PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America will present a showcase on the secrets to leadership at the inaugural The PGA Leadership Conference at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
World-renowned speaker Dr. John Maxwell, author of "The Difference Maker," "The 360-Degree Leader" and "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," will give his insights on "How to Be a Real Success" at an open to the public event that is designed to enhance each attendee's leadership acumen.
"The PGA of America is delighted to extend our reach as a community partner by presenting such a dynamic and inspirational speaker as Dr. John Maxwell at The PGA Leadership Conference," said Chris Hunkler, PGA managing director of membership programs. "I strongly encourage anyone looking to inspire themselves to do great things, launch their career to new heights, as well as further their vocation to enjoy this very special opportunity to learn from one of the greatest minds in leadership training."
Dr. Maxwell will illustrate the practical insights needed to increase your ability to influence internal and external audiences, specifically those who are responsible for implementing leadership programs within an organization. Throughout your personal leadership journey, Dr. Maxwell endeavors to motivate and inspire you; lend you encouragement and support; and equip you with powerful developmental tools that allow leaders at all levels of the organization to expand their influence, achieve peak leadership performance and become invaluable members of the organization's leadership team.
Topics to be covered by Dr. John Maxwell during his "How to Be a Real Success" seminar at The PGA Leadership Conference include: Relationships, Equipping/Teamwork, Attitude and Leadership. Maxwell's numerous accolades include being named No. 1 worldwide by Leadership Gurus International.
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way," said Dr. Maxwell. "Combine The PGA of America's commitment to 91 years of excellence with my philosophy that everyone is born with the potential for leadership greatness, attendees of the first-ever PGA Leadership Conference will discover that great leaders develop through a process of discipline, hard work, diligence and steady self-improvement."
The Conference Fee is $125, and the public is invited. Attendees may register by calling (800) 474-2776 or by visiting http://www.pgavillage.com/leadershipconference/5439/.
About The PGA Golf Club
The Ryder, Wanamaker and Dye Courses form a trio of world-class public courses at The PGA Golf Club, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Named by Golf Digest as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" for 2007-08, The PGA Golf Club also features the award-winning 35-acre PGA Learning Center golf park, PGA Historical Center and PGA Education Center. The PGA Golf Club exists to be one of the premier daily fee facilities in America, and to serve as a home club for our 28,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals. For more information, please visit www.pgavillage.com.
About The PGA of America
The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.
