Professional speakers coming to Atanta in 2016

1. Gary Zermuehlen Atlanta Chairman

2. January 27, 2016
The Power of Stories to Influence, Inspire, and Engage
Dr. Benjamin Ola Akande
When 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 influence
Larson, UCB, CSM, Fed, Southern, BCD, and Global Payments
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February 24, 2016
Bring Out Your Best: Maximizing Team Effort, Productivity and
Engagement
Mr. 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

3. March 16, 2016
Taking Charge: DevelopingYour Self-ManagementTechniques
Dr. Alan Zimmerman
Many 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, 2016
WhatTo DoWhenThere'sToo MuchTo Do
Ms. Laura Stack
Are 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

4. April 27, 2016
Why Smart Leaders Fail and WhatYou Can Learn FromTheir Mistakes
Dr. Sydney Finkelstein
The 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, 2016
No Nonsense, No Excuses: How Personal Accountability Promotes Success
Ms. Linda Galindo
This 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

5. June 9, 2016
Leading from the Middle:A Practical Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Results
Dr. Jackson Nickerson
In 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, 2016
Emotional Engagement for Leaders: How to Shift Resistance into Positive, Self-
Directed Action
Dr. Marcia Reynolds
Most 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

6. August 17, 2016
Keeping People Motivated and Engaged in an Age of Instability
Dr. Robert Bies
This 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, 2016
Effective Coaching Skills for Busy Managers
Dr.Tim Ursiny
In 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

7. October 12, 2016
CriticalThinking:A Model for Achieving Superior Decisions
Dr. John Austin
High 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, BCD
November 2, 2016
Lead with Influence: Be the Most Effective and Influential Leader
Mr. Joel Garfinkle
In 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

8. December 8, 2016
The Power of Innovative and StrategicThinking
Dr. 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