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Bringing the top leadership development companies to the Lowcountry with a vision of recognizing potential and creating an atmosphere of empowerment and support.

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Tickets will not be available after February 21st.
Leadership Development Conference
Professional development training is a pivotal investment for individuals across all sectors and leadership levels aiming to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a mid-level manager, attending conferences dedicated to professional growth offers invaluable opportunities to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge base, and forge connections with industry peers and thought leaders.
Imagine immersing yourself in an environment where ideas flow freely, learning from the best in the business, and gaining insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping industries worldwide. Sessions led by renowned institutions such FranklinCovey, delving into Trust and Inspire, promise to provide actionable strategies that empower you to lead with confidence and integrity as well as transformative frameworks like The 6 Types of Working Genius, where you get to discover your gifts and transform your life, and The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS), gaining practical insights that can revolutionize how you approach teamwork and organizational effectiveness. These conferences not only equip you with cutting-edge knowledge but also showcase your commitment to continuous improvement and leadership development.
SPECIAL PRIVATE EVENT
We are excited and honored to have special guest Disney Institute for a private event session focusing on Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence. Business Leaders and Educators are invited to attend this private session but you must make a request to attend. Seating is limited and attendance is by invitation only.
By investing in professional development, you not only enhance your personal capabilities but also contribute to the success and innovation of your organization. Seize the opportunity to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, and position yourself as a forward-thinking leader in your field. Take the next step toward your professional growth by securing your conference pass today. Your future career trajectory will undoubtedly benefit from this strategic investment.
Additional Details:
DATE & TIME:
February 24, 2025 – 11AM – 5PM
February 25, 2025 – 8AM – 5PM
VENUE:
Lowcountry Conference Center
406 Sigma Dr, Summerville, SC 29486 (Directions)
Agenda:
11:00AM – 12:00PM | Welcome & Keynote
12:00PM – 1:00PM | The Future of Leadership: Introduction to Trust and Inspire
1:00PM – 2:00PM – What is Trust and Inspire?
2:00PM – 2:15PM | 15 Minute Break
2:15PM – 3:15PM | Fundamental Beliefs of Trust and Inspire
3:15PM – 4:15PM | The 3 Stewardships
4:15PM – 4:30PM | 15 Minute Break
4:30PM – 5:00PM | Next Steps, Leadership Action Planning, and Q&A
5:00PM – 7:00PM | Leadership Reception
7:30AM – 9AM | Breakfast
9:00AM – 1:00PM | Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence
- General Welcome
Your facilitator makes introductions and sets the stage for how participants are going to reimagine leadership. - What Exactly Does Disney Do Differently?
Participants learn how in our Disney parks and resorts, we think about things differently than other companies. - Illustration: Making the Tracks
Participants see how intentionality carries over from movies to our theme parks to deliver a Guest experience that drives Guest satisfaction and business results. - The Disney Institute Chain of Excellence
A model validated by research, the Disney Institute Chain of Excellence illustrates the powerful connection between inspired leaders, motivated employees, and satisfied customers that drives financial results and repeat business. - Activity: What Makes a Great Leader?
Participants examine the traits and behaviors that they would identify as essential to great leadership. - Leadership Thesis
Participants learn how we look at the interconnection of values and vision in leadership. - Illustration: Great Leadership Generates Results
Participants discover how we look at the impact of leadership in employee engagement and the customer experience. - Defining Leadership Values and Vision
Participants learn how Disney’s leaders use the Leadership Lens to look at the future through the lens of established values, as well as how values remain consistent while the vision can and must change over time to ensure a vibrant organization. - Introduction to Four Considerations of Great Leadership
Your Disney Institute facilitator introduces participants to the Four Considerations of Great Leadership, including establishing, operationalizing, and sustaining values and vision . - Establishing Values and Vision: The Power of Story
Participants learn how Walt Disney used storytelling to influence those around him and demonstrate what was important to him and to the organization. Through stories, insights, and activities, participants can get a deeper understanding of the - impact of values, personal and organizational.
- BREAK
- Aligning and Integrating Values: Values Alignment Model
Your facilitator shares the Values Alignment Model that illustrates the three critical areas of values alignment. - Values Alignment: A Deeper Look
Participants discover the deeper impact of organization, personal, and local values and how values need to align to support a successful culture. Communicating the Vision
Exhibiting passion and conviction for the vision indicates that this vision matters to you and to your part of the organization. Participants see this in an illustration of how Walt Disney effectively communicated his vision for the first full-length animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Activity: Draw Mickey and Debrief
In this activity, participants see the importance of communication to effective outcomes.Operationalizing Values and Vision
Participants learn what intentional communication means and how intentional communication can help employees internalize and support a company’s common purpose.Introspection: Establishing and Operationalizing Values and Vision
Participants consider the elements of values and vision and how they can be operationalized in their organization.Sustaining Values and Vision: The Transition Years
Participants learn how sometimes turbulent times are an opportune time to change the vision but still maintain a company’s values through viewing a video during our “Transition Years.”Introspection: Sustaining Values and Vision
Participants reflect on the importance of sustaining values and vision and how that can be applied in their organization.Your Leadership Legacy
Disney leaders recognize that the day-to-day values and behaviors they demonstrate will be remembered longer than their accomplishments. Participants begin to think about what their leadership legacy could be.Video: Walt’s Light on Main Street and Debrief
Participants hear Cast Members’ fondest memories of Walt and his legacy at DisneylandÒ Resort and consider/discuss how it can be applied to a leader’s legacy.Leadership Thesis Revisited
As a summary of the program, Disney Institute’s leadership thesis is reviewed.Closing Video and Program Close
Highlights of the program’s learnings are reflected in this closing video.
1:00PM – 2:00PM | Lunch
2:00PM – 3:15PM | The Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS)
3:15PM – 3:30PM | Break
3:30PM – 4:45PM | The 6 Types of Working Genius
4:45PM – 5:00PM | Closing Remarks