Tuesday Keynote

Alison Levine

Polar Explorer, Leadership Expert & NY Times Bestselling Author

Rise Up: Finding Strength & Conquering Challenges in Tough Times

Imagine yourself on the highest mountain in the world. You’re dealing with the physiological effects of extreme altitude--along with bone-chilling temperatures, battering winds, and a climbing team that's counting on all of its members to make smart decisions. There's simply no room for poor judgment -- one mistake or misstep can result in an "unrecoverable error."

In any situation where lives on are the line or the stakes are exceptionally high--there's no better training ground for leaders than settings where people are pushed beyond their perceived limits. Drawing on her experience as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, Alison Levine shares the "unconventional" lessons learned from the mountain and explains how these can be applied to today's rigorously competitive business environments.

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AFP's Pat Culkin talks with Alison about the inspiration behind her book and how she draws her inspiration to find the strength to conquer challenges:

Alison Levine knows what it’s like to survive (and thrive) in the world’s toughest environments. She served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, scaled the "Seven Summits," and skied to the North and South Poles. In her New York Times bestseller, On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Everest and Other Extreme Environments, Levine asserts that the principles that apply to the world of extreme adventure also apply to demanding business environments. A former adjunct professor at West Point, Levine understands what it takes to lead teams through challenging situations. She is the recipient of the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor which recognizes individuals whose accomplishments in their field and inspire service to our nation are cause for celebration.

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