T H AY E R L E A D E R D E V E L O P M E N T G R O U P P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S . . .
Battle-Tested Leadership Strategies For Executives:
Lessons from the Army and West Point
November 8 -11, 2016*
At the Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point
AWA R D E D T H E L E A D E R S H I P 5 0 0 R A N K I N G F R O M LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
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What:
Open enrollment program
designed specifically for mid-and-senior level leaders
and led by retired General
Officers and expert faculty,
who will reveal their battletested principles of leadership
lessons learned from West
Point and the Army.
Audience:
Mid-to senior-level leaders,
across all industries, who want
proven, practical tools for what
it means to be a more effective,
inspiring leader.
Registration:
Open through September 30
and limited to 30 participants
on a first-come, first-served
basis. Spaces are guaranteed
once the deposit amount has been received.
Cost:
$6,500 all inclusive for program materials, program-related meals, and
guest room accommodations at the Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point.
For Information:
registration@
thayerleaderdevelopment.com
OR (845) 446-4731 ext 7998
Prog ram Over vi e w
A unique opportunity to have a fully immersive, exclusive, and interactive experience with role
models who have demonstrated superior leadership skills in highly challenging and everchanging situations leading teams and individuals in extraordinary circumstances. The faculty, all
inspirational leaders of character, will lead and facilitate discussions and provide mentorship and
guidance in small, interactive experiential sessions, which reflect the leadership principles,
values, and ethics from the Army and West Point. The faculty will bring theory to life and
demonstrate meaningful connections between military leadership, and leadership in the corporate,
governments, and non-profit sectors. Participants will actively hone these concepts and apply the
skills through experiential activities, while simultaneously expanding their professional network.
Testi mo ni al s
“This was one of the most beneficial and illuminating courses on development I have attended. In
addition to enjoying every moment of curriculum and time with the instructors, it left me with life
lessons
that will drive me in both a personal and professional capacity.”
- Eileen Braden, V.P. of Political Affairs and Federation Relations, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
“Over the last 5 years, I have attended many “leadership development” courses. TLDG’s
program stands alone as the most beneficial overall leadership excellence experience. The
course’s exemplary faculty, focused content and overall layout was truly best in class. The group
did a great job in condensing several critical leadership principles into five valuable didactic/
tactical sessions. I found value in every session and activity over the 3 day experience."
- Joe Hauser, V.P. of the Trauma & Deformity Correction Business, OrthoPediatrics
*If you are not able to attend this session, please consider the following 2016 open enrollment options:
May 10-13 - “Women Leading from the Front Lines”
August 9-12 - “Women Leading from the Front Lines”
Battle-Tested Leadership Strategies For Executives:
Lessons from the Army and West Point
Agenda
Tuesday, November 8
4:00 – 5:00 pm
5:00 – 8:30 pm
Check in at The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point
Academy Kickoff and Dinner
Wednesday, November 9
7:00 – 8:00 am
8:00 – 10:30 am
10:30 – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
1:00 – 1:45 pm
1:45 - 2:00 pm
2:00 – 6:00 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm
7:00 - 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Breakfast
Enhancing Your Leadership Identity - BG (Ret.) Maureen LeBoeuf, Ed.D.
Break
Enabling Effective Leadership - LTG (Ret.) Frank Kearney
Lunch at MacArthur’s Restaurant
Group Photo
West Point Staff Ride - COL (Ret.) Kevin Farrell, Ph.D.
Personal Time
Dinner at MacArthur’s Restaurant
Networking at Patton’s Tavern
Thursday, November 10
7:00 - 7:45 am
7:45 - 10:45 am
10:45 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 - 1:15 pm
1:15 - 5:15 pm
5:15 - 5:30 pm
5:30 - 6:15 pm
6:15 - 8:15 pm
Friday, November 11
6:30 – 7:30 am
7:30 – 9:00 am
9:00 – 11:00 am
11:00 – 11:15 am
11:15 am – 12:45 pm
12:45 pm
Breakfast
Trust: The Cornerstone of Leadership - COL (Ret.) Pat Sweeney, Ph.D.
