2. Be committed.
The distinctions between diehard fans and fair-weather fans are numerous, but one of the most outstanding differences is in their long-term view. Diehard fans know the past, present and sometimes the future of their team and never let a single game or season color their perspective. Like superfans, executives also need to have a long-term view. Know about your company’s past, present and future. Ensure that your executives and staff are all looking through the same lens, and explain to everyone how short-term problems are simply bumps on a solid, steady path.
3. Be personal.
Superfans have their own personal style. Face paint may be verboten for executives, but the commitment it represents is essential. Display your passion by meeting one-on-one with your leadership team members and face-to-face with your employees in general. Get out in the field often and get to know the people who work for you. Feel their pride in and passion for the work they do, and then carry that feeling to others. In doing so, they will witness your passion firsthand and see that you care and are committed to each person and function and understand their point-of-view.
4. Be engaged.
All superfans know and can eloquently speak about the intimate details and statistics of their favorite teams. From the roster to the positions they play to how long they’ve been with the team, where they played college ball … you get the idea. In other words, they are deeply engaged in the lives of the team members. That same deep engagement can help CEOs ensure that the right executives are in the right positions. Also, when your passion falters, being engaged with team members is one of the quickest ways to rekindle it.
5. Be humorous.
Poke fun at yourself. Athletes are known for their “touchdown dances.” While dancing may not be your thing, work becomes drudgery when we drain the fun and playfulness out of it. Consider ways you can infuse humor and enjoyment into your daily work life. If you’re working on serious proposals and projects, be intentional about creating some downtime so your team can collectively take a breath and recharge. A great place to look for ideas is in your company’s creative department. A dose of humor and silliness is not only a release, but it also can be a great catalyst for innovation and discovery.
Who is your company’s biggest superfan? A supplier? A Wall Streeter? An enthusiastic employee? An avid customer? It should be you—with your passion visible for the entire company to see.
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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.
