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

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BOOK SIGNINGS 11 Kat SPEAKERS 12 Cole Theresa Payton 20 Tara Westover Debbie Kat Cole 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.

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Synovus Bank, Member FDIC. 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 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

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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

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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

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

This year's event features a Dine Around Uptown Columbus. Present your voucher at one of seven partner restaurants. *Shuttles will depart from the front of the Trade Center and run continuously. Menus and maps are available in the pre-function area.

*Masks are required on all shuttles. ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3

10 Foundry Room B *Participants are required to wear a face book signings mask during the book signings.

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Theresa Payton | 10:15 am Tara Westover | 11:35 am

11 theresaFirst Female White House CIO, paytonLeading Cybersecurity Expert, 2019 Woman Cybersecurity Leader of the Year, and 2020 Cybersecurity Crusader of the Year

As one of the nation’s most respected authorities on cybersecurity, Theresa Payton is also a highly sought-after AI keynote speaker. Payton is a visionary in the digital world, leading the way as an inventor of new security designs and holding approved U.S. patent in security. She captivates audiences by drawing from her experience as a veteran cybercrime fighter and entrepreneur, masterfully blending memorable anecdotes with cutting-edge insights.

She identifies emerging trends and techniques to help audiences combat cyber threats, from the impact of the Internet of Things to securing Big Data. Payton is the cybersecurity expert organizations turn to for discreet help during data breaches and improving IT systems and strategies. She made history as the first female to serve as White House Chief Information Officer and currently helps organizations in both the public and private sectors protect their most valuable resources.

Managing cybersecurity risk is what Payton knows and does best. Before overseeing IT operations as CIO for President George W. Bush and his administration, she held executive roles in banking technology for two of the country’s top financial institutions. After serving in the White House, she went on to co-found Dark3, a cybersecurity product company, and Fortalice Solutions, a world-class cybersecurity consulting firm ranked a “Top 5 Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company” in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.

Named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential People in Security” bySecurity Magazine, Payton was also featured in the book 100 Fascinating Women Fighting Cybercrime and honored as the 2019 “Woman Cybersecurity Leader of the Year.” Business Insider named her one of the top 50 Cybersecurity Leaders of 2020 and CISO Magazine named her “Cybersecurity Crusader of the Year” (2020). She is the author of several publications on IT strategy and cybersecurity, including Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth, released in April of 2020. Cyber Security Experts named her one of the “100 Most Influential People in Cyber Security” in 2021.

Payton is sought out by media news outlets to explain complex security issues and help viewers understand how to protect their privacy. She has been a frequent guest on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox Business, and Fox News and has been featured on CBS News, CNN, NBC News, and MSNBC, as well as Canadian and Irish news outlets. She also starred on the reality TV series Hunted, where real people attempted to drop off the grid while highly trained investigators—including Payton—”hunted” to catch them.

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BOOK SIGNING 10:15 AM | FOUNDRY B *Participants are required to wear a face mask.

13 taraBest-selling Author westoverand Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Tara Westover is an American author. Born in Idaho to a father opposed to public education, she never attended school. An older brother taught her to read, and after that her education was erratic and haphazard, with most of her days spent working in her father’s junkyard or stewing herbs for her mother. She was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. After that first encounter with education, she pursued learning for a decade, graduating magna cum laude from Brigham Young University in 2008 and subsequently winning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. She earned a master’s degree in Philosophy from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 2009, and her Ph.D. in History in 2014. Currently, she is a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, working on projects related to media and political polarization. In 2018, she published her memoir, Educated, which explores her struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family. Educated was an instant commercial and critical success, debuting at #1 on best-seller list and remaining on the list for more than two years. It was also a finalist for several national awards, including theL.A. Times Book Prize, the PEN/ Jean Stein Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The New York Times named Educated one of the “10 Best Books of 2018,” and the American Booksellers Association voted it the “Nonfiction Book of the Year.“ To date, Educated has sold more than eight million copies and has been translated into 45 languages. President included Educated on his annual reading list, calling it “remarkable,” and Bill Gates listed it as one of his favorite books of the year, saying, “It’s even better than you’ve heard.” For her staggering impact, TIME Magazine named Westover one of the “100 most influential people of 2018.

“Westover has somehow managed not only to capture her unsurpassably exceptional upbringing, but to make her current situation seem not so exceptional at all, and resonant for many others.” —The New York Times Book Review

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BOOK SIGNING 11:35 AM | FOUNDRY B *Participants are required to wear a face mask.

