Starting the conversation: Most mid-market companies hit a wall around year eight. The processes that got you here are exactly what’s stopping you from going there. This panel discussion is breaking the ‘future-proof’ habit and starting to execute for relevance. Your Future-Maker panel is: Listen to hear the difference between playing defense and offense, the […]
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From Friction to Growth: How Self-Reflection Drives Success
Starting the conversation: Your character skills outlast and out-value your credentials in a rapidly changing world. Co-Founders and Co-Authors of “The Business of You,” Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, share how to take more ownership during times of friction and lead yourself. Growth comes from the friction of hard conversations, and you can leverage this […]
UNCHARTED: Breakthrough Success Demands Discomfort, Tough Questions, and Daring Moves
Starting the conversation: The decisions you avoid are the ones that cost you the most. Facing “no” allows you to discover the biggest wins. Small bold actions over time prepare you for the bigger leaps to come. Rosco Graves Jr., Managing Director at Polaxis, shares about integrating optimism and realism to face the discomfort needed […]
The Partnership Pivot: Navigating Perspectives to Drive Growth
Starting the conversation: Most businesses don’t fail because of the idea—they fail because the partnership went sideways. Get actionable steps to future-proof your partnership before your big goals derail. Jess Dewell, Red Direction, Christy Maxfield, Purpose First Advisors, and Dean Barta, Barta Business Group, talk candidly about developing value through the strength of partnership with […]
From Plans to Action: Embracing Flexibility and Real-Time Decision-Making
Starting the conversation: Every choice has a consequence — success is intentional. The decisions we make for our companies have a ripple effect on society and the environment. Kevin Howard, Principal Consultant at Climate Changes Everything®, LLC, shares his perspective on how leadership is evolving and that even in change, with planning, you can shape […]
The Power of Pausing and Self Advocacy in Business Growth
Starting the conversation: How many times do you hit a wall before you ask for help? While a strength in most cases, there are a few universal situations where the downside of not asking for help has big impacts. Luck is not a myth, and Saul Cohen, Accountant & Acquisitions Advisor at The Expert Eye, […]
Uncertainty and Opportunity: Your Business Story in the Making
Starting the conversation: How do you navigate the constant waves of uncertainty in today’s business world? Because it feels like the ground is always shifting, and when we don’t claim the narrative of our business, other points of view influence the decisions we are faced with. We dive deep into the heart of business resilience […]






