Eastern University

09/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 20:31

Eastern University College of Business & Leadership Hosts 2nd Bi-Annual Leadership Transformation Summit

Eastern University College of Business & Leadership Hosts 2nd Bi-Annual Leadership Transformation Summit

September 09, 2024

The 2024 Theme is "Leaning Into Leadership: Leading In Distracted, Divided Times"

St. Davids, PA: Eastern University's College of Business & Leadership is thrilled to host its 2nd bi-annual Leadership Transformation Summit. The summit will help prepare the next generation of business talent to overcome modern-day challenges and develop the skills needed to transform the business landscape. The summit will take place virtually on October 3, 2024, from 12-1 pm and is free for anyone interested in attending.

Keynote Speaker

Renowned workplace leadership and HR expert Paul Falconewill be the keynote speaker at the event. Falcone's expertise includes effective hiring, performance management, leadership development, and more. During his decades-long career, he has held Human Resource Executive roles at Paramount Pictures, NBCUniversal, Time Warner, and other notable corporations. He specializes in helping companies build high-performing leadership teams. Notably, he is also a bestselling authorof multiple books on topics spanning the HR leadership space and a long-term contributor to HR Magazine.

Tune in to hear Falcone's insights on how leaders can cut through the noise of modern society, between the constant buzzing of phones, social media, hundreds of emails, political tension, and more, and focus on the growth and success of their team members. He will dive into topics like motivating employees, instilling purpose in employees, and leading by example to equip their organizations to thrive.

Breakout Sessions

The summit will also have 20-minute on-demand breakout sessions to encourage attendees to dive deep into relevant topics led by intriguing thought leaders in the industry. Topics include:

  • Leading Creative (and Not-So-Creative) Teams
  • Developing Effective Front-Line and Virtual Leaders
  • Leadership Culture and Behaviors Across the Dispersed Organization
  • Leading Emotionally Healthy Teams
  • Leading Innovation through Unity in Diversity
  • Leading for Social Impact
  • Leading Like Jesus: Servant Leadership
  • Leading Effective Partnerships
  • Leading with AI
"After last year's success, we are so excited for our second annual Leadership Transformation Summit. There is an overwhelming amount of clutter and noise in the world around us. This event intends to guide current and future business leaders through the many obstacles we face today and create a platform for an open, in-depth discussion on how to successfully manage distributed teams and lead an organization to reach its goals."

Christa Lee-Chuvala, Dean of The College of Business & Leadership

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university enrolling approximately 7,500 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs available online. Eastern's core values of faith, reason, and justice are woven into all of its educational programs. For more information visit eastern.edu or contact Ally Rosario, Director of Marketing & Communications: [email protected].