AURORA, On – HR.com has confirmed that Jim Kouzes, bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and leadership teaching guru, is scheduled to speak at the annual Leadership Excellence and Development Forum (LEAD2016) next February. Kouzes, according to the Wall Street Journal, is one of the twelve best executive educators in the United States. He has been thinking about leadership ever since he was one of only a dozen Eagle Scouts to be selected to serve in John F. Kennedy’s honor guard when Kennedy was inaugurated President of the United States.
Jim Kouzes is currently Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, at Santa Clara University, and also lectures on leadership around the world to corporations, governments, and nonprofits.
“At HR.com, we are excited that Jim Kouzes has joined the lineup of inspirational speakers to address LEAD2016 attendees and simulcast viewers. He will be a riveting presenter who can take the abstract concept of leadership and shape it into easy practices that listeners can apply to their own world”, quoted Debbie McGrath, CEO and Chief Instigator.
LEAD2016 will bring leaders from across business, industry and education together to exchange with one another and witness life-changing inspirational speakers. On February 3rd, 2016 thirteen speakers will be broadcast live from the event via high definition web stream technology. The second day, February 4th, will be a productive day of Leadership and HR-specific roundtables and workshops.
In addition to Jim Kouzes, other LEAD2016 confirmed speakers thus far are:
– Arthur Bloom, Founder and Director of MusiCorps
– Tacy M. Byham, CEO and thought-leader
– Stephen M. R. Covey, leadership icon and CEO of CoveyLink Worldwide
– Theo Fleury, former NHL All-Star and inspirational speaker
– Christine Ha, New York Times best seller and first blind MasterChef winner
– Eileen McDargh, master facilitator and author
– Ken Medema, entertainer and inspirational storyteller
– Sister Helen Prejean, author and humanitarian
– Bonnie St. John, Fortune 500 business consultant and former Paralympian
Interested individuals can attend the live event or be instrumental in simulcasting these world-class speakers into their workplace, community or corporate event. Find more information here: www.LEAD2016.com
About LEAD2016
LEAD2016 is a 2-day leadership forum designed to inspire leadership in people from all walks of life, live simulcast to hundred of remote host sites internationally. The event will bring top thought leaders and the world’s best leadership practices into any organization and is scheduled for February 3rd and 4th, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This intimate venue will host the speakers who will be broadcast out to hundreds of host sites across the continent. The world renowned event will provide attendees with the tools and resources they need to create top leaders throughout their entire organization. The Leadership Excellence & Development Forum targets all levels of leadership and personal corporation goals by helping attendees create a company-wide leadership program.
About HR.com
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250,000+ members by offering a Global Leadership annual event, Leadership500 Awards, HR Certification Exam Prep Courses, certification programs, a personal development app, monthly themed HR epublications, 4,500+ webcasts, 1,200+ eLearning credits, 230+ virtual conferences, blogs, community networks, industry news and advisory boards. www.HR.com
HR.com contact:
Debbie McGrath
Chief Instigator and CEO
www.LEAD2016.com
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