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IU Northwest to broadcast Chick-fil-A Leadercast May 6

Prominent leaders to offer insight on using your unique leadership voice

IU Northwest is proud to serve as a host site for the Friday, May 6 2011 Chick-fil-A Leadercast: Voices of Change.

The IU Northwest School of Business and Economics and the Center for Management Development invite the community to view the teleconference in Hawthorn Hall, broadcast live from Atlanta to some 75,000 viewers around the world. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the teleconference concludes at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

In “Voices of Change,” the world-renowned speakers will focus on the ability leaders have to create change when they are able to identify and use their unique voices. Whether it’s offering direction, inspiring others or impacting lives without a single word, each of these leaders will provide their unique insights on leading the way in service, innovation, hope, purpose and influence.

The lineup includes:

• Seth Godin, entrepreneur, marketing expert and best-selling author.
• John Maxwell, leadership expert and best-selling author.
• Sir Ken Robinson, best-selling author and leader in creativity, innovation and human resources.
• Muhtar Kent, chairman of the board and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company.
• Mack Brown, Head coach of the Texas Longhorns and 2009 Big 12 Coach of the Year.
• Frans Johansson, best-selling author of The Medici Effect.
• Robin Roberts, Anchor of ABC’s Emmy-award winning show, Good Morning America.
• Dave Ramsey, money-management expert, radio personality and author.
• Dan Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
• Suzy Welch, best-selling author, television commentator and business journalist.
• Erin Gruwell, founder and president of The Freedom Writers Foundation.

Ticket prices are $69 for an individual; $59 for groups of 10 or more; $49 for sponsors, faculty and staff; and $35 for students. An additional nominal fee will be charged for processing. Tickets are available online at www.iunleadercast2011.eventbrite.com. Reserve your spot early as there are a limited number of seats.

Continuing Education units (CEU), Professional Development, and Nursing credits are available to those who attend the conference.

For more information, contact Bill Gregory, director, IU Northwest Center for Management Development, at (219) 981-4257, or email him at hwgregor@iun.edu. More information can also be found on the Web, at www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com.