NPAC speaker to motivate local leaders

VW independent/submitted information

For generations, northwest Ohio has been cultivating leadership qualities in its citizens and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is honored to take part in continuing this pursuit. On Sunday, October 2, at 7 p.m., Central Insurance presents motivational and inspirational speaker Jon Gordon.

Gordon’s experience with leadership training has brought enrichment and encouragement to business organizations, big and small, including Fortune 500 companies, numerous NFL, NBA, MLB coaches and teams, hospitals, non-profits, and, most importantly, school districts.

The Niswonger is looking to spur interest in local school districts as well. Bryan City Schools Superintendent Diana Savage is very familiar with Gordon’s message and has already put them to the test.

“Jon Gordon’s inspirational messages and thought provoking ideas have challenged me to become a better leader and person,” Savage said. “I have incorporated lessons from The Energy Bus into my curriculum for school leaders.”

Savage has encouraged her school district to attend and is: “looking forward to hearing [Gordon’s] message this fall.”

Gordon is the author of numerous books including The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, Soup, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, and The Carpenter. He and his tips have been featured on “The Today Show”, CNN, “Fox and Friends”, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Atlanta Falcons, L.A. Clippers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.

Gordon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a master’s degree in education from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams.

Gordon is presented by Central Insurance and supported by The Kenn-Feld Group, First Federal Savings & Loan, Williamson Insurance Agency, Walmart, and Midwest Electric Inc. Season Sponsors include StateWide Ford Lincoln, Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, and Chuck and Karen Koch.

Tickets for Jon Gordon are $20 each and can be purchased online at NPACVW.ORG or through the Box Office at 419.238.6722, from noon-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is located at 10700 Ohio 118 on the south edge of Van Wert.