The Leadership Experience
Presented by the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
CHALLENGING  MOTIVATIONAL  INSPIRATIONAL
October 4-6, 2017
Why Leadership Development?
• Improve financial performance
• Attract and retain the best talent
• Drive a performance culture
• Increase organizational agility
“Driving Performance: Why Leadership Matters in Difficult Times”
Center for Creative Leadership
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Mission
To enhance leadership
and human relationship skills skills
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Blue Ridge History
• Founded in 1919 by a group of southeastern business leaders
• Founding Principle: “People are our Most Important Asset”
• 97th Consecutive Annual Program
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Competencies Addressed
at the Conference
• Personal and Interpersonal skills
• Strategic Skills
• Operational Skills
• Courage – (Dealing with Difficult Situations, Conflict Management,
and Decision Making)
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The Blue Ridge
Conference on Leadership
• A Three Day Two Night Conference
Designed to:
–Develop Leadership Skills
–Challenge and Inspire the Mind
–Renew and Recover the Spirit
–Share Personal Growth Experiences
–Develop Lasting Relationships
• Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Who Should Attend?
• Anyone interested in improving their leadership skills, self awareness,
and growing a professional network to include:
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Business, Industry, Community Leaders
First Line Supervisors/Middle Managers
Teams
Staff
Educators
Clergy
Students
Why Organizations Participate
High Leverage of Training Dollar
Low Cost/High Quality Training
13.0 CEU hours
Return on Investment
Improved leadership skills
Enhanced human relations and
teambuilding skills
Improved employee morale
Networking opportunities
New idea generation
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Why Participate as an Individual?
• Outstanding Speakers/Facilitators
• Improved Relationships
• Improved Focus
• New Friendships and
Network Development
• Time for Self Reflection and Renewal
• Continuing Education Credits
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SATISFACTION…
99.5%
of the Total
Conference Survey
Respondents
Would Recommend
this Conference to a
Friend!
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Location:
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly
Lodging Available on Campus
• The absolute best way to encounter the
Spirit of Blue Ridge!!
Buffet Style Meals
Recreational Activities Available
• Hiking
Basketball
• Game Room
Horseshoes
• Exercise Room Tennis
• Frisbee Golf
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Black Mountain, NC
The Front Porch to Western North Carolina
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• Take advantage of:
• Great outdoor adventures
• Unique shopping and dining experiences in downtown
Black Mountain, NC
• Beautiful Asheville, NC just 20 minutes away
• Great shopping and dining
• The Biltmore Estates/The Historic Grove Park Inn
• http://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/
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Leadership Essentials
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
October 5-7, 2016
2017 Keynote Speakers
Eric McElvenny
“Embracing Challenge and Change”
National Speaker, Veteran, Ironman, and Amputee
Jerry Caldwell
“The Fan Experience at Bristol Motor Speedway: Q&A with
the General Manager of Bristol Motor Speedway”
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Bristol Motor Speedway
Perry Stuckey
“Leadership that Stands the Test of Times””
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Eastman Chemical Company
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2017 Breakout Sessions
Pete Blank
“Critical Thinking: A Must-Have Skill for all Leaders”
Russ Brogden
“Becoming a Team Catalyst”
John Bruce
“Creating Your Personal Brand to Positively Influence Others and
Grow Your Career”
Cliff Christian
“Spiritual Health, Wellness, and the Workplace”
Tyra Copas
“How to Survive While Working with People!”
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2017 Breakout Sessions
Jackie Dye
“What Is “Diversity Competency” Anyway, & Why Does It Matter To
My Team? Leveraging Diversity Competency to Build Stronger
Teams”
Chris Maslin
“Cultivating a Legacy of Leadership the Biltmore Way”
Dave McAuley
“The Four Essentials for Effective Team Development”
Katie Vande Brake
“Write It Right: Make Things Happen”
Julie Watters
“Personal Health and Wellness”
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Leadership Essentials
Registration Fees:
Single Occupancy
$599
Includes two nights lodging, five meals
and conference registration
Double Occupancy
$499
Includes two nights lodging, five meals
and conference registration
Commuter
$369
Includes conference registration and
Thursday lunch
Meal Plan Option
$76
Optional for commuters; includes all
conference meals
1-Day (Wednesday)
$179
Includes morning pre-conference,
lunch and afternoon session
1-Day (Thursday)
$179
Includes morning and afternoon
conference sessions and lunch
Pre-Conference
$89
Includes continental breakfast and
morning pre-conference
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A Sampling of our Clients
»American Cast Iron Pipe Company
»Auburn University College of Business
»Baptist Health
»Coats
»Eastman Chemical Company
»King College
»Northeast State Community College
»Dunn Building Company
»ConAgra Foods Inc.
»Cerner
»Morrison
»Sodexo
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2017 Sponsorship
There is Still Time!!
Platinum Level ($5,000 and above)
Eight free registrations
Gold Level ($2,500)
Four free registrations
Silver Level ($1,000)
Two free registrations
**All sponsorships include promotion at all events and on our Blue
Ridge Website; meals and lodging not included**
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We Invite You to Join Us on the
Mountain!!
REGISTER TODAY
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
October 5-7, 2016
For Additional Information :
Web: www.blueridgeleadership.com
Social Media:
Call or Write:
Hope Stockton 301 O.D. Smith Hall
135 S. College Street
Auburn University, AL 36849-5265
Phone: 334-844-5100 Fax: 334-8443101
Email: [email protected]
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