Closing General Session: It’s Game Time! Leadership Lessons from a Former Pro Female Football Player
Friday, March 21, 2025
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Room: Hall B
Words have profound power; they can lift someone up or tear someone down. Jan Spence, CSP shares how pursuing her life-long dream of playing professional football led to the unexpected opportunity to affect change through encouraging words and simple actions. Applying her “Cheer Leadership®” approach in the parks and recreation world builds stronger connections, increases employee engagement, and fosters creativity and innovation. The invaluable lessons shared in this high energy, interactive keynote transform mindsets and inspire participants to take control of the impact they have on the communities they serve.
Learning Objectives:
Be inspired to be resourceful and creative in times of uncertainty.
Discover and use their new Cheer Leadership® skills in the organization to foster deeper connections with colleagues, citizens and support services.
Think differently about the impact they have with their role.