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EMERGING LEADERS

EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

Mission Statement

The objective of this program is to assist in the development of the next generation of HARDI executives through access to learning and networking platforms. With these platforms, Emerging Leaders can solidly develop core skills, expand networking options, associate with industry leaders, and expand their business horizons.

Who is an Emerging Leader?

An Emerging Leader is any employee of a distributor or supplier member who has been recognized as having the talent and potential to someday advance to the executive level of the organization.

Sometimes, as in the cases of family-owned companies, this is the next generation owner. Other times this is an unrelated (but still high-potential) individual who is on the way to the top.

Program Details

The Emerging Leaders meet twice a year to fine-tune and develop their executive skill sets, take part in mentoring discussions and network with other future industry leaders. There is also the option to take part in a fully integrated development track, complete with graduation from the Emerging Leaders program.

EMERGING LEADERS EVENTS

ATLANTA, GA

There will be two Emerging Leaders options in Atlanta, GA in December 2020. Emerging Leaders are welcome to attend either one or both if they choose. This is a great opportunity to knock out two Emerging Leaders events needed to graduate in one trip.

Functional Leadership

Prior to HARDI Annual Conference

December 4-5, 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the need to cancel our 2020 Emerging Leaders Summer Conference, we have moved the Functional Leadership focused content to take place in Atlanta, GA before our Annual Conference.

Registration includes:

  • Session (December 4 | 1:00-5:00 PM)
  • Emerging Leaders Reception (December 4 | 5:30 PM)
  • Breakfast and Mentors Session (December 5 | 7:30 AM-12:00 PM)

Registration

$350

*When registering for Annual Conference, there will be an add-on to register for this event. If you would like to attend this event but not Annual Conference, please reach out to Syretta Williams.

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Self-Leadership

at HARDI Annual Conference

December 5-8, 2020

The Self-Leadership content already scheduled during our 2020 Annual Conference will still take place. This session is included in Annual Conference registration and does not require any add-on to the event.

Registration for Annual Conference includes:

  • Admission to full event
  • Admission to all general sessions
  • Admission to applicable breakout sessions

Registration

Executive $1000

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Location

Marriott Marquis

265 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

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DENVER, CO

Our Emerging Leaders Summer Conference for 2021 will be held in Denver, CO. More details to come.

Leading Teams

EMERGING LEADERS SUMMER CONFERENCE

July 18-20, 2021

HARDI’s Emerging Leader Summer Conference will help up-and-coming industry leaders learn to develop skills that can be utilized when working to develop skilled and successful teams on his/her own journey to the top.

The conference line-up includes renowned industry executives as well as additional experts that will share experiences and insights that will help attendees plan for their futures.

Registration

Executive $725 | Social $150

Location

The Curtis Denver

1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202

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