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Welcome!

The Chair Academy is dedicated to developing world-class leadership training. We are
delighted that you have joined us at our 23rd Annual International Leadership Conference.
This year we will explore topics related to our conference theme, “The Gateway to
Leadership”.

We invite you to engage fellow participants and share your ideas and best practices through
friendship and collaboration. During the Conference, we hope and trust that the keynote
speakers, the concurrent and roundtable session presenters, and the people you meet,
will inspire and encourage you to fnd innovative ways to help build and sustain a culture of
transformative leadership.

We are honored to have fve internationally recognized keynote speakers join us this year.
Each speaker’s message will address key leadership issues pertinent to our conference The Chair Academy’s 23rd Annual International Leadership Conference
theme. Join us as Tom Rath, Mary Jane Bullen, Dan Pontefract, Donna Dare, and Mark
Taylor share their personal and professional perspectives on the essential concepts and
principles that may help to defne and celebrate the diversity of leadership in our lives and
organizations.

We are fortunate to have St. Louis Community College serve as this year’s conference host.
We want to thank this amazing team of volunteers for all of their support. We also want to
thank our conference sponsors. Their support and commitment each year helps to sustain
both the quality and affordability of our programs and services. Most importantly, we want
to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to join us in celebrating 23 years
of exemplary leadership. Throughout the next few days we will explore and learn about
leadership principles and best practices that will uplift and inspire us all!

During your time here, we hope that you will reconnect, make new friends, and create
lasting memories with the other conference participants. Please do not hesitate to contact
anyone on the Chair Academy team if you have any questions or need assistance. We are
here to help. Our goal is to ensure that you have an enjoyable and informative conference
experience.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Richard Strand and the Chair Academy Team

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