Our conference program for Saturday will include the following presentations from Royal  P. Mortenson Colonel, USMC (Ret) Director, Illinois Fire Service Institute (Ret) - Read his Bio 

5,4,3,2,1: The Five Most Important Words In Leadership

Colonel Mortenson uses our U.S. Constitution and the preamble in a creative and unique way to illustrate the beliefs and personal qualities that make up a good leader.

Leadership Maxims for Life: How to Be The Best Leader You Can Be

What is the foundation of good leadership and being a good leader? Is it experience? Is it character? Is it knowledge and self-study? Or is it how we live our lives; how we interact with those around us, and the associated personal priorities that drive why and what we do? Colonel Mortenson will present 12 maxims (rules to live by) that are essential for successful leadership.