Wednesday 11/18/09 Four Points by Sheraton, Ann Arbor

About Workplace 2009:

The pace of the workplace is moving faster than ever, making personal leadership at all levels increasingly valuable to every organization. Workplace 2009 provides us with an ideal opportunity to invest in our learning and growth in a flexible format. Come for a half-day, or all day as we ask ourselves questions like the following:

• What will we need to learn to develop meaningful leadership skills, and how can we build on that learning throughout our lives?
• How can we communicate better with others as we are discovering our own personal leadership style?
• What resources in the University and the wider community can we draw upon?
• How can we support our friends and colleagues as they face similar challenges?
• What are the skills we will need to develop in order to be a better team member?

Workplace 2009 features workshops, resources, and demonstrations in areas that are important for your future success. We hope you will join us!

Who should attend:

Workplace 2009 is a University-wide conference designed for people at all job levels who want to explore leadership development within a limited time period. It is intended to set the stage for future learning opportunities as the participants continue to enhance their skills, knowledge, creativity, work and life satisfaction, effectiveness and career paths.

Keynote Speaker: Angie Morgan, Co-Founder, Lead Star

Angie recognizes that the key to achieving is leading.

Angie's foundation for success was built during her nine years as a Marine Corps Officer. Following her time in uniform, Angie pursued a career in pharmaceutical sales, where she was quickly promoted and recruited within the industry based on her exceptional sales performance and leadership. After working with corporate giants like Pfizer and Novartis, Angie changed course to dedicate her efforts and energies toward her passion: leadership training.

She co-founded Lead Star with Courtney Lynch and co-authored their best-selling book Leading from the Front to share leadership best practices with professionals everywhere. Since 2004, Lead Star has become one of the foremost leadership consulting firms in the U.S. and a frequent media resource on the subject. For more information on Lead Star click here.

Angie's own entrepreneurial efforts and business expertise have been highlighted by AOL, where she is a business coach, and also the Marine Corps, where she serves as a Fellow to the Lejeune Leadership Institute. Service has always been an integral part of Angie's life. When she is not mentoring a future leader, she volunteers her time with local women's charitable organizations to help their members succeed as leaders.

As the wife of an active-duty Marine, and a mother to a very active toddler, Angie is always a woman on the go. She believes her strong leadership skills allow her to embrace change and challenge with an open mind and a positive attitude.

“I have been singing [Angie’s] praises all day to my co-workers. Yesterday helped me identify several areas for development and I look forward to growing as a leader.  Thank you for the amazing presentation.”

- Sales Trainer, Facebook