UJ Fall Leadership Conf set Oct 9

Jamestown (CSi) The University of Jamestown is once again hosting its annual fall leadership conference on Thursday, October 9^th as part of the University’s Character in Leadership program.

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, University of Jamestown Character in Leaderhip Director, Liz Hunt said, the conference this year will consist of a keynote speaker and breakout sessions.

The Keynote address will feature Rod Olson, “The Coach’s Coach”, delivering a message of “Next Level Coaching Tools for the 21^st Century Leader”.

She pointed out that Olson was a baseball coach in the 90’s at Jamestown College, before moving on to football coaching and other accomplishments.

Rod Olson has taught at USA Olympic coaching schools, works with the US Navy SEAL instructors, and currently directs the coach’s development for the entire Pittsburgh Pirate organization. He has written a critically acclaimed book on leadership and coaching titled The Legacy Builder: 5 Timeless Principles for 21^st Century Leaders. Also known as Coach O, Olson delivers cutting-edge presentations that bridge the gap between the worlds of sport and business. His seminars bring maximized performance to the workplace. Fisher DeBerry, United States Air Force Coaching Legend says “Rod not only helped our program reach new heights, but he has been a blessing to me and my staff.”

The breakout sessions will consist of Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund speaking about “Finding Your Mr. Miyagi: Why Young Professionals Need Mentors for Success”, University of Jamestown, Athletic Director, Lawrie Paulson discussing “The Power of Leadership”, and Suzi Orlopp showing us the way to “Leadership Through Faith”.

Ms. Hunt  added that the event is not just for sports oriented individuals as the conference will have information on topics that apply to everyday life.

The Annual Fall Leadership Conference is free and open to the public, but seating should be reserved by contacting the Reiland Box Office at 701-252-3467 ext. 5435 or emailing tickets@uj.edu. The breakout sessions begin at 6:30PM and Rod Olson will speak at 7:30PM. For more information about the Character in Leadership program, contact Liz Hunt at lhunt@uj.edu or 701-252-3467 ext. 5598.

The University of Jamestown was established in 1883 and is ranked as a top regional school in both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review. 　The school features development of the whole person through its distinctive Journey to Success experience.