Rethinking Leadership

Rethinking Leadership

The evolving dynamics of the workforce, customer service, and the longevity economy present new hurdles and opportunities. Leadership now means mastering hybrid work models, embracing innovations in human resources, and recognizing the burgeoning longevity market's potential. This era calls for a nuanced understanding of age diversity within the workforce and a commitment to revolutionizing customer experience.

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Rethinking Leadership
  • HBS Professor Thomas DeLong: The Importance of Gratitude

    Thomas DeLong, Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice
    Harvard Business School examines gratitude by drawing on personal lessons and examples in professional sports to illustrate the importance and impact of giving gratitude in big ways and small.  

  • Leading in the Age of the Algorithm: Ethics, Agency, Fight for a Humane Future

    In a world shaped by unseen code, where algorithms dictate not only what we see but also who we become, leadership must evolve—or risk becoming irrelevant.
     
    Join us for this session as we invite LDN members to engage in a critical conversation about the ethical dilemmas of algorithmic influence,...

  • EDGE 2025 - Maya Hari and Michelle Cheo: An Activist Working Within the System

    Leaders shouldn’t have to choose between purpose and profit when making decisions. With the mindset of an activist, opportunities to engage beyond just financial returns and tackle the biggest challenges humanity faces are everywhere. We’ll explore big and small ways to mobilize impact across the...

  • EDGE 2025 - Chip Conley: Midlife is Calling, Don’t be Afraid to Answer

    Embrace the transformative process of aging by reimagining middle age as a chrysalis instead of a crisis. We’ll explore how to continue nurturing your passions while building toward midlife with curiosity, purpose, and wisdom.

    Key Takeaways:
    - Midlife Spans Decades: Midlife is generally defined ...

  • EDGE 2025 - Fernando Carro: From Barcelona to Winning the Bundesliga

    Bayer Leverkusen achieved in the 2023-2024 season what many thought was impossible when Fernando Carro joined the club as CEO in 2018. In a single campaign, the club not only lifted the Bundesliga’s Meisterschale but became the first team in league history to finish the season unbeaten. We’ll exp...

  • EDGE 2025 - Sarah Dusek: Investing In Women To Invest In The World

    When you invest in a woman, she invests in her community, she invests in her family, she invests in the world in which she lives, and everything changes around her. Sarah Dusek shares her experience investing in the women of Africa through her venture capital firm and explores how scaling up wome...

  • SuperShifts - Navigating the Next 200 Years with Strategic Foresight and AI

    We stand at the threshold of a transformative era. With the power of AI tools, you can prepare yourself for any shifts in the business landscape ahead. How? This SuperShifts session will show you. 

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Ja-Nae Duane, who will outline nine pivotal "Super...

  • EDGE 2025 - Riaz Shah: Leading in Disruptive Times

    Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping work and leadership against the backdrop of demographic shifts. As technology accelerates and talent becomes scarcer, leaders must rethink how they engage and empower people. This keynote challenges traditional assumptions and offers a fresh perspe...

  • EDGE 2025 - April Rinne: Inside Out — Self-Leadership for a World in Flux

    Whether it’s geopolitics, the supply chain, or inflation, we’re beset on all sides by uncertainty. Add to the mix the rapid technological advances of the past decade, and the pace of change has never been more frantic. But the faster the outer world moves, the more important it becomes to slow do...

  • EDGE 2025 - Ken Hughes: The Unsustainable Pursuit of Growth

    Growth at any cost is killing our planet. On the one hand, the UN Environment Programme recently warned that the planet continues to face a debilitating rise in temperature. And on the other hand, growth is an inherent part of business. How can we redefine success in a finite world?

    Key Takeaway...

  • EDGE 2025 - Jordi Faulí: The Sagrada Familia: Building Gaudí’s Project

    La Sagrada Familia is more than just a building. With its foundation laid over 140 years ago, it’s a living, breathing demonstration of genius. The project has spanned generations and adapted to cutting-edge technologies and construction techniques — all while remaining faithful to Antoni Gaudí’s...

