{"id":47946,"date":"2017-04-17T19:13:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T19:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/alumni\/?p=47946"},"modified":"2024-10-16T17:55:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T17:55:42","slug":"remaining-relevant-in-the-third-chapter-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/alumni\/2017\/04\/17\/remaining-relevant-in-the-third-chapter-of-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Remaining Relevant in the Third Chapter of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Phil Styrlund, CEO of The Summit Group .<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Join Augsburg alumnus Phil Styrlund on campus for a talk on living a centered life and mattering more to others and for others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Date: \u00a0Friday, May 19<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Time: 9 a.m. \u00a0to 11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Location: Oren Gateway Building, Room 100<\/strong><\/div>\n
Free<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Space is limited. Please RSVP by May 15.<\/div>\n

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Speaking from his own rich storied personal experience<\/span>\u00a0and research<\/span>, Phil Styrlund will take us on a journey to renewed relevance in our calling in the third chapter of life. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We live in a time of vast and uneasy change. A state of economic, social and political turmoil has become the rule, rather than the exception. The promises of the past\u2014a stable job, a clear career path, a comfortable retirement\u2014are elusive and increasingly unattainable. There are people, of all ages, who are rising to the occasion, creating and renewing their role in a shifting world. They’re building relationships, networks, businesses, and wealth because they have discovered the true secret of success in an uncertain world. That secret? Relevance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>To be relevant means being an integral part of the new society, of the economy, of the future. It means being the kind of person on whom others depend, whether for leadership, expertise, acumen, or emotional support.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0It means be able to truly act out your faith by impacting others at a deeper level.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this discussion, Phil will briefly discuss the four keys areas of lifetime relevance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Authenticity<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This entails knowing who you are at the deepest level, “being” that person in your internal thought processes, and finally appearing to others as you are, without pretense or phoniness.\u00a0 Authenticity is the foundation of relevance because if you don’t understand who you are and where you’re “coming from\u201d you can’t possibly lead or influence others. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mastery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mastery is essential to relevance. You can\u2019t give away what you don\u2019t have. However, mastery goes beyond mere competence and skills. It means approaching one’s life and relationships as an act of creation, rather than a reaction to people and events.\u00a0 It means approaching lifelong learning with a sense of fun that adds pleasure and energy to the tasks at hand.\u00a0 It means expanding your principles and practices so that they serve a greater purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Empathy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Empathy is the capacity to recognize and, to some extent, share feelings (such as sadness or happiness) being experienced by another being.\u00a0 It is the source of compassion, caring for other people, and the desire to help.\u00a0 It means the ability to experiencing the same emotions that another is feeling, without unnecessary judgment.\u00a0 Empathy creates relevance because it creates the deep connection that brings people together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is your actions, ultimately, that make you relevant to others. All the authenticity, mastery and empathy in the world remain sterile, until and unless put into motion. It is through action that you change yourself and change the world. Without action, even a great and brilliant mind and soul remains entirely irrelevant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participating in this event and facilitating discussion will be Augsburg Senior Fellow Jack Fortin who is the author of\u00a0<\/span>\u201c<\/span>The Art of Not Getting Stagnant<\/span>\u201d and\u00a0<\/span>Centered Life<\/span>, a book published by\u00a0<\/span>Augsburg Fortress Press in 2006, relating the twin doctrines of justification and vocation to the practicalities of living a life of faith 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Phil Styrlund:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Phil is a passionate thought leader focused on professionalizing and \u201cnobilizing\u201dthe role of sales globally, by helping salespeople become relevant business people.<\/p>\n

As CEO of The Summit Group, Phil is a recognized industry leader in business, sales, and value transformation as part of the go-to-market strategies of some of the world’s premier organizations, both in the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n

In addition to his keynote presentations and engaging programs, Phil serves as a coach, mentor, consultant, and advisor to top leaders across a range of industries and has delivered sessions in over 40 countries. He is a co-founder of the International Journal of Sales Transformation, and co-owner of MaryMae Publishing.<\/p>\n

Phil has served on the board of directors for SAMA (Strategic Account Management Association) and also leads the CEO Forum as part of the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Phil has written for, or been cited in, articles in leading publications that include: The Wall Street Journal, The National Account Management Journal, The Los Angeles Times, Inc., Fast Company, as well as in several best-selling books including Adversity Quotient and The Power of Purpose. Phil co-authored the book Relevance … Matter More, which was released in 2014.<\/p>\n

His career includes key leadership positions with US West and ADC Telecommunications. Phil also teaches in various University and Executive Education programs, and has masters degrees in business administration and telecommunications science.<\/p>\n

Phil resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Santa Barbara, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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