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09/27/2025
031. The Heart of Leadership: Turning Conflict into Connection
Presenter: Claudia St. John
Level of Complexity: Intermediate
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Increasingly, leaders are finding themselves navigating an uncertain business environment. Not only can this uncertainty cause business challenges, it can negatively impact the employees who work in those businesses. In this keynote, leaders will learn about the essential human communication skills necessary to navigate uncertainty and conflict and create positive, productive and engaged employees.
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The Credit Overlord's Guide to Credit & Collections
Thea Dudley
Being responsible for the credit and collections function in the construction industry is never any little kid's dream. But somebody's got to do it.
In The Credit Overlord's Guide to Credit & Collections, Thea Dudley presents an honest, open, and often hilarious account of her journey through opening contractors with credit lines, collecting, or chasing the payments, managing sales reps, teams and bosses.
Dudley shares her insights into succeeding in keeping your business cash flow moving while still salvaging the customer. She offers practical advice for protecting and collecting your money — written in plain, straightforward language that helps connects the dots. This is a must-read guide for anyone in the construction and building material industry.
