TESTIMONIALS

Past Speakers

“The content is fabulous…that great content gets a chance to be delivered in different technologies all over the United States.”
Al Weiss | President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

“Leadership is about who you are within. I think people don’t get that. They think it’s learning some style or some skills. It’s really about who you are as a person. I think it’s important to come and listen to leaders to reflect on the kind of leader you want to become…”
Bill George | Harvard business professor, former Medtronic CEO and author of True North

“What is unique about this event is the combination of discussions around leadership, business, success, and winning, and combining that with the focus on value, honesty, integrity, character—they all take place in one day. This shows to all participating how important the integration of values and leadership are in today’s business climate and culture, with an end goal of winning.”
Mike Duke | President & CEO, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

“Every person in a position of leadership—seasoned executive or recent graduate—will find new insights and fresh inspiration at this event. The speakers are dedicated to helping leaders reach their full potential.”
Bernice King | Author, Speaker, and Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Attendees

“I was going through some personal strife. Being the true leader, you cannot stop to have a pity party. This was a catalyst for getting me out of it.”
Lori O’Brien | Atlanta Special Events

“Leadership is the main way a company can grow. Nobody wants to follow someone who’s a weak leader.”
Vikki Taysavang | World Financial Group

“A good mix of leadership and inspiration.”
Taylor Larkin | Marietta Martial Arts

“I’ve seen the team grow immensely. I don’t have time to tell you all the stories. I’ve seen a transformation. They are more focused, meet deadlines… more growth.”
Chris Jackman | Georgia State University

Hosts

“2009 is our first year to host the event and we are proud to have done so! The Board of Directors feels it is vital to bring leadership learning opportunities to our members. The knowledge and experiences shared by your presenters cannot be found anywhere else. Those who attended our site then had the ideal opportunity to meet others with the same mindset and exchange ideas. It was a powerful day of INSPIRATION!”
Beth Wood Bergman | Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce
Elizabethtown, PA

“After the event we have had several management meetings where content from that day has been discussed or shared… We have all committed again to being servant leaders and continuing to improve.”
Angela Chrysler | Team National/National Companies
Davie, FL

“We host the event as part of our leadership development initiatives. Being in a state that is projected to be the sixth largest in the nation in coming years, we need to be plan and prepare for growth and change.”
Moore County Chamber of Commerce | Patrick Coughlin
Southern Pines, NC

“Excellent teaching and encouragement that benefits the community at every level… this is about investing in people and helping them to succeed…”
Karissa Sovdi
Alberta, Canada

“The program brings leaders in our region together for a day of networking, education, and knowledge! It was a great community-interest event that was widely supported in the region! I have heard nothing but fantastic reports from the participants!”
Ann Robinson | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Bradford, PA