October 14-19, 2012 Palm Desert, CA

2 What is GILD? The Global Institute for Leadership Development™ (GILD) combines the depth of an immersion-learning workshop, the academic rigor of a university executive education program, and the pace and scale of a world-class conference to generate transformational growth in areas proven to distinguish exceptional leaders. The GILD experience features: A five-day immersion learning program that accelerates growth A world-class faculty of renowned experts A 360 degree, multidimensional assessment One-on-one executive coaching Peer learning with executives from across the globe A year-long curriculum, providing continuous learning and lasting results Linkage’s Global Institute is the ‘Ivy League’ of leadership development. — Susan Acquisto President, Professional Health Services

3 GILD develops exceptional leaders Participants benefit from: Exposure to cutting-edge knowledge and skills delivered by an unparalleled faculty of experts Accelerated, measurable growth through a proven 360° assessment, executive coaching, and peer learning teams Sustained transformation through year-long curriculum which foster lasting results This is one of the most comprehensive leadership programs I have ever seen. — Stephen Covey Author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Ranked the #1 leadership development program for 6 consecutive years by Leadership Excellence

4 Who benefits from GILD? GILD is an invaluable experience for leadership teams or individual leaders. Ideal candidates for GILD include: Executive, leadership, or strategic project teams who leverage the GILD experience as: a component of their existing leadership development strategy the context for an offsite retreat the foundation for addressing a critical organizational issue GILD provides a much more comprehensive experience than other leadership events. We gained personal and professional value from the executive coaching as well as the diverse keynotes. Our group became a more cohesive team as a result of the thought leadership we were exposed to and the opportunity to relate what we learned directly to our own organizational successes, challenges and goals. — Kathy Corneille Strategic Leader & Talent Development, Computer Science Corporation High-potential leaders, successor candidates, and strategic leaders, such as: senior executives divisional and function heads vice presidents directors general managers high-potentials

5 Benefits for organizations By producing better leaders, GILD ensures better results for your organization, including: An experienced, driven, and connected leadership team committed to driving results Greater performance and results from your organization’s managers and leaders A larger cadre of qualified successor candidates to take on crucial roles Increased excitement and passion for learning among leaders at all levels Long-term, company-wide access to exclusive leadership development resources Our return on investing time and resources at GILD directly links to our business profitability and long-term business strength…GILD has provided us with a powerful platform for operational excellence and visionary strategic planning. — Myron Stadnyk President, ARC Resources Limited

6 Benefits for individuals Through the transformational experience GILD provides, participants will benefit from: Measurable growth in key areas proven to distinguish exceptional leaders Improved capacity to adapt to change and act on new business opportunities and challenges An actionable and personalized development plan to drive long-term commitment to growth Year-long exposure to new insights and perspectives through a global cast of faculty and participants A global network of leaders who serve as a vibrant community of educational resources, business ideas, advice, and contacts GILD challenges your current ideas about leadership and provides cutting-edge and practical approaches to enable you to more effectively lead your group or organization in a complex and rapidly changing environment. — William Dole Vice President, Cardiovascular Research, Berlex Laboratories

7 Why is GILD so effective? GILD is unlike any other leadership development program. Only GILD combines the depth of an immersion learning workshop, the rigor of an university executive education program, and the pace and scale of a world-class conference to provide accelerated, transformational growth in areas proven to distinguish superior leaders. The GILD Difference: Competency-based curriculum World-class faculty of renowned experts Leadership Assessment Instrument™ (LAI) One-on-one executive coaching Peer learning teams Year of Learning™ [GILD’s] holistic approach to leadership development far surpasses any other options I have experienced in 20 years of organizational development. — Rebecca Lynch-Wilmot Director, Employee Learning & Development, InFocus

8 Competency-based curriculum The result of an in-depth longitudinal study, the High Impact Leadership Model™ identifies the key competencies, skills, and responsibility areas proven to distinguish superior leaders. GILD provides insights, skills, and capabilities that can be immediately leveraged to drive change and produce better results in your organization. The GILD curriculum is focused on the development of critical leadership differentiators identified in Linkage’s High Impact Leadership Model™.

