Leadership???

Chefgirl2

Did anyone else notice that Pampered Chef didn't plug attending Leadership in Denver? They usually have a segment on why to go to beautiful...and learn...where you will... What do you think is up with that? I know I was dreading dealing with the airport, but I wouldn't miss a leadership summit for anything.

SusanBP0129

Hmmmm...good point...
no details on C C either - just "Join us in Denver..."

lacychef

I'm just excited if it'll work out for me to go; I can drive there

jrny2001

I'm worried about flying to Denver in January

Flamingo

Denver ----- January Who's idea was that?????????????????

pampchefrhondab

Well they did Cincinnati last year and that was very iffy in January!

chefann

Denver in January isn't too bad. My sister lives in Colorado Springs, which is about 1 hour south. They're both high enough in the mountains that snow passes right over them. And when there is snow, the crews know how to deal with it.

HO has to plan our events in cities that have large enough convention centers and enough nearby hotel rooms to hold us all. That greatly reduces the number of possible locations.

And, frankly, I'd rather go to Denver in January than, say, Orlando ever.

c00p

And, frankly, I'd rather go to Denver in January than, say, Orlando ever.[/quote]
Or, come to Kansas City in January.....not such a good place to be in the middle of winter either!!

cwinter474

Question for a semi newbie here.

Leadership is only for directors? Leadership is more structured than conferance?

wadesgirl

FD and above. All you have to do is show up with two signed agreements and they will let you in.

SusanBP0129

Does anyone remember/know the approximate schedule for Leadership?
I can't remember what time it started/ended in '08 and I am looking into flights...

chefann

It is Jan 8-10. That information at least is on CC already.

Leadership is FDs and above. It is a little more structured than conference. Not necessarily in the schedule, but in the material presented. Because there is such a wide variety of consultants represented at Conference, some of the workshops are designed to appeal to consultants from hobbyists on up. But since Leadership is for people who have shown at least some commitment to recruiting and building a strong business, there aren't any punches pulled. For example, a NC speaker may say, "If you do 2 shows a week..." but a Leadership speaker will say, "Since you're all doing 2 shows a week, and if you aren't you should be..."

smilesarepriceless

I'm excited and want to go as well to Leadership! :> Can't wait to see how much the airfare will be..

lacychef

That's why I'm so excited that it's only 5 hours away from me....we can all pile in my director's suburban & split the gas!

smspamperedchef

Leadership is usally held about 1 week after New Year's. This year it was held Jan. 10-12. Not sure if it's posted anywhere yet but it should be held probably January 8-10 2009. Don't hold me to it though!

Chefgirl2

I heard quite a few people saying they were passing this year...I never would, but I am wondering if the air traffic issues they have had in Denver last winter made a negative impression.

I called HO yesterday and they rep had no info...

allisonserna

I was looking at airfare a few weeks ago and from socal to Denver was $158 RT

I don't know if that has changed, but not bad considering the airline issues and crisis

PCGINA

WHAT!!!! My friend - I LOVE Florida!!! AND I don't have to buy muk-luks to keep warm.

WELL ~ They certainly didn't ask me!!! How about Arizona, California, Texas (again) Georgia, Louisiana --- ANYTHING South of the snow zone!!!

riggs62

LOL the girls here in Florida are completely excited to see snow at Leadership!!! I can't wait! It would be nice to have a location I might actually be able to drive to! I paid over $400 each for airline tickets to conf and leadership.

smspamperedchef

Us TEXAS girls too! What's snow again?