BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20251007T180000Z DTEND:20251007T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2025 RYT Summit DESCRIPTION:Your Next Step in Professional Growth\n\nWelcome to the RYT Summit\, where professionals can connect\, learn\, and develop. This premier professional development conference offers a dynamic blend of a leadership panel\, workshop\, and keynote speaker curated to empower you with actionable insights and strategies for leadership and professional growth.\n\n \n\n AGENDA \n\nAdditional contributors to be announced. Agenda subject to change.\n\n\n\n Keynote Speaker: \n\nJames Robilotta\, CSP \, Author\, Certified Speaking Professional \, Trained Improv Comedian\, and Entrepreneur\n\nLet's talk about who you are personally as a leader and as a partner. As humans\, we can't learn things from people who are perfect\, we can only learn things from people who are imperfect. So\, it is time to own who you are so you can be real to others and lead through your faults.\n\n\n\nThis deep but hysterical session will leave you feeling introspective about the person you show to others and recognize the rapport and trust building power of authenticity in your communication and relationships. If you're looking to master the art of courageous feedback and authentic relationship building\, this is the session for you. \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Elevate Your Skills \n\nDive into an engaging and informative workshop with several topics to pick and choose from. Our workshops are led by industry experts offering insight\, advice\, and training to impact your skills\, both in business and in life. Pick from one of the following topics:\n\n\n \n The Use of Lean Strategies to Enhance Leadership Behavior \n \n\n\nRonald Menaker\, Ed.D.\, FACMPE\, MBA\, Administrator-Emeritus at Mayo Clinic\n \n\nThis workshop utilizes the concept of the "waste walk" to identify how leaders may be wasting their energy along with specific strategies to mitigate or eliminate the time and energy losses that are normally part of day-to-day leadership. By utilizing the specific strategies discussed attendees will be in a better position to enhance their effectiveness\, getting their "life back" so that 50-60+ hour weeks are the exception\, not the norm. \n \n\n\n \n The Power of Transparent Communication \n \n\n\nAnn Dugstad\, Founder and Principal Consultant\, Extraordinary Workforce\n\nIn this dynamic and highly relevant session\, we will explore how transparent communication can transform workplace culture\, improve trust\, and enhance team alignment especially in periods of change. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering clarity\, consistency\, and accountability in their organizations without falling into the trap of oversharing .\n\n \n\n\n \n The Victor/Victim Mindset: Reclaiming Control and Driving Results NEW! \n \n\n \n\nMarty McQuiston\, Business & Leadership Coach\, Focal Point Business Coaching of Southeast Minnesota\n\nIn business and in life\, challenges are inevitable but how we choose to respond makes all the difference. The Victor/Victim Mindset workshop equips leaders\, teams\, and individuals with the tools to shift from reactive\, blame focused thinking to proactive\, solution driven action. Participants will learn how to recognize the subtle language\, attitudes\, and behaviors that keep people stuck in a "Victim" loop and how to replace them with the empowering habits of a "Victor" mindset. \n\n \n \n\nPanel Discussion: Developing Key Leadership Skills and Behaviors \n\nIn today's fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace\, leadership isn't a title it's a mindset. This panel brings together forward-thinking leaders professionals to explore the core competencies and behaviors that define effective leadership. Our panelists bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences from various industries. Panelists include:\n\n\n Brian Morgan\, Senior Engineer\, Short Elliot Hendrickson\, Inc.\n Juliana Lane\, Assistant General Manager\, Broadway Plaza\n Von Petersen\, Principal\, TSP\, Inc. NEW!\n Will Forsman\, Co-owner/manager\, Caf Steam and Colorway Coffee Roasters\n\n \n\n After Summit Social\n\nWhether you are looking to continue networking\, exchanging ideas\, or simply want to enjoy good company\, the After Summit Social is a great way to end an inspiring day. \n\n\n\n\n\n WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? \n \n\n\n Professionals at any stage in their career \n Those who are seeking to enhance their skills and gain valuable insights\n Anyone looking to expand their network and connect with other area professionals\n\n\n\nBy attending a Chamber event\, you consent to the Chamber Event Policy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Your Next Step in Professional Growth
\nWelcome to the RYT Summit\, where professionals can connect\, learn\, and develop. This premier professional development conference offers a dynamic blend of a leadership panel\, workshop\, \;and keynote speaker curated to empower you with actionable insights and strategies for leadership and professional growth.
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 \;AGENDA \;
\nAdditional contributors to be announced. Agenda subject to change.
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\n​\;Keynote Speaker: James Robilotta

