Joel Trammell has spent more than thirty years serving as CEO of companies ranging from technology startups to a public company. He has twice founded and led startups to nine-figure exits. A leading CEO educator, Trammell regularly speaks at conferences and events nationwide. He has contributed to Entrepreneur, Forbes and Inc.com, and has served on the boards of public, private and nonprofit organizations. He is also the owner of Texas CEO Magazine, the founder of Texas CEO Ranch, and the previous author of The CEO Tightrope and The Manager's Playbook (with Alicia Thrasher).Joel's latest endeavor is American CEO, through which he offers in-person training on the CEO role to small cohorts of world-class leaders. He currently lives in Austin with his wife and their three children. In his free time, you might find him on his tennis court. Sherif Sakr is the cofounder of American CEO, a CEO and executive training firm based in Austin, Texas. He comes from a diverse international background and a career that spans success in five industries, including business ownership. He has spent the last decade teaching and coaching individuals and CEOs to drive results while maintaining a mindful perspective to reduce stress and optimize fulfillment. Sherif is now on a mission to train and equip CEOs with tools, strategies, and systems so that their companies and employees can thrive.