When A CEO’s ‘Position Authority’ Gets In The Way
Being top dog is part of the job—but authoritarian overload can clamp down on curiosity, creativity and innovation.
Being top dog is part of the job—but authoritarian overload can clamp down on curiosity, creativity and innovation.
Without it, you will struggle needlessly with underperformance and talent retention. Try these strategies to build the right culture.
A survey of 500 CEOs led to the launch of a new web site dedicated to helping leaders navigate the uncertainties of remote.
As Gen-Y creeps up on middle age (Yikes! It’s true!) understanding their changing habits is critical for CEOs. Start by rethinking conventional wisdom.
In an era dominated by technological transformation, management by metric and unicorn-or-bust business plans, Patrick Lencioni has a powerful, contrarian message for CEOs: Lasting success won’t arise out of better AI or luring talent with dubious promises of “purpose.”
Does your organization have the reputation of doing whatever it takes to deliver for your clients? If not, you have work to do.
In the ER, short-term decisions are made just to get to the luxury of crafting long-term strategies for health and well being. The same should be true for our companies.
Before you embark on a culture renovation, make sure you really understand how the current culture is perceived. Technology can help.
When John Murdock inherited the top spot, under tragic circumstances, the pressure was on to quickly climb the learning curve. He shares his top seven lessons.
Your job isn’t done when the reorg is announced. In fact, it’s just beginning. Five strategic steps CEOs must take.
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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.