Emerging Leaders Series

Nov. 8 – Leadership Summit 
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Recommended CPE: 5 hours) 
Hilton Garden Suites
2102 Rio Salado Parkway – Tempe, AZ 85281

The Exceptional Communicator – Lindsay Smith
What’s the value of having a great a conversation with a co-worker?  Your manager?  A potential new client?  Crystal clear communication is key. Increase value and sharpen your relationship building skills at this fun and interactive session focusing on the elements of communication – body language, tonality, spoken word.  Build your leadership skills by becoming an exceptional communicator! 

Leading Through Social Media – Cory Hildebrand, TD Security Design
Social media is taking a front and center role for business as more people embrace social media for communicating, networking, and sharing their knowledge. The information that is available online is public information and will have a direct impact on you and your organization’s brand. This session will give you tools for utilizing social media to influence that public perception as you grow your career and further the mission of your organization.

Economic Update - Scott Smith, CEO of Valley Metro
Scott Smith is the former Mayor of Mesa and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the only Arizona mayor to have served in this position. He continues his commitment to public service as the CEO of Valley Metro. He brings his knowledge from his time in public service as well as his time in the private sector as a CPA, lawyer and CEO of a regional home building and development company. Gain valuable insight from his experience as he provides an economic update.

Workplace Well Being – Molly E. Montgomery, CPA, Founder’s Haven 
Well being is more than being healthy. It includes physical fitness and incorporates mental and social fitness as well. Being aware of all of these areas and managing them for yourself and those around you will lead to greater workplace wellbeing. Molly Montgomery is the immediate past chair of the ASCPA and is dedicated to improving our community and the lives of those around her.

January 26 – “In It For the Outcome, Not the Income” 
Community Service Event with Free Arts
(Recommended CPE: 1 hour) Giving back is a hallmark of a great leader. Share your time in support of an organization that serves local abused and homeless children. 

April 24 – Networking in Collaboration with GET Phoenix 
Join us at this event to meet other young professionals in a casual setting. Seize the opportunity to put skills built at the Leadership Summit into action.