Building A Culture In the 21st Century

James (Jim) Carchidi is CEO a.k.a. Chief Enthusiasm Officer of the JFC Staffing Companies and a second-generation owner in this family business. He is a recipient of the Central Penn Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40 Award” and a past finalist for two “Entrepreneur of the Year” awards. An avid student in the fields of neuroscience, leadership, organizational development and psychology, Jim wants to inspire the world to generate greater work cultures so that people can realize more of their potential on both the professional and personal level. His highly interactive, humorous, and reflective presentation style infuses story telling with hard facts.

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Husband, father, son, brother, friend; with a passion for pursuing his best self and coaching others to do the same. James (Jim) Carchidi is the CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) and second-generation owner of the JFC Staffing Companies. He grew up in South Central PA, a graduate of Trinity High School in Camp Hill and then Loyola University in Maryland. His hobbies include surfing, snowboarding and bass fishing from his 200 horsepower River Rocket rock-proof boat. James resides in Mechanicsburg with his college sweetheart wife and their 9-year-old daughter Caitlyn.

Opportunities Missed!

The purpose of leadership is to deliver on the promise of a better tomorrow. There are two key activities to do this – live the values and mission of the organization and deliver results. Not either or – both! Tony has had the privilege to run, work with, and serve on boards of over 50 organizations – very large, small, for profit, nonprofit. He has observed opportunities that are frequently missed; behaviors that do not lead to high performing teams. Capturing these opportunities and correcting these behaviors can significantly affect the results of the organization and enhance the lives of all stakeholders; opportunities such as making strong requests!

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Founder of Leadership Advisory Services in 2007, Tony Chivinski, provides advisory and consulting services to business and nonprofit leaders. He is the Chairman of The Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Commission and Board President of the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County. Tony is a member of the Board of Directors of Willow Valley Associates, the Bergey Family Corporation, Oliver Heating and Air Conditioning and serves on Luthercare’s Finance Committee. He recently completed two terms as a Warwick Township Supervisor and as a member of Thaddeus Stevens College President’s Community Advisory Council. Tony has extensive experiences serving on a public company board and local and national nonprofit and association boards.

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

As a leader, a developed self-awareness and an understanding of what makes people act the way they do (what author Daniel Goleman calls “Emotional Intelligence”) is a major contributor to success. Being a leader in today’s world is a complex endeavor. We never know if our decisions are the right ones or if our intentions are clear to those we lead or what we’d do in a crisis. In a world where incivility is in vogue, leaders must know themselves and understand others in order to create results. Building self-awareness and relationships with people allowed April’s organization to achieve incredible results and face heart-breaking tragedies in ways that met the needs of diverse groups.

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Dr. April M. Hershey is the Superintendent of Warwick School District, serving since June of 2009. Prior to that she was an assistant superintendent of Cocalico School District, principal of Reamstown Elementary School and, principal and dean of students in the Annville-Cleona School District. April also served Annville-Cleona as a full-time music educator.

April holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College, and a Master of Education in teaching and curriculum from Penn State University. Her dissertation in the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Educational Leaders (IDPEL) at Duquesne University focused on Factors Affecting the Aspirations and Career Path to the Superintendency, later published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.

April was director of the Annville United Methodist Church adult choir and was an officer and soloist with the Alumni Chorale of Lebanon Valley College. Currently, she sings at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren. April, her husband, Richard and their son Cooper, currently reside in Lititz, PA.

Jazz Leadership in a Dynamic World

As early as the 1970’s, researchers noted and began to study the increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment under which organizations attempt to produce results. That trend has accelerated exponentially over the past decade. More than ever, leaders must be willing to embrace the ambiguity and complexity in the sectors in which they serve and identify the possibilities to thrive. This requires a shift from rigid structures to fluid systems with a focus on the members of the team and their dynamic roles in meeting goals. Matt will illustrate this paradigm shift with improvisational nature of jazz.

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Since spring of 2015, Matthew Stem has been Deputy Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education. He is responsible for the management and oversight of all programs related to K-12 education for the 1.74 million students in Pennsylvania. Mathew oversees funding of basic education, special education, career and technical education, federal programs and safe schools as well as all associated statutes and regulations.

Matthew and his team have worked closely with stakeholders throughout the Commonwealth to build STEM education, career readiness and the preparation of Pennsylvania’s ESSA Consolidated State Plan that provides assistance to schools needing comprehensive support and improvement.

Prior to joining the Department, Matthew served in school systems for twenty-two years as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. He holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Millersville University and a Master of Educational Administration from Temple University. Matthew, his wife and two children live in Lancaster County, PA.

The Busyness Epidemic

Géraldine has led organizations around the world. There’s always a 24/7-urgent issue that needs immediate attention. In a globalized, ever-accelerating and demanding business environment, leaders can easily get lost in busyness and short-term imperatives. Full schedules, constant influx of information, unforeseen events and performance imperative dominates the daily routine. How can we, in the middle of this busyness, make space for what really matters? How much time do you spend on building high performing teams, consciously building company culture and shaping the environment to develop people and make a meaningful and lasting contribution?

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World citizen best describes Géraldine Vetterhoeffer. She was born in Germany, studied pharmacy in France and has lived and worked in France and the United States. In her current role on the Quality Leadership Team at GlaxoSmithKline she oversees seven vaccine manufacturing sites around the world. Previous to GlaxoSmithKline, she spent 15 years in quality, manufacturing, supply chain, science and technology at Eli Lilly and Company in France and US.

Géraldine’s roles include mum, wife, daughter, business woman and she was newly recognized as a Knight of Légion of Honor, the highest honor for public and professional service in France. Géraldine enjoys hiking, meditating and resides in France with her two world-traveler kids, her French-Chinese partner and her Scottish dog.

The Emotional Territory of Leadership: How Emotions Matter, Now More than Ever

In a world that seems to be experiencing ever greater pressures of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity; how does the leader maintain their equilibrium and provide a safe environment for employees so that trust, collaboration and innovation thrive? In these 20 minutes we will explore the claim that emotional competence is becoming a skill set that is a leadership “must-have,” and what practices can support the development of this crucial skill.

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Over the last 30 years, Curtis Watkins has worked with Fortune 500 companies, law firms, energy companies, government agencies, unions, teachers, students, and parents. Curtis helps organizations and individuals who are longing for greater self-connection, self-understanding, have a deep desire for purposeful work and for a greater sense of fulfilment in life. He has assisted individuals and firms through promotions, demotions, career changes and life after the executive suite for companies such as American Express, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Barclays, Citibank, BP, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Mars, Merck, Mann+Hummel, NASA, National Park Service and United American Energy. Curtis’ is an Ontological Coach, Master Somatic Coach, Master Certified Coach of the International Coach Federation from 2001-2016, Certified MBTI instructor and is Certified in The Leadership Circle Profile.