Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2011

Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of 11 internationally-acclaimed leaders by attending Chick-fil-A Leadercast at Emmanuel Faith Church in Escondido on May 6, 2011. 

Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a one-day leadership training event broadcast live from Atlanta, GA, to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, including Escondido.  Speakers for the event include:

• Seth Godin, entrepreneur, marketing expert,  and best-selling author of 12 books, including Linchpin.
• Alison Levine, mountain climber and adjunct professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
• John Maxwell, leadership expert and best-selling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.
• Dave Ramsey, personal money-management expert, national radio personality, and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover.
• Sir Ken Robinson, best-selling author and leader in the development of creativity, innovation  and human resources.
• Dan Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
• Muhtar Kent, chairman of the board and CEO of The Coca-Cola Co.
• Suzy Welch, best-selling author, television commentator, and noted business journalist.
• Mack Brown, head coach of the Texas Longhorns, 2009 Big 12 Coach of the Year.
• Erin Gruwell, founder and president of Freedom Writers Foundation.
• Frans Johansson, best-selling author of The Medici Effect.

The idea for Chick-fil-A Leadercast was conceived 11 years ago by Dr. John C. Maxwell, New York Times best-selling author and speaker.  He wanted to combine his influential voice in the community with his desire to reach leaders at the heart level.

What started out as a half-day, classroom-format event with Maxwell teaching has since become a full-day, experiential conference featuring 11 authors, leadership experts and practitioners.

“The event was a highlight in my development,” said Jennifer Boubel, director of field services for Continental Airlines. “Each speaker brought insights that were inspiring. It is an incredible way to improve upon our leadership so that in turn we can make a difference in the lives of those we influence.”

This year’s program will focus on how individuals and teams can use their voices to create positive change at work, at home and in the community. The speakers will address subjects such as leading based on respect and relationship rather than rights and position, the difference between dynamic leadership and mediocre management, creating a culture of servanthood and innovation, how to provide exceptional customer service, and the keys to unlocking creativity in your workplace.

“Leadership is about who you are within,” said Bill George, Harvard Business School professor and author of True North. “I think people don’t get that. I think it’s important to come and listen to leaders to reflect on the kind of leader you want to become.”