Salina Post
The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and the Stiefel Theatre has announced and are encouraging the public to join this years' "Think!" Leadership Summit on Thursday, October 16.
This event that will occur at the Stiefel Theatre (151 S. Santa Fe Ave.), is expected to bring together powerhouse speakers and a vibrant community of leaders from across industries, disciplines and generations.
Full schedule of event:
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcome & opening remarks
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Art Athens: Sharpening leadership skills and real-world case studies
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Brian Beaulieu: Fresh economic and strategic foresight to navigate your business through 2026 and beyond
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phil Gwoke: Generational and team-building insights to strengthen your organization’s culture
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Casey Brown: Tangible frameworks to drive value, set bold goals, and lead with clarity
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Janet Evans: Discover a renewed sense of purpose and the confidence to push boundaries in your organization
Art Athens
Art Athens is a distinguished speaker and leadership development expert with a robust military background as a former Marine Corps Major General. Throughout his illustrious career in the Marines, Athens held various command and staff positions, honing his expertise in leadership under high-stress conditions. Following his military service, he transitioned to academic and motivational speaking roles, including serving as the Director of the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Brian Beaulieu
Brian Beaulieu is the CEO and Chief Economist of ITR Economics, one of the oldest privately held economic research and consulting firms in the United States. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Brian has established himself as a trusted voice in economic forecasting and strategic planning. He joined ITR in 1982 and became CEO in 1987, guiding the firm’s mission to help businesses and investors anticipate economic trends and make data-driven decisions. Under his leadership, ITR Economics has developed a reputation for accuracy, boasting a long-term forecast accuracy rating of over 94%.
Phil Gwoke
Phil Gwoke is a sought-after generational expert and keynote speaker known for his engaging presentations that bridge generational gaps in the workplace and marketplace. With a keen understanding of the unique characteristics and motivations of different generations, Gwoke delivers insightful and actionable advice to help organizations improve communication, teamwork, and productivity. Gwoke's dynamic style makes him a popular speaker at corporate events, conferences, and educational workshops.
Casey Brown
Casey Brown is a pricing geek with a passion to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and sellers command the prices they deserve. She’s helped over one thousand companies generate over one billion dollars in incremental profits. Casey founded Boost Pricing to help companies sell at higher prices to drive profitable growth. Through her work at Boost and in her keynotes, Casey demystifies customer tactics to arm sellers with practical, ready-to-implement steps to harness their value, price with confidence, and unleash profits.
Janet Evans
Janet Evans is a renowned American former swimmer, widely considered the greatest female distance freestyler in history. A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Evans broke seven world records and held numerous national titles during her career. Beyond her swimming achievements, she has worked as a motivational speaker, author, and spokesperson.
Tickets are on sale now at stiefeltheatre.org or by phone at (785) 827-1998.