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James Hunter Kicks Off Historic Event with FREE Public Presentation at U-Mary

Bismarck, ND — Motivating millions of people in business to do the right thing is something James Hunter is respected for around the world. He is a highly sought-after consultant, dedicated to helping develop servant leaders. He has shared his expertise with some of the most successful organizations in the country, including Anheuser-Busch, Federal Express, Johnson Controls, Microsoft, Procter and Gamble, the United States Air Force and many more.

Now, the author of two internationally bestselling books, The Servant and The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle, wants to bring an even more comprehensive servant leadership program to businesses across the United States — and he wants to start the pilot program in Bismarck, ND.

With the help of Dakota MEP — a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of companies in the Dakotas — and the University of Mary — one of the nation's premier schools for values-based education, known for its Benedictine model of servant leadership, Hunter will launch a 10-month servant leadership pilot program at America's Leadership University, beginning Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, during the weeklong inaugural celebration of President Father James Shea.The pilot program is designed to guide a company's top leaders through multiple interactive processes, to sustain changes in leadership skills and behavior and then ensure follow-through, accountability and implementation within the company.

"I'm thrilled to be working with the University of Mary, as it is founded on the Benedictine traditions of servant leadership, "says Hunter. "The university exemplifies the transforming principles I have helped countless organizations adopt and use. Coincidentally, my first book, The Servant, actually takes place at a Benedictine monastery."

To kick off the pilot program, Hunter invites the public to attend a FREE 75-minute presentation entitled "The Power of Servant Leadership," Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at 7 p.m., in the McDowell Activity Center.

"The Monday evening presentation to the public will be a lively overview into the essence of servant leadership," says Hunter. "I want people to come away from the presentation understanding why some of the most successful organizations in the world are getting servant leadership 'into their game.'"


Businesses interested in being part of the James Hunter Leadership Pilot Program should contact Dakota MEP at (701)-328-5476 or visit their Web site at dakotamep.com. If the pilot program becomes filled, businesses may be put on a waiting list for future programs. Upon successful completion of this pilot program, Dakota MEP and the University of Mary will help integrate the servant leadership model into more businesses in North Dakota and the region.

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