Council of Administrators Conference Keynote Speakers · Council of Administrators Conference Keynote Speakers We are proud to have the following Keynotes at our Annual Conference!

Council of Administrators Conference

Keynote Speakers We are proud to have the following Keynotes at our Annual Conference!

“Creating a Dynamic School Culture that Works Utilizing the Power of Humor”

Yvonne Conte is a Corporate Culture Expert, Motivational Humorist and six time author. She is the founder and

CEO of Humor Advantage, Incorporated. The Humor Advantage Philosophy is ~ We

believe that life is a never-ending process of growth. Each person is infinitely valuable and

possesses vast untapped resources for greater success, contribution, joy and personal

satisfaction. We believe people can live abundant fulfilling lives if they accept personal

responsibility, learn and apply timeless principles, practice wellness producing habits,

discover their dreams, set life goals, and have a challenging career or viable business vehicle

for creating financial abundance, along with the time and freedom to enjoy it. We believe

true success is experienced when our lives are balanced. Her presentation is peppered with

personal anecdotes and real life experience. Yvonne provides insights into the trials and

triumphs we face at home and in the workplace. She meets life’s challenges with unshakable

optimism, deep faith, and a sense of humor. Yvonne takes good clean real-life experiences

and adds a delightful serving of laughter helping her audience discover how thoughts,

feelings and behavior can affect work performance, relationships and personal success.

David Casullo’s passion is developing leaders who have the courage and capability to

change the world. He is President of Bates Communications and the author of Leading the

High-Energy Culture: What the Best CEOs Do to Create an Atmosphere Where Employees

Flourish (McGraw Hill). David’s methods ensure that leaders remember what is

important by helping clarify values and recommit to behaving consistently. He has a

proven process to clarify organizational values and communicate them effectively in a way

that drives growth and top and bottom line results. His experience as a successful business

leader and entrepreneur give him credibility with leaders, as well as with emerging leaders

in key roles throughout organizations. David is a certified Bates Executive Presence

Index™ feedback provider. The Bates ExPI™ is the first and only research-based,

scientifically validated assessment to measure executive presence. His desire to lead and to

tackle tough challenges head-on has led him on a path of increasing leadership

responsibility throughout his 26-year career. David earned his Bachelor degree in Math

and Computer Science from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY and earned and earned an MBA from RPI in Troy, NY.