
How Crisis And Uncertainty Can Be A Catalyst For Growth
Crises and downturns come in many different flavors, but there are principles CEOs can adopt that will help them come out ahead, whatever the challenge.

Crises and downturns come in many different flavors, but there are principles CEOs can adopt that will help them come out ahead, whatever the challenge.

A recent HSBC survey of over 2,000 executives found that 42 percent plan to transform their supply chains in 2023, and 47 percent view this as a priority in the near future. A look at how to make sure yours maximizes profits in this first of a two-part response.

The lack of good tools previously made it hard for employers to spot internal talent for new opportunities, but new platforms are making that a whole lot easier.

From yacht racing to hockey, organized sports have much to teach business leaders about the way companies should operate.

After record-setting wage growth, a recent poll of chief executives finds a sharply decreasing appetite for raises—no matter what the talent market brings.

Global operations head Baldassari advises retaining advantages of human workers amid push to automate.

In this edition of our Corporate Competitor Podcast, Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader Don Yaeger sits down with Tracey Brady Yurko, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Bridgewater Associates, to discuss the importance of learning how to gain new skills.

Disparagement of past leadership is a common technique for new CEOs—or C-Suite leaders—who view themselves as change agents. It usually backfires.

Leaders must model the behavior of questioning their decisions—not in a way that paralyzes, but in a way that embraces curiosity and nimble thinking.

Three key ingredients for a successful initiative that changes not only your technology, but the underlying business processes.
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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.