I found myself recently comparing the passion of a football superfan to that of a CEO.
Are you really excited by what you do? I mean, really excited? Granted, you don’t go around the office in a company jersey or with your face painted in the company’s logo colors. But is your passion for your job and your company easily noticeable by both your executive team and your employees?
If you’re not sure, then the answer is likely “no.” When a CEO is not excited by his/her job or role, that lack of passion spills over to others and they, in turn, may not be passionate about the company or about their job. This disenchantment can quickly spread through the ranks and reach epidemic proportions.
But you can turn that around and build enthusiasm and passion in others by building enthusiasm and passion in yourself. To ensure that your passion is visible to others naturally and doesn’t look or feel forced, let’s draw inspiration from the key traits of a sports superfan.
1. Be loyal.
Avid sports fans are nothing if not loyal. They support their team even during tough seasons, shouting encouragement, rooting for the players, believing in them. Similarly, CEOs should support their team/staff even (or especially) during tough times. Give encouragement and thanks to team members who are going the extra mile. Let them know that you stand beside them. Cheer them on rather than abandon them when challenges multiply. (Booing the home team when the chips are down is not only bad form in sports, it’s bad in business too.)
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
