Pub. 6 2017 Issue 3

April/May 2017 9 l e a d i n g a d v o c a t e f o r t h e b a n k i n g i n d u s t r y i n k a n s a s Kevin Wright kicks off the conference with a lesson on being that leader…the one that everyone wants to work for. Zelle HR consultants, Chad Thies and Steph Vanous, present an alternative to traditional performance reviews. Facilitator Brenda Clark Hamilton and panel Shan Hanes, Susan Koranda and Tom Dowling discuss leadership, workplace culture and HR risk factors. Brenda Clark Hamilton leads an interactive discussion of how to bring your “A” game to every aspect of your life. The conference concluded with a lively and inspirational message by Joel Christiansen on the six tenants of leadership. Sponsors were given the opportunity to exhibit and visit with attendees over the course of the two-day event. Charting your career path was presented by Amy Cole, VP of HR for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Alan Kinsey, Inquirehire, presents best practices and tips for earning a seat at the leadership table. Brenda Clark Hamilton provides techniques for dealing with conflict in the workplace.