How to Build a Career that Lasts for Decades

That title is sort of boring, isn’t it? There are no promises of immediate stardom, big stages, international media, or legions of followers. So why bother to attend?

This business shares similarities with every business. Decades-long success requires thinking, strategies, and execution that are routine to the point of … almost … boredom.

Randy Pennington has spent over three decades helping organizations and entire communities flourish in the face of uncertainty and change. Along the way, he’s been named one of the Top 30 global voices on corporate culture for nine consecutive years; authored three award-winning books, appeared in major print, radio, and television media; and been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame. This session is a master class on building a business that lasts.

 You will learn: 

1. The three major pitfalls that prevent people from having a sustainable career in this industry.
2. Six things your business must have to sustain itself and flourish for decades.
3. The framework for planning and focus that will take your career and business to your new next.

About Randy Pennington, CSP, CPAE:

Randy Pennington helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of accelerating uncertainty and change. He has consulted with, presented to, and coached leaders in many
of world’s best-managed companies, associations, government agencies, and universities. Additionally, Randy serves as an adjunct instructor in the Cox Business Leadership Center at Southern Methodist University. Randy is author of three books: Make Change Work, named the 2013 best general business book by USA Book News; Results Rule!®, named the 2007 best general business book by USA Book News; and On My Honor, I Will which Ross Perot described as having “cracked the code of great leadership.”
Pennington’s expertise has made him a respected commentator with appearances on CNN, PBS, Fox News, the ABC Radio Network, and the BBC. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, and his ideas have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, and many professional/trade association journals. Randy’s background is a unique blend of line, staff, and consulting experience ranging from hourly employee to senior executive. He holds a graduate degree in Psychology and has completed Postgraduate work in Organization Administration and Management. Randy has served his community and profession in leadership positions from the local to national levels. He is past Chairman of the Board for the American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate and the National Speakers Association Foundation Board of Trustees. He was a founding member of the Texas Council for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. Randy has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame and received its highest volunteer honor, The Cavett, in 2017.

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