17th Annual Leadership Summit

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Often municipal officials and cities have invested in the skills and structures of change, but have forgotten the more intangible quality of spirit or inspiration, resulting in changes that are short lived or never transpire.  Successful leadership requires crossing diverse boundaries between individuals, groups, and organizations, around issues that live in a community, including those that can potentially divide the community.

The challenges facing communities require leaders who can make intentional and informed decisions with a variety of approaches to bring forward successful change and solutions. Such leaders have the capacity and the will to work together with other leaders who represent different organizations and perspectives within the community. Put into practice successful leadership that brings forth the strength and spirit of your community.  

Make your plans to participate in the 17th Annual Leadership Summit at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY.  The National League of Cities presents a unique program that is designed to enhance your success and understanding of your leadership role and responsibilities as an elected official.

Wednesday, September 9th
        3:00 –   5:00 p.m.   Registration

Friday, September 11th
        8:00 –   5:00 p.m.   Registration
                –   7:45 a.m.    Continental Breakfast
        8:00 –   5:30 p.m.    Leadership Bookstore open
        8:30 –   4:30 p.m.    Guest/Spouse Tour of Louisville area
        8:30 – 12:00 noon   Courage: The Source of Our Strength as a Local Government Leader
                                              - Eric Boles, Trainer and Presenter

       12:00 –   1:30 p.m.   Lunch
         1:30 –   5:00 p.m.   Discovering the Core of Your Leadership in Local Government
                                              - Barbara Mackoff, Trainer and Presenter
                                                     – How Questions can Drive Your Leadership Success article by Barbara Mackoff

                   –  6:00 p.m.  An Evening at Churchill Downs

	Sylvia Lovely is President of the NewCities Institute, a national nonprofit organization that encourages citizens to get involved in helping their communities thrive in the global challenges of the 21st Century.  Lovely began as a staff attorney with the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) in 1988, and has been the Executive Director and CEO of the KLC since 1990.  She is an Adjunct Faculty Member of the UK Martin School of Public Policy and Administration.  Lovely has appeared on CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight and is host of City Voice, a public affairs TV program.  Sylvia is publisher of City magazine and currently serves on the Kentuckians for Better Transportation board, Kentucky Habitat for Humanity, and the Governor's Commission on Family Farms. Read more about Sylvia Lovely.      – The Strength and Spirit of Leadership article by Sylvia Lovely     – The Strength of Leadeship and the Resilience of Community article by Sylvia
	Eric Boles is President of Edge Learning Institute, a training and development company dedicated to maximizing the human asset.  Boles is a highly acclaimed speaker and consultant for some of the most recognized companies in the world, as well as, the elite special forces.  He learned many principles on teamwork and leadership from his experience playing in the National Football League (NFL).  Boles has worked with the federal government and several local city governments across the country, along with numerous private companies, non-profits, and other organizations to develop new levels of commitment.  His expertise in team dynamics, leadership, maximizing momentum, personal growth and change are used by the best companies in the world and have helped shape many successful leaders. Read more about Eric Boles and the Edge Learning Institute.    – Lead with Purpose article by Eric Boles
	Barbara Mackoff is the author of five leadership books including 'The Art of Self Renewal: Balancing Pressure and Productivity On and Off the Job' and coauthor of 'The Inner Work of Leaders: Leadership as a Habit of Mind.'  She is widely acclaimed in the psychology of effective leadership-how great leaders think; her groundbreaking research explores how exceptional leaders translate their formative experiences into powerful habits of mind that guide their approach to leadership.  Mackoff's perspectives on leadership and productivity have been featured on The Today Show, CBS Morning News, and All Things Considered; her work has been profiled in The New York Times, USA Today and the Washington Post.  Mackoff is currently writing a book on 'Signature Leadership: Discovering the Positive Core of Your Work' and her forthcoming book, 'Don't Come Back from Hell Empty-handed,' outlines strategies for working with grace and resilience under pressure. Read more about Barbara Mackoff.    – How Questions can Drive Your Leadership Success article by Barbara
	Ron Crouch serves as the Director of the Kentucky State Data Center located at the University of Louisville.  The Kentucky State Data Center is the official clearinghouse for Census data providing information on population, housing, education, employment, and other social indicators.  Historical and current data along with projections are provided to help understand trends and issues facing individual states and the country as a whole.  Crouch has developed a national and international approach to data analyzing trends by Census regions, states and countries.  He has also developed Census profiles for all 50 states including population pyramids and trends by race and ethnic origin, along with diagrams indicating trends on demographic, social and economic variables.  Every locality, each state, as well as the entire United States and countries across the World are undergoing major demographic and economic revolutions with major differences across states, Census regions and countries. Read more about Ron Crouch.