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Session One:
September 21, 2010
"Desire and Understanding"
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Dr. Deborah Bosley, Principal The Plain Language Group
Sam Wazan, Author, President Global Performer
Fabi Preslar, CEO SPARK Publications
Juan Pablo Giometti, CEO National Hispanic Entrepreneurs Org.
Mike Wirth, Designer, Educator, Artist Mike Wirth Art
Cathy Sheafor, Founder Charlotte Community School for Girls
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"Desire and Understanding"
Leadership is having an
idea and being able to explain it clearly. Its the overwhelming desire of
a determined individual that mobilizes others to gets things done. Whats your power idea?
Clarity leads to real
change: people embrace what they understand and act on it. What are the best ways for leaders to present
information and to help people navigate through it towards a positive
vision? |
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Session Two:
October 19, 2010
"Leader: Know Artself"
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Mark Peres, President CharlotteViewpoint
Marcie Kelso, Executive Director, The Light Factory
Christie Taylor, Managing Partner Hodges Taylor Gallery
Dave Crowe, Composer Arts Engage
Manoj Kesavan, Architect Founder, Point8 Forum
Melanie Buchanan, CEO ZGM Branding
Candice Langston, Chair, TEDx Charlotte, Dev. Dir. Time Out Youth
Ashnaa Rao, Honor Student, Tennis Player, Classical Indian Dancer
Radhika Unnithan, Psychologist and Classical Indian Dance teacher and
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"Leader: Know Artself"
Leaders turn to artists
in search for creativity and innovation: In which ways
does art empower leaders?
What thinking skills
can artists and leaders teach each other?
In which ways can an artist have a fundamental role in the boardroom?
In which ways can art
and business contribute to create new ways of sustaining entrepreneurship
and economic growth? |
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Session Three:
November 16, 2010
"Passionate Performance"
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Dr. Cynthia Ackrill, MD, President WellSpark
Robert Alexander, Senior Project Manager - Forsythe Consulting
Nick Bloomberg, Visual Artist McColl Visual Arts Center Alumnus
Oliver Lewis, Visual Artist - McColl Visual Arts Center Alumnus
Angela Gala, Partner - Rogers & Gala Creative Partners, Inc.
Dr. Sam Santander, MD, MPH Sr. Executive, Healthcare Industry
Francois Caillaud, Assistant Director in Hollywood films: Henry's
Crime, Spiderman 3, Sideways |
"Passionate Performance"
What do passionate performers in sports; art and business do exceptionally
well?
Why do passionate
performers overcome monumental challenges while others give up?
What are the keys to creating meaning through breakthrough achievements?
How can one lead by
example and leave a path for others to follow? |
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Session Four:
December 14, 2010
"Breakthrough Leadership"
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Alan Campbell, CEO United Sleep Medicine
Louis Foreman, CEO
Enventys
Ed Vest, Senior Financial Executive BB&T
Terry Cox, CEO Business Innovation and Growth Council
Elizabeth McKee, Executive Director Leadership Charlotte
Adeola Fearon, Artist
Tim Miron, Hospitality Professional
Mike Watson, Visual Artist, Educator, Fashion Marketing |
"Breakthrough Leadership"
How do you define and identify Breakthrough Thinking? In which ways do
leaders design and apply Breakthrough Thinking?
What are the
constraints for leaders who want to apply creativity and innovation and how
can they be overcome?
In which ways can leaders create a Breakthrough Thinking legacy behind them?
In which ways do
Breakthrough Thinking leaders define the future of society? |
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