Corporate Leadership Center

Episode 8 of A Seat at the Table is now available! In this special episode, celebrating 15 years of the Leading Women Executives program, co-founders Cheryl Francis and Sheila Penrose, along with CEO Deborah DeHaas, reflect on their journey in creating impactful leadership programs. Discover the lessons learned, the milestones achieved, and the legacy being built as they continue to inspire a new generation of women leaders. Sponsored by Discover, this episode marks the culmination of our 2024 podcast season, showcasing the power of leadership, collaboration, and resilience. https://lnkd.in/gaSRu6rK #coporateleadershipcenter

Episode 7 of A Seat at the Table is now available! In this episode Deb DeHaas, CEO of Corporate Leadership Center, is joined by ?????????? ???????? ??'??????????, CEO of EXOS, to explore Sarah’s remarkable personal and professional journey. Sarah shares pivotal moments from her career, including her roles at iconic companies like Nike, Gatorade, and Equinox and how those experiences shaped her leadership philosophy. Together, they discuss the importance of resilience, strategic branding and fostering corporate wellness. Sarah also highlights EXOS’ innovative approach to combating burnout and the value of the four-day workweek in improving employee wellbeing and productivity. This conversation offers inspiring lessons on embracing failure, staying ahead of disruption and leading with vulnerability. https://lnkd.in/gztSNEuU #corporateleadershipcenter

Episode 6 of A Seat at the Table is now available!?In this episode, we feature LanTing Garra, Senior Director of Innovation and Design at Motorola Solutions and an LWE Fellow from Fall 2016. LanTing discusses her career evolution from Industrial Design to AI-supported end-to-end customer experience design. She shares the challenges she faced and overcame while leading a critical project for the company’s iconic public safety product line. LanTing also talks about influencing change within the company, integrating AI, building a supportive network of colleagues, and ensuring younger team members gain visibility with senior management. https://lnkd.in/gWqZbVGZ #corporateleadershipcenter

Episode 5 of A Seat at the Table is now available! This episode features Lori Nishiura Mackenzie, co-founder of the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab and faculty member of Leading Women Executives; and Deborah DeHaas, CEO, Corporate Leadership Center. Lori and Deb talk about Stanford’s recent research and playbooks around board diversity and culture, along with Deb’s real-life experience and advice across her many years of serving on corporate, nonprofit, and higher education boards. https://lnkd.in/gyDFvNF4

On June 13th and 14th, our CEO Perspectives Class of 2024 gathered in Chicago for an insightful and dynamic fourth module focused on "Risk and Opportunity." This session delved into the critical skills needed to navigate and thrive in an environment of rapid change, volatility, and adversity. The cohort explored strategies to embrace the challenges created by globalization, technological advancements, and societal and political changes. They learned to move beyond a traditional risk management mindset and identify new opportunities in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Throughout the module, our participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions led by distinguished CEOs and leading academics. These sessions provided deep insights into how leaders can navigate tectonic shifts and guide their organizations through constant crises and upheaval. The practical frameworks and strategies shared will help our fellows tackle the challenges of the new world order with confidence. CEO Perspectives' ongoing commitment to leadership excellence continues to inspire and equip our participating class with the knowledge and skills to lead with confidence in today’s complex business environment. #Leadership #ExecutiveDevelopment #RiskAndOpportunity #CEODevelopment #BusinessLeadership #ContinuousLearning #AlumniNetwork

Transformative is one of the most common words we hear when we speak with our Fellows and sponsoring companies about our Leading Women Executives program. Congratulations to the 2024 Spring class of Fellows who completed the program last week. These extraordinary, accomplished women collaborated and connected to elevate their impact and effectiveness in their leadership roles and journeys. We still have a few spots in our Fall program. If your company is interested in investing in this leadership experience for women advancing to executive roles, visit our web site, learn more, and reach out. Link in comments.

Episode 3 of A Seat at the Table is now available! This episode features podcast features Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer for Kohler Co. Laura shares insights about the legacy of Kohler and her own journey; Kohler's culture of innovation, sustainability, and purpose; the importance of re-skilling; and more. https://lnkd.in/dfbhuPx6

CEO Perspectives recently held its 3rd module of 2024 week, focused on exploring strategies, structures and ideas for driving growth and innovation.?The 20th Class of Fellows heard in-depth perspectives from four CEOs and had conversations with leading academics around growth mindset, winning the future, and planning for the future of work and where it's done.?They also found time to continue to gather and connect with each other! ? Featured in photos: Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon; Deborah DeHaas, CEO of Corporate Leadership Center; Michelle M. Warner, Executive Director of CEO Perspectives, and members of CEO Perspectives Class of 2024.

Now available! Episode 2 of Season 5's Leading Women Executives podcast features?Jennifer Montague, President and Chief Operating Officer for Columbia Gas of Virginia, a NiSource company. Listen for leadership insights about innovation in the energy industry, advice about growing as a leader, smartly planning for technology and people, creating smart plans for work-life balance, and more. https://lnkd.in/gqtFgDyA

Since its founding, Corporate Leadership Center and Robert R. McCormick Foundation?have each provided an annual scholarship for the head of a non-profit, social, or civic organization to attend CEO Perspectives.?? ? We are excited to share the renaming of?Corporate Leadership Center's scholarship in celebration of?two decades of leadership by?our remarkable co-founders and co-chairmen,?Cheryl Francis and?Sheila Penrose.?They have blazed trails as senior executives and corporate board members and brought their joint vision to life in establishing CEO Perspectives, a best-in-class leadership program for C-suite executives, and Leading Women Executives,a transformative leadership program for women advancing to?senior?executive roles. ? Congratulations?to the first C. Francis and S. Penrose scholar,?Rebekah Scheinfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of the?Civic Consulting Alliance, who is?a program Fellow in?2024.?And thank you to Cheryl and Sheila for ensuring the voice of the community is part of every?leadership conversation. #womenshistorymonth #leadership #careers