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COLUMBUS, GA | AUGUST 31 | AUGUST GA COLUMBUS, PRESENTED BY The Forum 2021 | Leadership Reinvented | Leadership Institute at Columbus State University table of Theresa Payton contentsAGENDA 3 12 LETTERS 4 Executive Director Shana Young Tara President Chris Markwood Westover Acting Chancellor Teresa MacCartney 14 Governor Brian Kemp OUR TEAM 8 Photo Credit: Paul Stuart DINE AROUND 10 BOOK SIGNINGS 11 Kat SPEAKERS 12 Cole Theresa Payton 20 Tara Westover Debbie Kat Cole Allen Debbie Allen 22 Norman Nixon HONORS 18 2021 Blanchard Award 2021 Helton Scholarship OUR LEADERSHIP 26 Norman LEGACY Nixon 2021 SPONSORS 30 24 The leadership effect. Your impact starts here. As a founding sponsor, Synovus is proud to welcome you to the 16th Annual Forum at CSU. A true leader endeavors to awaken the leadership qualities of others. 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The Forum 2021 | Leadership Reinvented | Leadership Institute at Columbus State University event agenda Registration 8:00 am Welcome 9:00 am Shana Young, Assistant Vice President of Leadership Development and Executive Director, Leadership Institute at Columbus State University Dr. Chris Markwood, President, Columbus State University Address 9:15 am Theresa Payton, First Female White House CIO, Leading Cybersecurity Expert and 2020 Cybersecurity Crusader of the Year “Securing Your Tomorrow: The Triple Threat Facing Individuals and Businesses” Break 10:15 am Book Signing - Theresa Payton, Foundry B Address 10:45 am Tara Westover, Best-selling Author and Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School “Educated” Lunch 11:35 am Book Signing - Tara Westover, Foundry B Dine Around, Various Locations Presentation 1:30 pm Blanchard Award for Outstanding Stewardship and Ethics in Business ED Helton Servant Leadership Scholarship Address 1:50 pm Kat Cole, Advisor, Investor, Former COO and President, FOCUS Brands “Be a Leader of Innovation and Progress: How to Iterate, Adapt and Succeed Faster” Break 2:40 pm Address 3:10 pm Debbie Allen, Award-winning Artist, Choreographer and Actress Norman Nixon, Two-time NBA All-Star, Businessman and Humanitarian Moderated by Beth Reeves Closing Remarks 4:15 pm 3 letter from the executive director As we began planning this year’s event, the theme “Leadership Reinvented” seemed especially fitting. In one way or another, we have each had to reinvent aspects of our lives over the past 18 months. For some of us, that meant learning to balance life and work from a home office. For others, it meant becoming proficient in multiple virtual meeting platforms and remembering to unmute before talking. At the Leadership Institute, we’ve been at the core of creating leaders for the last 16 years. We work with our clients to develop leaders to their fullest potential. Throughout the pandemic, the work has not stopped, but the delivery has changed. We’ve embraced the virtual environment and continue to work with each of our clients to create customized, interactive sessions to solve their pressing needs. The Forum brings together experts on one stage to share knowledge and insights from their leadership journeys. This year, for the first time in the event’s 16-year history, we are offering in-person and virtual attendance options. Regardless of how you are joining us this year, thank you for investing in yourself and your employees. Each speaker in this year’s line- up has been chosen because they have successfully navigated their own personal and professional reinvention. Today, you will hear from five successful leaders who have reinvented themselves to achieve their goals and mission. Though we continue to reinvent the theme and delivery, our commitment to bring the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus, Georgia, has not waivered. We are proud of our leadership legacy and the relationships—both new and existing—we continue to build in the community with The Forum and across the southeast with The Leadership Institute. Be sure to check out all we have to offer in the marketing materials provided. From free, interactive webinars and links to helpful resources, our team stands prepared to support you and your leadership development needs. We invite you to follow us on Facebook for the latest tips and trends. Should you need anything while you are here, please find one of our Leadership Institute employees or Servant Leadership students. Our goal is to make this an experience you won’t soon forget. Respectfully, Shana Young Executive Director Leadership Institute at Columbus State University 4 THE FORUM HOSTED BY THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AT COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY letter from the president Welcome to the 16th annual Leadership Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University. If