Lecture Series
These exclusive sessions explore thought leadership, talent development and globalization
in the retail real estate industry that you will not hear anywhere else.
The Charles Grossman Lecture Series
ICSC’s University of Shopping Centers East on the Campus
of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
This series honors the legacy of the ICSC and the ICSC Foundation’s
past chairman, the late Charles Grossman.
2015 Distinguished Speaker
Sharon Melnick, PhD, is a leading authority on business psychology and
stress resilience. Her practical tools are informed by 10 years of research
at Harvard Medical School.
By having participants get up and out of their chairs, meditate and
complete breathing exercises, Dr. Melnick successfully taught them
how to take control of stress.
ICSC Foundation Lecture Series
ICSC’s University of Shopping Centers West on the Campus of the
Lusk Center of Real Estate at the University of Southern California
2015 Distinguished Speaker
Milton Cooper is the executive chairman of the board of directors for Kimco
Realty Corporation. In 1958, Mr. Cooper, along with a partner, founded the
company’s predecessor. Mr. Cooper led Kimco through its IPO and growth over
the past five decades.
2015 Distinguished Interviewer
Patrick S. Donahue serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Donahue
Schriber Realty Group.
The frank and funny conversation between Mr. Cooper and Mr. Donahue
covered everything from leadership qualities to an industry outlook to the
best new books to read.
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