Learn how your company can achieve extraordinary performance, even in these challenging times, at a daylong conference entitled "The Heart of the Breakthrough."

Highlights of the June 1 conference will be a keynote speech by David Whyte, internationally acclaimed author and poet, as well as an evening event with Whyte where he will discuss his new book, The Three Marriages: Re-Imagining Work, Self & Relationships.

The conference will also feature workshops run by Sean Flaherty, vice president of strategy for ITX Inc.; Steve Cutrona, director of sales and marketing for LunchByte Systems; Kelly Reed, commissioner for Monroe County Department of Social Services and Mark Cronin, regional vice president of the American Cancer Society. The workshop presenters will share their experiences in developing a workplace culture and vision that leads to breakthrough performance. Click here for a pdf brochure

Attendees will create a plan of action aimed at helping their businesses reach new heights of performance.

The conference goes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a cost of $200. Those who simply want to attend the evening event with Whyte, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m., can purchase a ticket for $40. Click here to register.

"The Heart of Breakthrough" is being sponsored by the Rochester Business Alliance, Lucian Global, Dreamtree and PDF Associates.