Dave Crisalli knows a thing or two about running a successful franchise-based business—he was president and CEO of Massage Envy, the largest national massage spa chain in the U.S, before launching PROSE.
You don’t have choose between change and stability. In fact, change without stability will lead to erosion of traditional values and consistency.
Thriving in the digital era demands a corporate culture that values innovation and collaboration. The best leaders recognize that talented, inspired people are their company’s main engine for success.
The U.S. military trained them to lead. Five CEOs share the leadership lessons they’ll never forget.
BISim co-CEO Arthur Alexion explains why company values and DNA are different from work culture, and why they are critical to success.
Every major city in the Heartland would like to consider itself an emerging digital-technology hub. But the CEO of Northwestern Mutual John Schlifske is actually trying to make it happen in Milwaukee.
Wade Foster, CEO of workflow automation app developer Zapier, has taken an unconventional approach toward growing his organization.
Businesses embracing Conscious Capitalism look beyond the bottom line, seeking to elevate society along with shareholder interests.
John Flannery’s sudden ouster at GE after a mere 13 months on the job by a newly constituted board startled many peer CEOs, as well as analysts, investors and employees. When your company hits a bump in the road, will your board have your back—or back you right out the door?
Jeff Webb has guided Varsity Brands from a startup cheerleading operation out of his apartment to a primetime special on NBC and an eventual $2.5 billion sale. He talks with us about the growth of the company and knowing when it was time to step down as CEO.
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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.
