FRED Forum San Diego 2013
Preliminary Program Description 

The annual Forum gathers together a diverse collection of outstanding individuals who have a passion for leadership and a responsibility for developing leaders.

FRED Forum Objectives

> To build a powerful and passionate community that is committed to elevating the quality of leadership in the world

> To provide an inspiring experience while exploring innovations in leadership, organization excellence and leadership/executive development

> To honor and celebrate the contributions of exemplary leaders and to learn from their experience and wisdom  

Program Highlights

> The Dueling Myths of Business:  Betty Sue Flowers, former director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Texas, author, and editor of The Power of Myth, will discuss the economic, ecological, religious, scientific and heroic myths that are virtually invisible, yet deeply, unconsciously influence leaders.

> Innovations in Government Leadership:  Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (former Mayor of Denver and business owner), his chief of staff Roxane White, and Geoff Smart, Chairman & CEO of ghSMART, will speak about their work together to improve the quality of leadership in the Governor’s office, including bringing exceptional leaders from the private sector into government and how this is leading to an effort to hire great leaders into government in the US.

> The Institute for Peace & Justice Women PeaceMakers Program (WPM):  We will spend an afternoon learning about WPM. Each year four women are invited from around the world who have been locally involved in human rights and peacemaking efforts. These women are on the frontlines of ending violence and securing a just peace, and want to document, share and build upon their unique peacemaking stories. We will meet with the WPM director and these women to hear their stories.

> High Tech High:  Larry Rosenstock is the CEO and Founding Principal of High Tech High which began in 2000 as a single charter high school. We will learn how it has evolved into an integrated network of schools spanning grades K-12, housing a comprehensive teacher certification program and a new, innovative Graduate School of Education. A member of the Massachusetts and U.S. Supreme Court Bars, Larry served as an attorney at the Harvard Center for Law and Education, and was a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

 > Fallen Heroes:  It was stunning when highly decorated four-star General, and Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, David Petraeus resigned as CIA director after acknowledging an extramarital affair. Tom Kolditz, Director, Leadership Development, at the Yale School of Management will moderate a panel discussion on what we can learn from the stories of admired leaders in all walks of life who have fallen from grace.

> Leadership Lessons from the Navy SEALs:  The Navy SEALs are a unique breed of warrior who conduct special operations in any environment, but who are uniquely trained and equipped to operate from, around and in maritime areas. Captain Steve Wisotzki is the Commanding Officer, Center for SEAL and SWCC. Most of us only see the Navy SEALs portrayed in the press in combat situations working as a team that seems to be seamless; but what about leadership? Steve’s session will cover three key areas: 1) the mission of the SEAL and SWCC organization, 2) the selection process for leaders, and 3) the leadership development process.

> The Five Regions of the Future:  Futurist and best selling author Joel Barker will talk about preparing your organization for the future through a new way of looking at today’s rapidly evolving technologies as five distinct "technological ecosystems" that each operates with a distinct set of values, advantages, and disadvantages. He will lead an interactive session on the implications for leaders, leadership development, and the future of FRED as we reflect on our 5th Anniversary.

> Special Events:  

  • Welcome & Reception Monday evening, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
  • Tuesday evening Expedition, Reception & Dinner at the Birch Aquarium
  • Wednesday evening Celebration Dinner
  • Spouse & Partner Activities (optional) arranged by Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa