Blue Ridge Conference Blog
Jun 02
May's Lesson in Leadership
...being a true leader means developing your team members so that they'll no longer need your direct support to grow and succeed.
...being a true leader means developing your team members so that they'll no longer need your direct support to grow and succeed.
- Julie H. Shedd
The contributor for June's newsletter is Julie H. Shedd
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Director, Human Resources – AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company
Read the full article in the June newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
May 01
Providing Feedback
Providing feedback, when done well, is a very effective way of leading team members and achieving goals. As a leader, it is a most important contribution to your team.
Providing feedback, when done well, is a very effective way of leading team members and achieving goals. As a leader, it is a most important contribution to your team.
- Gary Droghini
The contributor for May's newsletter is Gary Droghini
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Director of Learning and Development – COATS
Read the full article in the May newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
Apr 01
Thinking Positive Every Day
Spring Time - A new Beginning
Actually, each and every day can be a new beginning for every one of us by embracing a positive attitude.
Spring Time - A new Beginning
- Jeff Thompson
The contributor for April's newsletter is Jeff Thompson
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Project Manager – 1st Franklin Financial
Read the full article in the April newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
"The truth is we are not that dumb and not that smart."
Comment made by Donald Keough, former Coco Cola President who introduced the "New Coke" in 1985 and brought back "Classic Coke" ten weeks later.
- John Jahera
The contributor for this month's newsletter is Dr. John Jahera
Bobby Lowder Professor of Finance
School of Business, Auburn University
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Read the full article in the March newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
What Can Leaders Learn from Trainers?
Thousands of trainers will descend on Atlanta in February. What can leaders learn from trainers? We’ll let you know!
- Pete Blank
The contributor for this month's newsletter is Pete Blank
Training Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Read the full article in the February newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
Jan 16
Enjoy the Present - Listen
...imagine how your world (work, family, friends, marriage,etc) could change if you listened better.
- John Bruce
The contributor for this month's newsletter is John Bruce
Chief Operating Officer, Performex LLC
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Read the full article in the January newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
Dec 17
A Time for Celebration
The Holiday Season is a wonderful reminder to celebrate all the important people and relationships in your life! Take the time to encourage someone’s heart!
- Hope Stockton
The contributor for this month's newsletter is Hope Stockton
Executive Director, Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
Director, Office of Professional and Continuing Education
Auburn University
Read the full article in the December newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
The Key to a Life of "Thanksgiving"
The true key to living a life of “thanksgiving” is one where future goal setting and present thankfulness go hand in hand together.
- Jeff Heath
The contributor for this month's newsletter is Dr. Jeff Heath
Highpoint Resources LLC
Heathland Enterprises LLC
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Read the full article in the November newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
Reflections on the 2014 Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
"I will emphatically state that this year was the most consistent, motivational, and inspiring group of speakers as a whole that I’ve seen in my seven years of Blue Ridge attendance."
- Anthony Koch
The contributor for this month's newsletter is Anthony Koch
Director of Training / WS Badcock Corporation
Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Board Member
Read the full article in the October newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!
Sep 02
The Example
"In the world of business, everyone is important regardless of their position, from custodian to CEO. And everyone has the ability to influence others."
- John Jahera
The contributor for this month's newsletter is Dr. John Jahera
Board Member of the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership
Bobby Lowder Professor, Auburn University
Read the full article in the September newsletter. If you would like to receive the Blue Ridge Conference On Leadership's monthly newsletter, please click here!