SIMMONS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Vision to VoiceLeadership in the Global Age

MAY 2, 2009

Celebrating 30 Years of Women's Achievements

Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA

FEATURING

Lynn Brewer

Maxine Clark

Cynthia Cooper, C.P. A.

Mimi Donaldson

Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.

Sharon Epperson

Bettina Gregory

Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Mae Jemison, M.D.

Alison Levine

Michel Martin

Annie McKee, Ph.D.

Cindy OlsonDIANE KEATON

Ayaan Hirsi Ali Mary Robinson Dr. Antonia Novello

simmons.edu/leadership

A B O U T T H E C O N F E R E N C E

Now marking its 30th year, the Simmons School of Management Leadership

Conference has much to celebrate. Still unmatched as the premier

one-day professional event for women, the conference continues to deliver

an exceptional roster of speakers, varied and thought-provoking sessions,

and great networking opportunities for attendees. With a 97 percent approval

rating, this annual event is successful because it remains true to its original

vision—to provide a forum where women can learn from the wisdom and

experience of others, and gain inspiration to achieve their own personal and

professional goals.

All proceeds from the conference support scholarships to the Simmons School

of Management, offering the first and leading MBA program in the world

designed specifically for women.

www.simmons.edu/leadership

Informative, empowering and moving.

An event that every woman should attend.

This conference educates and motivates through thought provoking dialogue—definitely a must for a woman who desires upward movement in her career path.

One of the most inspirational days of my career.

An opportunity to listen to and learn from some of the most successful, engaging and brilliant women I have ever met.

The best leadership conference for

any woman, in any profession,

at any level.

Outstanding event!

Celebrating 30 Years of Women's Achievements

A T T E N D E E C O M M E N T S

Mireille Giuliano, 2008 Keynote Speaker

6:15–8:00 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00–8:25 WELCOMING REMARKS

8:25–9:15 OPENING PLENARY SESSION MAXINE CLARK

9:25–10:50 CONCURRENT MORNING SESSIONSSIGNATURE DIALOGUE • – A Journey from Faith to ReasonPIONEERING ENTREPRENEURS PANEL – • Scientists on a Mission

PERSONAL FINANCE SEMINAR – • Steps to Financial Fitness

TEAMBUILDING SEMINAR – • Taking the Lead

STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP – • Address Your Stress

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR – • Building a Leadership Culture

10:55–11:25 MEET THE SPEAKERS BOOK-SIGNING BREAK

11:25–12:15 MORNING PLENARY SESSION ANTONIA NOVELLO, M.D. 12:15–1:30 LUNCHEON

1:30–2:20 AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION CHARLAYNE HUNTER-GAULT

2:25–3:55 CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONSSIGNATURE DIALOGUE • – Realizing Worldwide Human RightsBUSINESS ETHICS PANEL – • Return on Integrity: The New Bottom Line

TEAMBUILDING SEMINAR – • repeat of morning session

NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP – • How to Seal the Deal

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR – • repeat of morning session

3:55–4:30 MEET THE SPEAKERS BOOK-SIGNING BREAK 4:30–5:20 CLOSING PLENARY SESSION DIANE KEATON

5:20–6:00 CONNECTION RECEPTION

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T H E D A Y

The Simmons School of Management Leadership Conference cannot be responsible for any speaker or program changes that may occur. Any changes or updates will be posted on our website and announced on the day of the event.

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K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R SMaxine ClarkFounder, Board Chair, and Chief Executive Bearof Build-a-Bear Workshop®, Inc.Maxine Clark is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. Her ability to spot emerging trends and understand the desires of consumers has made Build-A-Bear Workshop one of the most successful retailing concepts in recent history. Taking a page from her book The Bear Necessities of Business, Clark kicks off the conference with tales from her 10-year journey at the helm of a global company that has revolutionized the shopping experience for millions of customers.