Break
Keynote Address & Lunch
COL (Ret.) Lee Van Arsdale - “Leading From The Front”
Break
Urban Orienteering - LTC (Ret.) Todd Gile
Battle Buddy Action Learning Kick-Off
Personal Time
Battle Buddy Action Learning and Dinner at MacArthur’s Restaurant
Military-Style PT Bootcamp - Kate Wender
Change, Breakfast, and Check Out
Commander’s Call with Senior Advisors
LTG (Ret.) Frank Kearney & BG (Ret.) Maureen LeBoeuf, Ed.D.
Break
Action Planning & Academy Close
Lunch/Departure
Logistics
When: November 8-11, 2016
Where: The Historic Thayer
Hotel at West Point, NY
Program Fee: $6,500 all inclusive Pr o g r a m f e e i n c l u d e s a l l p r o g r a m
materials, program-related meals, and
guest room accommodations at The
Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point. A
deposit of $3,000 is due no later than
September 9. Registration after this date
will require full payment. Your space is
guaranteed when your deposit has been
received. The final payment is due by
October 7. For payment options, we
accept cashier’s or corporate checks,
electronic fund transfers, and credit cards.
Registration: Closes September 30, 2016
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Registration is limited to 30 participants on a
first-come, first-ser ved basis. Spaces are
guaranteed once deposit has been received.
Please email the completed registration form to
registration@thayerleaderdevelopment.com For more information, please call 845-446-4731 ext. 7998.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposits are non-refundable after September
9. Deposits may be transferred to another
individual for the same program prior to
October 7. If full payment has been received,
but no replacement can attend this program,
the deposit will be forfeited; and the balance
can be applied to another open enrollment
program during the same calendar year. In the
unlikely event TLDG reschedules the program,
participants will receive their deposit and/or
their full payments.
Accommodations: The Historic Thayer Hotel
at West Point, NY
The Historic Thayer Hotel at West Point, located
on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy* and
along the banks of the majestic Hudson River, has
hosted distinguished patrons, including U.S.
Presidents and heads of state. It offers a unique,
inspiring venue--a living museum--to experience
leadership principles and applications where history
has, and is, occurring. Each participant will stay in a
luxurious room located on site of the conference.
www.thethayerhotel.com
*Security information and a current
government-issued photo ID is required for
all visitors to access the U.S. Military
Academy.
Travel: Attendees are responsible for the
arrangement and payment of their travel. A
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Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Farrell, Ph.D. is a scholar warrior who has served for 30 years in a variety of
leadership, leader development and staff positions overseas and throughout the United States. His most
significant leadership experience was as commander of an American military unit with 1000 members in East
Baghdad, Iraq, leading it through extensive combat operations and the governance of over 1 million residents.
He has also served as an advisor to the Afghan National Army, advising its senior leaders on officer and soldier
professional development. Additionally, Dr. Farrell has served on senior level staffs in Germany and the United
States and was visiting professor to the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch,
Germany. His most recent assignment was Chief of Military History at the United States Military Academy.
Colonel (ret.) Farrell has created and led staff rides for civilian and military clients in Normandy, Belgium,
France, Germany, Gettysburg and American Revolutionary War Battlefields. He has worked with numerous
corporate clients including PetSmart, Bayer Corporation, GE, Procter and Gamble, and USAA.
