Leadership as a Hero's Journey

Eric Kaufmann will discuss “Leadership as a Hero's Journey” at the next First Friday Breakfast, which will be held from 7-9 a.m. on April 5 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road.
First Friday Breakfast is the Chamber's premiere networking and business promotional event, and one of the most regularly attended monthly programs.

Kaufmann brings a unique mix of professional and personal experience to his work of developing executive wisdom and guiding leaders to better decisions and achievement of superior results.

Kaufmann, who was born in Israel and lived and worked in South Africa for three years, has two decades of experience in sales and management at Lanier/3M and Corning Clinical Laboratories.

In 1999, he began a new chapter of his professional life, launching a consulting business in which he works with individuals and teams in senior management of Fortune 1,000 companies, primarily in the life science and technology sectors.

Kaufmann's first book, "Leadership as a Hero's Journey," explores the four traits shared by successful, passionate and creative business leaders. The book describes how they navigate through uncertainty and anxiety in order to improve the lives and livelihoods of those around them, and is due out in early 2013.

When working with CEOs and senior managers, Kaufmann assists them in clarifying their corporate goals and vision; assessing the strengths and weaknesses of their management team; and identifying and eliminating obstacles to collaboration, trust, and productivity. Ultimately, his contribution leads to better decision-making and greater team engagement, resulting in faster and stronger market penetration, improved profitability and employee retention.

The cost is $32 for Chamber members who register before March 29, 2013. Afterward, the preregistration cost is $55 and $60 at the door.

Prospective members must contact Kristina McMahon at 760-931-8400.
Tabletop exhibits or Soapbox presentations are available to promote your business for $75 each, which includes one breakfast, and must be reserved in advance by calling Kathy Steffen at 760-931-8400 or [email protected].

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