NETWORK2023 GENERAL SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Conference Kick-off / General Session

Speaker: Nate Boyer

Finding Lessons in Everything You Do

It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to become a Green Beret. Earning a starting job at a prestigious college football program, without ever playing the sport, is no easy feat either. Nate shares his experiences and what kept him focused while pursuing his various, seemingly impossible goals.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - General Session

Speaker: Alex Banayan

- The Mindset of Exponential Growth: How to Transform Your Thinking, Elevate Your Business, and Achieve Your Most Important Goals

We all face rejection. We all deal with fear. Whether it’s in our personal lives or careers, there are always dozens of obstacles holding us back from achieving our biggest goals. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are certain mindsets and tools that can not only clear the obstacles along your path but can also add rocket fuel to your success.

After spending ten years researching and interviewing the most innovative leaders on earth, bestselling author Alex Banayan’s widely-acclaimed Third Door™ framework can help any organization achieve its goals and radically accelerate its overall growth.

In this riveting keynote, Banayan takes audiences on an unprecedented adventure, from hacking The Price is Right to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to the multi-year quest to learn from Bill Gates and Lady Gaga. Alongside these largerthan-life stories, Banayan takes the principles from his bestselling book The Third Door and pushes them to a whole new level, making them practical and applicable for organizations of all sizes. Alex’s keynote is packed with insights and lessons guaranteed to transform any organization to believe that no matter what obstacles it’s facing... there’s always a way.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - General Session

Speaker: Amanda Gore

- Managing Change - Choosing Opportunity Over Fear

Change and stress go hand in hand. Participants will learn about how the brain can and does change (neuroplasticity); that adults can learn more quickly than children; and that our brains need change to stay vibrant and alert. This session will transform the way people perceive change. Instead of being a stressor – Amanda will demonstrate how change can be welcomed as an opportunity to grow and develop.

Friday, November 10

8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

2024 LIXIL Industry Forecast

Dr. Chris Kuehl, ASA’s Chief Economist