9 World-class faculty of renowned experts Aspects of the High Impact Leadership Model™ come to life through keynote conversations with some of the world’s foremost thought leaders. The GILD faculty is a carefully recruited mix of the world’s greatest leaders (current and past CEOs, politicians, and humanitarians), world- renowned educators (representing business, arts, and academia), and expert coaches and team facilitators. A total participant-to-faculty ratio of 4:1 allows for a variety of learning formats including lectures, skill development workshops, peer learning sessions, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Discussion lectures by keynote speakers…were very inspiring. The speakers were dynamic. I plan to tell my president…to send all newly appointed leaders to GILD. You receive so much quality information to build your foundation as a leader. — Marta Garcia Director, Medical Staff Services, Methodist Hospital of Southern California

10 Featured faculty from GILD2011 A.G. Lafley Former Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of Procter & Gamble Mike Abrashoff Former Navy Commander and author of It’s Your Ship Colleen Barrett President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, co-author of Lead with LUV: A Different Way to Create Real Success Ken Blanchard Leadership expert and author of The One Minute Manager, Raving Fans, and Gung Ho Gary Hamel Ranked by The Wall Street Journal as “the world’s leading expert on business strategy,” and best-selling author Patrick Lencioni President of The Table Group and best-selling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and Getting Naked Marshall Goldsmith Renowned executive coach and ranked among the top ten executive educators by The Wall Street Journal Bill Strickland CEO, Manchester Bidwell Corporation and a champion for empowerment of disadvantaged urban youth Bill George Professor at Harvard Business School, former CEO of Medtronic and author of four best- selling books on leadership

11 Leadership Assessment Instrument™ Growth begins with an awareness of a participant’s strengths and areas for improvement. Before GILD begins, participants will complete Linkage’s 360º Leadership Assessment Instrument™ (LAI), a multi-dimensional assessment that measures the differentiators in the High Impact Leadership Model™. This assessment provides the heightened self- awareness necessary for an individual’s growth as a leader to begin. The results from the LAI made me aware of what I thought of myself as a leader, as well as what my staff thought of me as a leader. I was able to apply the LAI results to best focus my learning. — Alasdair Smith Chief Operating Officer, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre

12 One-on-one executive coaching Transformation is achieved by addressing each participant’s leadership strengths and development opportunities with an individualized action plan for growth. Directed by individual results from the LAI, participants will personally select and work one-on- one with an executive coach from GILD’s faculty of experienced coaches. The coaching process includes two private sessions during the five-day program and a third remote session 4-6 weeks afterward. Through these sessions, coaches become a valuable resource, helping participants to interpret assessment results, craft an Individual Development Plan, and monitor progress on their goals. Time spent with my executive coach was priceless and provided me with a clear picture in developing action steps that will enhance my leadership presence. — Steve Wurm President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington, Texas

13 Peer learning teams Learning is retained through collaborative critique and application to real-life situations. Learning teams are facilitator-led, peer teams who gather each day to reflect on and share what they have learned and apply it to their pressing leadership challenges and opportunities. Participants are assigned to teams based on similar characteristics such as leadership experience, scope of responsibility, and preferred learning style. Great networking opportunity, even better support system. Team meetings – invaluable. — Beth Garron Regional Vice President, Development, Provena St. Joseph Medical Center

14 Year of Learning™ Transformation is sustained through a year-long curriculum. As a complement to the five-day immersion program, The Year of Learning™ is an advanced community-based resource designed to sustain leadership growth over time. The Year of Learning™ delivers effective and content-rich resources in a way that is timely and supportive. The Year of Learning™ incorporates monthly learning guides, exclusive access to executive book summaries and articles, and valuable thought leader content. From an organizational perspective, GILD addressed a wide spectrum of…business and leadership issues, arming us with best practices and multiple ways to successfully address each issue. — Mark Sartrelli Director, Human Resources, Ariba

15 Enrollment & Logistics Space is limited – reserve your space today! Reserve your seat(s) by calling us at , Lodging Desert Springs, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa Country Club Drive Palm Desert, CA Reservations line: Linkage will hold a limited block of rooms at a reduced rate, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Mention Linkage to receive this room rate. A great opportunity to listen to the world’s best minds on leadership as well as discuss ideas, strategies, and practical tools on a personal level with small learning teams. It accomplishes more in one week than many organizations do in months or even years! — Kevin Murphy Leader of Global Healthcare, New Business Development, Dow Corning Tuition 20% discount for American Chamber of Commerce members!