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  • Automation is for Everyone

    Jason Beutler, CEO, RoboSource

    Automation is now available to everyone – it's not just for big businesses anymore. Smaller companies can use automation-as-a-service to make it affordable. Different kinds of automation exist, everything from Zapier to desktop automations to robotic process automation to pure custom software development. Automation can improve job satisfaction (by keeping monotonous jobs out of the hands of humans), increase business efficiency, and decrease risk of losing data and knowledge with human resources. MORE >

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  • Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining Volunteers

    Renee Harlor, Founder, Greater Than Eight, Inc

    So many non-profit organizations are started by passionate people who want to make the world a better place. Non-profits often operate on slim budgets and remain stagnant, or worse, fail. It isn't because of the lack of heart, dedication or passion. It's because of the lack of a strategic plan, goals and a solid team of volunteers. Let's talk about getting the right people in place and keeping them happy. MORE >

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  • Emotional Intelligence for People Who Deserve to be Happy

    Nakela Sutton, Director of Sales, Nakela Speaks, LLC

    Nakela Speaks with audiences about leveraging Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a key skill set for success. In today's world, where texting often replaces talking and emojis substitute for genuine expressions, many people have distanced themselves from truly acknowledging their feelings. Research indicates that individuals with high EQ excel in sales, leadership, and personal relationships. MORE >

    Starting with self-awareness, Nakela guides audiences in recognizing and acknowledging their “spidey sense.” She then helps them develop skills in self-regulation, motivation, and empathy. Audiences leave with a foundational understanding of EQ and a thirst to learn more.
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  • The Voice

    Willie Williams, CEO, Inspire The Fire Inc.

    What is the difference between an employee and a leader? One comes to do a job, the leader comes to make the job better. Today everyone wants to be a leader but unfortunately, not everyone understands the key to becoming the kind of leader that others are would like to follow. MORE >

    Many people follow leaders because they HAVE to follow them, but that creates an environment or culture of obligation, which leads to many bitter and unhappy people. However, when you lead in a way where followers WANT to be led you will have a culture of excitement, joy and see a MAJOR increase in productivity.

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  • Are You Ready to Sell Your Business? No, You Really Are Not!

    Bob Paden, Business Broker and Advisor, BPG - Bob Paden Group

    Find out if you are really ready to sell your business. Really. It's a journey, not a point in time. Find out the key factors that drive your readiness to sell.

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  • Redemptive Entrepreneurship: Restoring the Business Landscape

    Tony Boutros, Founder, Reborn Solutions

    In this thought-provoking speech, Tony delves into the fascinating world of Redemptive Entrepreneurship, a transformative approach to business defined by Praxis Labs. He explores the three critical dimensions of this innovative concept: Strategy, Operations, and Leadership. MORE >

    Tony begins by unraveling the core of **Strategy** in Redemptive Entrepreneurship. He discusses how it goes beyond mere profit-making and seeks to create products, services, programs, and experiences that breathe new life into culture. This dimension focuses on building ventures that are not only profitable but also humanizing, truthful, beautiful, virtuous, lasting, and God-glorifying.

    Moving on to **Operations**, Tony explores the "how" of Redemptive Entrepreneurship. He elucidates how ventures operating under this paradigm cultivate culture, financial models, value chains, and partnerships. These operations are driven by a profound commitment to bless people through grace, generosity, justice, patience, and mutuality. Instead of viewing individuals as mere resources, Redemptive Operations prioritize the well-being and flourishing of all stakeholders.

    The speech culminates with a deep dive into the dimension of **Leadership** within Redemptive Entrepreneurship. Tony sheds light on the motives, worldviews, imagination, and practices that shape the decisions and actions of the leadership team. He emphasizes the importance of rewiring these elements to embrace selflessness, surrender, humility, accountability, generosity, and rest. Redemptive Leadership is not just about leading businesses; it's about leading with purpose and making a positive impact on the world.

    Don't miss this enlightening speech that explores how Redemptive Entrepreneurship is revolutionizing the business landscape by infusing it with purpose, ethics, and a commitment to restoring culture. Join Tony as he inspires you to reimagine your role as an entrepreneur and invites you to embark on a journey of meaningful business transformation.

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  • How to create a Culture of Accountability

    Natalie Menke, Business Coach and Sales Expert, Inspire Results Business Coaching

    There isn’t one among us who hasn’t put off or avoided a tough conversation that stems from an unmet expectation. You wonder if your zone of tolerance is too small or too large or maybe you just don’t know how to say what needs to be said in a way that will leave your team member feeling good. MORE >

    • Should you say something to the employee who’s 10 minutes late once a week or not?
    • How long do you wait before addressing your salesperson who hasn’t met goal for 3 months straight?
    • If you’ve already mentioned the confusing communications from your operations manager twice and the sales staff are still baffled by operations’ messages, do you ignore it or is it time to have that tough this-is-a-pattern talk?
    • Do you ever get so fed up that you say something you regret? Do team members?

    Achieving a culture of accountability includes setting performance goals, establishing regular meetings to monitor progress, and having accountability conversations along the way. There’s a process you can follow that will make accountability conversations easier… even natural and uplifting.

    This presentation will help you decide whether you SHOULD speak up, how to get in the best mindset for it, and how to navigate the accountability conversation, including before the conversation, during, and follow-up after.

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  • 8 Is Not Great

    Renee Harlor, Founder, Greater Than Eight, Inc

    When was the last time you couldn't wait to tell your friend all about your average experience? Customer service can cost you thousands of dollars or it can earn you more market share. Your clients, customers and guests don't remember average. They do remember awful and awesome. Most companies can't afford to employee a full time trainer, the problem, is most companies can't afford NOT to have a trainer. We break down the numbers when it comes to customer service in a fun and enlightening way. Average will cost you!
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  • Discussing Undiscussables: Challenging, yet transformative conversations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Andrew Adeniyi, CEO, Co-Founder and Consultant, AAA Solutions LLC

    This presentation explores the uncomfortable yet important conversations that must take place in the workplace in order to foster a culture of inclusion while attracting and retaining diverse team members. This presentation can be used to explore topics such as: MORE >

    -Unconscious/Implicit Bias
    -Systemic Racism
    -Police Brutality & Race
    -How to increase diversity
    -Fostering an environment of inclusion
    -How to engage in challenging conversations
    -White Privilege

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  • How To Make Sure Your Business Produces the Personal Outcomes You Want

    Roger Engelau, Certified Business Coach and Owner, Inspire Results Business Coaching

    Looking out 5, 10, 20 years, what kind of life do you want to be living? What properties, businesses, cash, cars do you want to have? What hobbies, investments, donations, achievements, vacations? What will you want to be DOING? World travel, summers in your lakehouse, charity work, spending time with grandchildren, paying for their private school, spinning off 3 other businesses? MORE >

    In this presentation, Certified Business Coach Roger Engelau shows you how to align your business vision and strategies with your personal vision to insure that the business you’re building will produce your desired personal outcomes. This presentation can be customized to 20, 30, or 60 minutes and to your organization’s needs.
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