‘Okay And Relieved’ After Tumultuous Election Week
Former EY CEO Mark Weinberger, a veteran of public sector posts for both GOP and Democratic administrations, says the divided government will be a net positive.
Former EY CEO Mark Weinberger, a veteran of public sector posts for both GOP and Democratic administrations, says the divided government will be a net positive.
Want to restore yourself amid all the disruption and uncertainty? Try sitting in silence, without distraction, thinking—doing nothing. Alone.
Roger Martin, who Ford’s Jim Hackett called “my generation’s Peter Drucker,” explains what ails our beloved system and how we can fix it by realizing ‘slack is not the enemy.’
Having a long track record can certainly be a positive for a company, but legacy can also be an obstacle if the company isn’t nimble enough to change. Here’s how one CEO did it right.
It’s not easy taking the helm of a company in the middle of a pandemic, but this CEO was able to draw on his leadership experience to right the ship.
If you wait until a crisis to build great culture, you’ll be too late. Only time and consistency reveal genuine care and concern for employees—and they will, in turn, step up during hard times.
Like other large retailers, Ulta Beauty was hit hard by the pandemic, but unlike those that have fallen, the cosmetics company has survived through months of chaos. CFO Scott Settersten explains how.
In this first of a two-part series, Ulta Beauty CFO Scott Settersten explains how the company avoided disaster by making some tough—and quick—decisions from the virtual war room.
We hear plenty about the companies that heroically shifted gears to make PPE equipment, but the stories of missed opportunities never make headlines. Three attributes of Covid-era leadership that CEOs should aspire to.
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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.