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AFLA 2020 NextGen Virtual Conference Reveals First Keynote Speaker
Speaker and best-selling author Curt Steinhorst will be giving the opening keynote presentation titled “Building a Focused and Productive Team in Turbulent Times,” at the 2020 AFLA NextGen Virtual Conference.

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The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) has announced its first keynote speaker for the upcoming AFLA NextGen 2020 Virtual Corporate Fleet Conference, which will be hosted virtually Oct. 5 - 7, 2020.

Steinhorst
Speaker and best-selling author Curt Steinhorst will be giving the opening keynote presentation titled “Building a Focused and Productive Team in Turbulent Times,” where he will introduce fleet leaders to the critical lens of focus and attention by helping attendees understand the science of how the brain works as well as the practical wisdom and essential tools required to build mastery level teams.
In this one-hour session, Steinhorst will equip leaders to:
Eliminate the hidden and costly distractions that destroy productivity.
Clearly communicate what your team needs to know now.
Conduct more effective virtual meetings.
Build a team alliance that prioritizes the important work.
Create a space to think and unlock innovation.
AFLA's inaugural virtual conference will also feature sessions focused on mobility, electrification, privacy & data, change management and more through educational sessions, roundtable discussions, and uniquely interactive sessions to promote networking hand-in-hand with education.
The winners of the annual Fleet Hall of Fame, Fleet Executive of the Year, and Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year will also be revealed during the virtual conference.
Registration for the conference is now open, and is $390 for members.
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