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Preconference Wrap-Up
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Emerging Leadership: Vision. Action. Evolution.
This preconference was designed to help emerging leaders adapt to changes in the economy, the field, and life, while staying true to their personal and professional goals. Participants developed personal and professional plans of action, connected to a national network of dynamic emerging leaders; and created skills for moving their vision into reality. Keynote speakers Kenny Leon, co-founder and artistic director of True Colors Theatre Company; and Naomi Shihab Nye, poet, essayist, children’s author, and songwriter, provided inspiration and guidance.
- Preconference Report
- Speaker Information and Handouts
- Keynote Information
- Speaker Biographies (pdf, 74 KB)
- Artist Information
- Attendee Testimonials
- Photo Gallery (link will open in another window)
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Emerging Leader Preconference Report
In Austin, Emerging Leader Council Member Robin Iten-Porter wrote an infomative Emerging Leader Preconference Report (pdf, 102 KB) outlining the activities and successes of the two-day preconference. If you couldn’t join us in Austin, make sure to review this report and read about what took place.
Speaker Information and Handouts
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Preconference facilitators Paul Menzel and Layton Payne from Business Stages in Houston, TX, walked attendees through creating a personal and professional plan and goal-setting process. If you were not able to join us in Austin, but are interested in this process, please see their handouts below.
- Goal-Setting Handouts:
- Goal Setting Process (pdf, 28KB)
- Career Wants Worksheet (pdf, 7KB)
- Personal Wants Worksheets (pdf, 7KB)
- Work-Life Balance (pdf, 6KB)
- Personal & Career Goal Sheets (pdf, 11KB)
- Other Handouts:
- Pre-work Mission Statement Exercise (pdf, 18KB)
- Full Value Contract (pdf, 43KB)
- Circles Exercise (pdf, 15KB)
- Five Fears and Five Needs (pdf, 8KB)
- The Gallup Q12 (pdf, 17KB)
- The Power of Positive Interactions (pdf, 8KB)
Keynote Information
Kenny Leon, artistic director and co-founder of True Colors Theatre Company in Atlanta, gave a keynote address to preconference attendees on Friday, June 10, 2005. If you missed his insprirational presentation, "Emerging Leaders—You May Just Have to Make It UP!" (pdf, 59KB), read his speech here.
Artist Information
To read more about the Emerging Leader Preconference closing artists Warren Hood and Seth Walker or to buy their music, visit their websites:
Testimonials from Emerging Leader Preconference Attendees
Read what attendees have said about their experience in Austin:
“I truly enjoyed the Emerging Leader Preconference, the energy and spirit of the participants was so motivating, I really feel lucky to have been able to meet so many phenomenal people doing incredible work in communities across the country.“
“I was very inspired by the peer, emerging leader council. They are all very talented, well-prepared, and energetic young people. The preconference was very professional and well-organized. The networking opportunities were also very good. The artist presentations were great.”
“I appreciate how smoothly this preconference ran—I think there was a lot of thoughtful consideration of the participants—in providing lost of breaks, treats, and goodies at each table. I also think the amount of information covered/presented was just right. The keynote speakers were truly inspirational and informative. Thanks for all your hard work. I look forward to returning!”
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