Dr. George Saint-Laurent

He has for over forty years combined his study of the world's philosophical and religious wisdom with effective presentations to countless audiences around the globe.

He has become convinced that effective and credible leadership depend first of all upon the leader's success as a human being. Dr.Saint-Laurent understands the common message of the great wisdom traditions: leadership requires a noble vision wedded to values, an ethical integrity founded upon virtues and a wholeheartedly compassionate commitment to the service for others. He is a master teacher who couples his own sincere convictions with clear communicative skills and energetic enthusiasm and he addresses all people inclusively in order to connect with women and men of every age and spiritual background.

Dr. Saint-Laurent currently holds the rank of Professor Emeritus of Comparative Religion at California State University, Fullerton and, beyond his teaching and consulting duties, he regularly presents keynotes, facilitates seminars and directs weekend retreats for corporate and professional groups around the globe. He carefully researches each of his audiences beforehand in order to assess their particular needs and so to customize his presentations.

 Programs:

The Five V's of Ethical Leadership To grasp the vision and values that inspire ethical leadership To realize the virtues that actuate ethical leadership To appreciate the valor and vitality that sustain ethical leadership

The Heart of Uncommon Leadership To understand the spiritual vision that produces inspiring leadership To recognize the enduring values that create persuasive leadership To comprehend the primary virtues that constitute moral leadership

Personal Integrity in a Cutthroat Marketplace To confront the ethical challenge of today's marketplace To address the role of unassailable character in successful leadership To analyze the process of growth towards personal intergrity

The YPO Vision and Value Conference

Title of Presentation: The Four V's of Ethical Leadership

I. Vision (Enlightened Ideals) A.The Meaning of True Human Success: 1. The Fulfilled Person: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty 2. The Self-Disciplined Person 3. The Compassionate, Loving Person B. Ennobling Goals for Self and for Organization II. Values (Firm Priorities) A. Personalist Values 1. Promoting the Dignity and Rights of Human Persons 2. Creating Personalist Communities a. Marriage and Family b. Friends c. Organizations B. Moral Values (Apart from Legalities) III. Virtues (Habits of Conscientious Behavior) A. Personal Honor, Responsibility, and Integrity

B. Crowning Virtues: Justice, Compassion, and Love IV. Vitality (Energy) A. Irrepressible Hope

B. Passion for the Noble Goal

Title of Presentation:

The Journey to True Success: Light from the Sacred Wisdoms

I. The Spiritual Foundation of Human Success

II. The Way of Jewish Wisdom A. Relationship with God as God's People B. The Way of Torah C. Life Governed by Tzedakah (Justice)

III. The Way of Christian Wisdom A. Relationship with God as God's People in Christ B. The Way of Discipleship to the Risen Christ C. Life Governed by Agape (Unconditional Love)

IV. The Way of Islamic Wisdom A. Relationship with Allah as God's Servants B. The Straight Path of Quran C. Life Governed by Taqwa (Piety and Righteousness)

V. The Way of Buddhist Wisdom A. Pursuit of Nirvana B. The Middle Way of the Buddha's Dharma (Teaching) C. Life Governed by Bodhi/Karuna (Wisdom/Compassion)

George E. Saint-Laurent

Title of Presentation:

Great Religious Models of Leadership

Objectives:

(1) To grasp the spiritual vision that produced their inspiring leadership

(2) To realize the spiritual values that created their persuasive leadership

(3) To appreciate the spiritual virtues that constituted their moral leadership

Summary:

Four persons have impacted the lives of billions by their spiritual wisdom, their remarkable integrity, and their humanizing virtues: Moses, the just Teacher; Siddhartha Gautama, the compassionate Buddha; Jesus of Nazareth, the loving Christ; and Muhammad, the righteous Prophet. Their work has borne fruit not only in enduring traditions of spirituality but also in the art, music, architecture, and literature of vast civilizations of East and West. We shall explore and analyze the timeless lessons of uncommon leadership that we may all appropriate into our own lives, whether or not we subscribe to their religious worldviews.