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GS01 - Presidents Address and General Session: The Jaw-Dropping, Undeniable Power of Encouragement; The People Side of Performance

Friday, August 8, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MST
CE/CME Hours: .75 CE
Universal Activity Number (Live): JA4008258-0000-25-078-L01-P
University Activity Number (Home): JA4008258-0000-25-194-H01-P
Kick off ADCES25 with ADCES President Veronica Brady. Then tune in for keynote speaker, Brad Montogomery.

The Jaw-Dropping, Undeniable Power of Encouragement; The People Side of Performance
How do we get more out of ourselves and the people around us? The key to investing in your people is to strategically deploy the power of encouragement. It's free, easy, massively underutilized. Encouragement nurtures loyalty, trust, and job satisfaction. With Brad Montgomery's authentic and innate humor, this program brings encouragement.

Congratulations to our award recipients:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Teresa L. Pearson, MBA, MS, RN, CDCES, FADCES
Allene Van Son Distinguished Service Award: Melinda D. Maryniuk, RDN, MEd, CDCES, FADA
Rising Star Award: Courtney R. Cameron, PharmD, BCACP
Disclosure(s):
Brad Montgomery, CSP, CPAE: No financial relationships to disclose
Veronica J. Brady, PhD, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES: Diathrive Health: Blogger (Ongoing)
Courtney Cameron, PharmD, BCACP: No financial relationships to disclose