ILTA STAFF
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR randi@iltanet.org
CRISTIN GAFFNEY ACCOUNTING
ADMINISTRATOR cristin@iltanet.org
GRACE PALMA CONCIERGE - MEMBER
SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR grace@iltanet.org
Programming and Vendor Relations
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TJ JOHNSON CONFERENCE
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DEB HIMSEL
PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR deb@iltanet.org
IT and Online Services
CLAY GIBNEY IT DIRECTOR clay@iltanet.org
JEANNE MARTINEZ ONLINE SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR jeanne@iltanet.org
Publications RANDI MAYES
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF randi@iltanet.org
ANGELA ROARK
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
angela@iltanet.org
KENDALL LAZORCHAK CREATIVE DESIGN SPECIALIST
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from the director
ith great clarity, I could envision this issue of the magazine when the theme was locked in last November. Leadership — what a wonderfully apt and engaging topic for the ILTA universe. There is no shortage of literature on the topic of leadership; in fact, you’ll find two book reviews in this edition. And the cinematic treatment of leadership runs deep
and wide; look for many movie references as you peruse the content. Despite the vast array of mythology, lore and knowledge surrounding leadership, it remains a very abstract concept, highly dependent on situations, cultures and “tribes.” As I made connections with our authors and contributors, it was clear to me that we each have some very personal encounters that imprint leadership traits on our psyches. It’s the rich person who can mine those imprints, learn from them and nurture them into true leadership. I was smitten with a particular article pitch from Gina Buser, CEO of Traveling Coaches. She
touched on three traits of leadership: courage, heart and brains. Who wouldn’t think of “The Wizard of Oz?” — conceptualizing the cover art has never been easier. Thanks, Gina! There is something for everyone here. Read, learn, enjoy. Know that ILTA is in extraordinarily good hands with our abundant array of leaders. Pay it forward!
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. — John Quincy Adams
Randi Mayes Executive Director Peer to Peer the quarterly magazine of ILTA 9
