Kevin Ames - Keynote Speaker @KevinAmesOCT
Kevin Ames has provided inspiring motivational keynotes and training for more than twenty years—from Washington, D.C. to Sydney, Beijing to Boise. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur in his own right, Kevin has traveled the globe working with companies such as American Express, Autoliv, Coca Cola, Iomega, Kimberly Clark, NuSkin, Nature’s Own Sweden, Thiokol, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Sundance. A true Appreciateologist, Kevin is an expert in the areas of recognition & reward, teambuilding, personal development, and leadership. His mission is to “instill in every student a passion for personal and professional excellence.” An active marathoner and triathlete, Kevin and his wife Annette live in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Utah. They are the proud parents of four children and eleven grandchildren.
October 3rd
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9:15am - 10:15am (Keynote - Gold Room)
Influence Greatness
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Challenging the outdated beliefs that organizations and leaders can “drive” engagement, Kevin will introduce and explore a new framework for understanding what employees value most in workplace cultures, show how that affects their level of engagement and work outputs, and provide several best practices to make workplace cultures more engaging.
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10:45am - 11:55am (Breakout Session 1 - Gold Room)
Re-Examining Culture Through Leadership
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1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2 - Gold Room)
Re-Examining Culture Through Leadership
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What do effective leaders know to be true? Frequent, meaningful moments of recognition inspire people to do great work. Based on global research that demonstrates the importance of effective recognition, this session will give you the skills and confidence needed to create a culture of appreciation. In this Power of Appreciation presentation you learn why appreciation matters and how to unlock its power to create great teams and cultures. It is an ideal way to launch or reinvigorate recognition programs and training.
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