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Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger: Stories from American Leaders

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, Retired Airline Pilot; CBS News Aviation and Safety Expert; Author, Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America’s Leaders

The hero who landed the plane on the Hudson discusses the qualities that make for great leadership. He reveals his own advice as well as the details of recent conversations with notables that include legendary baseball manager Tony La Russa and Costco founder Jim Sinegal and Educator Michelle Rhee, among others.

Location: Lafayette Veterans Memorial Hall, Lafayette
Time: 5:45 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program
Cost
: $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID); Premium: $40 standard and members (includes a copy of the book & seating in the front)

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