Internationally-acclaimed leaders speaking

Area business leaders and others can access the knowledge and experience of eleven internationally-acclaimed leaders by attending the Chick-fil-A Leadercast sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Bank Home Mortgage on May 6^th at Owensboro Christian Church. 

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

      - Seth Godin, Entrepreneur, marketing expert, & best-selling author of 12 books including "Linchpin"

     - Robin Roberts, Anchor of ABC's Emmy-winning show, "Good Morning America"

     - John Maxwell, Leadership expert & 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 & leader in the development of creativity, innovation & human resources

     - Dan Cathy, President & COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

     - Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the board and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company

     - Suzy Welch, Best-selling author, television commentator, and noted business  journalist

     - Mack Br own, Head coach of the Texas Longhorns, 2009 Big 12 Coach of the Year

     - Erin Gruwell, Founder & president of Freedom Writers Foundation

     - Frans Johansson, Best-selling author of The Medici Effect

 “We are very excited to bring this high-profile event to Owensboro for the second year,” says Chamber President Jody Wassmer. “Business and industry success is all about leadership and this is a great opportunity to hear from the finest practitioners in the world.”

 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 speak on 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 servant hood and innovation, how to provide exceptional customer service and the keys to unlocking creativity in your workplace.

“U.S. Bank Home Mortgage is pleased to partner with the Chamber of Commerce to present an opportunity for people to hear proven leaders discuss real-world applications and solutions for the workplace,” says Bob Smiley, executive vice president of U.S. Bank Home Mortgage in Owensboro.

 Tickets for the event are $59 each by April 22^nd and $69 after that date. Registrations can be made by calling the Chamber at 270-926-1860 or at the event website.