Symposium Review: 2005
A Note From Our President
The 2005 Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium was another milestone in reaching our goal of raising the level of leadership in central Ohio business, government, education and non profit organizations.
Our speakers shared personal experiences and insightful lessons learned through their own leadership roles. Many participants commented on the fact that we were able to maintain the momentum created last year at our inaugural Symposium. We plan to continue to provide resources and events for leadership development in our community in the coming year.
Our generous sponsors this year included The Mason Foundation, Battelle, Eldon Hall, Huntington, The Nationwide Foundation and Ross Products. We appreciate their continued support and recognition of the importance of developing leaders from the education, government and non profit sectors. More than 100 participants from these sectors were able to attend the Symposium on their sponsorship.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the day's success. Plan to join us next year on April 27, 2006 as we continue to take leadership to the next level.
Dr. Paul Otte
Ed.D., President, Franklin University
Our Thought-provoking Speakers
Our speakers, all leaders and proven performers, shared best practices and challenged attendees to take their leadership to the next level. With a futurist as a keynote speaker, the tone of the day focused on forward-thinking and introspection regarding societal shifts and the impact on the people we lead.
Click on the speakers below to read their bios and access their presentation materials.
- Donna M. Alvarado
- David P. Blom
- Dr. Fredrick R. Burton
- Janet E. Jackson
- James E. Kunk
- William J. Lhota
- John H. McConnell
- Kenneth L. Morckel
- Marsha P. Ryan
- David Pearce Snyder
- Major General Clifford L. Stanley
- Rodney W. Whitmore
Agenda: View the 2005 Agenda (PDF)
Capture the Symposium Experience
The 2005 Leadership Symposium DVD
Featuring our keynote, luncheon and state of leadership presentations.
$29.95*
*Reduced price available for 2005 symposium participants
To purchase your copy today, email leader@franklin.edu
- View a clip of David Pearce Snyder from the '05 Symposium (WMV)
- View a clip of Major General Clifford L. Stanley from the '05 Symposium (WMV)
An In-depth Interview with John H. McConnell (DVD)
The Franklin University Leadership Center is proud to present this living room conversation with John H. McConnell (Mr. Mac), Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Worthington Industries and majority owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
$15.00
To purchase your copy today, email leader@franklin.edu.
The State of Leadership in 2005
The Franklin University Leadership Center directs its efforts in response to the needs of the community. Participants were surveyed at the Symposium concerning their perception of the state of leadership in central Ohio. Their input, combined with other preliminary results from central Ohio leaders, was presented by Dr. Otte. In the coming year, the Leadership Center will direct the focus of our publications and events on improving those Indicators of Leadership that ranked lower than others this year.
Click on the image to the left to view Dr. Otte's presentation on the State of Leadership in central Ohio at the 2005 Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium
In July 2005, we released the final version of our second annual State of Leadership Report that measures central Ohio leaders' perception of leadership in our community.
Download the 2005 State of Leadership Report in PDF format.
Who Our Participants Were
More than 350 leaders from over 165 central Ohio business, education, government and non profit organizations joined us for the second annual Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium on April 28, 2005 at the Columbus Convention Center.
Several attendees wrote us to say thank you:
Thank you to all those who led and served so that the participants could become stronger servant leaders!! It was tremendously encouraging. The blending of the four sectors pulled together most of the community leaders.
- Debbie Ostrander
Principal, Madison Christian School
A "battery charging" experience. The quality of plenary sessions was excellent. Maj. General Stanley and David Pearce Snyder were insightful, thought provoking and had excellent delivery. Franklin University is bringing something special to Columbus with the Leadership Symposium. Thank you.
- Marsha Ryan
2005 Leadership Symposium Speaker and President and COO, Indiana Michigan Power
It was great and motivational. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Darlean Cummings
Information Systems Manager, City of Columbus Dept. of Parks and Rec
Better than last year. The keynote speaker was exceptional. Great, Great, Great!!!
- Trent Smith
Branch Manager, WesBanco Bank
The symposium was fantastic! The keynote speaker truly set the pace for the entire day. I am very happy I attended this year and look forward to next year's leadership symposium.
- Michelle Jones
Director of Communications, LifeCare Alliance
This symposium was one of the most informative experiences that I've engaged in. Great keynote speakers and the interview with Mr. Mac was incredible. Time well spent.
- L'Tonya Lemon
Executive Director, Community for New Direction
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