Former Google People Chief Laszlo Bock On The Future Of Leadership
Few people have had as much influence over the current thinking on the intersection of technology and talent as Laszlo Bock, who led “people operations” at Google for a decade.
Few people have had as much influence over the current thinking on the intersection of technology and talent as Laszlo Bock, who led “people operations” at Google for a decade.
There’s truth and there’s advice. One of the most valuable skills you can learn as an entrepreneur is to differentiate between the two.
Many leaders put more energy into telling and convincing when they should be listening and learning.
Leadership in the coming years will not be about sweating the small stuff. It will be about handling the crises, disruptive factors, or tipping points that will define your legacy.
Tech advancements, competition, regulations and globalization are accelerating the rate of change and placing enormous demands on business to be more agile and responsive to new market forces. Here’s what companies are doing to adapt.
There are two types of CEOs: heroes and guides. So which is better? The short answer is: it depends.
Leaders have to be able to continually adapt the roles they play whether maintaining productivity, inspiring colleagues to adjust to new realities or seeking out new resources.
Sexual harassment is one of the most significant risks to your organization, and prevention is everyone’s business.
Resumes can never replace self-knowledge and the ability to communicate one’s strengths and weaknesses.
This article focuses on how CEOs ensure that employees and organizational leaders are developed to meet the demands of a dynamic environment.
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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.