With more generations in the workplace than ever before, preparing the next generation of leaders is becoming increasingly critical. This session will take a first-hand look at how to prepare the next generation of leaders while working with common challenges such as limited leadership development resources. How do we prepare the next generation? How do we empower them to develop themselves and others?
This interactive panel discussion will use multiple interactive formats to engage with the audience in a deeper discussion about this increasingly critical topic.
Participants in this session will:
- Understand the current dilemma facing new and emerging leaders.
- Discover new ways of thinking about developing new and emerging leaders.
- Learn practical strategies to empower the new and emerging leaders in your own organization.
- Recognize the importance of empowering leaders to develop themselves and others.
A catered lunch is provided.
Members - $28
Non-Members: $42
In addition to interacting with the panel during the event, submit questions for the panel now
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Panelists
Brian Griffith, Ph.D.
Panelist Bio: Brian Griffith has spent his academic career studying how people learn and grow. His research has determined that optimal human development comes through self-awareness, deliberate practice, and hard work. He teaches a number of courses at Vanderbilt University including human development, team leadership, and personality assessment. Dr. Griffith has co-authored two books: “Effective Groups: Concepts and Skills to Meet Leadership Challenges” and “Working in Teams: Moving from High Potential to High Performance.” He has earned a number of teaching awards at Vanderbilt and regularly conducts workshops on topics such as leadership, teams, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Griffith has also developed a series of 360 degree assessments that facilitate leadership development and optimal team performance. Used in universities and corporations around the world, participants get feedback from colleagues and coworkers about how their personal character, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and leadership skills are perceived. That information is then used to identify goals and create action plans that support personal growth and development.
Valerie Leonard, PHR, SHRM-CP
Panelist Bio: Valerie Leonard, PHR, SHRM-CP, has over 20 years of HR experience. Born an Army brat, Valerie has been a human resources professional for Nissan North America for 15 years. Valerie has North American regional responsibility for all facets of Learning & Development, including leadership development programs, coaching and assessment, learning management systems, employee engagement and survey, and closely partners with peers in Talent Planning to develop future leaders, as part of the Talent Management leadership team. Valerie has held a number of positions at Nissan that includes human resources business partner, diversity recruitment and training, strategic staffing, career coach, talent management and leadership development. Valerie began her career as a recruiter, and then a Staffing Manager before a brief stint in the federal government.
Emily O'Grady
Emily is a leader within Asurion’s supply chain, responsible for the end-to-end management of Asurion’s same unit repair, store technican operations, and retail operations. Prior to joining Asurion, Emily was a management consultant with McKinsey and Company. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Emily lives in Nashville and she is an enthusiastic yoga practitioner and runner, an experienced high-altitude trekker, and an avid fiction reader. She spends as much time as she can in the great outdoors with her husband, Mick, their two girls, Eloise (3 years) and Charlie (1.5 years), and two mutts.
Moderator
Mark Kenny
Moderator Bio: Mark is a professional speaker and change facilitator. He has practiced leader development for over 20 years as a business owner, manager, technologist, and consultant in multiple sectors including healthcare, government, non-profit, education, manufacturing, engineering, publishing, technology, and transportation. He is an expert on leveraging interactive case studies and technology to help leaders lead change. Mark has facilitated changes for a broad range of clients including Vanderbilt, HCA, Deloitte, MGMA, Mars, State of Tennessee, SHRM, and Ohio State University. He is currently the President and founder of Hippo Solutions.
