Leading With A Laugh: Lessons From The Comedy Stage
What moonlighting as a stand-up comic taught one executive about getting to the point, reading the room, and leading with honesty, humor and humanity.
What moonlighting as a stand-up comic taught one executive about getting to the point, reading the room, and leading with honesty, humor and humanity.
As CEO of the Space Foundation, Heather Pringle pulls on her varied background to nurture talent for the space jobs of tomorrow.
The UNC women’s basketball head coach shares what it takes to build a powerhouse team, and be the leader that helps them succeed.
Elise Awwad, CEO of DeVry University, on how to inspire and reward innovation.
‘Inclusion doesn’t just happen—you have to be intentional about it.’
Having a strong network is invaluable. Here’s a strategy to help you make the most of your connections.
The former TV producer turned janitorial CEO is shaking up the cleaning industry with big ideas, bold leadership, and zero tolerance for grime—or mediocrity.
Natracare’s Hewson started a whole new category in feminine care 36 years ago. She shares what motivates her, and where women can find business opportunities today.
VistaJet’s Qi shares her path to the C-Suite, how she approaches her goals now that she’s there—and what she focuses on: ‘I’ve never let being in the minority define my approach.’
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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.