
Distraction Or Disruption? It Matters For Strategy
The flurry of Executive Orders—and the way it has dominated the news cycle—has made it more challenging to determine the true impact to your business. But it still has to be done.

The flurry of Executive Orders—and the way it has dominated the news cycle—has made it more challenging to determine the true impact to your business. But it still has to be done.

To thrive, you must focus on Trump’s clear and consistent long-term goals—and plan accordingly. Here’s how.

CEOs who cultivate these qualities gain the confidence, insight and resilience needed to navigate challenges, inspire others and acquire wisdom.

Longer-term, mass-scale battery storage to accompany the electric grid is a critical goal within the industry. Bud Collins, CEO of a company in the field, shares how his organization is approaching the problem.

Polling shows recruitment and retention still high on the list for 2025, though slightly down from last year.

In this edition of our Corporate Competitor Podcast, Red Roof president Gharib shares leadership insights earned over two decades in the hospitality industry.

CEOs willing to sound like a broken record can maximize the value of their human capital and drive long-term success.

Chief Executive’s January survey of more than 200 CEOs across Canada finds them optimistic about a change in federal leadership—and undeterred by the threat of tariffs from the U.S.

Here’s how four CEOs approached exploring the infinite possibilities of gen AI tools across business functions—without introducing unmanageable risk.
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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.