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  • The Four Decisions Companies Must Get Right to Scale Up

    Corwin Smith, Entrepreneur / Scaling Up Coach, Transcend Growth Parnters

    Learn the four decisions companies must get right - People, Strategy, Execution & Cash. CEO's and business leaders will walk away with tools for strategic planning along with making sure that they Scale Up effectively.

    People - Getting the right people in the right seats doing the right things MORE >

    Strategy - A truly differentiated strategy that is simple.

    Execution - Processes running flawlessly and without drama

    Cash - Cash is like oxygen for a growth company, run out and risk death!

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  • Creativity and Job Performance: or How to Wear a Smile Everyday

    Brad Graber, Author, Dark Victory Press

    It’s not uncommon to think that only artists are creative. In reality, creativity presents in many different ways and has been scientifically proven beneficial to our health and well-being. Learn how to manifest the spirit of creativity in your life and reap the rewards of improved job satisfaction, happiness, and health. MORE >

    Brad is a former healthcare administrator, with over thirty years of experience including managing physician practices. Born and raised in New York City, Brad holds a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo and an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. A former Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Executive from the Medical Group Management Association, Brad no longer works in healthcare but continues to volunteer with non-profit organizations. He is the author of the award-winning novel, The Intersect, set in Phoenix, which explores hot-button issues of immigration, elder abuse, and teen homelessness. He also writes a weekly blog: There I Said it! His second novel, After the Fall, has just been released in May 2018. For more information about Brad Gaber, go to www.bradgraber.com.

    Warm, engaging, and at times, very funny, Brad will be a welcome addition to your meeting.

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  • From Condemned Hospital to National Nonprofit: Leadership When the Odds Are Absurd

    John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

    In 2009, John Franklin Wiley walked into a 150,000-square-foot abandoned hospital with no funding, no staff, and a vision that made everyone nervous. Within a few years, it became River of Refuge – a fully operational transitional housing campus for homeless working families. This talk isn’t about nonprofit work. It’s about what happens when you lead from conviction instead of a business plan – when the resources are thin, the critics are loud, and the only thing you have going for you is an unwillingness to quit. John shares the real story: the financing nobody thought would work, the volunteers who showed up, the moments when the project should have died, and the lesson that transformed how he leads everything since. MORE >

    Your audience will walk away with:
    • Why vision without a plan still beats a plan without vision
    • How to lead when you can’t guarantee the outcome
    • The one question that kept the project alive when the money ran out

    A leadership story for any audience – business, civic, nonprofit, or faith-based.

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  • Passion + Purpose = Profit

    Susan F. Moody & Leeanne Gardner, Co-Founders, StarshineAZ

    Wouldn’t it be great if you could tap into what you really love and figure out what to do with that passion that would actually make you some money? Many of us, especially women, start our businesses as passion projects and end up creating a hobby and not a viable, sustainable business. MORE >

    “Do what you love and the money will follow” is great in theory, but during this interactive talk participants will come away knowing the missing link between love and money and their next best step to creating a profit from their passion.
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  • Wage and Hour Compliance Challenges

    Lorie A. Birk, Esq, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Consultant, HR Law Works, LLC

    There have been a lot of challenges for employers in the last year with respect to wage and hour. There were the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary exemption updates that were put on hold and a higher minimum wage in Arizona. With all of this, organizations cannot forget to review their wage and hour practices to ensure compliance. MORE >

    Is your organization including the appropriate compensation in overtime calculations? Are positions appropriately classified as FLSA exempt? This session will review some of the top compliance issues where organizations misstep and provide some tips for compliance.

    This program can also be tailored for state law compliance such as California.

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  • Lead with Heart: The Power of Empathetic Leadership

    Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC

    The most effective leaders of our time aren't just strategically sharp — they're emotionally attuned, deeply human, and capable of making every person on their team feel seen, heard, and valued. Dr. Deitra C. Payne draws on over 15 years of experience teaching human resource management and coaching professionals at every level to make the case that empathy isn't a soft skill — it's a leadership superpower. And it can be learned, practiced, and measured. MORE >

    In this engaging and research-grounded presentation, audiences discover how empathetic leadership drives retention, boosts team performance, and builds the kind of organizational trust that outlasts any single initiative. Dr. Payne delivers this message with her signature blend of academic rigor, relatable storytelling, and humor that keeps every seat filled with attention. Leaders leave with a renewed understanding of their impact and a practical framework for leading with both strength and heart.
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  • Risk Management in Today’s Increasingly Challenging World

    Nancy Germond, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President, True North Consultants, a Division of Insurance Writer, LLC

    How to manage your organization's risk in today's workforce, including hiring, retention, loss prevention and claims management.

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  • The Millennial Magnet | Creating a High Performing Organization with the Millennial Workforce

    Jeremy Macliver, Certified EOS Implementer, Guaranteed Traction

    The impact these 76 million people born between 1980 – 2002 will have on the workforce is well-documented. Stereotypes aside, their numbers, creativity, passion and knack for technology make them a critical asset to any organization. However, they do think differently than Baby-Boomer owners and many Gen-X leaders and managers. MORE >

    Jeremy, who was born on the dividing line between Millennials and Gen-X, will show companies how to cross the bridge into the Millennial Workforce Era. Learn what a millennial is looking for in a company and how it can positively effect your organization. Take the next step in preserving the heritage of your company, and transfer it to the next generation successfully!
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  • Courageous Conversations: Salary Negotiations

    Nichelle Robinson, Owner & Founder, Nichelle Robinson Consulting

    Salary negotiations can be intimidating, but it’s a critical discussion to have. For a new employee, successfully negotiating a salary can set a positive precedent for your career. Learn negotiation skills that will result to more confidence, satisfied results and a win-win for all.

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  • Building YOUR Personal Board of Directors

    Nichelle Robinson, Owner & Founder, Nichelle Robinson Consulting

    Similar to any company, it's important to have a board of directors that can offer diverse perspective. A personal board would serve as the same purpose. The best part is it's intended to benefit YOU! In this session, we will discuss why having a personal board of directors is important, what role they play and how to be intentional about the people you select. MORE >

    Length of Session: 1 hour
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