Session Descriptions
Keynote
Facilitator
Candace Washington
The Emerging Leaders Program kicks off with an opening orientation with Candace Washington, the
Chief Executive Officer at Pivotal Impact. She will debut our new capstone project which will assist participants to identify and authentically navigate in their strengths.
A Day in the Life of a CEO
Presenter
Steve Smith, MS, CAE, FAAMSE
CEO, Association Management Center
Emerging Leaders will have the extraordinary opportunity to learn from the Chief Executive Officer of one of the most successful Association Management Companies in the country.
Managing Change and Conflict
Presenter
Donna Brighton
Chief Ideas Officer
Brighton Leadership Group
Led by Donna Brighton, a world class expert in leadership, culture and change, this session will focus on managing conflict and becoming an influencer to bring about necessary change within your association.
Executive Presence and Personal Branding
PresenterGregory J Fine, FASAE, CAE
PresenterCynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC, CPC, CCRC
Founder, President & CEO
The Leaders’ Haven
Welcoming Environment
Presenter
Debbie Trueblood, MSW, IOM, CAE
Senior Consultant, Association Management Center
Emerging Leaders will talk about where implicit bias comes from and why it happens. We will cover related terminology and address the implications of bias in the workplace.
Capstone Presentation
Students will be given a 6-8-minute time slot to present to an executive panel on their Capstone Project. Participants will be provided guided questions, activities, and resources that step them through the capstone development process.