Please join us for an entertaining and enlightening panel discussion on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the business world. This exclusive event, tailored specifically for CEOs, will demystify AI and explore its practical applications. Discover how AI is reshaping industries, optimizing operations, and creating new opportunities for growth. Don't miss the chance to gain valuable insights from leading experts and network with fellow CEOs. This is your opportunity to get an inside view of the AI revolution and see how it can propel your business forward. Learn: Better understanding of AI. How businesses are applying AI today. