The Leadership NOW conference is focused on the importance of leadership in our rural region. The conference features a wide variety of speakers addressing topics relevant to anyone interested in using the power of positive leadership to advance southern Iowa. Conference sponsors include ActionCOACH Heartland, Ottumwa Leadership Academy, Iowa State Extension and Indian Hills Community College. This year features two keynote speakers... The opening keynote will be Scott Raecker on "Leadership: Creating a Culture of Excellence." Scott Siepker, the Iowa Nice Guy will deliver the closing keynote. Eight other speakers will offer breakout sessions on business, leadership and personal development.