Beyond Authority: Communicate to Influence, Connect, and Lead
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Speaker(s): Katie Harrell, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Organizational Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Elective Session
True influence doesn't come from authority—it comes from how you listen, communicate, and connect across silos. This session explores a communication framework grounded in inquiry, framing, advocacy, and personal voice, designed to help you lead across boundaries and generate organizational value—regardless of your title.