
Leadership Lessons From The Coldplay KissCam
The workplace admiration that corrupts leaders starts with a simple lie about their own importance—and ends with devastated families and damaged companies.

The workplace admiration that corrupts leaders starts with a simple lie about their own importance—and ends with devastated families and damaged companies.

Tariffs may have cooled early 2025’s M&A momentum, but CEOs should watch for renewed activity driven by private equity, AI adoption, and strategic recalibration in global markets.

Lila Snyder’s methodical, curiosity-fueled approach to leadership was shaped by early lessons in problem solving—and a drive to always ask why.

How Montreal-based Zūm Rails is building the fintech in Canada and the U.S.—simultaneously.

AI-native consumers are redefining what ‘user experience’ means—and in many cases, they won’t be the ones clicking the buttons. What you can do now to meet demand in a world where AI agents, not humans, drive the transaction.

Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis has spent nearly a decade transforming PIT from a struggling former hub into an industry-leading origin-and-destination airport. As the $1.7 billion terminal modernization nears completion, she shares the vision and strategies behind one of aviation’s most remarkable turnarounds.

Co-founder Chapus shares how she’s been able to scale—without losing sight of what matters.

New poll of more than 350 CEOs finds renewed concerns over impact of Trump’s policies on U.S. business in the months ahead. ‘An economic goat rodeo.’

Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis has spent nearly a decade transforming PIT from a struggling former hub into an industry-leading origin-and-destination airport. As the $1.7 billion terminal modernization nears completion, she shares the vision and strategies behind one of aviation’s most remarkable turnarounds.

Wonder what’s considered a natural part of the aging process? Here’s what to expect as you get older — and what you can do about it.
0

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.