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Fantastic Lineup of Speakers at This Year’s AFLA Conference

You can always count on an truly engaging lineup of great speakers at AFLA’s annual conference, and this year is looking better than ever!

From Navy Seal David Rutherford’s keynote focusing on “a team-oriented lifestyle that is necessary to achieve elite levels of success” to motivational consultant Susan Lund sharing “seven simple accelerators to gain buy-in and drive results.” From Bram Bluestein on “Speaking the Procurement Language” to Christine Cashen’s fun-yet-powerful presentation on “Get What You Want With What You’ve Got,” you really won’t want to miss any of the speakers in this year’s mix.

Here’s more info on all of this year’s fantastic speakers, and what they will have to say:

Navy Seal Keynote – Team Life – David Rutherford

David Rutherford will provide insight into the comprehensive commitment toward living a team-oriented lifestyle that is necessary to achieve elite levels of success. David will help attendees redefine their personal and professional concepts of living the Team Life by incorporating values and lessons from his time as a Navy SEAL.

WIFM – Ignite Your Selling Potential – Susan Lund

Regardless of your role, selling is one of the most important skills you can develop. During this session, attendees will learn seven simple accelerators to gain buy-in and drive results, how to realize and ignite your selling potential and how to avoid the hazards to transform activity in productivity.

The Washington Outlook in a Unique and Fascinating Year – Ken Kies

A look at the current political environment in the United States and how the upcoming elections may affect the industry in the future.

Having Difficult Conversations – Misha Glouberman

Misha Glouberman will help attendees transform the way they view negotiation, and the reasons people disagree in the first place. His talk will help everyone get past the roadblocks that prevent agreement, and recognize the traps and misunderstandings that people fall into, especially when emotions run high. By understanding someone else’s perspective, yours will grow.

How to Influence Without Authority – Connie Dieken

In this presentation, attendees will learn how to elevate their relationships forever. They’ll walk away ready to implement three powerful habits that will transform the true metric of influence – the way others respond to them. And it will never be more positive than after this program.

Economy of the Automotive Industry – Russell Hensley

Macroeconomics of the automotive industry and how they affect the everyday business of fleet professionals.

Get What You Want With What You’ve Got – Christine Cashen

We are all being asked to do more with less. This program gives you tools to get the best with what you’ve got! We are all given what we need to succeed and Christine will help you take those skills to the next level.

Speaking the Procurement Language – Bram Bluestein

As more and more fleet employees are reporting to the procurement division, it is important to understand how to speak their language to communicate effectively.

You can REGISTER HERE for this year’s AFLA Conference in San Diego, from September 18-21. You won’t want to to miss it!

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