rapidly emerging Insights functions inside leading brands today.

We know a healthy organization when we see it. Switched-on employees. Authentic leadership. Open communication. Trust. The kind of place where people come first and performance and profit follows.

Most organizations leave tons of capability and human potential on the table. Ryan will offer practical advice and actionable insights to help you reverse that trend. Passion at work occurs most often when the right person, in the right job is supported through very intentional and strategic action by an organization. Where leadership is aligned with the vision and values and employees are the ultimate extension of the brand.

You can connect with him through his popular blog, PassionOnPurposeBlog.com.

Hosted by Sarah Lockyer, Editor in Chief, Nation's Restaurant News Bill Schaffler, President, and Michael Harms, Executive Director Operations, People Report & Black Box Intelligence.

Last night’s winners, industry news & views, hot off the press Restaurant Industry Snapshot and special feature story:Labor Relations in the Digital Age .

The way our consumers think has shifted. Meanwhile, our employees have evolved into an always-on - always-looking group of innovators and content creators. Join this group of leaders in the digital, mobile and social space and learn what leading brands are doing to make workplace and marketplace seamless.

Always one of the most popular sessions at Summer Brand Camp, this year’s brand leaders are not just awesome; they are also stars of the CBS hit business series “Undercover Boss”.

Kat Cole, President, Cinnabon: Kat is one of the most social media savvy leaders gracing a corner office in our industry; check out @KatColeATL on twitter or find her on Facebook just about any day having real conversations with her employees and customers. She is also an incredible role model with a message that is authentic, genuine and anchored in her belief in connected capitalism. Kat has been featured in Forbes, Business Week, on CNN and in countless other articles about leadership, women in business, and her favorite topics, paying it forward and giving back.

Paul D’Amico , President, Moe’s Southwest Grill : Paul is another terrific example of a servant leader, who recently shared his heartwarming story on Undercover Boss. He credits his parents and close family with the foundation for his own success; and the example for how he truly cares about his employees. Moe's is a leading fast casual brand that Paul has guided since May of 2008. Damico’s successful career in the restaurant industry has included positions as COO for SSP America, and co-founder and VP Operations for FoodBrand. He spent his early years with Host Marriot Service Corporations working his way up as a top operator and leader.

We're wrapping up our experience with a tribute to our own misfits, our rebels, and our round pegs in square holes. We'll showcase brands who are socially engaging and branding with purpose at the intersection of consumers & employees.

We’ll talk about how they see things differently; how they have broken the rules and reaped the rewards; how they are leading movements that are changing the workplace and the marketplace forever.

We’ll quote them, glorify them, and showcase how they are changing things - pushing the industry, and the human race forward. Some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Changers of Commerce is a group of business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and individuals who share the belief that there is a better way to practice capitalism. The goals of the group are to demonstrate, advocate, educate and find ways that connect business and society. We are delighted to be hosting the fourth official meeting of the Changers of Commerce on Friday morning after brand camp. This session is co-chaired by Amanda Hite and Joni Thomas Doolin, both founders of the Changers of Commerce movement. During the past two years, these gatherings of a widely diverse group of passionate and innovative leaders, have already resulted in real and tangible progress in the pursuit of our stated goal of connecting our businesses to making a difference in the lives of our consumers and employees.

Stay tuned for this sessions speaker line-up, and come prepared to learn, share, be inspired, and make a difference.