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Adam Leipzig produced some of the most successful films of the last four decades by mastering how ideas travel through culture. In a new book, he shares what he’s learned so you can put it to use. ‘There must be a gospel, and the gospel is not the facts.’
On this week’s Corporate Competitor Podcast, Barone shares how embracing discomfort, setting audacious goals and treating business as a team sport help leaders build stronger, higher-performing teams.
At 61, sooner than he thought, this ‘process driven’ CEO retired. He made a plan—and a new life he loves. Here’s how.
Why—and how—a new high-tech experiential gaming concept is growing fast.
Helping your people become value creators and growth drivers using AI‑augmented insight is the only way for your company to win from here. Some thoughts on how to do it.
Business Email Compromise scams are rising fast and they’re not just an IT problem—they’re a boardroom risk. Here’s how CEOs and GCs can lead the defense.
Adam Leipzig produced some of the most successful films of the last four decades by mastering how ideas travel through culture. In a new book, he shares what he’s learned so you can put it to use. ‘There must be a gospel, and the gospel is not the facts.’
On this week’s Corporate Competitor Podcast, Barone shares how embracing discomfort, setting audacious goals and treating business as a team sport help leaders build stronger, higher-performing teams.
Why—and how—a new high-tech experiential gaming concept is growing fast.
Calero, argues that data informs but stories drive action—making narrative clarity a core leadership skill for alignment, resilience and execution.
There are many, of course, from the Apple CEO, who just announced he is stepping down. But these are the ones the rest of us can focus on doing better as well.
From naval combat to building companies, his remarkable ability to remain calm wasn’t coldness or detachment. ‘It was a different way of processing chaos.’ And it has proved invaluable.
Why—and how—a new high-tech experiential gaming concept is growing fast.
Uncertainty today feels more potent than ever. But manufacturers already have all the tools required to navigate it—just add the right framework.
Many U.S. manufacturers are moderating their economic expectations in response to rising oil prices and uncertainty abroad, ending consistent positive forecasting since February 2026.
Dominique Bastien, founder of The Gondola Shop, shares how she stumbled into—and created—a niche industry restoring ski gondolas.
The bestselling author and advisor to CEOs shares what he’s counseling manufacturers as they navigate the wild vagaries of our time. ‘The first step here is using AI that creates business profitability.’
How this Shark Tank–winner apparel startup is forcing founder Justin Baer to make fast, high‑stakes calls on capacity, talent and footprint.
Adam Leipzig produced some of the most successful films of the last four decades by mastering how ideas travel through culture. In a new book, he shares what he’s learned so you can put it to use. ‘There must be a gospel, and the gospel is not the facts.’
Why—and how—a new high-tech experiential gaming concept is growing fast.
There are many, of course, from the Apple CEO, who just announced he is stepping down. But these are the ones the rest of us can focus on doing better as well.
If your feed isn’t carrying your real thinking, it’s not just noise—it’s costing you credibility and opportunity.
With more chief executives considering mergers and acquisitions, here are some questions for boards to consider.
A useful model for how organizations in all sectors can lead responsibly when certainty disappears and the stakes remain deeply personal.
Helping your people become value creators and growth drivers using AI‑augmented insight is the only way for your company to win from here. Some thoughts on how to do it.
Without a forward-looking lens, even a well-run process can produce the wrong outcome.
When it comes to pay in 2026, our latest survey finds division heads and supervisors outpacing both frontline workers and the C-Suite.
CEO Jeff Mason explains how proprietary commerce data, disciplined measurement and a culture built for retention help the agency deliver repeatable, profitable growth.
Five tips for engaging workers and mitigating labor relations risks in 2026.
You need your people focused on evolving their skills and their value‑creating actions, not standing in unemployment lines while bots execute yesterday’s scripts.
Helping your people become value creators and growth drivers using AI‑augmented insight is the only way for your company to win from here. Some thoughts on how to do it.
Business Email Compromise scams are rising fast and they’re not just an IT problem—they’re a boardroom risk. Here’s how CEOs and GCs can lead the defense.
Rising investment. Unclear outcomes. Increasing scrutiny on the executives responsible for both. The risk isn’t that AI stops working; it’s that organizations stop trusting it.
The leaders who matter most in the age of AI will be the ones who, unapologetically and radically, lead most like humans.
Many business leaders are focused on minor cost savings from artificial intelligence while ignoring its potential to fundamentally change their business model. Not these CEOs—they’re committing fully, integrating AI into strategy and core operations across the value chain. Some tips from the frontlines.
From weekly war-room meetings to testifying in D.C., Julie Robbins has spent the past year learning how to protect a creative manufacturer in a policy minefield—and how to bring employees and fans along.
To protect your immune system as you age, take steps to protect your overall health. A guide.
Paying attention to HRV values can be a helpful tool to learn about your body’s resilience level, how your lifestyle affects your stress and identify early signs of health challenges.
Simple steps to safeguard your health, maximize productivity and ensure safe, effective time on the road.
Tips for taking control of the holidays so they don’t take control of you.
It controls thought, movement and emotion. Here’s how to protect it and maximize its performance.
Sit all day? Some simple, high-ROI moves will help prevent pain, stiffness and injury.
From weekly war-room meetings to testifying in D.C., Julie Robbins has spent the past year learning how to protect a creative manufacturer in a policy minefield—and how to bring employees and fans along.
There’s far more unknown than known about what happens next following the Supreme Court’s ruling. Here’s how to start figuring things out.
The Supreme Court just invalidated most of the president’s tariffs. Before you exhale, perhaps ask a few questions of your team.
Beyond the direct impact on prices, there are multiple effects anticipated on the supply chain, much like those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what to do.
Nearly half of the 300 CEOs surveyed polled this May also say they have already paused hiring or making major new investments in their business. ‘This is not the time to panic but to consciously refine.’
The supply chain uncertainty unleashed by the overhaul of tariff levels in the U.S. is having an immediate and direct impact on the warehousing sector.
Helping your people become value creators and growth drivers using AI‑augmented insight is the only way for your company to win from here. Some thoughts on how to do it.
Rising investment. Unclear outcomes. Increasing scrutiny on the executives responsible for both. The risk isn’t that AI stops working; it’s that organizations stop trusting it.
The leaders who matter most in the age of AI will be the ones who, unapologetically and radically, lead most like humans.
Many business leaders are focused on minor cost savings from artificial intelligence while ignoring its potential to fundamentally change their business model. Not these CEOs—they’re committing fully, integrating AI into strategy and core operations across the value chain. Some tips from the frontlines.
Valuation is increasingly a measure of this strategic commitment, not just current revenue.
A human-AI workforce doesn’t eliminate the need for strong leadership—it transforms it. Here’s how to build a powerful partnership on your blended team.
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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.
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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.
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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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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.
