An Event sponsored by Mary Wesley-Bullock & Friends brought together an intriguing mixture of intellect, jazz, food & friends old and new!
As the night began the room was all a-buzz excitedly awaiting the arrival of the author’s of the Stories of Transformative Leadership in the Human Services. As the wonderful musical stylings of the 3 piece jazz band “Azaam Ameed” filled the room the guests of honor arrived and were graciously received by a very intimate group of adoring fans. As usual they were humble and gracious taking the time to meet and greet with each and every guest.
At the conclusion of the meet, greet and book signing session the much anticipated focus of the evening began... It was now time for the authors to speak! As Dr. Tolliver and Dr. Burghardt took “center stage” a hush fell over the room and the face of each & every guest in the room lit up with excitement. The authors began their address to their audience with the readings of two very different but equally intriguing passages from the book. Done so in order to express the diversity and wide scope of audience that the book is able to address and relate to. The completion of the readings were then followed by an equally thought provoking and enlightening power point presentation and Q&A session which seemed to tie everything together and bring it all home for the audience.
As the evening drew to a close the jazz band played on and a great mixture of food friends and laughter fused creating a night full of kinship and electricity that could be palpably felt throughout. Albeit cold and stormy outside the atmosphere inside was one of warmth, and the sense of new found extended family that laid the foundation for what is sure to be more to come.
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