As the U.S. economy begins the recovery from the Great Recession, many observers are wondering what the take-aways will be. Is there something different about leadership in this new era? As the economies of China, India, and elsewhere accelerate, other observers are asking what will be required to compete with their firms or in their economies.  The annual Wharton Leadership Conference is one of the gatherings most popular with, and most beneficial for, corporate leaders, according to Weber Shandwick's 2011 (fifth annual) ranking of Five-Star Executive Conferences. The event will be held at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

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