The Surprising Secrets of High Performers: How the Most Successful People Use EffectiveCommunication to be More Productive
Vanessa Van Edwards - Lead Investigator, Science of People
Sunday, January 26 | 3 - 4:15 PM
Highly effective people have a unique approach to productivity. Over the last decade, Vanessa has studied the patterns of successful people and found a surprising way we can all work smarter, not harder. The key is being a productive communicator.
Vanessa will teach you to:
- Maximize relationships and streamline communication with a simple, powerful framework.
- Communicate authentically while leveraging AI tools.
- Increase efficiency by connecting and collaborating with purpose.
Technology & Optimism: Should We Fear or Welcome Artificial Intelligence?
Byron Reese - Futurist, Author, Entrepreneur
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 8:30 - 10 AM
Our present age is grappling with big questions around technology: What is really possible with artificial intelligence? Should we fear it or welcome it? Will robots take all the jobs, and if they did, would that be a good thing? Can computers achieve consciousness, and if so, do they then acquire rights?
In this general session, futurist, author, and technologist, Byron Reese identifies these as fundamentally philosophical, not technical, questions. Instead of telling you what he thinks, he'll teach you how to apply your own beliefs and values to them to come up with your own answers.
Give voice to the industry!
Big "I" Legislative Day
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Texas Capitol
Join us on the final day of the Joe Vincent Management Seminar for a unique opportunity to connect with lawmakers, learn about the latest legislative issues impacting the industry, and enjoy a BBQ lunch with colleagues at the Capitol.
