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Eighth Native American Leadership Forum – West

December 5-6, 2022

Hilton Waikiki Beach – Honolulu, HI

Event Details

THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 75 REGISTRANTS AND JUST LIKE IN PAST YEARS IT WILL SELL OUT!

This December Native Nation Events will hold its Eighth Native American Leadership Forum – West in sunny Waikiki, Hawaii at the Hilton Waikiki Beach. This is an extremely unique forum that combines some of the most advanced leadership training available with networking opportunities that will last a lifetime.

Tribal Leaders, Board Members, Tribal Enterprise Executives and Industry Executives will gather for two days and learn valuable leadership skills. This forum will be a hands-on interactive accelerator that will allow participants to practice leadership thought and action in real time. You will walk away with the ability to leverage new ways of thinking, speaking and acting, and discover how that can have an enormous impact on productivity, profitability and overall effectiveness.

TO SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT ATTENDING, PLEASE CALL US 201-857-5333 OR EMAIL SALES@NATIVENATIONEVENTS.ORG.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, WE ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT!

HOTEL INFORMATION

HILTON WAIKIKI BEACH

2500 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

In-House Reservation Telephone:1 (808) 921-5503 or 1 (808) 921-5521

Email Reservation: reservationshpk@hiltonwaikikihotel.com

Cut-off Date: November 4, 2022

Room Rate: $239

You must mention NALF8 and the event dates to receive the discounted room rates.

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View Printable Agenda Here

Eighth Native American Leadership Forum - West

December 5-6, 2022

Agenda at a Glance

Monday, December 5

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00-9:15 AM

Welcoming Remarks and Meet Your Coaches

Justin O'Connor

President | Native Nation Events

Jim Stroker

Coach | Native Nation Events

Maria Salvatore

Coach | Native Nation Events

9:15-9:45 AM

Speed Meet Pass

Discuss what you hope the conference will help you begin, stop, and continue doing.

9:45-10:30 AM

Developing Your M.V.P.— Life Philosophy

Document Big Six: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.

10:30-10:45 AM

Morning Networking Break

10:45-11:15 AM

Where Do I Stand?

Are you willing to stand up for what you believe in?
Do leaders look for diversity and those willing to challenge the process?
How do I gauge where I am?

11:15-11:45 AM

Small Group Sharing: Who Am I? My M.V.P.

What are my values and beliefs? How do I embody them on a day to day basis?
Determine who you are at your best self.

11:45-12:00 PM

Debrief and Morning Takeaways

What went well, could have gone better and how?

12:00-1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

1:00-1:30 PM

Group Team Work: Over the River

The Power of Team Building
If you want to go fast, do it yourself. If you want to go far, do it with a team.

1:30-2:30 PM

The Big Four Skills to Being a Great Leader: Focus, Calm, Optimism, and Confidence

Calm is Contagious
Focus—Deep Work vs. Multi-tasking
Optimism—”Something Good is On Its Way”
Confidence—”I Can Do Hard Things”

2:30-2:45 PM

Afternoon Networking Break

2:45-3:30 PM

Group Activity with Debrief and Afternoon Takeaways

When have you been at your best as a leader?
What are the keys to developing trust?
Who are you modeling most as a leader?

3:30-4:30 PM

Special Guest Speaker: An Active Member of the US Naval Special Warfare Group will speak about the Importance of Being a Part of a Team and how to Lead from Within

4:30 PM

Day 1 Sessions Conclude

Tuesday, December 6

8:00-9:00 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00-9:30 AM

Building Trust

“Do What you Say You Will Do”
Building trust using the B.R.A.V.I.N.G. model.

9:30-10:00 AM

Creating Action Plans that Turn Thoughts Into Reality

Team behaviors that go above, on, and below the line.
What qualifies as “below the line” behavior?

10:00-10:15 AM

Morning Networking Break

10:15-11:00 AM

Pair & Share: Group Presentations of M.V.P. Action Plans

Identifying individual challenges and offering solutions
How to utilize the “Nelson Mandela Model.”

11:00-12:00 PM

Obstacles & Their Gifts; Turning Trauma into Triumph

Determining the difference between a pro and an amateur.
Teams that have gotten better instead of bitter.

12:00-12:45 PM

Fear-Setting Worksheets

12:45-1:15 PM

What you Learned to Progress & Prioritize

3-2-1 Takeaway

1:15-1:45 PM

Final Words

1:15 PM

Day 2 Sessions Conclude

4:30-6:30 PM

Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Jim Stroker

Maria Salvatore

See what past attendees have to say about our Leadership Forums:

“The trainers were very knowledgeable and had a lot of real-life experience. It was a very personal experience getting to hear their life experiences. I was able to connect with tribal leaders and representatives from the other tribes. I was nervous attending as I didn’t know how formal of an event it was, but I felt very comfortable by the end of the first day. And the boat ride was a great experience to top everything off.”

Patrick Lamoureux, Tribal Council Representative District 1, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

“The speakers are amazing, especially Jim Stroker and his ability to motivate people and his enthusiasm are unmatched. It was really important for me to be able to network with people of similar background who are working in all different fields of work but many within native owned companies or corporations. Thank you for such an amazing opportunity.”

Cara L Buie, Escrow Assistant, Sitnasuak Native Corporation

“It was great to network and interact with other Tribal Leadership. I had a great time and I’m looking forward to attending future training and conferences.”

Sergio Trevino, Director, Tribal Employment Rights Commission, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

“This training is great for personal development.”

Laura Ball, Operations Manager, United Auburn Indian Community

“It is always enlightening to see how other organizations handle conflict and diversity. I have attended several trainings and this one was very beneficial.”

Charlotte Meckel, Tribal Council Secretary, Poarch Band Creek Indians

“A good training for leaders with experience to polish their skills and think outside the box.”

Chris Mimmack, Director of Department of Justice, Southern Ute Department of Justice

“I recommend Native Nations leadership training because they assist from many angles such as leadership skills, leadership strategies, communications, networking and so forth. The trainers are professional, knowledgeable people who know their stuff. Thank you for a great training. I definitely learned a bit more about leadership. It is good to meet and talk to people from all walks of life. They all have wisdom, advice and knowledge to share.”

Ray Ann Terry, Board Secretary, Sage Memorial Hospital

“This forum brought some of the best people together and was very motivating working with these types of Leaders! Informative training!”

Viola Yatchmeneff, Finance Director, Aleutian Housing Authority

“Great meeting with other tribes from across country and Canada. Good job.”

Darren Daboda, Chairman, Moapa Band of Paiutes

“Excellent networking opportunities.”

Aaron Leclaire, Consultant, Advanced Capital Group

Our Group of Leaders

Photos from Day One. Coach Jim Stroker and Maria Salvatore designed this event with networking and sharing in mind. Attendees are encouraged to get up, move around, and share victories and opportunities, all in the name of learning from one another and bettering themselves.