Monday, May 19, 2008
8:30–10:45am

Vince Poscente used his unique perspective on business and speed to reach the gold medal round of the Olympic speed-skiing competition only four years after deciding to compete — with no previous racing experience. With every effort concentrated on achieving his own top speed, he began to notice the pervasive and defining influence speed has in all our lives.

Unraveling the notion that in today’s world we need to slow down, Poscente will illustrate why harnessing the power of speed is the ultimate solution to seek less stress, less busyness and more balance. He will present lessons from his Olympic experience with insights from his latest book, The Age of Speed, to inspire even the most resistant individuals to embrace speed. With his infectious energy, warmth and humor, Poscente offers an invigorating perspective that will leave you seeking speed, not running from it — creating it, not fearing it.

Organizations and individuals going through major change at a rapid-fire pace will especially benefi t from Poscente’s message. “Focus on embracing the speed in our more-faster-now culture. You don’t cope with change ... you embrace it. What is critical is the next level ... not coping with speed but harnessing it. Execution is not about what to do … it is about how to do it … that’s what creates innovative execution.”