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BOB KODZIS He's one of the happiest people you will ever meet. He's a creative catalyst, a master group facilitator, and a true artist with a marker and a flip chart. Bob Kodzis finds creative ways to make complex and difficult processes fun and exciting. He is also president and chief creative catalyst at Flight of Ideas, Inc., a creative think-tank designed to help groups think out of the tank. Through flight of Ideas, Inc., Bob's goal is to unleash group genius and spark fun wherever possible. Bob is very happily married to Patti, his high school sweetheart and he's Dad to two smart, funny, fantastic kids: Devon and Sam. Bob also shares his home with four cats and two crazy dogs. "Bob Kodzis is a different kind of professional" |
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"live happy© is one of those presentations that just may change your life." |
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"live
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most important and twisted discoveries that we can make as human
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Plenary Session, Tuesday 8:30 am |
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"Using the Sterling/Baldrige Management System to Build an Integrated and Sustainable Organization" |
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JOHN PIENO John is a nationally-acknowledged expert in the principles of organizational performance excellence embedded in the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria and the Florida Sterling Criteria. His experience in performance excellence includes implementation and assessment of processes in many organizations in the private, government, education, and health care sectors. He has extensive experience as a master trainer and conducts training on the Baldrige/Sterling Criteria, the Balanced Scorecard, and Organizational-Specific Assessment Training. In addition, John meets regularly with leadership teams from all business sectors to promote performance excellence. Read more about John... |
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Closing Keynote Session, Tuesday 3:00 pm |
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DON YAEGER As a bestselling author and long-time associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has developed a reputation as one of America’s most provocative journalists. The variety of topics he has covered is so vast that every major talk show – from Oprah to Nightline, from CNN to Good Morning America – has invited him to be a guest. Using the lessons learned over his extensive career as both a journalist and an entrepreneur, Don has also become an award-winning keynote speaker. Don will have many of his books available for purchase at the conference and has graciously agreed to be available to personalize them. |
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AUTHOR • SPEAKER • MEDIA COACH • ENTREPRENEUR |
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Breakout Session Presenters: |
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LIBBY ANDERSON Libby has 24 years experience working with companies ranging from hi-tech manufacturing, healthcare and specialty retail to hospitality, public sector and non-profit entities. Highlights of her career include working with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in their effort to obtain the Malcolm Baldridge award for quality as well as working on an international level providing training for the United Nations on Human Resource topics. Libby was also selected as a recipient for the “Best of the Best” award for her work with Jacobson’s Stores, Inc. Read more about Libby... Tuesday 10:00 am "Planning for Succession" |
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ALLISON BLANKENSHIP Allison Blankenship is a premier coach for executive presentations. Her specialty is training individuals to think and speak on their feet when under pressure or when relaying complex information. Allison has been recognized repeatedly by her peers with numerous national awards for leadership service, public relations and crisis management communication plans. Most recently, she was named as the Florida Speaker of the Year by the Florida Speakers Association and honored with the Jim Barber Leadership Award for the state of Florida. Allison co-authored of three books on leadership, productivity and life-balance and has a new CD audio series on using your natural strengths to excel. Read more about Allison... Tuesday 1:00 pm "Presenting to Key Decision Makers" |
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JOHN CHILDERS
John
began his consulting career in 1984 and has worked with
over 200 organizations throughout the
world. Prior to consulting, John spent over 15 years in
Fortune 100 companies in engineering, quality, and executive positions.
