PROTOCOL EVENT AT THE POOLE COLLEGE

Life – especially in business settings – presents plenty of unexpected situations, like, what should you do when ….. (fill in the blank with your worst awkward moment).

Kay Leonard, chief of protocol for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) and previously chief of command protocol for the U.S. Special Operations Command, has coached many through the same kinds of situations, including members of the military and government officials, helping them learn to face such situations with confidence and poise. She did this while serving as chief protocol advisor to General Hugh Shelton, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The NC State University Shelton Leadership Center is named in Shelton’s honor.

Leonard spoke from the depth of her 20-plus years’ experience when presenting the annual General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center’s “Advanced Protocol: Outclass the Competition” seminar on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at NC State’s McKimmon Center. Nearly 100 NC State students attended sessions covering topics like the importance of protocol and greetings; how to eat – at home or the White House; dining like a diplomat; dress for success; and social graces.

Among the participants were six Poole College undergraduate students who had been nominated by the college to receive scholarships for the event: Eboni Bryson, freshman; Arnasha Jones, freshman; Vijayalakshmi Kasi, junior; Elizabeth Lor, senior; Lisa Redfearn, junior; and Jonathan Sitter, senior.

Also attending were at least five other Poole College students who had been nominated through their involvement in other University programs such as Hamilton Scholars, Chancellor’s Scholars, Park Scholars, and Caldwell Scholars, explained Dr. Shannon Davis, Poole College associate dean.

To learn more please go to:

http://poole.ncsu.edu/index-exp.php/news/article/Shelton-protocol-event-serves-up-tips-for-coping-when-life-gets-in-the-way/