Barron Witherspoon enjoyed tremendous success in a 38-year career with major leadership responsibilities at Procter & Gamble (as well as in a second career as an ordained minister!). Nonetheless, the journey wasn't always easy as a Black man making his way in corporate America. He's now distilled his wisdom into a new book, "The Black […]
As you aim to enhance your leadership skills, you face the challenge of fewer development opportunities in today's flatter organizational structures and the need for rapid adaptation in roles with shorter tenures. The Impact peer-to-peer network offers you a solution: access to a trusted group of peers for decision support, feedback, and shared experiences. Additionally, […]
As you aim to enhance your leadership skills, you face the challenge of fewer development opportunities in today's flatter organizational structures and the need for rapid adaptation in roles with shorter tenures. The Impact peer-to-peer network offers you a solution: access to a trusted group of peers for decision support, feedback, and shared experiences. Additionally, […]
According to the 2023 Disruption Index, 98% of CEOs say that they know their business models must change, but 85% say that they don’t know where to start. My fireside guest Steve Dennis argues that a big reason why leaders fail to make the changes necessary to avoid failure is because they can’t overcome their […]
Paul J. LeBlanc is one of my personal heroes. As President of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) he did what many said was impossible - he took back on-line education from predatory for-profit schools and made it possible for tens of thousands of students to graduate and seize opportunities. He's also the author of a […]
John Addison, a self-described "real guy" from Covington, Georgia, has had a roller-coaster of a career, encompassing leading Primerica, a significant financial institution through the Great Recession and subsequent highly successful IPO. In 2015, he didn't "retire" from his co-CEO role, but rather took the opportunity to "rewire" and write a book on the leadership […]
This Fireside Chat will be rescheduled from July 12, stay tuned for a new date and time! Just when you are ready to despair of human systems in general and healthcare in particular making any sense at all, something comes along that represents a shining point of light. Susannah Fox's wonderful MIT Press book "Rebel […]
This Friday Fireside Chat is being rescheduled – stay tuned for updates on Rita's LinkedIn profile! Emma Seppälä is a psychologist and research scientist by training, and boy could we all benefit from her work in these often dark times. She studies the science of happiness, emotional intelligence and social connection and has brought her […]
Traditional models of leadership have been under fire for some time. Command and Control, the chattering classes say, should be relegated to the dustbins of history and in its place should emerge a new kind of leadership, one which is inspiring, empathetic and adaptive. It isn't a coincidence, argues my Friday Fireside Chat guest, CNBC's […]
Guest Lecturer on September 26
Frederick Pferdt was Google's Chief Innovation Evangelist, building a world-class organization that trained tens of thousands to face the world in a future-ready way. He is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, where he teaches courses called things like "Hacking Your Innovation Mindset." His brand-new book, "Next is Now: How […]
Steven Brill is a veteran journalist and author whose previous books include "The Teamsters," "America's Bitter Pill," and "Tailspin." His new book is exactly as terrifying as it sounds. It's called "The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and […]
"Don't do it!" many of his friends and colleagues told H. R. McMaster upon learning that he had been tapped as President Trump's National Security Advisor. But, well, everybody likes a challenge and out of a sense of duty and commitment to serve, he took the job. His new book "At War With Ourselves: My […]
A special iteration of my course Leading Strategic Growth and Change, at Columbia Business School Executive Education, for business leaders from the Gulf region
Just when you are ready to despair of human systems in general and healthcare in particular making any sense at all, something comes along that represents a shining point of light. Susannah Fox's wonderful MIT Press book "Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care" is a case in point. Fox […]
Guest Lecturer on December 12
Attend the live-streamed discussion on LinkedIn or YouTube! Join me by the fireside with Matt Beane as we dive into one of today’s biggest workforce challenges: upskilling at scale. In a rapidly evolving world, the skills our teams need are constantly changing, and leaders everywhere are asking: How do we equip people to adapt and […]
In constant disruption - economic, geopolitical, and technological - what are innovators to do? The Reinvention Summit will gather industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers in Dublin from April 29-30, with exclusive VIP events in the days surrounding, for a series of keynotes, panels, and 1:1 networking opportunities designed to spark the spirit of reinvention.
