Anne Chow Doesn’t Like The Acronym DEI
But the first woman, and woman of color, to be CEO of AT&T argues that the ideas behind the letters, ‘done right,’ are critical to corporate strategy today.
But the first woman, and woman of color, to be CEO of AT&T argues that the ideas behind the letters, ‘done right,’ are critical to corporate strategy today.
As the CFO of e.l.f. Beauty, Mandy Fields has steered the fan-favorite beauty brand to record growth. Her philosophy: ‘One team, one dream.’
CEO and author Leigh Burgess shares the personal story that led her to leave her high-level job and start over with a mission toward work-life alignment and a mantra: ‘be bold.’
Rachel Salzberg, CEO of Facets Coaching and author of The ReSoul Revolution, on the impact of shifting your internal state—and how to do it.
Negotiation expert Alison Fragale shares the shifts in perspective and steps you can take to be successful.
Whether you’re arguing for better compensation, trying to change the way your employees handle a task or working on a merger or acquisition, being a skilled negotiator is critical. Here’s how to do it well—even with challenging partners.
Six sure-fire steps to “holding space” while practicing gracious and effective leadership, and the six principles to support this effort.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the first woman to lead one of Royal Caribbean Group’s cruise brand lines, paved the way for many others as she achieved transformational financial results. She has some direct advice for those feeling ‘imposter syndrome.’
There are five challenging conversations everyone has at work, according to workplace expert Nicole Bianchi. Knowing how to approach each one—and come out stronger—can save you and your team significant stress.
Even the most successful, especially women, can be stymied by feelings of doubt. Here’s how to get beyond that: ‘Confidence is a side effect of taking action.’
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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.