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23 706-569-3054 | 3100 Gentian Blvd. | Columbus, Georgia 31907 [email protected] | www.ColumbusState.edu/Leadership he live oak, Georgia’s state tree, is a perennial, T and universal symbol of rectitude and the symbol of The Blanchard Award. The first Award for Outstanding Stewardship and Ethics in Business was established in 2009 and awarded to James Hubert Blanchard September 2009. Known since then by the name of its first recipient, the award recognizes outstanding stewards of business ethics and corporate responsibility for success in these areas.

Past recipients include: • James Blanchard, 2009 • Robert Jepson, 2013 • Dan Cathy, 2017 • Frank Skinner, 2010 • Tom Cousins, 2014 • Neely Young, 2018 • Ray Anderson, 2011 • Daniel P. Amos, 2015 • Stephen T. Butler, 2019 • William B. Turner, 2012 • Hank Huckaby, 2016 • Juanita Baranco, 2020

Congratulations to the 2021 recipient W. Paul Bowers Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Power

Paul Bowers served as chairman and chief executive officer of Georgia Power since 2011. He also served as president of the company from 2011 to 2020. The company is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the nation’s leading energy providers. Bowers joined the Southern Company system at Gulf Power in 1979 and has held executive leadership positions at multiple subsidiaries. Prior to his last position, he was chief financial officer of Southern Company, where he was rated by Institutional Investors magazine as one of the industry’s Top Three CFOs in America. For his professional achievements and his commitment to the well-being of the citizens of Georgia, Bowers has received the American Jewish Committee’s National Human Relations Award, the Council for Quality Growth’s Four Pillar Award, and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. In 2018, Bowers was inducted as a Georgia Trustee by the Governor of Georgia for exemplifying the highest standard of “Not for Self, but for Others“ in his life and career. A Pensacola, Fla., native, Bowers holds a bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of West Florida and a master’s degree from Troy University. He is also a Harvard Business School AMP graduate.

18 This scholarship has been established to honor Helton’s leadership, guidance, service, and dedication to The Forum, the Leadership Institute Ed Helton and Columbus State University. On the first day Servant Leadership of The Forum, a student in the William B. Turner Center for Servant Leadership program will receive Scholarship a $2,500 scholarship. Past recipients include: Carter Whiddon, 2020

Congratulations to the 2021 recipient Curtis Walker Jr. was born and raised in Columbus, Ga., with his parents Portia and Curtis Walker Sr. and younger sister, Ciera Walker. Curtis Walker Jr. Walker Jr. graduated from Columbus High School and is currently a senior at Columbus State University, majoring in English with a minor in Political Science. While attending CSU, Walker Jr. has become very involved on campus and has joined a variety of organizations. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., where he serves as the Theta Beta chapter historian and was the regional debate winner. Walker Jr. is also a member of Baptist Collegiate Ministries, the Honors College, and the Servant Leadership program. For the past three years, Walker Jr. has served as a Community Advisor for Residence Life and is serving his second term as the President of the Student Government Association. Outside of CSU, Walker Jr. is an active member of the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church, where he is an Eagle Scout Liaison for the local chapter of Boy Scouts of America. Walker Jr. has also interned for multiple campaigns, most recently as a finance intern for Senator Raphael Warnock. Walker Jr. will soon be stepping in as a fellow for Senator Warnock this fall.

19 katAdvisor, Investor,cole Former COO and President, FOCUS Brands Sharing the story of her accelerated rise up the corporate ladder, from her start working as a hostess to leading some of the world’s best-known food brands, Kat Cole provides insight and perspective on what it takes to create and lead successful teams, drive innovation and growth, lead with heart and sustain excellence. Kat Cole is known as a “Connected-Creative-Conscious-Community building Capitalist, and Coffee- loving Chronic Learner”—this not only describes her as a person, it describes the philosophies she applies to business, brands and life. She is a YGL (Young Global Leader) of the World Economic Forum, a past member of the United Nations Global Entrepreneurs Council, was featured on CBS’ Undercover Boss, and named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40. As COO and President of FOCUS Brands, the owner, franchisor and operator of global limited service food brands, doing billions in product sales in more than 50 countries, she led the company’s seven brands: Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s, Moe’s, Schlotzsky’s, McAlister’s, Carvel and Jamba with 6,800 operations globally. She also led the multi-brand licensing/CPG and international business, with a total of nine presidents of businesses reporting to her. She is formerly president of Cinnabon, Inc. and past group president FOCUS Brands. Prior to her roles with FOCUS Brands at Cinnabon, Inc., Cole was vice president of training and development at Hooters. Cole is also an advisor and board member for wellness, consumer product and technology companies. She is on the board of directors for Milk Bar, HumanCo SPAC, and Slice. Cole dropped out of college at 20. She later received her MBA from Georgia State University and an honorary doctorate from Johnson and Wales University. Her journey from restaurant hostess at 17, executive by 26, president by 32, and investor by 35 is often shared as an example of the American and entrepreneurial dream.

