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Authentic Leadership in Challenging Times
Presented by the University of Texas at Dallas, Gupta College of Business
We live in a challenging time. There is a huge leadership vacuum of in every area of society. Power-wielding is confused with leadership, and the importance of character seems to have diminished. In this session, J.Lee Whittington will share the elements of the Legacy Leadership framework he has developed. His approach to leadership provides a refreshing and practical response to the challenges we face.
Dr. J. Lee Whittington | Dean, Gupta College of Business, University of Dallas
Learning Objectives – Attendees at this program will learn the elements of a character-centric approach to authentic leadership:
Differentiate between leading and power-wielding
Identify the specific ways leaders can affirm – build up – people
Examine the non-negotiable role of character
Recognize the importance of resistance as feedback in the midst of a change initiative
Understand moral authority as the key element of leading
Examine the role of emotional intelligence for building trust among team-members
Utilize Radical Candor to enhance performance
Understand the importance of delegation as a developmental tool
Instructional Method | Group-Live
Recommended CPE Credits | 2.0 CPEs in Personal Development
Experience Level | Basic
Field of Study | TBD
Prerequisites/Advance Preparation | None
SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast available
8:00-9:45 a.m. | Program with Q&A (2 CPEs)
9:45-10:00 a.m. | Post-event networking (optional)
LOCATION & PARKING
University of Dallas
SB Hall, Bldg. #34
Multipurpose Room #122 – 1st Floor
2925 Gorman Drive
Irving, TX 75062
Free parking in large parking lot adjacent to SB Hall
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline | 07.15.26
Summer Sessions are open to FEI Dallas members*; chapter sponsors; and guests who meet FEI’s membership qualifications and are considering joining. Pre-registration is required for all attendees.
*SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR FEI DALLAS MEMBERS: Bring your financial staff at no charge! See Guests below for how to register.
IMPORTANT – There are several screens in the registration process. Be sure to complete registration by clicking “Express Checkout.” If registration is successful, you’ll receive an email confirmation immediately following registration.
FEI Members – Register on this page
Chapter Sponsors | Free per the attendance guidelines for your sponsorship level. Sponsors with registration-enabled logins can register on this page. If you receive a notice that you are not eligible to register, contact Jackie Dunn at jackie.dunn@feidallas.org.
Chapter Title Sponsor | 3 attendees
Strategic Partner | 2 attendees
Special Events Partner | 2 attendees
Platinum Sponsor | 2 attendees
Academic Partner | 2 attendees
Communications/Media Partner | 2 attendees
Special Partner | 1 attendee
Guests | $35*
FEI Dallas members may occasionally bring guests to chapter events subject to advance registration and approval. Guests may not serve in a business development role for a firm that provides products or services to financial executives unless specifically approved in advance. *Guest fees are waived for guests who meet FEI membership qualifications and are considering joining, and FEI Dallas members’ financial staff.
To request guest approval, contact Jackie Dunn at jackie.dunn@feidallas.org with the following information.
Name
Company name
Job title
Phone
Email address
Payment information | Guest fee $35
Credit card number
Expiration date
Name on card
Billing Address, City, State, ZIP
CVC code
FEI MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
https://www.financialexecutives.org/Become-a-Member/Membership-Criteria
CPE CREDIT
This event offers 2.0 CPE credits in Personal Development to all attendees who are eligible to earn CPE credit. Registration in the FEI system and onsite verification of attendance are required. Instructions on managing your FEI CPE credits are available here.
Financial Executives International is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For FEI CPE credits, one credit hour equals 50 minutes according to NASBA guidelines. Some state boards may differ on how many minutes constitute a credit hour. Contact your state board for more information.
CANCELLATION
Contact Jackie Dunn at jackie.dunn@feidallas.org to cancel. Forty-eight “business” hours’ notice is requested for cancellation. We recognize that plans can change at the last minute; however, as good stewards of our chapter finances, we ask your help in controlling expenses due to cancellations and no shows.
CONTACTS
Jackie Dunn
FEI Dallas Manager
jackie.dunn@feidallas.org
Nancy Ehlers
FEI Dallas CPE Manager
nancy.ehlers@feidallas.org