Featured Keynote: Colonel (Ret.) Ken Rizer8:15 am Check-in and Networking A light breakfast will be available. PLEASE BE SEATED BY 8:45 AM 8:50–9:00 am Welcome (Theater) 9:00–10:15

November 11, 20168:45 am – 4:00 pmBridge View CenterOttumwa, Iowa

Colonel (Ret) Ken Rizer is an organizational leadership expert, motivational speaker, and senior executive at a major Midwestern nonprofit. Mixing flying stories with insight and humor, his presentations hit the mark for audiences as diverse as Fortune 500 Companies, small businesses, nonprofits, military organizations, and faith groups.

Ken proudly served 25 years as an Air Force officer, commander, and fighter pilot. He flew the RF-4C, F-16, and UH-1 through 15 assignments, including combat tours in Iraq. He commanded an F-16 fighter squadron, a fighter group for the famed “Wolfpack” in Korea, and Andrews Air Force Base, the home of Air Force One. Ken was a distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy, earning a BS in foreign affairs.

He was a Barry Goldwater Scholar to Georgetown University’s Institute on Comparative Political and

Featured Keynote: Colonel (Ret.) Ken RizerEconomic Systems, during which he served as a US House of Representatives intern. Selected as an Olmsted Scholar, he learned Swedish at the US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute prior to studying international security at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

He completed an MS with Highest Academic Distinction in strategic studies at Air University’s Air War College, as well as an MPA in leadership, politics, and national security from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. A published author, blogger, and Ironman triathlete, Ken is the proud father of four children with his wife of 25 years.

8:15 am Check-in and Networking A light breakfast will be available.

PLEASE BE SEATED BY 8:45 AM

8:50–9:00 am Welcome (Theater)

9:00–10:15 am Opening Keynote From Battlefield to Boardroom: Lessons in Transformational LeadershipColonel (Ret.) Ken Rizer, US Air Using unforgettable stories from his 25-year military career, Ken illuminates timeless principles of transformational leadership. Whether a seasoned CEO, aspiring middle manager, or a new hire, you will gain precious insight into becoming the best leader you can be. On Veterans Day, learn from an accomplished veteran how to lead your organization to new heights of success.

10:15–10:30 am Break

10:30–11:30 am Breakout Session I

Super Hero Influence David Drewelow, Head Coach, ActionCOACH HeartlandHarnessing the powers to impact people is key to becoming a better leader. Learning and implementing these “super powers” can positively change your life and the lives of others—it all depends on your degree of influence. Without influence, success is impossible. David Drewelow presents three John Maxwell principles to demonstrate how you can effectively improve your own powers of influence.

Empowering Behaviors of Leaders Mark Hornback, Senior Corporate Trainer, Cambridge Investment ResearchIn this interactive session, Mark will guide leaders and managers through different behaviors that empower our employees. Though many of these behaviors are common sense, many are overlooked! Empowering Behaviors of Leaders will show leaders how to inspire and encourage their employees while empowering them to a greater career.

Ditch the Kid's Table Anna Nalean, Executive Director, Greater Des Moines Leadership InstituteYoung professionals want to play a meaningful role in your community. They should be invited and trusted to step up, take on projects, and build their leadership skills. This session will challenge established leaders to change their thinking about how YPs can be involved and help YPs understand how to evolve into leadership roles on community-related boards and committees.

11:30 am–12:30 pm Lunch

12:30–1:30 pm Breakout Session IIDiscerning Your Calling Hollie Tometich, Executive Director, Ottumwa Leadership AcademyDo you know what your calling is? Do you sometimes question whether you are on the right path? As Michael Hyatt said, “It’s so important to be clear on your calling. You’re going to have those times when you encounter obstacles and you want to quit. If you aren’t clear about your calling, you will cave in.” In this workshop, Hollie will walk you through a model that will help you to discern your calling. Whether you are a young professional trying to figure out your path or a seasoned leader who wants to confirm your calling and help others find theirs, this workshop is for you.

Reigniting a Team: Experiences in Change Dr. Jill Budde, Executive Dean of Career and Workforce Development, Indian Hills Community CollegeAs a leader, you have opportunities to take on new challenges both in areas where you feel you have expertise and in areas you do not. How do you fire up your team and reignite their work during times of change, when you are new, or when you don’t have the same expertise they do? This session will provide you with ideas and techniques you can incorporate into your own leadership, as well as a better understanding of why some teams work and some just don’t.

Lead from the High Ground Judy Barker Austin, Motivational Speaker and FacilitatorIn this session, Judy Barker Austin will explain how to have more positive relationships with those you lead by taking the High Road. You will learn why taking the High Road is always better and how to use the 4 Rs of the High Road.

