Research shows that fear in the workplace – and in our lives – creates tunnel vision and contributes to poor decision-making and underperformance. In today’s dynamic and challenging world, the most successful CEOs cultivate an unstoppable mindset based in freedom rather than fear. By doing so, th...

While some issues are problems with a definite answer, the more challenging issues are polarities — situations in which either side has benefits and drawbacks. Attempting to address these issues with traditional problem-solving skills only makes things worse. There is a significant, competitive a...

You will have heard many times in recent years CEOs at Davos or UN Summits proclaiming the need for a fairer, more responsible form of capitalism, a ‘stakeholder’ capitalism that has in view the importance of communities and the environment as well as company shareholders. The sad irony and reali...

“Familiness” is a unique resource that exists in family firms because of the interaction of the family, the enterprise, and individual family members. Often this Familiness is responsible for the unique competitiveness of family enterprises. Yet - since all families are imperfect - this Familines...

Breaking the Mold (BTM) explores the current challenges and opportunities facing white male leaders in equity & inclusion work. Through personal sharing and practice with BTM’s tools, participants will leave with inspiration and pathways to becoming more impactful DEI partners in their workplaces...

Leadership Strategies to Create Predictably Extraordinary Results.

Strategy from enterprise strategy to exit strategy to strategic milestones is at the heart of what an effective board should provide. Steer clear of having your board members deal with management issues and allow them instead to think outside your company's boundaries strategically. Action items....

Leaders at future-ready organizations think about time and scale in very different ways than at other organizations. They can work with the most speculative and visionary futures on a 10-year horizon and identify opportunities for innovation and capacity-building that propel the organization forw...

Become aware of biases of the mind during critical decision making. Individual characteristics including personality and experience influence how people make decisions. As you make multiple, critical decisions during and after the COVID-19 crisis, learn how to be aware of biases that exist in you...

Join YPO and C200 for a dynamic discussion on how the analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors relating to your businesses can be integrated into strategic plans and corporate policies that meet objectives for people, the planet, and profit. The discussion will cover the fu...

As a CEO you know that good branding can command recognition, inspire loyalty and build relationships. A personal brand does the same thing, but for you. Developing your personal brand can help accelerate your career and be instrumental in driving new business to your company.This session will br...

Are you ready for a reinvention? This YPO-only, highly interactive online leadership development program is designed to expand your capacity to lead and rethink your enterprise for our new world. Over the course of five days, during Reinvention, Inc., you will apply new perspectives to your own b...

In true Brad Feld fashion, the new book the co-founder of the Foundry Group has co-authored stirs up trouble in a good way. Drawing from the wisdom of late 19th-century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, whose philosophical discourse was groundbreakingly disruptive in its time, The Entrepren...

To create new strategies, we need to let go of our old lenses. This process begins with awareness, which leads to an abundance of choices. Are you ready to take the first step in building your confidence for life's transitions? Join expert resources for this six-session series, where you will con...

When you set an expectation, you give yourself a chance to be disappointed. When you set a standard, you create a benchmark for success that encourages critical thinking and strategic action. In this event, you’ll join Raman Chadha, founder and managing partner of The Junto Institute, as he revea...

Hiring and supporting employees with disabilities is not just a matter of corporate social responsibility or public relations. Creating opportunities for everyone to develop their potential, doing a useful job as a part of a team and for which they are paid a wage, is good for business and create...

Empowering the next generation of family business entrepreneurs can be challenging and rife with uncertainty. Join Taylor Adams, a 5th-generation family business entrepreneur, and a panel of peers, for an exploration of strategies that go beyond wealth preservation and business succession. Paneli...

The post-exit entrepreneur can often feel a loss of structure, meaning and identity. For many, this transition brings unexpected challenges and opportunities. Gain insight into the realities of post-exit life and why these feelings are normal.
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For the typical YPO’er of a middle-market company no one has your back when Exiting Your Business. You don't know what you don't know and all the background and skills you developed building your successful company will not serve you well when selling your successful company. The classic “Deal Te...

Dr. Randel Carlock, Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD, discusses the common issues family businesses face and how they can plan for success. Additional Resources:Register for the INSEAD Global Family Enterprise Program
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Professor Olivier Sibony (HEC Paris) provides insight into how to overcome cognitive biases to improve outcomes. Key Takeaways:Cognitive biases can affect business
Implement a structured decision making process
Don't make decisions alone
Additional Resources:Olivier's YPO EDGE Presentation
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Horacio Falco, teacher and researcher of Negotiation Sciences at INSEAD, discusses the stumbling blocks that cause gender negotiation to fail and how to avoid those pitfalls. Key Takeaways:Do your research
Target the right problems
Create holistic solutions
Additional Resources:Horacio Falco's ...

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Jeff Wilke, former Amazon Global Consumer CEO and architect of Amazon's logistics, go-to-market, and e-commerce juggernaut. This Only in YPO experience allows members to learn how Amazon envisioned and executed their plan, becoming one of the most powerf...

Tim Gentry shares insights into how you can translate your core business values into a more effective brand. Takeaways: Purpose: Help the consumer buy more of your brand. Elevate your product's perceived value. Start with your core values.