Yvette R. Delgado

EEO Specialist, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Panel Information

Wednesday, July 27

10:15 AM EST

The Magic of Leading with Love and Laughter

Love and laughter are magical. They have the power to build bonds, forge trust, and improve productivity. Yet many leaders are uncomfortable with letting go and connecting at the most human level. Some see it as unprofessional, others as silliness with no purpose. But this is far from the truth. From physical and emotional benefits, all the way to mission accomplishment, love and laughter are the most essential, foundational parts of our leadership. Nothing real happens without them. This session will engage attendees with the latest science supporting love and laughter and the impact it can have on our organizations and those we lead. Participants will learn how to harness love as their most effective leadership strategy and the importance of love as the foundation for any leadership approach. They will also discover how laughter can be used to build trust and camaraderie among diverse teams in the workplace.

3:15 PM EST

Transform your Leadership Style with Empathy

During the past two years we have adjusted to lead in a virtual work environment. As we return to work, in person or in hybrid situation, it is important that we lead with empathy. Empathetic leaders focuses on identifying with others, understanding their perspectives, and reacting with compassion. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to interact with other participant in day-to-day cases and learn four ways to show more empathic leadership:
● Watch for signs of burnout
● Engage with your teams
● Help your team to succeed
● Show compassion

Thursday, July 28

8:30 AM EST

The Journey to Becoming a Legacy Leader

In this workshop, Tony will take us through the complete cycle of leadership to enable each of us to become a LEGACYMAN or LEGACYWOMAN! From understanding the non-negotiable qualities of leaders, to the fundamentals and mechanics of leadership, and exploring the greatest traits of superhero leaders, this interactive, fun, entertaining, and engaging session will challenge you to embark on your personal journey to release the great leader within you, and drive breakthrough thinking results with your teams. Tony is a sought-after speaker and expert on leadership and management topics. He has presented to audiences throughout the globe, and thousands of people have attended his presentations. He is the author of “The Legacy Leader (1st and 2nd editions)”, “Breakthrough Thinking: The Legacy Leader’s Role In Driving Innovation”, “The Leader’s Lobotomy: The Legacy Leader Avoids Promotion Induced Amnesia”, “The Leader In the Mirror; The Legacy Leader’s Critical Self-Assessment”, “The Diversity Engagement Model: From Awareness to Action” (published in The Journal for Hispanic Business Research, October 2008), and “The Legacy Leader As Superhero: LEGACYWOMAN”. His book “Cultural Intelligence: The Legacy Leader’s Superpower” will be released in September 2022.