Agenda

1:30–1:45 pm Break

1:45–2:45 pm Breakout Session III

Leading with Enthusiasm, Humor, and Laughter Desi Payne, John Maxwell Team MemberDo you want to strengthen resilience, communication, trust, and engagement with your employees? Do you want to increase productivity, employee retention, and that sweet bottom line? What about decreasing stress at work? Then learn to lead with laughter. Successful people in business, politics, and life in general have something in common: they understand that humor is an important trait for effective leaders. Desi will give you ideas on how to put humor to work at your place of business or organization.

Navigating Difference©: an Introductory Overview of a Cultural Competency Training Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer and Associate Director of Community and Economic Development, ISU Extension and OutreachTrying to move your organization/business towards a more inclusive environment? Come learn about this 18-hour training and experience one activity from the Navigating Difference© training.

Understanding Generational Diversity Michelle Gnida, Area Manager/Master Trainer, Dale Carnegie TrainingToday’s workplace is made up of multi-generational workers. As a leader, how can you navigate these sometimes tricky waters? In this workshop you will learn to identify the four generations in the workplace, understand the values, issues, and factors affecting each generation, and learn what makes different generations tick.

2:45–3:00 pm Break

3:00–4:00 pm Closing Keynote Getting Ahead in the Hyperconnected Age Andy Stoll, Social Entrepreneur and ProducerAndy Stoll shares tales from a four-year trip through 40 countries on five continents. You will learn how the Great Recession ushered in a hyperconnected age driven primarily by technology, connectivity, and the democratization of creativity and entrepreneurship. Andy describes how this new age offers opportunities for individuals to turn ideas into a reality, to reach global audiences, and to live the life they have always imagined.

Andy Stoll is a social entrepreneur and producer. He cofounded NewBoCo and Seed Here Studio, two businesses dedicated to building stronger communities through fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Andy previously cofounded The James Gang, a community-building creativity and social entrepreneurial incubator that was named the Iowa City Press Citizen “Person of the Year,” as the individual or group having the largest impact on the community. Andy holds a BA in film production and a BBA in business management from the University of Iowa, as well as a master’s degree in media cultures from The City University of Hong Kong. He is an adjunct faculty member at Cornell College in the Department of Economics and Business, where he teaches a project-based, problem-centered, experiential course on entrepreneurship and making ideas happen. Andy recently completed a four-year, 40-country solo trip around the world, and moonlights as a photographer, sometime chef, and occasional cooking class instructor. Follow him at andystoll.net and @andystoll.

Stepping Into Leadership: Designed for new and emerging leaders, this track focuses on personal/professional development topics.

Executive Leadership: Designed for managers and leaders in organizations, this track is for the more experienced leader.

Special Interest Topics: Topics in which various types of leaders would be interested. Whether you are a leader in a company, community organization, or within a team, these topics provide a variety of insights for today's leader.

Track Descriptions

Closing Keynote: Andy Stoll

ActionCOACH Heartland is a business coaching and leadership training firm based in Iowa. Our coaches work with organizations with the public sector, private industry, government, education, and nonprofits. We believe that people are the #1 asset in every business and that every organization should invest in its people to help them grow.

Our team is in the “people-growing” business and we offer training, coaching and mentoring services certified by ActionCOACH and the John Maxwell Team, both industry leaders. When people grow, businesses grow, which in turn creates jobs and has a positive impact on the local economy. Heartland coaches use a collaborative approach with a focus on business basics to provide assistance with marketing, sales, operations, financials, systems, leadership, and professional development.

. . . and justice for all Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture. Cathann Kress, director, Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa.

Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement. The Continuing Education and Workforce Solutions department at Indian Hills provides a variety of non-credit training opportunities, including options aimed at helping individuals develop their leadership skills. Training can also be customized to meet the specific needs of area employers or communities.

Ottumwa Leadership Academy offers a 10-month, tuition-based program that provides participants an “MBA” in Ottumwa and Wapello County with targeted leadership development strategies. The mission of Ottumwa Leadership Academy is to develop effective leaders for the betterment of our community. Curriculum for the academy includes an in-depth look at subjects such as quality of life; criminal and civil justice systems and public safety; human, community and health services; local and state government; and business, industry and agriculture. Leadership curriculum includes topics such as ethical leadership, conflict management, presentation skills, and more.

ISU Extension Community and Economic Development (CED) promotes the vision to accommodate quality growth in communities across the state. Local business owners, community leaders and residents benefit from the research and expertise of our specialists. The CED program helps organizations and local governments develop and build their capacity to make Iowa communities better places to live and work. Our vision is to assist the people of Iowa in finding understanding and answers that will lead to productive, healthy and sustainable communities.

Sponsors

Community and Economic Development

www.extension.iastate.edu/communities

A special thank you to Wapello County Foundation

for being a workshop sponsor.