BISMARCK, ND - Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, on May 10, 2013.

Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, including Bismarck. Speakers for this year's event include:

Jack Welch, Former chairman and CEO of General Electric
Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author and communicator
Mike Krzyzewski, Head men's basketball coach, Duke University and Team USA
John Maxwell, Best-selling author and leadership expert
Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-selling author and leadership consultant
LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of the 2012 movie Act of Valor
Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic gold medalist, track & field
David Allen, Best-selling author of Getting Things Done and productivity expert
Condolezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009), via exclusive Simply Lead video interview

Last year, over 100,000 leaders from 14 countries attended the Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®. In its 14th year, this full day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.

Laura Henkelman, marketing specialist at St. Alexius Great Plains Rehabilitation Services, attends the Chick-fil-A® Leadercast® simulcast event at the University of Mary annually. "This event offers a great opportunity for people to come together to enhance their leadership skills, while giving techniques we've already learned a revitalization in our day-to-day practices. It is also a wonderful time to network with other professionals in our community. From easy registration, to excellent day-of execution, the event sponsors make this something I really look forward to attending each year!"

This year our program will focus on the idea of simply leading. Our lives are full of things that we think will grow our businesses and increase our influence. What if there was potential impact in simplifying our lives so that our leadership could thrive? Leading in a complex world requires simplicity to cut through the clutter. This diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights to help leaders learn how to Simply Lead.

There are a limited number of tickets available. Registration begins online Feb. 11, 2012, at www.umary.edu/leadercast. The $50 ticket price ($75, starting April 1, 2012) includes lunch and refreshments. Each attendee will be given a Chick-fil-A Leadercast notezine (workbook) containing speakers' notes and feature articles relating to the speakers' material, which are part of the seminar's follow-up program. Doors to Arno Gustin open at 7 a.m., and the simulcast runs from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For more information about Chick-fil-A® Leadercast®, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com. For local ticketing information, call (701) 355-8348 or visit www.umary.edu/leadercast.