The 2016 NAPSLO Annual Convention kicked off Monday in Atlanta.

The day was packed with broker meetings, presentations and workshops, and ended with the opening cocktail reception.

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NAPSLO's Next Generation held a special leadership workshop lead by Emily Huling of Selling Strategies Inc. Huling worked with attendees in a 90-minute session on ”Leading with Certainty in Uncertain Times.”

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Steve Eilers of Gen Re and NAPSLO Next Generation Leadership Council member introduced Emily Huling at her leadership workshop at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Emily Huling leading the NAPSLO Next Gen Leadership Workshop.

Attendees of the workshop work together to discuss leadership techniques and strategies.

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The first day continued with an opening reception held in the ballroom of the Atlanta Hyatt Regency.

The reception was well attended, with brokers networking and enjoying some down time with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

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Attendees shared cocktails and conversation at the opening reception.

Friends and colleagues gather for a picture at the reception.

Check in tomorrow to see highlights from day two at NAPSLO 2016 in Atlanta.

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