RHR International Speaks, Honors, and Recruits at APA Convention

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
RHR International Company, a world leader in executive and
organizational development, will be well represented at the 116th
Annual American Psychological Association (APA) Conference to be held
in Boston, Massachusetts on August 14 - 17.

In a presentation entitled "Impact of Confidence in Leadership on
Commitment to Change," Dr. Nancy Picard, a senior consultant for RHR,
will focus on the theoretical underpinnings of the importance of
leader behaviors that engender trust in, and commitment to, proposed
change initiatives. She will be joined by Daphne Logan, vice
president, Human Resources with America's Second Harvest, who will
focus on how the theoretical framework applied to America's Second
Harvest during a significant organizational change. Juleen Veneziano,
research consultant for RHR, will serve as the discussant and will
highlight the overall issues raised during the session and lead into
the general discussion.

Dr. Paul C. Winum, managing director of the RHR Atlanta office,
will be on hand to present two awards sponsored by the firm: The RHR
Excellence in Consultation Award, which is given to an individual with
a distinguished career in the practice of consulting psychology, and
The RHR Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award, which is presented to
a doctoral student or recent graduate for exemplary research
contributing to the theory or practice of consulting psychology. Dr.
Winum is also the discussant on the invited address, "The 21st -
Century Leadership Challenges for Virtuous Leaders" presented by Dr.
Richard R. Kilburg.

Dr. Judith S. Blanton, RHR's director of professional affairs,
will be a participant in an innovative session entitled, "Mock
Licensing Board Hearing - Duty to Protect Whom?" that will involve
role play to illustrate ethical and legal issues in the practice of
psychology.

Students and others interested in learning about the challenges
and rewards of a career at RHR International can stop by Booth 219 in
the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and talk to Boston office
consultants Dr. Henry H. Tufts, Dr. William P. Macaux, Dr. Dennis
O'Brien, Dr. Mary Beth Hardy, and Dr. Gregg Stracks.

Dr. John DelMonaco, managing director for the RHR Boston office
and Diane Lepley, RHR's corporate staffing director, will host the
popular RHR International Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday, August
15th at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Attendees are invited
to join RHR consultants and corporate staff members for conversations
and discussions in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

"RHR International consultants have been attending the APA
convention since 1949," said Lepley, who coordinated the event for
RHR. "We are proud to continue our history of participation and share
our knowledge, recognition, career information and hospitality with
our peers, colleagues, academics and students."

The American Psychological Association (APA), in Washington, DC,
is the largest scientific and professional organization representing
psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association
of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 148,000
researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. Through
its divisions in 54 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60
state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to
advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of
promoting health, education and human welfare.

RHR International Company is a world leader in executive and
organizational development. For over 60 years they have been assisting
senior management in the areas of executive integration, management
due diligence, high potential development, succession planning, team
building, talent management, executive coaching and CEO/board
relationships. RHR International has offices in Belgium, Brazil,
Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom and
United States. The company is headquartered in Wood Dale, Ill. For
more information or to explore career opportunities with RHR
International, please visit our Web site at www.rhrinternational.com.

RHR International
Jeff Durocher, 630-766-7007

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