100 Years of Leadership Development Presented by the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership

1. 100 Years of Leadership DevelopmentPresented by the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership October 2-4, 2019 CHALLENGING  MOTIVATIONAL  INSPIRATIONAL

2. 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 www.blueridgeleadership.com

3. Mission To enhance leadership and human relationship skills skills www.blueridgeleadership.com

4. 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 www.blueridgeleadership.com

5. Competencies Addressed at the Conference • Personal and Interpersonal skills • Strategic Skills • Operational Skills • Courage – (Dealing with Difficult Situations, Conflict Management, and Decision Making) www.blueridgeleadership.com

6. 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 www.blueridgeleadership.com

7. Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in improving their leadership skills, self awareness, and growing a professional network to include: Business, Industry, Community Leaders First Line Supervisors/Middle Managers Teams Staff Educators Clergy Students

8. Why Organizations Participate • High Leverage of Training Dollar • Low Cost/High Quality Training • 12.25 CEU hours • SHRM PDCs • Return on Investment • Improved leadership skills • Enhanced human relations and teambuilding skills • Improved employee morale • Networking opportunities • New idea generation www.blueridgeleadership.com

9. 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 www.blueridgeleadership.com

10. Satisfaction… 99.5% of the Total Conference Survey Respondents Would Recommend this Conference to a Friend! www.blueridgeleadership.com

11. 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 www.blueridgeleadership.com

12. Black Mountain, NCThe Front Porch to Western North Carolinawww.blackmountain.org • 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/ www.blueridgeleadership.com

13. Leadership Essentials Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership October 5-7, 2016

14. 2019 Keynote Speakers Pete Blank TBD MHR, CSP, Author, National Speaker, Leadership and Service Expert Deborah Boswell “Listen Like You Mean It” Communication Coach, Consultant and Speaker Chris Maslin “Authentic Leadership” Director of Talent and Organizational Development, The Biltmore Company www.blueridgeleadership.com

15. 2019 Breakout Sessions Russ Brogden Civil Dialogue: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Workplace Terri Koestler Civil Dialogue: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Workplace Harrison Bell Civil Dialogue: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Workplace Mary Gormandy White Strategic Leadership Solutions: Building Vision, Alignment and Execution Mark Hecht Coaching Skills www.blueridgeleadership.com

16. 2019 Breakout Sessions Dave McAuley Custom Crafted Leadership Jen Arnold The Thriving Leader: Selfcare as a Leadership Skill Chip White Organizational Leadership: Motivation Dr. Brenda White Wright Leadership Keys that DRIVE Cultural Competence: Diversity, Respect, Inclusion, Vision and Engagement www.blueridgeleadership.com

17. 100 Years of Leadership DevelopmentPresented by the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership 100 Years of Leadership Development www.blueridgeleadership.com

18. 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 www.blueridgeleadership.com

19. 2019 SponsorshipThere 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** www.blueridgeleadership.com

20. We Invite You to Join Us on the Mountain!! REGISTER TODAY Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership October 5-7, 2016

21. 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: 334-844-3101 Email: blueridgeleadership@auburn.edu www.blueridgeleadership.com