Antonia Novello, M.D.Vice President of Disney Children’s HospitalFormer US Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello made history as both the first woman and first Hispanic to be named US Surgeon General. An expert in pediatric kidney disease and AIDS, she has dedicated her career to government service and public health at the highest levels. An ardent advocate for women’s and children’s healthcare, Dr. Novello offers an insider’s insights into such timely topics as the epidemic of childhood obesity and the empowerment of Hispanics in the healthcare system.

Charlayne Hunter-GaultFormer PBS Correspondent and CNN South African Bureau Chief, NPR Foreign CorrespondentCharlayne Hunter-Gault has been a voice of conscience in journalism for more than 40 years. Fearless and determined, she broke the color barrier at the University of Georgia as the first step in her journey to becoming a world-renowned news correspondent. In her signature style, Hunter-Gault provides a blend of reportage, political analysis, and personal experience in describing her current life as a black American female journalist in post-apartheid South Africa.

Diane KeatonAward-Winning Film Actor, Director, and ProducerIn a storied career that includes appearances in more than 50 film and television productions, ac-claimed actress Diane Keaton has been a Hollywood favorite for nearly four decades. While perhaps best known as a comic actress—and especially for her legendary role in Annie Hall, she has also starred in such compelling dramas as The Godfather, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, and Reds. In a rare public appearance, Keaton closes the conference with personal stories of her unique life on screen.

Realizing Worldwide Human Rights

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S I G N A T U R E D I A L O G U E

Mary RobinsonFounder of The Ethical Globalization InitiativeFormer President of Ireland

Charlayne Hunter-Gault, InterviewerFormer PBS Correspondent

and CNN South African Bureau ChiefNPR Foreign Correspondent

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S I G N A T U R E D I A L O G U E

A Journey from Faith to Reason

Somali-born author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali has gained both

fame and infamy as an outspoken critic of Islam. After fleeing

to the Netherlands to avoid an arranged marriage, she saw

firsthand how the tradition of violence against Muslim women

persisted within the immigrant community. Eventually elected to

the Dutch parliament, she found her voice as an advocate for

women’s rights and the reform of Islam. Charismatic as well as

controversial, Ali talks with Michel Martin in this compelling session

about the trials and triumphs of her life.

Ayaan Hirsi AliAuthor of Infidel and The Caged VirginAmerican Enterprise Institute Fellow

Michel Martin, ModeratorHost of NPR’s Tell Me More

Former ABC News Correspondent

Mary Robinson gives new meaning to the expression “woman of

the world.” Since serving as the first female president of Ireland and

chair of the United Nations Commission for Human Rights, she has

worked tirelessly to put human rights standards at the heart of

global governance and ensure that the needs of the poorest and

most vulnerable are addressed on the world stage. In conversation

with veteran interviewer Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Robinson assesses

the progress made toward achieving this ambitious vision of a new

moral order.

MORNING AFTERNOON

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M O R N I N G S E S S I O N S

A F T E R N O O N S E S S I O N S

Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.President

Deep Ocean Exploration and Research, Inc.Explorer-in-Residence, National Geographic

Alison LevineFounder and President of DareDevil Strategies™

Founder of the Climb High Foundation

Named by BusinessWeek as the high priestess of executive coaching, Annie McKee believes that successful leaders create resonance—a reservoir of positivity that inspires passion and motivates employees to perform their best, while also enabling leaders to renew themselves in the face of unrelenting pressure. Attend this informative session to learn McKee’s secrets for cultivating the mindfulness, hope, and compassion that will take your leadership to a whole new level.

Leadership Seminar – Building a Leadership Culture

Annie McKee, Ph.D.Co-founder and Managing Partner of

Teleos Leadership InstituteCo-author of Becoming a Resonant Leader

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Business Ethics Panel – Return on Integrity: The New Bottom Line

After the spectacular collapse of giants Enron and Worldcom, investors now look beyond the balance sheet to new measures of corporate credibility. Few people know better about the need to reconcile values with profitability than the members of this panel, who each put her personal integrity on the line against unethical behavior at the highest levels. This session provides an intriguing look at what has changed, and what has not, in the conduct of business and in the direction of their own lives.

