CEO Optimism Plummets In March Amid Tariff Uncertainty
A poll of more than 220 U.S. CEOs finds business confidence at lowest level since November 2012—and recession fears on the rise.
A poll of more than 220 U.S. CEOs finds business confidence at lowest level since November 2012—and recession fears on the rise.
Private equity has a fundamental—and under-discussed—math problem. That’s great news for you.
Average CEO tenure is shortening, and the number of CEOs making unplanned departures has been rising. Here’s what’s driving the transition trend—and what leaders can do about it.
For 36 years, Tony James helped guide the fate of the best-run retail company in the world. In a rare, exclusive interview, he shares his board playbook.
To thrive, you must focus on Trump’s clear and consistent long-term goals—and plan accordingly. Here’s how.
CEOs say that conflicting forces in the incoming administration’s goals are causing a lack of clarity around the outlook for business. Still, most remain very hopeful for what is to come.
Turning a team into a championship team takes more than a leader. It takes someone with the passion, preparation and patience to make others the best they can be. It takes a coach. Lessons from one of the all-time greats.
Nicholas Negroponte’s seminal 1995 techno-classic predicted how the digital age would unfold before it happened. So what does the revolutionary make of the revolution?
The CEO’s schedule is notoriously punishing—long hours, constant demands, a relentless pace. But the real source of exhaustion often isn’t the workload itself; it’s ourselves.
On the latest episode of the Corporate Competitor Podcast, Kirby shares how he limits his formal meetings to just 20 hours per week, carving out plenty of time to connect directly with United employees.
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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.