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Daymond John Keynote Address

From his wildly successful role on ABC’s smash hit, Shark Tank, to his distinguished status as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Daymond John has become globally recognized for his relentless commitment to promoting and supporting entrepreneurs. Hear Daymond's address "Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life." Daymond has delivered keynote speeches for organizations such as General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, AT&T, Yale, Georgia State University, Purdue University, and now — the Shenandoah University 2020 Business Symposium. Learn More about Daymond John

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Cary Dunston Keynote Address

Leaders all aspire to do great things and to be seen as servant leaders in the eyes of those we serve. But are we making the necessary Choices in our lives to truly be great leaders? Choices that are more about our own selves, than the individuals we lead. Cary will open your eyes to a path that will not only make you a better leader but will perhaps offer you the opportunity to move your life story in a direction you have always wanted. The Choice will be yours! Learn More about Cary Dunston

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What Does Trust Have to Do With Leadership?

November 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Halpin-Harrison Hall

Trust is a core competency of leadership that is desperately needed in today’s competitive environment. Many believe it is intangible, unmeasurable and unteachable. Rather, it is a competency that can be understood, learned, and applied; something every leader can measure and improve. Trust is the multiplier in the formula for the achievement of quality / […]

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Management Best Practices in the Age of Medical Marijuana

November 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Halpin-Harrison Hall

As the number of THC-friendly cities and states steadily increase it will become difficult to maintain drug-free workplaces. Employers with safety-sensitive jobs or deploying motor-vehicles face damned if you do-damned-if-you-don’t trade-offs. Either maintain safe, drug-free workplaces to preserve federal contracts and/or insurance coverage or consider practical accommodations for employees using medicinal and even (lawful) recreational THC. This presentation […]

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9 Nuggets to Nail YOUR Networking

November 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Halpin-Harrison Hall

This presentation looks at not only the “9 Nuggets” of networking that can help you be much more successful in your networking efforts, but also takes a different tone than most presentations on the subject. This presentation looks at the mindset and mission of networking first — the “why”. We discuss the reasons and general […]

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One Click Away from Disaster: Protecting your Business in Cyberspace

November 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Halpin-Harrison Hall

This session will focus on promoting awareness of the foundational principles of cybersecurity, major breaches and their impact on business operations, how small and medium sized businesses can close the cybersecurity poverty gap and provide a cyber attacker’s perspective on the current technology landscape. Presenter: Michael Sbandi This is a Morning Breakout Session.

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