President's Leadership Forum
Once a month, prior to the Chamber Unplugged, Chamber President and CEO, John Brackney gathers a group of interesting businesspeople together for a presentation and discussion of a relevant and important topic of the day. The presentation is presented by local as well as nationally known leaders in the business community regarding different components of leadership. After the presentation, there is a discussion as to how the material can be used in today's business world. Always a stimulating and thought-provoking discussion which often continues on at the Chamber Unplugged in a totally different atmosphere.
Past Presenters have included:
Rick Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, spoke on the core values of leadership from the American Indian's perspective. At the end of his presentation, he bestowed a ceremonial Indian Blanket to Gayle Dendinger as a token of Leadership.
Saunders Construction CEO, John Beeble, explained his company's philosophy regarding "the company as family" and how to balance a company's goal of growth and profit with also being a traditionally family-oriented business.
Authors Terry Barnhart and Flint Whitlock as well as the COO of Jeppesen, Brad Thomann presented the life and times of Barnstormer and Aviation Pioneer Elrey Jeppesen. How "Jepp" made the skies safer for everyone and the role the company that carries his name plays in continuing to make not only aviation, but nautical and rail travel safer for everyone to this day.
“Really interesting! I walked away with very solid thoughts on Leadership - Vision, Courage, Thoughtfulness, Customer Service, Relationships, Honesty, and even Bossiness! I liked them all! Some people are born with this cabability and others have to learn. Very good roundtable discussion ~ Great group, looking forward to the next forum!” - Leigh Howe of MEDIA-AIM |
Dr. Ron Sega, Colorado State University, the former astronaut and current faculty member at CSU detailed the intricate steps involved in creating more environmentally stable infrastructure within the military and beyond.
Gayle Dendinger of CAP Logistics waxed eloquently on Collaboration, not only in business, but in our personal lives. The group was blown away by a speaker-phone call from singer-song writer Peter Yarrow speaking of his collaboration efforts at the school level across the country.
CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens and past Chamber President Brian Vogt gave his insights into dealing with people who may not agreed with you, but who still may have important things to say...
Other past presenters:
March 27, 2009 Mark Hopkins, Board Chair of The Listen Foundation
February 27, 2009 John Vachalek, CEO of Webolutions
October 24, 2008 Mary Ann Littler, SVP Avaya
July 25, 2008 Bud Ahearn - CH2M Hill
April 25, 2008 John Brackney, CEO South Metro Denver Chamber
March 28, 2008 Laura Higgins, Marketing Director, Bellco
January 25, 2008 Vickie Thomas, Principal, Thomas Martin and Assoicates
December 28, 2007, Leadership a Year in Review Inaugural President's Leadership Forum - Presenters: John Vachalek, CEO of Webolutions, Brian Vogt, CEO Denver Botanic Gardens, Mark Ryan Owner, Snelling Professional Services, Dick Franklin CEO of Envirobrands
After the President's Leadership Forum, stick around for a great way to end the week with good food, good beverages and great conversation at the Chamber Unplugged.
The Chamber President's Leadership Forum is held at the Chamber Center, 6840 South University, Centennial, at 3:00 p.m. on the forth Friday of every month. For more information, contact John Brackney at jbrackney@bestchamber.com.
