02 March 2010

You’re Invited Backstage to the
Chick-fil-A Leadercast

As I have written before, I will be attending the Chick-fil-A Leadercast on May 7, 2010. This is a one-day leadership event that will take place in Atlanta, Georgia and will be broadcast to 500 host locations throughout the country via satellite or internet downlink. They are expecting nearly 70,000 attendees, between the live site in Atlanta and the rest of North America.

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22 October 2009

The Chick-fil-A Leadercast

A few weeks ago, while attending the Catalyst Conference, I had the opportunity to have breakfast with Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, and Mark Miller, VP of Training and Development for Chick-fil-A. I experienced first-hand their passion for leadership and for enriching the lives of the people in the the communities where their stores are located.

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02 October 2009

National Outreach Convention

The National Outreach Convention, November 4–6, 2009, in San Diego, is a conference for leaders interested in outreach and evangelism. It is especially known for its inspirational messages, practical content, and networking opportunities. It also serves as the place to discover new outreach-focused ministries.

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03 September 2009

Join Me for Breakfast in Sunriver, Oregon!

I am speaking at The Building Champion’s Experience in Sunriver, Oregon (20 minutes from Bend, Oregon) on September 16–19, 2009. However, even if you are not registered for the event, you can still join me for breakfast—free. I will tell you how in a minute.

Business Man with a Coffee Cup

Building Champions is the premier coaching company in the U.S. I have used them for more than seven years. They have coached me, several members of my team, and facilitated all of our strategic planning. They know us inside and out and have made a significant difference in the outcomes I have been able to accomplish personally and professionally.

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12 August 2009

Spur Leadership Conference

The leadership model is shifting. We are in a transition between what I call Leadership 1.0 and Leadership 2.0. These represent two paradigms or even styles of leading and fall out largely along generational lines.

A Speaker Speaking to a Large Crowd

Baby Boomers represent Leadership 1.0 with it’s hierarchical, top-down pyramid where the bottom line is the bottom line. Millennials present Leadership 2.0 with its relational, flat-world perspective that values transparency, authenticity, and shared outcomes.

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