A Hard Look In The Mirror
On advancing racial equality, I encouraged and even mentored, but, regrettably, was never the champion I could have been.
On advancing racial equality, I encouraged and even mentored, but, regrettably, was never the champion I could have been.
Unlike with crises past, businesses must respond to the current situation with both an understanding of business reality and of human nature.
Right or wrong, today we are in an environment where fuses are short, grudges are long and the effects to an organization can be financially devastating.
CEOs must first get past the naiveté of believing that systemic racism and injustice does not exist in their companies. Then they must act to change the narrative.
CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman learned the hard way that leaders live in a fishbowl, and credibility can be destroyed in matter of days. Three simple ways to strengthen yours.
CEOs and directors are uniquely positioned to set the tone of how their companies deal with racial inequities inside their companies, and by extension, in America at large. Some pragmatic tips.
By seizing opportunities for empathy, simplification and innovation, we strengthen our organizations, our teams and ourselves.
The protests around the country address an issue larger than police brutality and, if there is to be any long-term sustainable change, it’s an issue that must be addressed by corporate America.
Particularly in times of uncertainty, great leadership means making space for talent, opportunity and creativity to flourish.
Timely communication, artfully and empathetically delivered, is what separates the good leaders from the truly transcendent ones.
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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.