John personally studied with the world-famous
Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Monday 1:00 pm "Leadership for Embracing Change" |
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TONY DEGUZMAN Tony DeGuzman is the Financial Services Manager at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and a member-at-large in the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Chapter of Certified Public Managers. He is a 1989 Graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Tony has 12 years experience as a Controller and is a 2007 Graduate of the Certified Public Manager program. Monday 3:00 pm "Deal or No Deal" |
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JULIE HENRY Julie Childers Henry is the Director of USA activities and projects for Conservation Enterprises Unlimited, an international consulting group. Julie is also a lead partner in Wild Carbon, a carbon offset project of Conservation Enterprises Unlimited, which aims to reconnect forests for the direct benefit of wildlife. Julie has dedicated her career over the last 13 years to training, motivating and inspiring people. As Vice President of the Education Division of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Julie spearheaded Mote’s strategic planning process for education and facilitated numerous integral partnerships between state, national and international organizations. Read more about Julie...Monday 3:00 pm "Turn 'Em On: Manage as a Coach" |
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JON IPPEL Jon Ippel is the Sustainability Project Manager for the City of Orlando Public Works Department, and is the Chairman for Mayor Dyer's GreenWorks initiative. Jon manages several of the City's sustainability initiatives, including green buildings, renewables, and energy-related ARRA grant funds. Jon will show you how your jurisdiction could learn from their experience. |
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PAULETTE LAUBSCH Dr. Paulette Laubsch, Associate Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, teaches in the Master of Administrative Science, Master in Sports Administration, and Master of Science in Homeland Security programs. She was employed by the State of New Jersey for over 30 years, and advanced from being a trainee to being an Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Labor. Dr. Laubsch is a CPM and received her designation from the NJ CPM Program. She has served as President of the New Jersey Society and the AACPM. She coordinates the upper three levels of the NJ CPM Program. Monday 1:00 pm "Servant Leadership" |
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JERRY KARP Jerry Karp is a Support Service Manager at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and has worked for Department of transportation for 20 years. Jerry is also the Treasurer of the Florida Turnpike Chapter of Certified Public Managers. Jerry believes in treating people the way they want to be treated, recognizing others for a job well done and creating a fun work environment. Jerry is a 2006 Certified Public Manager graduate. Monday 1:00 pm "Bridging the Gap Between Communication and Teamwork" |
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LORNA KIBBEY Having worked in Government for 24 years, Lorna knows first-hand the challenges of finding and developing star employees. Today, she uses that experience to help others with the many difficult issues surrounding leadership, motivation, and communication. Lorna earned her Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the University of Cincinnati. She has achieved recognition in the State of Florida as a Certified Public Manager and was recognized as “Best Boss of the Year” in a nationwide initiative. A six time winner of the Davis Productivity Award, Lorna is known for her innovation and optimism. Read more about Lorna... Monday 3:00 pm "Strategic Leadership for Public Managers" |
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LOLETA NOCK Loleta Nock is a Support Service Supervisor at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and a member-at-large in the Florida Turnpike Chapter of Certified Public Managers. Loleta is true leader within her department and within the organization. She believes in continuous improvement of work processes but more important believes in her staff and is committed to helping them grow within their position and advance in the organization whenever opportunities are presented. Loleta has work for Turnpike since 1978 and is a 2006 Graduate of Certified Public Manager. Monday 1:00 pm "Bridging the Gap Between Communication and Teamwork" |
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JEAN PINGSTON Jean Pingston is a Performance Management Consultant at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. She is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, a Certified DiSC Trainer and a 2007 graduate of the Certified Public Manager program as well as the Vice President of the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Chapter of Certified Public Managers. Monday 3:00 pm "Deal or No Deal" |
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TERRENCE SAMUEL Terrence Samuel is a project management professional currently serving as Chief of the Information Technology (IT) Project Management Office at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Terrence has a BS in Computer Science and Business Administration and a Masters in Public Administration and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Samuel serves on the board of Project Management Institute Tallahassee Chapter as the Vice President of Membership. More about Terrence... Tuesday 1:00 pm "From Clark Kent to Superman: Saving Your Organization from Disaster" |
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JACQUELINE SCOTT Jacqueline Scott is a Guest Service Team Leader at the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and the Secretary in the Florida Turnpike Chapter of Certified Public Managers. Jacque creates an environment that exceeds the expectations of her customers, and believes in treating other team members as being the most important part of the organization. Jacqueline is a 2006 Graduate of Certified Public Manager. Monday 1:00 pm "Bridging the Gap Between Communication and Teamwork" |
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Contact |
Joanne Robertson, Chair | Coleen Miller | Diana Chadwell | |||
| 239-533-6056 | 941-861-8330 | 941-861-8340 | ||||
| Email Joanne | Email Coleen | Email Diana | ||||