the disruption of the past year and a half has signaled one thing, it is that stable leadership is needed now more than ever. Not just any leader — we need leaders who can adapt and can reinvent themselves and their organizations to the ever-evolving circumstances in which we live and lead. Like leadership styles, The Forum itself continues to adapt and reinvent. Last year’s event required us to pivot to an all-virtual program. This year, we take the best of those elements and, for the first time ever, welcome both in-person and virtual attendees. No matter how you are joining us, thank you for doing so, and investing in yourselves and the leadership you provide your organizations. Our speakers have witnessed — and led — reinvention in the business, financial, athletics and entertainment sectors many times over. We are fortunate to bring their insights and vision for reinvented leadership to Columbus and to The Forum. Here at Columbus State University, we strive to make leadership development part of our vision of providing our students a “Creative to the Core” experience. I hope you too find your time as “students” here at The Forum a creative, inspirational experience. Respectfully, Dr. Christopher L. Markwood President Columbus State University 5 letter from the acting chancellor BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA 270 WASHINGTON STREET, S.W. ATLANTA, GA 30334 August 31, 2021 Dear Attendees: On behalf of the University System of Georgia, it is my pleasure to welcome you to The Forum, hosted annually by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University. I want to commend Columbus State for providing us all with the opportunity to grow and learn as this year’s speakers share ideas, best practices and advice on how to make the most of our knowledge and skills. Each year, The Forum fosters innovative thinking and the opportunity to learn from industry experts and forward-thinkers on a variety of topics. This year is no different. The Forum features speakers from sectors of particular interest for these times including cybersecurity, education, the arts, entrepreneurial spirit and, of course, leadership. All attendees, no matter their background or interests, can take away valuable information from this event and enjoy what are sure to be robust conversations. Know that by attending The Forum, you are taking a deliberate step to being a more thoughtful leader. The pursuit of knowledge and choice to engage with those who inspire you will motivate you. Knowledge is power, but it is even more powerful when we share and learn with others, so I hope you take what you learn today and apply it to your life and career. This event speaks to the impact Columbus State has on the community as well as to its commitment to offering leadership and development opportunities to those it serves. It is my hope The Forum provides knowledge and connections that inspire you for years to come. Sincerely, Teresa MacCartney Acting Chancellor University System of Georgia 6 THE FORUM HOSTED BY THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AT COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY letter from the governor STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA, GA 30334-0090 August 31, 2021 Dear Attendees, Welcome to The Forum 2021, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University. This event brings together leaders from all across Georgia to learn and share ideas that create stronger individuals and stronger organizations. Georgia is the best place to live, work, and raise a family because of our strong citizens who remain focused on creating a thriving economy. To accomplish this, we must constantly improve how we work together with those around us. Today, you will have the opportunity to hear from a qualified slate of leaders, and I encourage you to learn from their ideas and walk away with a renewed dedication to fostering cooperation and progress in your own workplace. Congratulations to those who put together this year’s Forum. On behalf of the Kemp family and the State of Georgia, enjoy your time in Columbus and have a great event! Sincerely, Brian P. Kemp Governor of Georgia 7 The Forum 2021 | Leadership Reinvented | Leadership Institute at Columbus State University leadership team Shana Young Jessica Drake Cortney Laughlin Breana Jones AVP of Leadership Director of Marketing Wilson Assistant Director, Development and and The Forum Frank D. Brown Client Experience and Executive Director Distinguished Chair Business Development in Servant Leadership Chelsea Powell Laura Pate Cedricia Thomas Assistant Director, Assistant Director, Instructor/Facilitator Internal Leadership William B. Turner Development Center for Servant Leadership 8 TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 11:30 AM-1:30 PM This year's event features a Dine Around Uptown Columbus.