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Developing leadership skills is one
of the key challenges facing the workforce today. Leaders are expected
to be
emotionally intelligent, savvy business people with a certain amount of
global
expertise and strategic thinking ability. They are called to be
proactive,
innovative, business developers and deal makers. Their roles include
managing
change and diversity, inspiring and motivating others and initiating
their own
professional development strategies. Additionally, as the current
workforce
matures, they are called to understand and embrace the basic tenets of
leadership in a multigenerational workplace.
We
generally think of leaders as those occupying high levels of authority
and
having such titles as CEO, CFO, CIO, Directors, etc. In the Information
Technology world, leaders are needed at all levels - from
multiple-member
teams to
single member projects working with a user or client. As a boss, whom
do you
promote? The person you have to kick to get started, or the go-getter?
Leadership skills are important at all levels, even if you are working
by
yourself.
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Brenda McCoy Hunter
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Our September speaker is Brenda
McCoy Hunter, President of B. Hunter Associates, a Nashville based
management
training and professional development organization. Brenda will discuss
what
leaders really do and how to develop those skills. She will also
discuss
effective team leadership. Prior to starting B. Hunter Associates,
Brenda was
the Director of the National Extension Leadership Development Program
at
Tennessee State University. Brenda has more than 25 years experience in
helping
people develop their leadership skills and personal growth. She is a
dynamic
internationally recognized trainer and speaker who has traveled the
road from
survival to success. Her thought-provoking presentations are delivered
with
energy and enthusiasm. Internationally, Brenda has directed leadership
activities in Japan, China, and New Zealand.
Brenda
McCoy Hunter is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She earned
her Bachelor of Science Degree at North Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University in Greensboro. At Tennessee State
University, she earned the master of Arts Degree in Adult Education and
Psychology. Ms Hunter participated in doctoral studies at Peabody
College and Tennessee State University. Residing in Nashville since
1973, Brenda is a graduate of the leadership Nashville Class of 1991.
Brenda
has published a book, “Answering the Call,” which is a practical guide
for
achieving inner success in order to gain outer mobility.
Brenda
is married to Al Hunter and they have two adult children, LaVonne and
Nathan.
In her free time, Brenda loves to cook and travel.
Come to our September meeting and learn about the secrets of good
leadership skills. You could also ask Brenda about where she has
traveled.
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Meeting
Information
Regular Chapter
Meetings are
held the second Thursday of each month at the Holiday Inn Select -
Vanderbilt .
5:30 - 6:00
Social/Networking
6:00 - 6:45 Dinner
6:45
Business Meeting/
Speaker
Reservations for the meeting can
be made by calling Mary Simpson at 615/367-8083 or email her at msimpson@genesco.com .
Cost:
Members: $25.00
Guests: $35.00
$5.00 discount for early
reservations.
Holiday Inn-Select
Vanderbilt Map

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