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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Former Quarterback\, Neal Jeffrey
DESCRIPTION:NEAL JEFFREY\, former All-American quarterback at Baylor University and quarterback for the San Diego chargers\, learned the meaning of overcoming early in life. A stutterer since childhood\, Neal had to find a way to “get through what he couldn’t get over” to achieve his lifelong dreams. Today\, he is one of America’s most powerful and passionate communicators\, speaking for corporate conferences\, national conventions\, sales organizations\, sports teams – twice for the New York Yankees – school districts\, student groups and churches from coast to coast. Everywhere he goes he inspires audiences to go “higher\, swifter\, stronger” in the critical areas of life. In addition to a busy speaking schedule\, Neal serves as a speaking/teaching minister at the 28\,000-member Prestonwood Church of Dallas\, Texas\, where he has served for over 25 years. He and his wife Sheila live in the Dallas area and have three grown children. His new book\, If I Can\, Y-Y-You Can! is available nationwide
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-former-quarterback-neal-jeffrey/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E. Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Erik Dellenback
DESCRIPTION:Throughout his career\, Erik Dellenback has had many titles including movie producer\, business executive\, college professor\, speaker and entrepreneur\, however he would rather simply be defined as husband\, father and follower of Jesus. \nFor the past seven years\, Erik served as the first President and Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation. His primary responsibility was to implement Tim’s vision of bringing Faith\, Hope and Love to children around the world. Erik was also responsible for overseeing all areas of the foundation including fundraising\, ministry outreach initiatives\, and operational management. \nPrior to that role\, Erik spent more than 11 years working in the business of college football with the Gator Bowl Association\, most recently as Vice President/CMO. \nA native Floridian\, Erik graduated from the University of Florida and his favorite “favorite” is spending quality time with his wife\, Elizabeth\, and three children\, Blake\, Tyler and Emma.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-erik-dellenback/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E. Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Luncheon with Phil Vischer
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Faith at Work Iowa to bring you this incredibly entertaining storyteller and creator of VeggieTales\, Phil Vischer. He made his first animated film when he was nine years old; by the age of fourteen\, he was convinced he would be a filmmaker when he grew up. After a brief stint at a Bible college\, Phil struck out on his own\, looking for a way to integrate his faith with his filmmaking. \nThis quest led him to a tomato and a cucumber. The year was 1991\, and Phil was a newly married 25 year-old with no financial backing and no idea how his vegetables would ever see the light of day. \nToday\, almost 50 million VeggieTales videos have been purchased and Phil’s faith- filled stories can be found in one-third of all American homes with young children. Although Phil’s original company\, Big Idea Productions\, collapsed in bankruptcy in 2003\, Phil continues his creative involvement with VeggieTales through its current owner. \nPhil captured the breathtaking rise – and heartbreaking fall – of Big Idea Productions in the book Me\, Myself & Bob\, which was published by Thomas Nelson. He is also the author of the popular children’s books Sidney and Norman and 47 Beavers on the Big Blue Sea. \nPhil’s latest project is a 13-DVD series called Buck Denver Asks What’s in the Bible? that will take families all the way through the Bible – Genesis to Revelation. He also started JellyTelly\, an interactive\, online “mini-network” for children. \nPhil lives with his wife Lisa and their three kids in Wheaton\, IL.   \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-luncheon-with-phil-vischer/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E. Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Luncheon with Roger Gardner
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Faith at Work Iowa to bring you this expert on company culture\, Roger Gardner. Gardner began his Learfield career in 1982 as a farm broadcaster\, while a junior at the University of Missouri. Throughout his more than three decades of service\, Gardner has provided integral guidance to virtually every area of the company\, specifically in essential areas of operational and management roles. Most of his work over the years has been in development of Learfield’s collegiate athletic multimedia marketing and sponsorship sales business.  Gardner currently leads the communications and marketing areas of the company focused on Learfield’s continued involvement with various industry events while spearheading events aligned with the company culture.  Gardner and his wife Cheri live in Plano\, Texas and have two grown children. \n 
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-luncheon-with-roger-gardner/
LOCATION:Sheraton West Des Moines\, 1800 50th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Unconventional Business Lunch with Dr. Paul White
