
IYKYK Culture: The Dangers Of Unwritten Rules
A harrowing near-catastrophic experience taught this CEO why exclusive cultures can hold some of the best employees back.

A harrowing near-catastrophic experience taught this CEO why exclusive cultures can hold some of the best employees back.

Taking on a chief executive role comes with new responsibilities—and possible misconceptions. These reminders put it in perspective.

In this edition of our Corporate Competitor Podcast, Storey discusses the do’s and don’ts of mounting a comeback regardless of any setback you’ve endured.

Although the CEO rating for the current environment remains unchanged since August, the September forecast for the future improves on expectations of Fed rate cuts and an end to the election cycle—regardless of the outcome.

ECD CEO Wallace scales a mom-and-pop business at a beehive of classic-car customization in Orlando.

Is there a path for established, traditional businesses to not just survive, but thrive in the new landscape? The answer is a resounding yes, but it will require a fundamental shift in approach.

Chief executives at retail and consumer companies may have a shorter timeline to jumpstart sluggish performance.

When a leader takes a narrow, one-dimensional, often short-term focus on a singular stakeholder or metric, the results can be disastrous. Instead, lead bigger.

Learn how to navigate the complexities of modern leadership by balancing immediate results with long-term growth strategies.

Chief Executive Group’s inaugural survey of nearly 300 CEOs across Canada, conducted in partnership with MacKay CEO Forums, finds hope that rate cuts by the Bank of Canada—and a potential changing of the guard in Ottawa—will reignite demand.
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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.