The Secret To Innovation Is ‘Vertical Innovation’
With a 95 percent commercialization rate across more than 1,350 patents, innovation hub Nottingham Spirk is the most important R&D center you’ve likely never heard of. Here’s how they do it.
With a 95 percent commercialization rate across more than 1,350 patents, innovation hub Nottingham Spirk is the most important R&D center you’ve likely never heard of. Here’s how they do it.
Seven essential lessons, learned in the most dangerous places on earth. ‘Leadership isn’t about managing outcomes. It’s about owning consequences.’
Whether it’s earnings calls, media interviews, board presentations or company-wide meetings, CEOs often encounter high-pressure speaking opportunities. These tools can help you use your voice more confidently.
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Charisma and credentials aren’t enough. In the pressure cooker of leadership, it’s the subtle, often invisible factors that determine who lasts—and who doesn’t.
When markets turn volatile and the path ahead grows foggy, leadership is everything. Just ask veteran manufacturing CEOs Nick Pinchuk and Farooq Kathwari.
Facing a worsening outlook, it is tempting to focus on defensive measures to preserve resources. But smart strategy requires offense too.
With a 95 percent commercialization rate across more than 1,350 patents, innovation hub Nottingham Spirk is the most important R&D center you’ve likely never heard of. Here’s how they do it.
Clear, consistent, and compelling communication isn’t just a leadership asset—it’s the backbone of successful strategy execution. From aligning teams to building trust and driving performance, discover how the right messaging can transform your organization from the inside out.
A fourth-generation leader reflects on succession, identity and knowing when to step aside. His journey offers lessons for every family business navigating what’s next.
Why strong leaders act when others hesitate — and how to develop that confidence without needing every answer.
Founder and CEO Glenn Sanford shares how a moment of clarity led to a movement, growing eXp Realty into the success it is today.
Your mission is not a wall ornament or a relic from a strategic planning retreat, it’s the heartbeat of your organization. Here’s how to turn your mission statements into mission-driven performance.
Mid-year polling from Chief Executive finds U.S. manufacturers on a positive streak going into the summer expecting all facets of the economy to improve.
Seven essential lessons, learned in the most dangerous places on earth. ‘Leadership isn’t about managing outcomes. It’s about owning consequences.’
With CEO turnover accelerating and leadership trust eroding, succession planning is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Here’s how both outgoing and incoming CEOs can lead smoother transitions and protect long-term value in an era of constant change.
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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.