- Spring Seminar
In a time of rapid change, communications leaders are expected to help their organizations move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence. From geopolitical tension and economic volatility to the rapid evolution of AI and media, the forces shaping today’s business environment are complex and constantly shifting.
At this year’s Spring Seminar, leaders across the communications industry, the C-suite, and a variety of business sectors will share their perspectives on managing disruption and driving impact. For members, it is an opportunity to hear directly from those in the driver’s seat and learn how they handle pressure, drive change, and build resilience.
Below is a quick look at the kind of insights you ought to expect from the seminar.
In professional sports, cultural moments move quickly and every decision can become a headline. Jason Kelly, chief correspondent for Bloomberg Originals, will sit down with Tim Ellis, CMO at the NFL, for a conversation on how leaders anticipate issues, respond in high-stakes moments, and operate under constant scrutiny.
Your takeaway: How can you prepare for unprecedented or unpredictable challenges, showcase focused judgment and make impromptu decisions that takes into account all opinions at play, and maintain unparalleled composure while dealing with high-stakes situations.
In a conversation with Phil Wahba of Fortune, Linda Findley of Sleep Number will share how a foundation in communications shaped her leadership journey to the CEO role. She will focus her keynote on the skills that allowed her to translate strategy and drive culture change through honest and clear communications with all stakeholders.
Your takeaway: How skills like clarity, judgment, and resilience support major transformations, and what you can learn if you build these skills early and use them strategically throughout your career.
Media is undergoing rapid change, driven by restructuring, new ownership models, and shifting audience habits. KC Sullivan and Becky Quick of CNBC will lead a discussion on how one of the world’s most influential business news organizations is navigating this moment of reinvention.
Your takeaway: What does this media reinvention mean for your function and how you can build trust, anticipate what’s next, and lead with confidence in the changing environment.
Disruption today is not only digital. It is also geopolitical and economic, reshaping supply chains and global competition. Barbara Humpton of USA Rare Earth will explore how industrial transformation, geopolitics, and corporate leadership intersect and contribute to economic resilience and national competitiveness.
Your takeaway: What does it take for organizations to stay credible and relevant as external forces continue to reshape the business landscape. And what does it mean to carry enterprise-wide accountability for risk, capital deployment, workforce strategy, and long-term value creation in a dynamic global environment.
Across these conversations, a clear theme emerges: leadership today requires steady judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt quickly.
What makes the Spring Seminar different is the opportunity to take these insights beyond the stage. Through peer exchange and discussion, members can test ideas, compare approaches, and translate what they are hearing into action.
Looking forward to seeing you in New York next week! If you have not registered yet, there's still time.
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