A rare, reflective conversation with one of the world’s most influential thinkers on purpose, resilience, renewal and sustaining excellence across a lifetime.
In this exclusive live masterclass, Jim Collins uses the core ideas from his forthcoming book, What to Make of a Life, and applies them directly to leaders who are operating at the highest levels—and thinking deeply about what comes next.
This is a one-of-a-kind leader’s masterclass on renewal, resilience and long-term excellence—designed for CEOs, C-level executives and senior leaders who want to remain fully engaged, effective and fulfilled across every phase of life and leadership.
What to Make of a Life is Jim Collins’ most personal and expansive work to date.
Over ten years, Collins studied lives at pivotal moments—pairing individuals facing similar circumstances and analyzing the choices that led to dramatically different outcomes. From artists and athletes to public figures and leaders, the research reveals how fulfilling lives are built, sustained and renewed over time.
Every registrant will receive an exclusive pre-order copy of the book as part of their registration.
Jim Collins is one of the world’s most influential thinkers on leadership and organizational excellence.
He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Good to Great, Built to Last, How the Mighty Fall, and Great by Choice. His work has shaped how CEOs, boards and leadership teams think about enduring success.
This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Collins on ideas that extend beyond your business—to the arc of your life.
Chief executives face unique “cliffs”—moments when success, disruption, transition, or even achievement itself forces a re-evaluation.
Drawing from decades of research across extraordinary lives, Collins offers a clear, practical framework for understanding these moments—and for building momentum that lasts far beyond a single role or title.
Identify the moments that force reassessment—transition, disruption or redefining purpose after major success.
Learn how to think clearly when the old playbook no longer fits and new questions emerge about what comes next.
Develop the perspective and inner discipline required to navigate change with clarity, steadiness and resolve.
Apply a long-arc view of leadership that helps you remain fully engaged, effective and driven—long and late.
CEOs and founders
Presidents and managing partners
Senior executives preparing for their next chapter
Leaders navigating transition, growth, or reinvention
Leaders who want to sustain impact, purpose and energy over the long arc of life
Efficient, focused and custom-built for busy executives and their key personnel, Chief Executive pulls together some of the most experienced, creative minds in business to take a deep dive into the biggest challenges confronting your business today.
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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.
