Leadership Oakland

Author and Executive Coach, Jacquline Binkert, Ph.D conducts and presents her research all over the world. She is coach to a wide range of successful executives including Leadership Oakland graduate and CEO of NextEnergy, Keith Cooley.  According to Binkert, “What we pay attention to grows and if we spend much of our time focused on the perceived negative in our lives, our level of energy, hope and belief in the future languishes.”  On April 21, she will present her work and share tips for success at the Leadership Oakland Breakfast of Champions event.

Built into the Appreciative Coaching perspective are five key principles that Jackie will share: we are mysteries to be appreciated (Constructionist Principle), we need to grow the positive for inner balance (Positive Principle), all change happens in the present (Simultaneity Principle), we are not resistant to change but to being changed (Poetic Principle), and the future begins where we are (Anticipatory Principle).  

You will understand the importance of these principals and learn techniques Jackie uses with her leadership clients to help them embrace their own capacity to flourish and create the future they most desire. Client stories and examples will clarify how the appreciative approach helps leaders shift their attention to be at their best and to inspire peak performance not only in themselves but in those they lead.
 
Throughout the year, Leadership Oakland holds breakfast meetings featuring experts on a variety of topics.  These breakfast seminars are open to the public and offer the opportunity to hear the latest updates on issues and topics impacting our region.

The Breakfast of Champions event will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., at the Management Education Center, 811 W Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI. The cost is $32 for LO alumni members and $36 for non-members and guests and includes a complete plated breakfast. The public is welcome. Pre-registration required. To register, contact 248.952.6880 ext. 1. More information can be found at www.leadershipoakland.com.  

The Leadership Oakland Breakfast of Champions Series is Sponsored by: HAP, BizNet, Corp!, Daimler Financial Services, DTE, Henry Ford Health System, Warner Norcross & Judd, and HealthPlus of Michigan.

The sun was shining in many ways on Saturday, March 27, 2010.   We got some exercise, raised funds, and had great company all for a good cause.  LO Board member Paul Landry’s daughter has two extremely rare diseases.  She is one of only a handful of people in the world that have either one of these conditions.  Because of this, Passion for Life chose the Landry’s as their “Inspirational Family of the Year.”  Passion for Life hosts a fundraiser 5K walk/run each year and this year LO had a team.  Walking or running for “Team LO” were: Jennifer Korman, LOXIX,  Dawn Pischel, LOXIII, Scott Hiipakka, LOXVIII, Kristie Veenstra, LOXIII, Paul Landry, LOVIII, Tom Landry, LOI, Jim Giszczak, LO XI and his family and Chris Scharrer, LOIX and her husband and two year old grandson.  Over 900 participants took part, raising over $11,000 for the Mott Children’s Hospital.  To read an Oakland Press article on the Landry family click here.

 
Paul Landry (number 1), and Scott Hiipakka (with US flag)
made good time on the 5k route.

Board Vice President Jim Giszczak and his family.

 

 

 

Lessons in Personal Growth- An Appreciative Coaching Perspective for Leaders
Jacqueline Binkert, Ph.D.
Author and Executive Coach
April 21, 2010
7:30-9:00 am
The Management Education Center
811 W Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI 48098
Paid Alumni: $32
Association Non-Member: $36
To register: call 248-952-6880 or return this form to the Leadership Oakland office. 

Author and Executive Coach, Jacquline Binkert, Ph. D  believes that what you pay attention to grows. This belief underlies the core of Appreciative Coaching, a strengths-based approach to change with its roots in Appreciative Inquiry. Built into the Appreciative Coaching perspective are five key principles that Jackie will share: we are mysteries to be appreciated (Constructionist Principle), we need to grow the positive for inner balance (Positive Principle), all change happens in the present (Simultaneity Principle), we are not resistant to change but to being changed (Poetic Principle), and the future begins where we are (Anticipatory Principle).

You will experience these principles as well as some of the tools and techniques Jackie uses with her leadership clients to help them embrace their own capacity to flourish and create the future they most desire. These client stories and examples will clarify how the appreciative approach helps leaders shift their attention to be at their best and to inspire peak performance not only in themselves but in those they lead.

Troy, MI -- On Thursday, March 18, 2010 “A Taste of Leadership Oakland” will offer individuals a unique opportunity to meet Leadership Oakland participants and businesses that have been involved in the Leadership Oakland Cornerstone Program.  The event marks the 20th Anniversary of Leadership Oakland and will be held at the Detroit Marriott Troy, 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI. Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson will once again serve as Honorary Chair and Chuck Stokes, Editorial/Public Affairs Director for WXYZ-TV/Channel 7, as Celebrity Host.  

"Successful economies and communities are built by informed, inspired and committed leaders who possess a shared vision,” said Patterson. “Leadership Oakland creates an arena where leaders meet, interact, collaborate and facilitate achievement."  

Through “A Taste of Leadership Oakland”, meet LO graduates and alumni and discover how the LO Cornerstone Program has connected them to key resources in their business, community and the Southeast Michigan Region. Participants of the event will have the opportunity to network with past graduates and speak to some of the businesses that have been represented through participation in Leadership Oakland.  Last year’s event attracted over 400 participants from all over the region.

The event will address the importance of leaders who commit to a shared vision of the future and contribute to the success of their communities and the regional economy. Highlights for this year, include a silent auction, multimedia presentations, music, and networking stations designed to allow ease in meeting past program participants and learn about the program.  Special anniversary highlights and activities are built into the evening.

The event will take place from 4:30-6:30 pm on Thursday, March 18, at the Detroit Marriott Troy, 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084.  Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar available for beverages.  Tickets are $23 per person.  To purchase tickets, register online at www.leadershipoakland.com or call (248) 952-6880.

A Taste of Leadership Oakland is sponsored by Hap, BizNet, Corp!, Daimler Financial Services, DTE, HealthPlus of Michigan, Humana, Easter Seals-MI, and Patriot Services Corporation.

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Established in 1990, Leadership Oakland is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on business and community leadership development. Leadership Oakland is a member of The Community Leadership Association. The organization provides a nine-month community leadership Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. The organization continues to provide educational and networking opportunities to alumni after graduation from the Cornerstone Program. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.