For the 2026 Leadership Day, Illinois ASBO is bringing in Corporate Energizer and Strategic Leadership Partner Dustin James. He is on a mission to elevate the workplace and build resilient, connected and creative leaders.
The Human Side of Leadership Excellence For School Business Professionals in Leadership, Operations, and Service
In education, leadership isn’t just about managing budgets, buildings, or policies — it’s about leading people, serving communities, and inspiring excellence from the inside out.
Infused with live music and massive audience engagement, this high-energy session will reignite your passion and equip you to lead with purpose and presence. You’ll master the Four E’s of Excellence — Experience, Energy, Education, and Emotion — the foundational elements that drive outstanding leadership and student-centered success.
You’ll learn how to:
• Create meaningful experiences that strengthen your school community.
• Show up with energy that motivates your teams and inspires trust.
• Commit to continuous education that keeps you sharp and forward-thinking.
• Harness authentic emotion to connect, communicate, and lead with heart.
In a world of shifting priorities and rising demands, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers. This keynote brings you back to what matters most — the people behind the purpose. It’s a reminder that your leadership leaves a legacy — and your best days in education are still ahead.
Schedule
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registration and refreshments
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Program
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch
PD Clock Hours: 3
If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Corbin at (815) 762-3490 or jcorbin@iasbo.org.
Due to changes in the Illinois State Board of Education professional development requirements, please be advised that you will be required to scan in and out to all professional development opportunities in which credits are offered. Each attendee will also be required to fill out an evaluation summary in order to receive credits.
Cancelation Policy: For a full refund, you must call or email Illinois ASBO seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the event. Illinois ASBO event cancellation policies are subject to change. For event specific cancellation policy, please refer to the event’s registration informational page for more details. Illinois ASBO Members: Student Premiers and Add-On Memberships will be responsible for the full Illinois ASBO Member Fee if you are a “No Show.” Others will not be refunded and/or will still be invoiced and responsible for the charges. Transfers of event registrations will carry a fee of $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers and will be invoiced at the time of transfer.