Teambuilding Seminar – Taking the Lead

Alison LevineFounder and President of DareDevil Strategies™

Founder of the Climb High Foundation

Repeat of morning session.

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Scientists Sylvia Earle and Mae Jemison share a similar passion for exploration. And each has turned her knowledge and experience into businesses with a global mission: Earle’s company designs advanced systems for submersibles intended to expand awareness of the oceans’ importance to human life, while Jemison’s company builds satellite-based telecommunications systems to improve healthcare delivery in developing nations. This session is your opportunity to hear an unprecedented exchange between two entrepreneurs working on the frontiers of sea and space.

Pioneering Entrepreneurs Panel – Scientists on a Mission

Mae Jemison, M.DFounder, The Jemison Group, Inc.

Former NASA Astronaut

Bettina Gregory, Ph.D.Television Talk Show Host

Former ABC News Correspondent

If you want to stop fretting about cash and start focusing on the important things in life, this seminar is for you. Award-winning business journalist Sharon Epperson explains how you can take control of your fi-nances using a simple but proven program for couples of all ages. From stretching your budget and investing wisely in your home to protecting your family’s money and building wealth, Epperson outlines practical steps you can take together to secure your financial fitness.

Personal Finance Seminar – Steps to Financial Fitness

Whether it’s up a mountain face or the corporate ladder, every climb requires collaboration. Alison Levine, team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition and Wall Street veteran, explains how surviving in the elements and thriving in today’s work-place demands many of the same skills. In this engaging seminar, Levine guides you in discovering the best ways to lead your team through such challenges as overcoming odds, taking risks, and dealing with change.

Teambuilding Seminar – Taking the Lead

Sharon EppersonPersonal Finance Reporter for CNBC

Author of The Big Payoff

One of the country’s most popular and entertaining female speakers, Mimi Donaldson returns to the Simmons conference to deliver a wealth of uncommon sense about lightening your stress load and heightening your joy. With her renowned wit and consummate skill, she provides creative and practical tips for releasing control and for honing the fine art of patience—techniques guaranteed to focus your energy so that you can rebound quickly from life’s annoyances.

Stress Management Workshop – Address Your Stress

Mimi DonaldsonCommunication Expert and Humorist

Co-author of Bless Your Stress—It Means You’re Still Alive

Lynn Brewer Founding Chairman and CEO of

The Integrity Institute, Inc. Former Enron Executive and Author of

Confessions of an Enron Executive: A Whistleblower’s Story

Cynthia Cooper, C.P.A. Former Vice President of Internal Audit at Worldcom

Author of Extraordinary Circumstances: The Journey of a Corporate Whistleblower

Cindy OlsonFormer Executive Vice President

of Human Resources and Community Relations at Enron

Author of The Whole Truth...So Help Me God

A F T E R N O O N S E S S I O N Scontinued

Leadership Seminar – Building a Leadership Culture Repeat of morning session.

B O O K S I G N I N G SMORNING

10:55 am - 11:25 am

Maxine Clark

Mimi Donaldson

Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.

Sharon Epperson

Mae Jemison, M.D.

Annie McKee, Ph.D.

AFTERNOON3:55 pm - 4:30 pm

Lynn Brewer

Cynthia Cooper, C.P.A.

Mimi Donaldson

Sharon Epperson

Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Annie McKee, Ph.D.

Cindy Olson

Persuasively asking for what you want with dignity and honor is a valuable talent, and Mimi Donaldson is a master of the art. Co-author of the longtime best-seller Negotiating for Dummies, she has compiled a mix of practical pointers about what works and hilarious examples of what does not. This presentation will look at all the basic elements of successful negotiations, whether with your boss, your employees, or your family and friends.

Negotiation Workshop – How to Seal the Deal

Mimi DonaldsonCommunication Expert and HumoristCo-author of Negotiating for Dummies

Annie McKee, Ph.D.Co-founder and Managing Partner of

Teleos Leadership InstituteCo-author of Becoming a Resonant Leader

Special signing with

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

10:55 am - 11:45 am

Cherie Booth Blair signs books at the 2008 Leadership Conference

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