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GBTA – NORTH CENTRAL CHAPTER

APRIL MONTHLY MEETING

It's Game Time! Leadership Lessons from a Former Pro Female Football Player

April 12, 2018

11:00 AM to 2:00PM

Sheraton West Minnetonka

12201 Ridgedale Drive

Minnetonka, MN 55305

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Topic:  It's Game Time! Leadership Lessons from a Former Pro Female Football Player

Click here for an introductory video to Jan.

Keynote:  Jan Spence

Words have profound power - they can lift someone up or tear them down. Jan Spence shares how pursuing her life-long dream of playing professional football lead to the unexpected opportunity to affect change through encouraging words and simple actions; through her humorous and touching journey, she reveals that words and gestures can transform a group of competitors into teammates. In the workplace, something as basic as peer-to-peer encouragement can boost productivity, increase employee engagement, and foster teamwork and innovation. In a time when hateful words or a “thumbs down” are just a click away, these invaluable lessons teach others how “cheer-leadership” can transform any group into a cohesive unit.

After this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Implement practical ways to encourage others.

2. Identify and use their unique gifts in the workplace.

3. Find new opportunities to connect with others in a unique way that strengthens their organization’s brand.

Jan Spence

Jan Horton Spence is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant.  With contagious charisma and a zest for life, which make her an excellent motivator and leader, this TEDx speaker has used her vast knowledge in sales, communications, finances, and employee engagement to help numerous clients including Pillsbury, Walmart, and Frito-Lay.

Jan and her husband, Mitch, launched the second FiltaFry franchise in the US in 2003. As CEO, Jan built such a successful operation that they were awarded the “2005 Franchisee of the Year” by the International Franchise Association. Meeting their four-year plan, they sold the business in 2007 at 300% ROI. Since then, Jan has circled the globe as a trainer, consultant, and speaker for franchisees, organizations, and companies.

Having been interviewed by Entrepreneur magazine and the Big Dog Morning Show in Jesup, Ga, Jan shares her story of fulfilling her lifelong dream of playing women’s professional full-tackle football. As a member of the National Speakers Association, Jan combines the lessons she learned through that experience with her business experience to inspire people to make a difference through “Cheer-leadership.” Known for her highly interactive, entertaining, and inspirational style, she recently taught in Panama, Romania, Switzerland, and Uganda.