Dwight Eisenhower once said, "Leadership is the ability to decide what is to be done, and then get others to want to do it." Some individuals have an ability to clearly see what steps should be taken to reach an important goal, he or she may be challenged to motivate others to work towards that goal. While for others it may be difficult to clearly determine the appropriate steps to take, while possessing the sophisticated personal skills to motivate followers.

Two speakers who have both studied and experienced what it takes to be a practicing leader are John Adams, CEO of The Martin Agency, and Prof. Tom Shields, director of the Center for Educational Leadership at the University of Richmond. Both have spent years in their respective areas of business and education to hone their leadership skills.

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