Barlett Leadership Forum

The 2006 Bartlett Leadership Forum features three outstanding individuals whose ideas, insights and experiences will no doubt serve to refresh, motivate and equip leaders from all walks of life.

Dr. Bill Lindsley * Brentwood, Tennessee
“Dancing on the Deck of the Titanic: Lessons in the Art of Strategic Listening”

Dr. Bill Lindsley's highly entertaining presentation will give real-life strategies and solutions that are practical, creative, and marketplace-tested. With his energy, passion and humorous story-telling style, Bill will challenge, inspire and delight Forum attendees while helping them identify key areas of listening and how to set up ways of ensuring it happens so that any organization can respond effectively.

Dr. Lindsley is president of Bill Lindsley & Co., a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, and has worked with numerous organizations in a variety of industries and settings. An award-winning former college dean and professor, he has held positions at Boston College, Vanderbilt University's Owen School of Management and Belmont University's Massey Graduate School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Planning from MIT, was Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Virginia, and earned his M.B.A. from Boston College.

Harriet Turk, often described as “that cheerleader woman,” believes it takes incredible enthusiasm and energy to make it through life. She believes we can create positive change in ourselves, our friends and our communities. Nearly everyone sometimes loses sight of why or even how they do what they do......Harriet's motivational message will help those Forum attendees rediscover their commitment to both themselves and those they influence.

Harriet Turk is CEO of Power Choices, Inc. An internationally recognized speaker, trainer and coach for a variety of educational, community and corporate organizations, she has encouraged thousands of people over the past 18 years to develop their leadership skills, find their personal power and live a healthy lifestyle. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Criminal Justice, and her experiences include work as a probation officer, youth programs coordinator and national traffic safety consultant.

Bob Love's inspirational presentation, based on his own life story, will remind Forum participants that they are in charge of their own destiny. His experiences in overcoming a severe handicap will inspire everyone to be leaders in overcoming adversity and encouraging others to do the same.

Bob grew up in near poverty with thirteen siblings in a small Louisiana town. Constant practice helped him reach his boyhood dream of being a professional basketball player. He became a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls and one of the greatest players in Bulls history. Despite his outstanding play, a lifelong stuttering problem prevented him from enjoying the endorsement opportunities and other off-court benefits of being an NBA star. Seven years after his career was ended by a back injury, he found himself working as a dishwasher. At age 45, Bob began working with a speech therapist who helped him learn how to speak. Since 1992, he has earned his living speaking as Director of Community Relations for the Bulls. His courage has been recognized with a variety of awards and, in 1994, the Bulls retired his #10 jersey