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It\u2019s not about a selfie; it\u2019s about service. It\u2019s not just talking the talk; it\u2019s walking the walk.<\/p>\n Keynote speaker and best-selling author, Jim Knight will act as a thought-starter for the session. He will use the visceral backdrop of Rock \u2018n Roll and several well-known brands, including Hard Rock International\u2014via his 21-year run with that brand as the head of Global Training & Development\u2014to discuss key strategies to transform any organization\u2019s culture, regardless of the company\u2019s cultural history or status<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/stnexpo.com\/east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/21081_02-TG-Charlotte-Front-Evening-1024×576.jpg” title_text=”21081_02-TG-Charlotte-Front-Evening” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Transportation Director Summit at STN EXPO is a signature event designed exclusively for qualified transportation directors. 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<\/span>Day 2<\/strong> | Topgolf Charlotte – Southwest<\/span><\/p>\nKeynote Speaker<\/h6>\n
Tony Corpin<\/h3>\n
Friday, 3\/27<\/h6>\n
Keynote Speaker<\/h6>\n
Jim Knight<\/h3>\n
Saturday, 3\/28<\/h6>\n
Set List to Develop Brand Ambassadors with Practical Initiatives and Get Iconic Results<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy Should I attend the Transportation Director Summit at the STN EXPO?<\/h3>\n
3:30 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
with Tony Corpin<\/p>\n
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Driving Range, Appetizers & Drinks
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