2011-2012 Strong Leadership Series

Leadership Oakland is pleased to announce our Breakfast of Champions series for 11-12 which will focus on a variety of aspects of “Strong Leadership.”  From personal energy reserves to managing your organization in ways that promote strong processes and practices, our presenters will inform, inspire and engage.  Come grow with us!

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Single Event Registration Fee:
$32 Alumni Association Members / $36 Non Association Members & General Public

Power Pack Pricing - Attend All Four Breakfasts in the Series and Save:
$105 Alumni Association Members / $125 Non Association Members & General Public


November 15, 2011, 7:30 – 9:00am
Strong Country / Strong Infrastructure
Bill Kowalski, J.D., Vice President and Director of Corporate Investigations, Rehmann CIS
Townsend Hotel,100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, MI, 48009

Oh, the tales he will tell!  As a former Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, Bill Kowalski has had years of experience with counterintelligence and espionage as well as oversight for counter-terrorism operations throughout Michigan.  Now he applies this knowledge to help businesses manage, prevent, and—if needed—investigate, fraud and other potentially criminal activity.   Bill will discuss past and current efforts that keep our nation strong.  In the second half of his presentation he will discuss important steps you can take to protect your business from internal and external security issues.  No matter how large or small your business, you will take away information that applies to your operations.


January 24, 2012, 7:30 – 9am
High Energy Health
Susan Bailey, LOXVII, Program Manager, Health and Wellness, DTE Energy
Management Education Center, 811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098

Do you ever wish you had more energy and mental clarity to get through those high stress days?  Make 2012 the year you turn your energy level up a notch!  This session will provide valuable insights on managing your stress by managing your energy at work and at home.  Participants will learn tips that will allow them to be more engaged and find a greater sense of balance, vitality, and fulfillment though a holistic approach to health and energy management.  Susan has been nationally recognized as an expert in the field of health promotion and wellness and has a passion for empowering others to lead healthy, happy and productive lives.  You will leave the session with a spring in your step and a can-do attitude!


February 28, 2012, 7:30 – 9am
Managing Thought, Think Differently, Think Powerfully, Achieve New Levels of Success
Mary Lore, LOIV, Author, Founder and CEO, Managing Thought, LLC
Management Education Center, 811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098

Everything we say and do begins with a thought. Everything. And it is when we are inspired in our thoughts that we achieve significant results and transformation—individually and collectively.  Join award winning author and international speaker Mary Lore, and discover how we can change the course of our lives, our organizations, our communities and our world just by understanding our thoughts and choosing the way we think.  Mary will share practical tools to get at the essence of counter-productive thoughts and restore a sense of purpose allowing us to be more creative, inspired and impactful in all we do.   Mary is a CPA, Vistage International expert resource, and is considered a thought leader in a wide variety of business practices from motivation to entrepreneurship to profitability. 


April 24, 2012, 7:30 – 9am
Ethics in Leadership
David Mayer, Ph.D., University of Michigan-Ross School of Business
Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend Street
Birmingham, MI, 48009

We see many examples of unethical leadership in businesses and other area’s of life.  It can be devastating to see individuals we have held up as leaders and role models use their power and influence in unethical ways. What makes these leaders go down the wrong path? David Mayer’s fascinating research has focused on behavioral ethics, organizational justice and workplace diversity and his work has been published in top organizational and management journals.  An international speaker, business consultant and  teacher of leadership and ethics at the university level, David will discuss the importance of leaders as ethical role models and provide tips to ensure your own behaviors as a leader align with your values.