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21 debbieAward-winning, Multi-disciplinary allen Artist, Choreographer and Actress Debbie Allen, an award-winning producer, director, writer, actor and choreographer, has a star on the Walk of Fame and has choreographed the ® a record 10 times. She has also directed and choreographed for legendary artists, including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, , Phylicia Rashad, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Gwen Verdon, , Diane Carroll, , Sammy Davis, Jr., and Savion Glover. Allen received the Golden Globe for her role as Lydia Grant in the 1980s hit series Fame; the Drama Desk Award for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story; and is a three-time Emmy Award® winner in Choreography for Fame and The Motown 25th. She was awarded 10 Image Awards as director, actress, choreographer and producer for Fame, A Different World, Motown 25th, The Academy Awards, The Debbie Allen Special and Amistad. She has also directed the best that network TV offers, including Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder, Jane The Virgin, Empire, and Insecure. Earlier this year, she was named a 2020 Kennedy Center Honoree, our nation’s Highest Artistic Award. Allen served as emcee of the 10th Anniversary of National Dance Day, which was part of the Center’s REACH Opening Festival in September of 2019. Additionally, her multidisciplinary production Freeze Frame…Stop the Madness received its East Coast premiere at the Center in 2016. She has a long and robust history as Artist-in-Residence with the Center, creating more than eight productions for young audiences. She has also been a member of the Artists committee for for a number of years. She currently serves as Executive Producing Director of Grey’s Anatomy, where she recurs as Dr. Catherine Fox. Her recent Shondaland produced Documentary, Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, on Netflix tells a true story of what she does to enlighten, inspire and engage young people around the world through dance and theatre arts. She received her BFA in Theater and Classical Greek Studies from Howard University and holds four honorary doctorate degrees. She is the daughter of poet Vivian Ayers and Dr. Andrew Allen; sister to Phylicia Rashad, Andrew “Tex” Allen and Hugh Allen; wife to NBA All-Star Norman Nixon; mother of Vivian and Thump; and grandmother of Shiloh and Aviah.

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23 normanTwo-time NBA All-Star, Businessman nixon and Humanitarian Norman Nixon, forever memorialized as one of the greatest talents in the NBA, is an accomplished businessman and humanitarian. Upon making NBA history as a two-time All-Star and a member of two NBA world championships as a Laker, Nixon retired from the NBA in 1989 and concentrated on several business ventures. During his playing years, Nixon was vice president of the NBA Player Association. In that position, he mastered the complex business relationship between the NBA Players Union and League owners, and developed expertise in the collective bargaining process. He also developed a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of NFL player contracts and the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. Those experiences lead to his off court reign as a successful sports and entertainment agent, negotiating more than $200 million in contracts for Peter Warwick (Seattle Seahawks), Al Wilson (Denver Broncos), Jalen Rose, Maurice Taylor, TLC, LL Cool J, and Debbie Allen, while simultaneously owning and managing two of Los Angeles’ best restaurants. In 2001, he founded Healthy Body Products and was instrumental in the passing of Senate Bill No.19, which replaced sodas with water and juices in vending machines. Healthy Body Products was awarded a five-year contract by the Los Angeles Unified School District. In the same year, he co-founded the Debbie Allen Dance Academy where he currently serves as executive director. Since the academy’s inception, Nixon has produced 10 children’s musicals that have been presented across the country. In 2008, he produced the first all African-American cast of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof on Broadway that ended up breaking several box office records and went on to win the Olivier Award in London. From 2001 until 2006, Nixon worked as an analyst for KABC-TV’s post-game coverage of ABC’s NBA telecasts. In 2007, he signed on with Fox Sports Net to host the Los Angeles Lakers pre-game and post-game telecast and most recently rejoined KABC-TV. His wealth of experience, talents and accomplishments have made him a sought after keynote speaker to universities, businesses and nonprofit organizations, where he shares his story to inspire others to rise to their individual greatness. He is married to actress, director, producer, choreographer, singer and stage star Debbie Allen. He has three children: sons DeVaughn and Norman Jr. and daughter Vivian Nicole.

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