4 New Year’s Resolutions for CEOs
The start of the new year is a great time to review where you are, what happened last year, and where you are going in the future. Here are 4 lessons leaders in all industries can use to succeed in 2016.
The start of the new year is a great time to review where you are, what happened last year, and where you are going in the future. Here are 4 lessons leaders in all industries can use to succeed in 2016.
As every organization moves toward a digital transformation, it has become evident that companies are requiring a higher level of technology expertise at the top than was needed just a few years ago. And CEOs are responding by removing the layers between themselves and the CIO or CTO, and elevating that position to the executive team.
In early September, Burger King made news by appointing a 34-year-old CEO, one of the youngest ever in a field where the average age is 57. Realistically, can Daniel Schwartz, or any 34-year-old, possibly be experienced enough to succeed in the top role?
Many CEOs simply think of thought leadership as a marketing strategy, but it has the capacity to change an industry while expanding personal—and company—success.
There are several proven strategies to help CEOs influence potential partners, clients, board members or executives of companies you may be looking to acquire. Applying these suggestions will help you secure agreement from the other party ethically without resorting to more manipulative approaches.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, creativity can be learned. Follow these principles to master your ability to innovate and find one-of-a-kind solutions.
For CEOs under intense scrutiny, it may feel natural to keep things close to the vest—but you can become a much better leader by opening up.
Toxic leaders contaminate the work place. Some do it without realizing it, while others do so purposefully. If you are a toxic CEO, your company could be suffering irrevocable damage. The stress these types of leaders place on their team hinders performance, causes undue stress and creates turnover.
In the age of remote work, individual conversations with your direct reports have never been more important. Here’s how to make them work for you.
With the exception of Marissa Mayer, these CEOs received their notoriety from the media for illegal acts that took place either by themselves or by their staff.
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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.