2016 Atlanta Speakers

Gary Zermuehlen Atlanta Chairman

January 27, 2016The Power of Stories to Influence, Inspire, and EngageDr. Benjamin Ola AkandeWhen the right stories are told, remarkable things happen. Authentic leaders use stories to influence, inspire, and engage others. Stories are critical for communicating your leadership vision, building a sense of collective purpose, and expanding your sphere of influenceLarson, UCB, CSM, Fed, Southern, BCD, and Global Payments

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February 24, 2016Bring Out Your Best: Maximizing Team Effort, Productivity and EngagementMr. Bill Hawkins

In this session you will hear some of the latest research on managing multiple generations in the workforce and identifying high-potential talent. We will examine how to maximize the return-on-investment for the time you spend with your people, learn how to build development into the job and acquire tools to motivate and engage every member of the team, from the high performers to the 'B' and 'C' players.Larson, UCB, Fed, Southern, Global

March 16, 2016Taking Charge: Developing Your Self-Management TechniquesDr. Alan ZimmermanMany managers feel the need for more control in their lives. They talk about things they want to do, the importance of personal growth and professional development, the importance of balancing work and family, but they don't have a system for achieving these goals. This workshop introduces a unique self-management program that helps managers achieve greater success than ever before. Managers learn how to overcome limiting attitudes, release their potential, and develop success-generating habits.Southern, CSM, Fed, Global Payments

April 12, 2016What To Do When There's Too Much To DoMs. Laura StackAre you tired of hearing "do more with less"? Many people are already working as long and as hard as they can, and "productivity improvement" classes can be hard to swallow. Laura Stack, The Productivity Pro, turns time management on its head and shows overwhelmed professionals how to actually DO LESS and ACHIEVE MORE. They`ll produce greater results and create significant impact on organizational goals.Larson, Southern

April 27, 2016Why Smart Leaders Fail and What You Can Learn From Their MistakesDr. Sydney FinkelsteinThe business landscape is littered with companies that paid a huge price for lack of adaptability in the face of changing conditions. Think Kodak, Blockbuster, Snapple, Best Buy, and Research in Motion. But companies don't adapt to change because managers are not smart ... the real reasons are never that simple. This interactive workshop will identify the fundamental reasons why major mistakes happen, point out early warning signals, and offer ideas on how today's leaders can learn from past corporate mistakes.Larson, UCB, CSM, Fed, Southern, BCD, Global Payments

May 17, 2016No Nonsense, No Excuses: How Personal Accountability Promotes SuccessMs. Linda GalindoThis interactive program will take you through an effective and immediately useful education that instills personal accountability in the work environment. When the learning is applied and three innovative tools are used, personal accountability will result in your spending less time managing and more time coaching and mentoring. Your journey will begin with an online Accountability Assessment, the results of which you will receive at the session.Southern, CSM, Fed, Global Payments

June 9, 2016Leading from the Middle: A Practical Approach to Achieving Extraordinary ResultsDr. Jackson NickersonIn this seminar you will learn why change is so difficult and be introduced to a new, commitment-based approach to leading change that is designed for leaders who are not at the apex of an organization. By successfully leading change you will build capabilities that are extraordinary because competitors are likely to fail in their attempts to duplicate your success.Larson, UCB, CSM, Fed, Southern, BCD, Global Payments

July 13, 2016Emotional Engagement for Leaders: How to Shift Resistance into Positive, Self-Directed ActionDr. Marcia ReynoldsMost employees today, especially Millennials, want to be developed for future possibilities in frequent, two-way conversations with their leaders and be emotionally engaged by their work. Leaders who know when and how to connect with and emotionally engage individuals and teams not only earn loyalty and trust, they create an environment that supports creativity and innovation. This program teaches leaders to be more aware of the impact they have on others and how to choose words, actions and emotions to inspire others to excel. From handling a difficult conversation to creating an encouraging workplace, participants will learn how to keep positive energy moving forward at work.Larson, CSM, Southern, BCD, Fed

August 17, 2016Keeping People Motivated and Engaged in an Age of InstabilityDr. Robert BiesThis program will focus on the key leadership skills necessary for you and your team to survive - and, yes, even thrive - in this age of instability. Specifically, this session focuses on strategies and techniques for communicating more effectively in times of change, including better ways to deliver bad news and ways to keep team performance strong in the face of adversity. We will identify motivational techniques that can sustain and energize your people - and yourself - in the most difficult of times.Larson, Fed, Southern, UCB, CSM, BCD

September 21, 2016Effective Coaching Skills for Busy ManagersDr. Tim UrsinyIn this highly interactive program participants will: (1) Learn how to create ownership and urgency from those they lead; (2) practice specific coaching skills and tools to bring out the best in others; (3) learn keys and a format to managing their coaching time; (4) explore a 12-minute coaching model that creates positive accountability and results; (5) coach each other on real issues that impact their business; (6) work with specific tools to help blocked or stuck employees; and (7) learn how to coach different personalities on their team.Larson, UCB, CSM, Fed,Southern, BCD, Global Payments

October 12, 2016Critical Thinking: A Model for Achieving Superior DecisionsDr. John AustinHigh quality decisions have always been essential for strong business performance. Yet with the increasing speed, complexity and data availability in today's competitive environment, superior decision skills are more important than ever. This workshop will help you improve your decision-making skills by offering behavioral insights into how people actually think and make decisions. It then teaches the advanced critical thinking skills and creative strategies needed to manage unfamiliar, highly complex problems or decisions that involve significant uncertainty.Southern, UCB, Fed, BCDNovember 2, 2016Lead with Influence: Be the Most Effective and Influential LeaderMr. Joel GarfinkleIn this presentation, top executive coach and author Joel Garfinkle reveals his signature PVI model—Perception, Visibility, and Influence. When used together, these three powerful attributes produce valued employees and in-demand leaders capable of influencing decisions at every level of the organization. People with influence make things happen. They move their organizations forward by taking action and producing powerful results. They use their visibility to extend their influence and make an impact. These people inspire others to execute and accomplish a significant amount, regardless of power or authority. Employees who fully utilize PVI become more valuable to a company, as their level of production and their overall contributions enhance the company’s bottom-line performance. Leveraging the PVI model will help you become the most effective and influential business leader.Southern, UCB, Fed, BCD

December 8, 2016The Power of Innovative and Strategic ThinkingDr. Kaihan Krippendorff

Dr. Krippendorff presents his proven approach to developing innovative strategies to drive organizational and personal growth and success. This program will blend innovative techniques and strategic concepts with cognitive science to present a practical set of tools and best practices. Participants will learn three key strategies for strengthening their competitive advantage and five key strategies for generating new and innovative growth, Dr. Krippendorff will introduce the role that “strategic narratives” play in the design of a strategy. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help them consistently identify and seize opportunities others overlook.Larson, UCB, BCD, Southern, Global