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James Robilotta\, CSP®\;\, Author\, Certified Speaking Professional&trade\;\, Trained Improv Comedian\, and Entrepreneur
\nLet'\;s talk about who you are personally as a leader and as a partner. As humans\, we can'\;t learn things from people who are perfect\, we can only learn things from people who are imperfect. So\, it is time to own who you are so you can be real to others and lead through your faults.
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\nThis deep but hysterical session will leave you feeling introspective about the person you show to others and recognize the rapport and trust building power of authenticity in your communication and relationships. If you'\;re looking to master the art of courageous feedback and authentic relationship building\, this is the session for you. \n\n


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\nWorkshop: Elevate Your Skills \;
\nDive into an engaging and informative workshop \;with several topics to pick and choose from. Our workshops are led by industry experts offering insight\, advice\, and training to impact your skills\, both in business and in life. Pick from one of the following topics:

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Ronald Menaker\, \;Ed.D.\, FACMPE\, MBA\, Administrator-Emeritus at Mayo Clinic
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This workshop \;utilizes the concept of the &ldquo\;waste walk&rdquo\; to identify how leaders may be wasting their energy along with specific strategies to mitigate or eliminate the time and energy losses that are normally part of day-to-day leadership. \; By utilizing the specific strategies discussed attendees will be in a better position to enhance their effectiveness\, getting their &ldquo\;life back&rdquo\; so that 50-60+ hour weeks are the exception\, not the norm.​\;

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Ann Dugstad\, Founder and Principal Consultant\, Extraordinary Workforce\n\n

In this dynamic and highly relevant session\, we will \;explore \;how transparent communication can transform workplace culture\, improve trust\, and enhance team alignment&mdash\;especially in periods of change. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering clarity\, consistency\, and accountability in their organizations without falling into the trap of oversharing​\;.

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Marty McQuiston\, Business &\; Leadership Coach\, Focal Point Business Coaching of Southeast Minnesota
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In business and in life\, challenges are inevitable &ndash\; but how we choose to respond makes all the difference. The Victor/Victim Mindset workshop equips leaders\, teams\, and individuals with the tools to shift from reactive\, blame‑\;focused thinking to proactive\, solution‑\;driven action. Participants will learn how to recognize the subtle language\, attitudes\, and behaviors that keep people stuck in a &ldquo\;Victim&rdquo\; loop &ndash\; and how to replace them with the empowering habits of a &ldquo\;Victor&rdquo\; mindset. \;
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Panel Discussion: \;Developing Key Leadership Skills and Behaviors \;
\nIn today&rsquo\;s fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace\, leadership isn&rsquo\;t a title&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s a mindset. This panel brings together forward-thinking leaders professionals to explore the core competencies and behaviors that define effective leadership. \;Our panelists bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences from various industries. Panelists \;include:

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\n \;After Summit Social\n\n

Whether you are \;looking to continue networking\, exchanging ideas\, or simply want to enjoy good company\, the After Summit Social is a great way to end an inspiring day. \;
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\n \;WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? \;

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\nBy attending a Chamber event\, you consent to the \;Chamber Event Policy.
\n LOCATION:Historic Chateau Theatre 15 1st St SW\, Rochester\, MN 55902 UID:e.1427.1515802 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260525T034132Z URL:https://business.rochestermnchamber.com/events/details/2025-ryt-summit-1515802 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR