CEO Optimism Surges Post-Election
Chief Executive’s leading indicator of sentiment among the business community finds most U.S. CEOs largely optimistic for 2025, with many finding relief in simply knowing what to expect, for a change.
Chief Executive’s leading indicator of sentiment among the business community finds most U.S. CEOs largely optimistic for 2025, with many finding relief in simply knowing what to expect, for a change.
What’s the real skinny on generative AI? We got some smart people in a room, turned off the tape recorders and asked them. Here’s a bit of what they had to say.
The election isn’t just an event—it’s a test of leadership. How leaders show up now will determine whether their teams trust them to navigate future uncertainties.
The key to resilience—for both companies and leaders—is understanding, and rewriting, the narratives that unconsciously drive behavior. An intriguing new book details how to get it done.
AMD’s longtime CEO Lisa Su led one of the most impressive turnarounds in the history of the technology business. As the age of AI dawns, she’s just getting started.
Existing between the poles of micro-managing and and glib cheerleading, this leadership methodology embraces intentionally letting go of the reins, and trusting your people to get it done.
Healthcare packages provided to employees are a massive and continuously rising cost to businesses—and recent research shows no sign of cooling.
‘Banking is a small community, so be mindful of how your reputation can impact your banking relationships,’ says Bridget Meyer of Redbridge Debt & Treasury.
Taking on a chief executive role comes with new responsibilities—and possible misconceptions. These reminders put it in perspective.
Change is tough. High-speed change in the face of a massive disruption or opportunity? Tougher still. Hard-won advice from eight CEOs who made it happen.
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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.