followed by reception for conference participants

1:00pm-1:15pm

Welcome and Brief Introduction

Emcee: Katie Ford

• Inspiration for this conference
• Commendations to Women In the Floorcovering Industry, Women of the Flooring Business, and Women in Stone
• Flow for the day and set-up of next session

1:15pm-1:30pm

6 New Friends Ice Breaker

• Quick Introductions
• Share Business Cards
• What is the primary goal you have for attending the conference?

1:30pm-2:15pm

Enshrining the Leader in You

Moderator: Megan Salzano

Panelists: Michelle Winters; Lisbeth Calandrino 

• Overcoming self-doubt
• Speaking up and speaking out
• Finding your leadership style
• Fostering growth and upward movement

2:15pm-2:30pm

6 More New Friends Networking

• Quick Introductions
• Share Business Cards
• What was the best tip you heard from the panel?

2:45pm-3:45pm

Top 7 Personality Challenges and Success

Featured Speaker: Dawn Jones (Dawn Jones Productions)

• Key motivators for each personality type
• Increase morale and cooperation with all people
• Motivate even the most stubborn types
• Eliminate manipulation
• Defuse angry and difficult people
• Identify when and how to adjust personality style without appearing weak or intimidated

3:45pm-4:00pm

Even More 6 New Friends Networking

• Quick Introductions
• Share Business Cards
• How do we take the knowledge and skills from the Women’s Leadership Conference and implement into our companies?

4:00pm-4:45pm

The Importance of Mentorship

Moderator: Tanja Kern

Panelists: Karla Forest; Emily Finkell Morrow; Deb DeGraaf

• Roles of the Mentor and Mentee
• Developing goals and success metrics
• The Feedback Loop
• Nurturing the relationship and tactfully severing with kindness

4:45pm-5:00pm

The Wrap in Groups

Emcee: Katie Ford

• Useful discoveries
• One concept to move-on immediately
• Three concepts to move-on in the next six months
• Evaluating your goals

5:00pm-7:00pm

Reception

Location: Shangri-La Room in The Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay