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November/December 2016 35 mentals of winning under pressure and her mastery of these fundamentals can help your team triumph in this high-risk, time-crunched world. "Gen-Power: Unleashing the Potential of Every Generation" Seth Mattison, Founder of FutureSight Labs Take a look around your organiza- tion today. There's a good chance you're working alongside three and possibly even four generations of talent. Going forward, the workforce is moving inex- orably toward greater diversity. This dynamic can create crippling challenges or game-changing advantages for teams that learn to recognize, understand, value and ultimately tap the strategic perspective that lies within every gen- innovation. Innovation is no longer anyone's job; today it's everyone's job. That's why a top concern of organiza- tions around the world is not just gener- ating a few new ideas— but creating an entire culture of innovation. Learn how to build that culture, and much more. Pink explains which environments pro- mote innovation—and which suffocate it. He describes why people accept some breakthroughs and reject others, and demonstrates new techniques for talk- ing about innovations with colleagues, bosses and customers. What are the six new pitches of the 21st Century? How can you deliver big results by making your offering both personal and purposeful? Using the lat- est fi ndings from social science along with an array of fascinating stories, Pink reveals the big ideas and practical steps that innovators need to move others to their side. "Fearless Leadership" Closing Speaker Carey Lohrenz, U.S. Navy Pioneer & Tomcat Fighter Pilot (Sponsored by Thermo-Kool/Mid- South Industries, Inc.) Carey Lohrenz knows what it takes to win in one of the highest pressure, extreme environments imaginable— in the cockpit at Mach 2. As the fi rst female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, she is used to working in fast-moving, dynamic environments, where inconsistent execution can gen- erate catastrophic results. Her timely message about high-performing teams and developing a culture of learning is based on the best practices of high reli- ability organizations. Operating in one of the world's most challenging envi- ronments—an aircraft carrier—makes Lohrenz uniquely qualifi ed in the funda- Featured Morning Presentations Special Breakfast Speaker Thursday, April 6, at the Annual Members Meeting (Sponsored by InSinkErator and Metro) "Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Distribution: A Closer Look" How did the top 100 foodservice equipment and supplies dealers fare in 2016? Which dealers grew the most? Were there any new compa- nies in the top 100? FE&S' Editorial Director Joe Carbonara will answer these questions and discuss recent trends among the top 100 dealers as he provides a sneak peek of the magazine's 2017 Distribution Gi- ants study during the FEDA Mem- bers Only Breakfast. "Leadership and New Principles of Infl uence" Keynote Presenter Daniel Pink, Best-Selling Author of the books To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, Drive and A Whole New Mind (Sponsored by Hobart/ Vulcan/ Traulsen) Leaders at every level today confront two stark realities. First, in these fi erce- ly competitive and endlessly turbulent times, they must do more with less. Second, the old-school management techniques we've long relied on to pro- duce results frequently fail. Enter best- selling author Daniel Pink with a fresh approach. Drawing on a rich trove of social science and cutting-edge practic- es from organizations around the world, Pink will demonstrate the new ways leaders are persuading, infl uencing, and motivating others. He will show the power of underused techniques such as perspective-taking and problem- fi nding—and offer concrete steps to put these ideas into action. Learn why changing people's minds often matters less than giving them an "off-ramp" to act; three rules for taking the perspec- tive of those you lead; and fi ve ways to frame your message for maximum infl uence. "How Smart Companies are Rethinking Innovation" After the key- note and network- ing break, join New York Times best-sell- ing author Daniel Pink for a second entertain- i n g presentation on one of the most important drivers of business success— "How Smart Companies are ing break, join York Times ing author Daniel Pink for a second entertain- Surprising Truth About Moving Others, Surprising Truth About Moving Others, continued on page 36