Session Description

What do the lightbulb, internet, and AI have in common? Each has revolutionized the workforce. Sometimes, it can feel like the workplace is completely unrecognizable from when today's leaders entered it. Technology is rolling out faster than we can keep up with it, employee expectations are escalating, and company standards are soaring. How are some leaders thriving while others are barely surviving? Is it magic?

Drawing from decades of diverse experience with renowned organizations like Walt Disney World, the Disney Institute, H-E-B, Central Market, and even a dude ranch, Summer will provide invaluable insights into the transformative power of adaptive leadership.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Examine the modern interpretation of work and its profound implications for effective teamwork and interpersonal interactions
• Explore the dynamics of the three distinct work environments and arm yourself with actionable leadership techniques to thrive in each setting
• Use effective strategies and resources to build resilience and stay energized through the change

About the Speaker

Summer Jelinek is more than just a leadership expert - she's a seasoned professional with a knack for turning organizational chaos into calm, cohesive cultures. As an autistic ADHDer and proud neurodivergent leader, she brings a unique lens to her work as a keynote speaker, trainer, and author. With over two decades of leadership experience at places like Walt Disney World, the Disney Institute, H-E-B/Central Market, and even a ski resort, Summer connects with audiences worldwide to explore the real, messy, magical world of leadership.

Summer holds an MBA and a Leadership Certification from the #1-ranked HR.com master's program at Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College. She's currently pursuing her Ph.D., where she's researching neurodivergence in the workplace - and reimagining what inclusive leadership can truly look like.