Every CEO is different. We come from different upbringings, have unique personalities and our own individual career paths. These factors all contribute to the way we lead.
When I was just 11 years old, I began working as a stock boy for only $1.60 an hour. My father, the only member in his family to survive the Holocaust, instilled the drive and desire to work hard. This need to do the things my family never had the chance to do pushed me to work hard at every stage and every age of my life.
I had already served as CEO at several companies by the time I arrived at Stream. Each experience was different, but provided invaluable lessons that allowed me to better understand that what is needed in a leader truly depends on his or her team.
“leaders should be warm, transparent and sincere; but ultimately results oriented, expecting accountability from their teams.”
I was drawn to Stream for many reasons – one of them being the people. Not only do I lead our corporate team, but I also lead our team of over 52,000 Independent Associates. They live in cities across the country and come from all backgrounds – no one has the same story. However, they are all looking for the same thing: opportunity.
As I lead our team locally and across the nation, my leadership philosophy is simple: leaders should be warm, transparent and sincere; but ultimately results oriented, expecting accountability from their teams. This statement has been my compass over the past two years and continues to provide clarity on the leader I want to be for my company.
It is my belief that people relate better to those they view as human. Without sincerity and transparency, your team will not only lose trust, but they will also lose faith. Just as your team gives you their all, you must give them yours. Always have a servant mentality. You get what you give in this world.
At the same time, leaders must be results oriented, expecting accountability from their teams. It is my job to inspire everyone to do their jobs and do them well. Individual achievement is necessary to overall success of any company, especially at Stream. Our incredible corporate team works daily to provide the best opportunities for our Independent Associates and in return, those Independent Associates work tirelessly to build their businesses and better the company as a whole.
When you have a team so willing to work, it makes you want to work harder for them. At Stream, we recognize the accomplishments of our team members individually on a regular basis. This commitment to our people and their growth shows we care about their success beyond the company. Nothing we do in the office, nothing we do in the field, is possible without the combined efforts of all of us working toward the same goal.
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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.
