Chief Executive editors have interviewed dozens of CEOs this year, each with their own unique perspective and insights on leadership, managing growth and culture within their respective industries. As 2018 draws to a close, we’ve pulled together a short list of some of the most interesting conversations we’ve had with America’s business leaders this year:
Marks told us that she has learned the true value of collaboration and how it can be a powerful tool for businesses looking to solve complex challenges.
Khan told us that he is a big fan of self-education, and that he watches 10 hours of YouTube videos each week to keep himself educated on leadership and other pertinent topics
Crandall says that his leadership style really kicked into high gear once he realized that micromanagement just wasn’t the right approach for his organization.
Donohue says that while most organizations pay lip service to putting the customer and their needs first, doing it correctly requires a deep commitment across all levels of the company.
Pereda says that company culture is key a PW Power Systems, and that it’s up to him to make sure that his employees are engaged and informed.
Connors says that it’s imperative that business leaders lead the charge in the area of digital transformation, because soon it will be too late.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
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.
