Oftentimes when we think about legacy, we think about success. We think about financial success or relational success. Some sort of success that we're able to pass on to the next generation, something that'll live beyond us. But what if legacy starts with sacrifice not success? Join Dan Owolabi as he explores legacy through a unique lens. Walk away with key principles and next steps, that will inspire you to leave a lasting leadership legacy far beyond your current horizon.

“Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be.” These words from Secretary Rice describe the foundation of her leadership and life. Join us as Secretary Rice is interviewed by Dick DeVos, exploring what shaped her over the course of her successful decades in leadership. In this conversation gain insights into negotiation, leading well within diverse cultures, and accepting your leadership responsibility.

Trust is the currency that drives every relationship. We are wired biologically, neurologically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to trust. Join Dr. Henry Cloud to explore the five foundational aspects of trust that must be present in any relationship, team, business or ministry. Walk away with a model to know when to give trust, when to withhold it, how to earn it, and how to fix it when it gets broken.

In June, South Africa celebrates youth day on 16 June. For this GLS60, we get to hear from to local leaders who have significant influence in their domains – bringing ideas relevant to our Next Gen leaders, in particular. Both Ivor Schwartz and Rouchelle Liedemann share ideas from their own leadership journeys – wins and losses. We hope to see you there.

Why do some people succeed despite having all the odds stacked against them? How do others achieve the unthinkable,
only to watch their lives slip away? Are there mental structures for failure and success? Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind. Join Erwin McManus as he explores the mental frameworks that create the internal mental structures essential to achieve optimal performance and unstoppable resilience.

Over the years, many have tried to capture the elusive formula for success. Yet to be truly effective, you must find your own authentic style and approach. Join, Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, as he recounts his own hard-fought lessons in leadership and provides a framework to create your own style through his “5 L’s of Leadership.” Walk away exploring how you can tap into Mentors, chase Audacious goals, and adopt a deep Passion for what you pursue.

In the first GLS60 - Business Edition of 2024, we want to encourage you to 'Choose Brave'. Join Todd Henry as he shares from his personal journey about pushing himself beyond comfort. He reminds us that our perceived consequences of failure get in the way of our bravery; and he implores us to do the right thing, even in the face of fear and discomfort.

In the final GLS60 - Business Edition of 2023, we get to hear from Carly Fiorina. Carly has been on the Summit Stage a number of times before, both when she served as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, as well as after her tenure in that position. An avid believer in the value of character in leadership, in this session Carly speaks on 'The Choice of Leadership'.

Decades of motivation science tells us that the single most powerful thing we can do to thrive through uncertainty and challenge is to shift our thinking by adopting a growth mindset. In this talk, Dr. Heidi Grant will help you identify your own mindset in the moment; and build new everyday habits in your professional and personal life that can enhance your creativity, resilience, and wellbeing. In addition, explore ways to lead with a growth mindset to bring out the best in others and support them through big changes.

Whether you lead in a corporate or ministry environment, every leader must grapple with being relevant to reach a changing culture while being faithful to your organization’s history. Drawing from his book, The Ride of a Lifetime, Bob Iger joins Paula Faris for a fireside chat sharing how he has navigated this delicate balance and what lessons he has learned after writing his book and leading through the pandemic. Walk away with how you can lean into the power of optimism, assess risk, navigate industry disruption, and build bridges with those whose values might be different than your own. [Recorded prior to his reappointment at Disney.]

Get behind the scenes of one of the most popular restaurants in the USA and discover why Glassdoor has rated it as one of the best places to work. Hear from Owner and President, Lynsi Snyder as Paula Faris pursues a raw and honest conversation unpacking Lynsi’s journey to create her own stamp of leadership while mindful of the trail that was blazed by family members before her. Enhance your self-leadership toolbox by exploring how to lead strong amidst challenges, maintain your team’s focus in an ever-changing environment, and create a culture of servant leadership.

Anyone who has succeeded in the business of Hollywood for as long as Ron Howard would have to be called a legend. Transitioning from a child actor to an Academy Awarding-winning filmmaker, all the while creating a thriving personal and family life, is something to emulate. Hear about his new film, Thirteen Lives, and listen in as Erwin Raphael McManus draws out the secrets behind Ron Howard’s success. In this interview, explore the process of telling a great story, building trust that produces long and rewarding partnerships, navigating imposter syndrome, and creating a culture where everyone thrives.

When you hear the word POWER, what comes to mind? Most leaders have an uncomfortable relationship with the word. Should they want it? And, how to handle it if they have it? Join Deb Liu to unpack the myths, misuse, and place of power in your leadership. Discover how to turn stumbling blocks into stepping-stones, seek out support allies, and make your unique mark in this world.

Especially after the past few years, leaders everywhere are asking questions like: How can I become more agile? More open to change? How can we grow but keep that start up spirit? Can stable, established organizations truly harness the same creativity and innovative spirit that marks startups? Join Sahar Hashemi as she uses her experience as both an entrepreneur and someone working with large organizations, to dismantle the excuses that have previously stifled entrepreneurial behavior in big companies. She believes acting like a startup is not complicated and doesn’t require any new skills. It’s simple, intuitive, and in fact, very human. Come away with tangible ways to bring a startup mindset to your organization.

When you picture a successful organizational turnaround what words come to mind? If you are like most leaders, you think cut-throat, hard decisions, and layoffs. Enter in former CEO of Best Buy, Hubert Joly, a leader who orchestrated a successful turnaround with words and strategies like connecting dreams, developing human connections, and fostering autonomy.

In this talk,Hubert shared ways to be the kind of leader that is vulnerable and authentic, identifying where to start a turnaround process and how to create an environment that unleashes the human magic in your team and organization.

Join Mark Miller of Chick-fil-A Inc. as he shares every organization needs more than just leadership, they need a leadership culture. In this lunch-hour event, Mark will unpack insights around building this culture in your context.

Whether you lead in a corporate or ministry environment, every leader must grapple with being relevant to reach a changing culture while being faithful to your organization’s history. Drawing from his book, The Ride of a Lifetime, Bob Iger joins Paula Faris for a fireside chat sharing how he has navigated this delicate balance and what lessons he has learned after writing his book and leading through the pandemic. Walk away with how you can lean into the power of optimism, assess risk, navigate industry disruption, and build bridges with those whose values might be different than your own.

In this interview with Tom De Vries, Vanessa Van Edwards dives deeper into her GLS22 talk, The Science of Connection, by offering suggestions on how to grow connection within teams. We are reminder: We don’t have to do it alone. We get to do it with others. We get to collaborate, co-create, and tap into each other’s gifts – each bringing our best towards achieving a higher and better purpose.