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Session Topic:

Authentic Leadership: Highly Effective Superpowers to Reach New Heights

Do you sometimes feel as though you are not getting the right results from your team through your leadership efforts, creativity, or ideas? Are you struggling with how to increase engagement of constituents and how to avoid your own burnout? Are you discouraged by the constant change we are experiencing in people, culture, the multi-generational workforce, accelerated game-changing technology, work expectations and performance matters? In this session, we will explore how you can elevate your leadership effectiveness and your own job or role satisfaction through the lens of authentic leadership. Additionally, we will identify and discuss factors that drive engagement for those you lead and for your leadership role in ALA. Don't miss this opportunity to level-up your leadership toolbox to take on today's challenges!

Speakers: Geoffrey Williams, CLM, MBA, M.Div.

Geoffrey M. Williams is the Chief Operating Officer of Jim Adler & Associates, a leading Texas-based law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Channelview.  With over 27 years of experience in legal and business leadership, Geoffrey brings a strategic and people-centered approach to law firm operations, team development, and organizational growth.

He is a Past International President and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and has also served as President and Board Member of ALA's Mobile, AL Chapter.  A Certified Legal Manager (CLM), Geoffrey holds a Graduate Certificate in Law Firm Management from the George Washington University and an MBA from Louisiana State University Shreveport. He is a frequent speaker at ALA and other leadership and HR conferences and is known for his engaging, empowering leadership sessions that inspire professionals to lead with authenticity and impact. He is a proud member of the ALA New Orleans and Houston chapters of ALA. 

Lunch Menu:

Sandwich
Prime Rib
House Smoke Turkey Breast
Ms. Lillie's Gulf Shrimp salad on croissant

Sides
Cucumber, onion feta salad
Southern Style Potato Salad
Coleslaw

Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie
White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie

CLM CREDIT

CLM^®Application Credit: 1.5 hours of Organizational Development

CLM^® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: N/A

CLM^® Recertification Credit: 1.5 hours in the subject area of Communications & Organizational Management