BETHESDA, MD -- The University of the Aftermarket is sponsoring a leadership seminar before the opening of the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) on Tuesday, May 10 from 1:30 to 5 pm. Led by Dr. John Passante, the seminar titled “Leadership Lessons from the Past, Leadership Perspectives on the Future,” will examine the role that leadership has played in the automotive aftermarket over the past 20 years.

This seminar is ideal for presidents, CEOs, executive vice presidents and anyone responsible for the person who manages the sales and marketing function for automotive warehouse distribution, retail and manufacturing companies that want to understand the challenges of the WD/retailer sales force.

Topics will include: how to build and maintain trust in an organization through leadership; the characteristics of a strong and effective leader; how to implement various leadership styles in your company, and how leaders communicate vision and mission for their organizations.

The program costs $265 and registration for the symposium is required in order to attend this event. Registration for the pre-Symposium seminar is handled separately from the Symposium and is available from the University of the Aftermarket at: www.univaftmkt.org, phone 800-551-2882, fax 989-837-4439, or e-mail: reg@univaftkmt.org .

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