On Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, the astonished leadership of the U.S. Congress was told in a private session by the chairman of the Federal Reserve that the American economy was in grave danger of a complete meltdown within a matter of days. “There was literally a pause in that room where the oxygen left,” says Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.). PBS Frontline

I don’t have to tell you we live in an age of volatility and financial uncertainty. As the unthinkable became reality in 2008, the greatest economic minds studied—and continue to study—how it happened, and more importantly, what we should do next.

This emerging body of insights that project the current circumstances into several possible futures is what motivated InsideWork® to schedule the More Than Money conference in July 2009 rather than waiting until after the first of next year. We are convinced there is work to be done right now that will make a difference going forward.

One event among many that fueled that fire for us was the Frontline special Inside The Meltdown which documents key events in Wall Street’s recent upheaval.

As you watch, consider the web of cultural mindsets, economic conditions and political decisions that led to this economic tragedy. These ubiquitous forces hold power over everyone; which is why influential, educated businesspeople like you must understand the cutting-edge research and literature on the subject.

The More Than Money conference brings together experts who will unpack the events you see in this video through cultural, economic and political lenses, and help you consider how to move forward from a foundation of truth and Judeo-Christian values.

Watch Inside The Meltdown and consider joining us in San Francisco July 17-19 for More Than Money.

Al Lunsford is chairman of InsideWork and The Lunsford Group. Al will be a presenter at the More Than Money conference, July 17-19, 2009 at San Francisco’s historic Palace Hotel.

Frontline is the award-winning PBS documentary television series from WGBH in Boston.