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HeadWaters Conference 2008

The lovely Chateau at Silver Lake, high in the mountains of Utah, was a fantastic venue for our annual HeadWaters Conference. With beautiful scenery, weather in the mid-80s, friendly hotel staff and an excellent lineup of speakers, we had all the ingredients for a fantastic conference.

Kelsey at the Reception Desk

Kelsey greeted participants with a quick smile, conference materials and a complimentary Upstream shirt.

We were happy to see many familiar faces along with some new to the conference.
 

Bob Bunting's session

During the two-day conference, participants listened to dynamic speakers discussing some of today's most important leadership topics:

  • Ideas Worth Stealing
  • Creating a Culture of Fun
  • The Worst Habits of Leaders and How to Correct Them
  • What to Do About Team Dysfunction
  • Making It to the Top As a Female In the Firm
  • Developing a Leadership Program at All Levels
  • Making Cross-Selling Work
  • Leading From the Bottom Up
  • How To Find Replacements for Retiring Partners
  • Finishing What You Start
Patrick Patterson
   Ellen Feaver
 
Sam Allred's session
 

Tim Bartz's Session
 

The breakout sessions on Thursday afternoon fueled discussions, generated ideas, and gave participants a chance to share innovative ideas.

Everyone who took home a new idea to make a positive improvement in your practice, please raise your hand.

 
HeadWaters Session
 

Steffanie Gunn from alliant group

Larry & Larry

  

Eric Hunt with Boomer Consulting

David Bergstein with CCH
     

Thursday night's reception gave everyone a chance to network with other participants while enjoying some evening air and beautiful mountain scenery.

Attendees also had a chance to meet our conference sponsors, David Bergstein from CCH, Steffanie Gunn from the Alliant Group, Eric Hunt from Boomer Consulting and David Sibits from CBIZ.

  Chris Tyhurst and Jimmy Trujillo
     
  Enjoying the Reception
     

Scott and John

David Sibits, Kelsey and Kevin Simmerman

  

Ireland San Filippo group

Reception Food
       

Andy Cromer & Ellen Feaver

Sherri Roseen, Lance Adams & David Benusa

  

Sam Allred & Bob Bunting

Martha, Tracy & Wanda
     
Janine & Jeanne   Elliot Davis group
 
Hiking around Park City
    
 

The evening left participants free to find their own entertainment, and most took advantage of the many restaurants and clubs along Park City's main street.

Others tried out the chair lift and a hike through the surrounding countryside.

Glenn Spinello with Beard Miller Company LLP shared some pictures of his adventure.

 
 
 
 

Thank you to everyone involved! We hope it was an enjoyable and educational experience.

We hope to see you all next year for HeadWaters 2009 in Park City, Utah July 16-17, 2009.