2012 Inc. Leadership Forum

Enjoy an inspiring day of networking and spectacular sightseeing as you travel by motorcycle with fellow Leadership attendees.

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Registration is open from noon through 7:00pm

Grab a bite and enjoy a cocktail as you mingle with hundreds of your peers and colleagues. In a luxurious SoCal environment, raise a glass to the days ahead of learning, engagement, and networking.

Eric Schurenberg, editor in chief, Inc.

Speaker: Lee Colan

For your company to reach its full potential, you have just got to keep believing in your vision and determination—and find the right ways to attract strong, dedicated talent to your march to succeed. It starts with clearly defining your company’s awesomeness and, thereafter, effectively communicating your message to any potential hire. From the tone of your leadership to the focus of your company culture, you will determine whether the right people are being added to your ranks.

• The real cost of hiring wrong
• The importance of building a cohesive team
• Why every person you hire is ultimately a salesperson

Speaker: Vanessa Merit Nornberg

Meet and have your book signed by Lee Colan, co-founder of The L Group and author of 12 popular leadership books including the bestselling Engaging the Hearts and Minds of All your Employees and Stick with It: Mastering the Art of Adherence.

Location: The Inc. Marketplace

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It’s no secret that today’s high-performance organizations have developed a distinctive kind of culture. But how do you, as a small-business owner or entrepreneur, establish your own unique culture that will attract the right kind of people and maximize their productivity? Best-selling author Chester Elton presents a simple yet effective seven-step road map, based on his breakthrough research, for creating a high-achieving culture within your teams.

• Discover the useful steps for generating buy-in
• Build a productive workplace culture
• Yield results through effective recognition strategies

Speaker: Chester Elton

Exchange business contacts and sharp observations about what it means to lead an organization in your industry and region. Make lasting connections with potential partners, colleagues, and friends as you enjoy a delicious afternoon meal.

Take part in “The Orange Revolution” by saying hello and having your books signed by Chester Elton, co-author of several best-selling leadership books and motivation expert. Chester has been featured in The Financial Times,Washington Post, Fast Company and the New York Times. He has been featured on 60 Minutes, CNN, ABC’s Money Matters, MSNBC and National Public Radio.

Location: The Inc. Marketplace

Choose one of four hands on, practical concurrent sessions focused on helping you enhance your leadership skills. Past sessions have included:

- The Changing face of Work in the Digital Age
- Taking Flexibility to the Next Level
- Franchising: How to Lead Many Leaders
- Social Media: How Technology Impacts Leadership
- Team Building

Speaker: Susan Leger Ferraro

After 28 years, Gary Hirshberg—co-founder of Stonyfield Farm, the world’s leading organic yogurt company—decided to step down from his role as CE-Yo. He had overseen Stonyfield’s phenomenal growth from its infancy, starting as a seven-cow organic farming school and growing to its $370 million-plus in annual sales today. How does a dynamic, energetic leader decide when it’s time to “move on”?

• Learn how to handle the ongoing challenges and consequences of leadership
• Increase profits while staying true to your values
• Determine your role as a leader

Speaker: Gary Hirshberg

Stop by the Inc. Marketplace to say hello and have your copy of Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World signed by speaker Gary Hirshberg, co-founder of Stonyfield Farm.

At TRX, the top business priority is that employees be in the best shape possible so they can deliver exceptional work performance. Business hours are almost endlessly flexible,arranged around employees’ personal fitness regimens. And believe it or not, the work still gets done. Last year, revenue reached nearly $40 million. Founder Randy Hetrick will share with you how he created the future of fitness while simultaneously building a workplace culture of like-minded, action-oriented doers.

• Discover the benefits of organizational health
• How your company culture affects profitability
• Determine the right work-life balance

Speaker: Randy Hetrick

Vulnerability is often believed to be a sign of weakness, associated with emotions such as fear, shame, and timidity. We wake up every morning, put on our game face, and rarely take it off—especially at the office. This false front may protect us on the surface, but it also blocks our creativity and innovation, authenticity, adaptability to change, and accountability—the key elements that every business leader needs to survive and thrive.

• Explore the critical role that vulnerability plays in your business success
• How to lead with courage by daring to expose your weaknesses

Speaker: Dr. Brené Brown

You’ve seen Dr. Brene Brown’s, The Power of Vulnerability on TEDx, seen her live at The Inc. Leadership Forum, now’s your chance to come say hello and have her sign your copy of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead!

Curt Richardson recently stepped down as CEO of OtterBox, a company with sales well over $350 million and three-year revenue percentage growth of 3,312%. Why and how did Richardson vacate his leadership post? He’ll share his journey with you; specifically, the key factors that motivated him to launch OtterBox—and when he knew it was time to leave.

Speaker: Curt Richardson

Host: Lewis Schiff

Choose from four topics and, in a more intimate setting, drill down to the specific challenges in your company.