  • EDGE 2025 - John Galantic: Revelations of a Hired Gun - A CEOs Confidential Guide

    At YPO EDGE Barcelona 2025, John Galantic, CEO of Tod’s Group and a leader behind iconic brands like Chanel, Ferrari, and Bacardi, provides rare insights into the art of leadership, brand-building, and navigating family-owned luxury businesses. Moderated by Rob Frances, this session reveals candi...

  • EDGE 2025 - Felipe Gomez: Music and the Mind of a Virtuoso

    In one of the most engaging and emotional sessions of YPO EDGE Barcelona 2025, pianist and business leader Felipe Gómez blends music and leadership into a performance that is as practical as it is inspiring. Drawing lessons from the life of a virtuoso musician, Gómez explores how method, attitude...

  • EDGE 2025 - Robinson, Čaputová: Rock The Cradle And Rock The System Women, Leadership and Power

    Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, and Zuzana Čaputová, former President of Slovakia, share profound insights into the essence of leadership in challenging times. Moderated by Mark Vlasic, this session explores the crucial roles of empathy, resilience, and courage in advancing democracy ...

  • EDGE 2025 - Franco Gussalli Beretta: The 500-Year-Old Company and the Art of Family Leadership

    Learn the secrets behind how Europe's oldest manufacturer has kept leadership within the family for centuries, and how they are approaching the unique challenge of having too few - as opposed to too many - members of the next generation to pass the company to.

    Key Takeaways:
    - Beretta’s Historic...

  • EDGE 2025 - James Ferragamo: Succession, Heritage, and the Family Business

    Explore how a dedication to education, personal growth, and practical experience laid the groundwork for meeting the challenges of running a family business and how that foundation prepares each generation of the company's leaders.

    Key Takeaways:
    - The Importance of Balance: James Ferragamo says...

  • SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell – Leadership in High-Velocity

    Join us for an exhilarating one-hour webinar featuring Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, as we delve into the principles of "Leadership in High-Velocity Environments."

    Gwynne joined SpaceX in 2002 as its 11th employee, working alongside Elon Musk for over 22 years. They built the company to ...

  • The High-Performance Teams Playbook: Strategies for CEOs to guide teams to excellence

    The rapidly changing corporate landscape demands teams that can adapt, innovate, and consistently perform at the highest levels. How do you create and lead high-performing teams?
     
    Join us for the last session in a three-part series that champions the art and science of building high-performing t...

  • Filippo Ghirelli: Building Connections Across Cultures

    Filippo Ghirelli (YPO Monaco and French Riviera Integrated), Chairman of the Board at Genera Group, recently shared valuable perspectives on leadership, team dynamics, and fostering a culture of accountability. Watch his video interview to learn and explore:

    Why leadership starts from the very f...

  • The CEO’s Coaching Toolkit: Practical strategies to inspire, empower, connect

    In today’s changing world, learning to lead differently is essential for inspiring and motivating people. But where do you start?
     
    Join us for the second part of a three-part series that examines what coaching tools are necessary for leading others. How can we engage new talent? They seek purpos...

  • The Executive’s Guide to Survival - Life-Saving Tactics for Leaders to Avoid Being Singled Out

    In today’s high-stakes environment, modern leaders face an array of escalating threats—both personal and professional. This event equips high-profile leaders with essential skills to navigate these challenges with confidence, control, and discretion.
    This dynamic, action-packed presentation, led ...

  • Hannes Chopra: Leadership Success Through Intentional Diversity

    Hannes Chopra (YPO Barcelona Gold), CEO of RaSa Future Fund and an adjunct professor of fintech at Harbour Space University, recently shared his insights on leadership and fostering diverse, inclusive teams. 
    Watch the video to learn and explore:

    Why inclusion drives workplace success.
    The crit...

  • The Self-Coaching Leader: Recharge, reconnect, amplify your leadership impact.

    We can only lead others if we lead ourselves first. Reconnect with the authenticity of your leadership style to create an excellent 2025.
     
    Join us for part one of a three-part series that will give you a new perspective on your leadership capabilities to adapt to the changing world. Leaders need...

  • Ethical AI Leadership with Professor Illah Nourbakhsh

    With artificial intelligence growing within the digital landscape, many ethical questions have arisen regarding its use. Leverage yourself as an innovative leader, positioning AI as a tool to improve the future.
     
    Join us for an inspiring Social Impact Network event to empower the YPO community t...