The brain excels at spotting threats in our environment, but to enable a fight-or-flight response, it shuts down the part of our brain we usually engage to strategize, innovate and integrate. Here’s how to fix that.
It is the CEO’s responsibility to prioritize employee health and well-being—and taking care of oneself is the best place to start.
The legislation provides businesses with much needed capital—but with strings attached. Here’s what every CEO needs to know.
The tenants of mindfulness can help manage stress, maintain focus, enhance cognitive performance and improve relationships.
As the leader of Twitter’s non-US operations, Bruce Daisley went in search of a cure for employee burnout. In the following interview with Chief Executive, he shares the secrets he learned along the way.
Amazon survived the Bezos divorce last year, but the drama showed how executive splits can turn ugly and put their companies at risk.
Regardless of the size of an enterprise, the old adage “it’s lonesome at the top” rings true. If we, as leaders, are to make the best decisions, we will do so with input from others and not in a vacuum.
CEO David MacNeil uses Big Game spot this year to focus on University of Wisconsin treatments for his sick dog, Scout
At some stage, every CEO must ask himself or herself: Is my long-term goal to sell the business at some point—or will I stay until they wheel me out in a box?
What the looming pilot shortage means for private aviation.
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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.
