Dr. Kittie Watson, President and founder of Innolect Inc., is an organizational communication expert and specialist in strategic issues management, leadership transformation, and change implementation. She is listed as one of the top twenty-five most prolific women writers in communication. Former Chair of Communication at Tulane University, Kittie received numerous awards for her research and teaching. Inducted to the International Listening Association's Hall of Fame, Kittie served a past President of the International Listening Association, and the Advisory Board for National Teacher Certification Examination for the Educational Testing Service (ETS). With over 15 books, "Listen Up!" was published in seven languages (St. Martin's Press). She was featured on ABC's 20/20 as a listening expert and in popular publications including: "American Medical News", "Bottom-line Personal", "Money", "Glamour", and "Home Office Computing."