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Several key fronts are currently facing momentous challenges: The international economy and the financial system are under duress; the Middle East continues to be a hotbed; the struggle against terrorism is ongoing; and the emerging economies, especially China, continue to grow, changing the face of globalization. Hadley explains how the United States must continue to stand for the spread of freedom, democracy, justice, and the rule of law not only because our nation stands for these things, but because stable democratic states are the best partners to building a better and safer world. He dissects the dynamics around the world that comprise this delicately balanced environment where the United States leads the way militarily, economically, and politically. From 2005-2009 Stephen Hadley served as National Security Advisor for President George W. Bush. Previous to that post, he served as Condoleezza Rice’s deputy at the National Security Council. During President Bush’s first presidential campaign, he served as a senior foreign and defense policy advisor and also worked in the Bush-Cheney transition. |
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As adults we are given few maps with which to navigate the territory of our lives. Joanne Bond will teach you about the Cycle of Renewal (Hudson Institute) and how to use it as a map to navigate your own journey through life. You will have the opportunity to identify and appreciate your current place in the change cycle. In this interactive session, you will reflect on your place in the Cycle of Renewal and engage in compelling dialogue to help you understand and work effectively with the powerful patterns of change. You will be challenged to examine your beliefs about stability and change management, and learn to see and use change as a resource to renew life purpose, balance and joy. |
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Professor Charles O’Reilly’s research includes studies of leadership, organizational culture and demography, the management of human resources, and the impact of change and innovation on firms. He has published widely in his field, including the books Winning Through Innovation: a Practical Guide to Leading Organizational Change and Renewal with M. Tushman (Harvard Business School Press, 2002) and Hidden Value: How Great Companies Achieve Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People with J. Pfeffer (Harvard Business School Press, 2000). His recent work investigates how managers can design organizations that can generate streams of innovation and deal with disruptive technological change. |
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Dr. Edmond Seifried, one of the most influential, thought provoking, and entertaining economists in the United States, will discuss and put into perspective, the implications of these interesting times as they relate to the world economy, the U.S. economy and the Agricultural economy. Dr. Seifried will also look at how the subprime mortgage crisis impacts both U.S. and world economies, what the impacts of the new Farm Bill will be and share his common-sense analysis of economic conditions. Dr. Seifried has served on the faculty of numerous banking schools, including Stonier Graduate School of Banking and the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management. |
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In this presentation, Steve Anderson will address the growth of snack food sales in chain drug stores. With drug store chains offering everything from walk-in clinics to prepared lunches to go, the retail environment for snacks is ripe for growth. Anderson assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) in 2007. He represents and is the chief spokesman for an industry that has annual sales of $815 billion. Mass Market Retailing magazine cited him as one of the 50 most influential people. |
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