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Frank H. Kearney III has over 35 years of experience leading military and government
organizations. LTG Kearney served as a Tactical Officer at the United States Military Academy for three years
(1985-1988) focused on Cadet Leader Development, has commanded Mechanized, Ranger, and Airborne Infantry
companies, Battalions and a Brigade including combat operations on Grenada and Panama. He was the Deputy
Commander for the Joint Special Operations Command and Commander for Special Operations Command-Central
Command planning and leading Special Operations efforts in OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Afghanistan
and OPERATIONAL IRAQI FREEDOM, Iraq. LTG (Ret.) Kearney was the second in command at United States
Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB, Florida, responsible for training, developing and
equipping 58,000 special operators world wide. He most recently served as the Deputy Director, at the National
Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) for Strategic Operational Planning, as well as developing and implementing
Strategic Plans for both organizations to achieve their objectives for the United States Government.
Brigadier General (Ret.) Maureen LeBoeuf, Ed.D. graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1976 and received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant in
the United States Army. During her 28 year career in the Army, she held various staff and leadership positions
as well as flying UH-1 helicopters in the continental United States and Europe.
Most noteworthy was her
assignment as the Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Education from 1997 until her retirement
in 2004. She was the first woman department head at the United States Military Academy since it was founded
in 1802. Maureen was the first woman inducted into the Seneca Battalion Affinity Group, St. Bonaventure
University Reserve Officer Training Corps Hall of Fame. Maureen holds a Masters and Doctorate of
Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Georgia as well as an Executive Diploma in
Strategic Leadership, U.S. Army War College and an Executive Diploma in Management and Leadership,
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
Colonel (Ret.) Patrick Sweeney, Ph.D. has over 30 years of leadership experience. He is currently the Founding
Executive Director of the Shackelford Leadership Institute at Georgia Gwinnett College; the newest institution in the
University of Georgia system that was provided a charter to transform higher education for the 21st century. Prior, he
served in leadership assignments both in the U.S. and abroad, to include: serving five years as Deputy and Acting Head
of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, at West Point; directing the Eisenhower Leader
Development graduate education program in Leadership and Organizational Psychology, a joint venture with Columbia
University; commanding a 450-person artillery unit in the 101st Airborne Division; and serving as General Petraeus’
Liaison Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. In addition, he served as the Executive Officer and Researcher for
West Point’s Center for Leadership and Organization Research supervising the execution of several major projects to
include: the study of tacit knowledge for military leadership with Yale University and a longitudinal study of cadets’
leader and character development. Dr. Sweeney has extensive consulting experience in the areas of leader, leadership,
and organization development with organizations operating at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.Dr. Sweeney
has given leadership presentations worldwide to leaders, faculty, and/or students from prominent institutions such as:
Colgate; Columbia; Dartmouth; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; United States Air Force Academy;
United States Naval Academy; University of Pennsylvania, Yale; VU University in Amsterdam; Beijing International
MBA program; China Europe International Business School; Psychology Center of the Israel Defense Force; U.S.
Army War College; U.S. Navy War College; & General Electric’s John F. Welch Leadership Center.
Colonel (Ret) Lee A. Van Arsdale served for 25 years in assignments primarily in Special Forces, with 11 years
spent in the First Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Airborne). In the course of his Army career, Lee
served in three combat zones in leadership positions, and was decorated for valor with the Silver Star and with the
Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. During his final two years in uniform, he served as the Counterterrorism/
Special Projects Branch Chief in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Following his military career, Lee worked as
a military advisor on the feature film Black Hawk Down in Morocco, due to his participation with Task Force Ranger
in Somalia. In October 2001, Lee incorporated Unconventional Solutions, Inc., and served as the president of this
private consulting firm. He subsequently served as the founding Executive Director of the University of Nevada Las
Vegas Institute for Security Studies, which was chartered to advance the body of knowledge for homeland security and
anti-terrorism through education, training, and research. He then accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of
Triple Canopy, Inc., an integrated security solutions company that protects people and assets for the federal
government and commercial clients, primarily in high threat environments.
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Program fee includes all program materials, program-related meals, and guest room accommodations at The Historic Thayer Hotel at West
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are guaranteed once deposit has been received. The final payment is due by October 7. Payment options are listed below.
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