Building a Powerhouse Innovation Engine
Amy Edmondson
In this wildly uncertain business landscape, fearless innovation is not just a strength—it’s essential for sustained success. Join Amy Edmondson, bestselling author of The Right Kind of Wrong and legendary former Costco CFO Richard Galanti for an in-depth masterclass where you’ll gain the ideas, insights and hard-won wisdom you need to lead confidently, build resilient cultures, and drive long-term competitive advantage. We’ll equip you with tools to transform how your organization approaches risk, fosters adaptability, and empowers teams, positioning you to fearlessly navigate change with purpose and precision.
Discover proven methods to cultivate teams that are empowered to take smarter risks and drive sustainable growth.
Equip your organization to foster open communication and a commitment to shared goals, sparking innovation across all levels.
Learn how to lead your teams in reframing obstacles as growth opportunities, increasing adaptability in uncertain times.
Explore strategies from Costco’s playbook on how to build a fiercely loyal customer base and committed workforce.
Access pragmatic steps to enhance trust and collaboration, making bold ideas and rapid problem-solving part of your team’s everyday practices.
Exchange strategies and learn from fellow executives to develop an actionable plan that’s informed by real-world successes and insights.
A globally-respected authority on psychological safety and leadership, Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. Bestselling author of The Right Kind of Wrong and The Fearless Organization, Edmondson has redefined what it means to lead in complex environments, focusing on fostering a climate where high-performing teams take smarter risks and unleash new levels of growth.
Galanti served as CFO of Costco for nearly 40 years, overseeing the company’s growth into one of the most admired and profitable retailers in global business history. Known for his no-nonsense approach and dedication to Costco’s values, Galanti provides a master class—exclusively developed for Chief Executive’s community—in long-term strategic thinking and the role of culture in building growth and opportunity.
Creating a culture of psychological safety is not just about morale—it’s fundamental to innovation and long-term growth. In this session, Edmondson will delve into how psychological safety enables teams to share bold ideas, take risks, and embrace learning without fear of repercussions. This approach drives faster problem-solving, accountability, and transformative thinking.
From $1.50 hotdogs to gold bars, there’s a method to the magical madness that has made Costco an obsession for millions of shoppers around the world. In this Chief Executive exclusive session, Galanti will share the real secrets driving Costco’s success. Explore how a culture of loyalty, simplicity, and accountability contributes to consistent growth and drives fierce customer commitment.
Bringing together their combined expertise, Edmondson and Galanti will take audience questions, help you tackle your challenges and discuss strategies that leaders can implement to create fearless, innovative organizations. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with these powerhouse business leaders!
After you get the theory and the use-cases, come together with fellow executives for facilitated discussions on the key takeaways, share challenges with one another and help each other create an action plan that benefits from others’ experiences and lessons.
Leading a business through this time of unprecedented volatility and change is the challenge of a lifetime. To win—to keep your edge–you need to go way beyond what you already know. You need fresh ideas, deeper insights, new inspirations. And you need them all the time.
You need the Chief Executive Masterclass series.
For the past four years, the Chief Executive Masterclass series has represented the go-to platform for America’s CEOs and senior business leaders to directly engage with the most influential, powerful and trusted business thinkers of our time.
December 11, 2024
February 13, 2024
May 22, 2025
Available ondemand
From Jim Collins and Patrick Lencioni to John Maxwell, Coach K and more, the Series delivers an intimate, interactive online setting unlike any other. Curated for time-strapped executives, the focus is always on high-value, growth-oriented, practical takeaways you can put to use immediately in your organization.
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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.
