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PLENARY
MONDAY PLENARIES
Now Is the Time: Bringing Community Back to Community Care
Monday, April 8, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Room: Augustus Ballroom
LINDA ROSENBERG. Public policy and practice improvement
authority. Mental Health First Aid USA pioneer.
She needs little introduction. National Council President & CEO
Linda Rosenberg is a “K Street” staple with practitioner and administrator
cred to back her up. She has a vision for improving
the care provided to Americans with mental illnesses and addictions and the environment in which you provide this
care. Don’t miss a moment of her talk, as she hits on hard topics that will help you bring “community” back to community
behavioral health ― as envisioned 50 years ago when JFK enacted the Community Mental Health Act of 1963.
PLENARY
LINDA ROSENBERG
DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN
Presidential Leadership: The Lessons of History
Monday, April 8, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Room: Augustus Ballroom
DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN. Renowned presidential historian.
Pulitzer Prize winner. Author of Team of Rivals, the basis
of the Oscar-winning Lincoln.
Does presidential history possess the secret to strong leadership?
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin argues that it
does. What can President Obama learn from his predecessors? What can organizational leaders learn from our presidential
ancestors? A past National Council Conference speaker who mesmerized audiences, Kearns Goodwin will have
you hanging on every word. Escape into a world of full of historical characters, lessons, controversy, and uncompromised
strength. Learn to use the wisdom of our nation’s past leaders to improve the way you lead ― and the way you perceive
our nation’s leadership.
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