In constant disruption - economic, geopolitical, and technological - what are innovators to do? The Reinvention Summit will gather industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers in Dublin from April 29-30, with exclusive VIP events in the days surrounding, for a series of keynotes, panels, and 1:1 networking opportunities designed to spark the spirit of reinvention.
Seeing Around Corners: Navigating Strategic Inflection Points A strategic inflection point is a shift in the environment that creates a step-change in what is possible. When they happen, they feel as though they came out of the blue. But, if we consistently pay attention to weak signals and leading indicators we can avoid being taken […]
The Trailblazer’s Playbook offers readers actionable strategies drawn from Sylvia Acevedo’s personal and professional experiences. The book dives into her journey from overcoming personal challenges to achieving success in various fields, providing insights on resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Sylvia Acevedo is an engineer, entrepreneur, and former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. Her […]
This is an academic gathering that brings together researchers, industry experts, and students to discuss the latest innovations and developments in science and technology. It provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking across various fields, fostering advancements in research and education.
The Fast Company Innovation Festival is an annual four-day event in New York City showcasing the latest in design, technology, business, and culture. It draws thousands of professionals to engage in keynote talks, workshops, culinary experiences, networking events, and more.
This is a non-profit forum held in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly. It brings together global leaders from government and business to foster public?private partnerships and tackle major global challenges. The 2025 Summit (Sept?21–24) marks its 15th year anniversary.
This event brings together hundreds of influential women, from entrepreneurs and corporate executives to social activists and government figures. The Forum focuses on women’s leadership, business innovation, and social investment, emphasizing practical strategies and cross-border collaboration.
This is a gathering in Washington, D.C. that brings together top female leaders in business, government, philanthropy, and the arts. It features high-level discussions, networking, and leadership insights led by Fortune editors and global change makers.
This is an executive development program hosted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business. It’s designed for senior HR leaders to explore global strategy, leadership, and innovation in a cohort-based setting.
This is an event held in Amsterdam, focusing on culture, people analytics, and organizational behavior. It brings together HR leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore how data can drive better workplaces.
The World’s Premier Business and Leadership Platform Since 2004, the World Business Forum has brought together thousands of senior executives from across the globe to learn directly from the world’s most influential business thinkers. We focus on the most relevant topics for today’s leaders–from innovation and strategy to culture and performance–empowering organizations to thrive in […]
A live virtual event from Harvard Business Review designed to help leaders develop and execute strategy in today’s complex business environment. Expect a fast, focused day of learning featuring keynote insights, masterclasses, expert conversations, and an interactive case discussion led by a Harvard Business School professor. You’ll explore the latest thinking on strategy as AI […]
The Media and Technology Program is guided by a leadership team with equally deep ties to industry and academia. The curriculum has been built to utilize the strengths and broad reach of Columbia Business School's full-time faculty and adjunct professors. The Program also benefits from the expertise of its Advisory Board, industry experts in the […]
Leading Strategic Growth and Change is a dynamic program that was built from the ground up to evolve alongside the business landscape. Each offering includes a consistent foundation of core strategy and leadership sessions, alongside rotating specialty topics that reflect current market realities, faculty expertise, and participant goals. Executives prepare a personal case – a significant […]
Have you ever heard of C-LAB? No, it’s not a science lab - but it is where bold ideas are shaped at Novartis. Our Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB) is a new fusion of world-leading external experts and senior leaders from across our business – bringing together a unique diversity of experience and perspectives to […]
Featuring long-form interviews with world-leading experts and ordinary people with extraordinary stories.
Creating Value Wins is the only podcast explicitly tackling this multi-dimensional reality with evidence-based solutions. We reject one-dimensional fixes, rules, frameworks, playbooks, methods, gatekeepers, or “AI slop.” Instead, we deliver the principles that power real performance, reveal new ways of thinking, speaking, acting, and interacting, and provide practical answers to your how-to questions—backed by reliable, economy-wide […]
Well-constructed and well-managed teams are a necessity in today’s work environment, and organizational success relies upon the ability to both create and lead high-performance teams. This program, designed for executives in leadership positions or on the cusp of assuming leadership responsibility, integrates and applies Columbia Business School’s thought leadership to prepare you to build a high performance team and […]
