One of the best icebreakers is laughter. Laughter helps us reduce stress, gain confidence, and can even make us more receptive to learning. This year鈥檚 keynote speakers will open your mind to new thoughts and ideas as you roll with laughter!
Opening Lunch & Keynote Speaker
Monday, April 8, 12:00 p.m. 鈥� 2:00 p.m.
Embracing Change鈥擮ff Balance on Purpose
Dan Thurmon
Sponsored by:听Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group
The concept of 鈥淥ff Balance On Purpose鈥� is central to Dan鈥檚 work and is all about initiating changes that lead to growth and results. He makes the case
that we are in a perpetual stage of transition and the pursuit of perfect balance, while well intended, is out of sync with reality. The top performer must be off balance, biased toward shaping future events.
Dan illustrates this concept atop a six-foot unicycle, demonstrating how forward progress begins by leaning into the uncertainty. It is uncomfortable, at times, to launch yourself into the unknown, but it is absolutely necessary to drive results.
What does the title of this session mean?
- You are off balance, and must be, in order to serve your customers, drive results, and improve your efforts.
- 鈥淥n purpose鈥� has an intentional dual meaning: you are intentionally embracing the uncertainty and initiating changes, AND bringing a sense of purpose, or mission, to your efforts. A strong, compelling purpose will help you overcome challenges and attract advocates to your cause.
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Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. 鈥� 9:45 a.m.
Scared Scriptless
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
Sponsored by:听Wells Fargo
Armed with only their wits,听Who鈥檚 Line Is It Anyway?听stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are taking to the Conclave stage. Prepare to laugh yourself senseless with improv comedy made up of original scenes, songs, and whatever you鈥攖he audience鈥攎ight ask them to do.
Warning: you might be asked to join the fun onstage. It鈥檚 a hilarious high wire act, just like a live version of their show. So, let鈥檚 lighten the mood at breakfast and get you ready for the rest of the day!
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Membership Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, April 10, 8:00 a.m. 鈥� 9:45 a.m.
Creating a 鈥淵es, and鈥� Culture of High-Level Performance & Engagement
Galen Emanuele
Sponsored by:听AGS Laboratories
We鈥檒l begin this morning with the annual membership meeting to conduct the Society鈥檚 official business. The Society鈥檚 leadership will discuss new developments within the AGS community. Following the meeting, you鈥檒l laugh and learn with this year鈥檚 closing keynote, Galen Emanuele.
Galen鈥檚 captivating presentations transform the way attendees show up and interact with everyone in their life and business. Participants gain the ability to implement the improv concept of 鈥淵es, and鈥� to strengthen communication, heighten leadership, and create a team culture of high-level performance and engagement.
This unforgettable experience will give participants actionable skills to permanently transform the way they contribute to the organization and lead their teams.
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