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Paul White is a psychologist\, author\, speaker\, and consultant who “makes work relationships work”. Dr. White is coauthor of three books\, including The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace\, written with Dr. Gary Chapman (author of the #1 NY Times bestseller\, The 5 Love Languages) which is in 15 languages and has sold over 225\,000 copies worldwide.  Based on their extensive research and expertise\, Dr. White and Dr. Chapman have developed a unique way for organizations to improve staff morale\, increase employee engagement\, and create enhanced levels of trust. \nFor the past 20 years\, he’s improved numerous businesses\, schools\, government agencies and non-profit organizations by helping them: \n\nCreate positive workplace relationships and improve staff morale.\nEliminate the cynicism\, sarcasm and lack of trust that often is associated with traditional employee recognition programs.\nReduce staff burnout and turnover (without spending a lot of money to do so!)\n\nA frequently sought after keynote speaker and leadership trainer\, his speaking style has been described as “world-class expertise grounded in Midwestern practicality\, with the right touch of warmth and humor”.  Dr. White has given lectures around the world\, including North America\, Europe\, South America\, Asia\, and the Caribbean.  He has spoken to Microsoft managers\, SHRM and association conferences across North America\, at international conferences\, and to numerous national organizations. \nHaving grown up in the context of a family-owned business\, Dr. White helps financially successful families and companies deal with the relational issues intertwined with transferring business ownership\, business management\, and the family’s assets across generations. His expertise in this area has been requested Princeton University\, the Milken Institute\, Napa Valley Community Foundation\, Dartmouth College\, Houston Community Foundation\, and numerous large private companies. \nDr. White  graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wheaton College with a major in Christian Education\, earned his Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University\, and received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. He has been married for over 30 years and is the father of four adult children. \nDownload the Event Flyer
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/unconventional-business-lunch-with-dr-paul-white/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport\, 6111 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Kris DenBesten
DESCRIPTION:Kris Den Besten blends his successful business practices with his strong Christian faith through SHINE\, a proven corporate culture model he designed and implemented. You will be inspired and encouraged as Kris shares how his business was radically salvaged by SHINE principles that developed people’s talents\, increased productivity\, and quantified the core values of integrity and honesty. Whether you are a CEO\, middle management\, or an entry-level employee\, SHINE principles will change the way you think about yourself\, your career and the Light in your life. \nKris currently serves as president/CEO of Vermeer Southeast\, a construction equipment company covering Florida\, Georgia\, Alabama\, The Caribbean Islands\, and Central America. Under his leadership the company has experienced growth in annual sales from $6 million at one point to over $100 million. Beyond his corporate responsibilities Kris is a board member of The Jobs Partnership Florida\, a ministry for the under-and unemployed which teaches God’s principles for work and then helps graduates find jobs that provide hope and a future. \nWith early experience as a television sportscaster\, Kris is a down-to-earth\, from-the-heart communicator who effectively connects with all audiences. Kris shares his message of hope and Christ’s empowerment speaking at corporate events\, churches\, ministry organizations\, in prisons\, and through media. He and his wife\, Robin\, live in Windermere\, Florida\, with their three children: Cole\, Gracyn\, and Brooks.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-kris-denbesten/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport\, 6111 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Kelly Shackelford in Des Moines
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Shackelford\, Esq.\, is president and CEO of First Liberty Institute\, the largest legal firm in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. He has served in this role since 1997\, leading First Liberty’s efforts to defend religious freedom in the courts and in the public arena. Under his leadership\, First Liberty’s legal team has participated in cases before the United States Supreme Court\, federal courts of appeals\, federal district courts and various state courts\, where they have won more than 90 percent of their cases.\n\nShackelford is a constitutional scholar who has argued before the United States Supreme Court\, testified before the U.S. House and Senate\, and has won a number of landmark First Amendment and religious liberty cases.\n\nHe was recently named one of the 25 greatest Texas lawyers of the past quarter century by Texas Lawyer\, and is the recipient of the prestigious William Bentley Ball Award for Life and Religious Freedom Defense for pioneering work protecting religious freedom.\n\nShackelford is a highly sought-after speaker and frequent guest on national news and talk shows including Good Morning America\, The Today Show\, The O’Reilly Factor\, CNN\, Fox and Friends\, MSNBC\, and Hannity. He also has been featured in the National Law Journal\, Associated Press\, The New York Times\, The Washington Times\, The Washington Post\, and The L.A. Times\, and many others.\n\nShackelford is on the Board of Trustees of the United States Supreme Court Historical Society and earned his law degree from Baylor University.
URL:https://unconventionalbusiness.org/event/luncheon-with-kelly-shackelford-in-des-moines/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport\, 6111 Fleur Drive\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50321\, United States
CATEGORIES:Des Moines Events
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