Summer Leadership Institute (SLI)

Ziman is known for her transformative impact across various industries. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, she has a proven record of driving organizational excellence, fostering innovation, and empowering individuals and teams to achieve their full potential. 

Holding two master’s degrees and having completed executive education at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Ziman brings a wealth of academic and practical knowledge to her audiences. Her approach to leadership is characterized by a deep commitment to accountability, innovation, and community engagement.  

Ziman’s influence extends far beyond her previous role as the first female chief of police in Aurora, Illinois. As a published author of the memoir Reimagining Blue, she shares insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of optimism, drawing from her extensive experience to inspire professionals across all fields. 

Ziman’s experience in managing critical incidents, including the tragic mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in 2019, underscores her expertise in crisis leadership and her dedication to building resilient organizations. Her leadership philosophy is universally applicable, offering valuable lessons to professionals in all sectors looking to optimize performance and foster a culture of excellence. 

Educator, encourager, and musician are just a few of the words used to describe Smith. As a seven-time teacher of the year and recipient of the 2020 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, Smith has inspired both children and adults alike through his unique motivational mixture of music and message. The international keynote speaker and presenter continues to serve as a full-time teacher at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Through his love for music, Smith blends the roles of educator and entertainer to create a dynamic experience that entertains, educates, and elevates everyone to excellence. He is dedicated to helping educators discover their sound. No matter what the classroom challenge may be, he strives to encourage others to keep on going. 

Shocked by the death of a close friend in his mid-twenties, Terry asked himself a simple question: ‘Am I happy?’. With his answer being NO, he created a list of 100 things he hoped would transform his life. The ripple effect of Terry’s journey has gone on to help millions of people unlock limitless possibilities in their own lives.  His story has been turned into books, reality shows, and is constantly featured by ESPN and Discovery Channel. 

An expert in personal transformation, peak performance, and creating environments for success, Terry is recognized for his unique approach in combining brilliant humor, piercing insight, and real-time action. His revered storytelling and interactive teaching style has impacted millions and influenced thousands of organizations and Fortune 500 companies.