Keynote Speaker,
Josh Linkner
Top Innovation Speaker, Tech Entrepreneur, and New York Times Bestselling Author speaks to:
Big Little Breakthroughs
Josh Linkner delivers an energetic and engaging message directing us to – instead of holding back for the grand, big idea – to focus instead on big, little breakthroughs.
This big, little breakthrough framework unlocks creativity that drive big results over time.
Almost three years later – we’re still using the term “moonshot.” Enjoy!
Storytelling with Data
As technology people, we love to marinate in data. We love to show-off our massive spreadsheets and talk numbers and data-points all day.
In this coversation, Bailiwick covers the importance of data and how to build a story around this data to present it in way that enables faster decision making.
Bailiwick, and special guests, deliver an important and fun (data can be fun!) discussion regarding Storytelling with Data.
Introspective Exercise
What story could you tell and what data would help you tell it?
This mini session delivers direction for an introspective exercise – setting you up for storytelling success.
How to Craft a Compelling Story with Michelle Wolter
Have you ever wondered the formula for great story-telling? Michelle is an adjunct professor within the MBA program at the University of St. Thomas where she teaches “Story Telling: Influencing Organizational Decisions”. In her 6 years of teaching, Michelle has been curating the best and brightest thinking and methods from behavioral economics, bias, human engagement, systems thinking, executive presence coaching, and more. She integrated these concepts into a powerful frame called storytelling for business. With this frame in hand, you will create meaningful engagement around complex problems or opportunities that ultimately lead to faster decisions and better outcomes.
Pandemic Recovery, An Inspiring Story of Resilience at Life Time
Fartash “Freddy” Akradi, VP Field Technology
Corey Sillerud, Director Field Services
It’s 2022 and we’re coming out of the Pandemic. Fartash and Corey tell the story of the Life Time journey through the Covid times.
Life Time athletic clubs represent yet another industry that the pandemic shocked. As a leader in the fitness and health industry, they welcomed tens-of-thousands of members into their clubs every day – only to be forced to [temporarily] close their doors.
Learn how Life Time managed through the pandemic and rose out the other side.
Jam Session Facilitated by: Michelle Wolter
Panel and Open Mic Q&A with Michelle Wolter, Fartash Akradi, Joe Hinrichs and Eric Hayes
Where does this conversation go? You’ll have to watch to learn the road this technology conversation traveled.
Keynote Speaker,
Jimmy Yeary
ACM & CMA Award-Winning Songwriter
Who better to talk about storytelling than a Songwriter? The secrets of songwriting are delivered by Jimmy, less through spoken word; more through songs – some you may recognize from the radio.
IT Summit attendees write a song that tells an intimate story. Stick around till the end to see it!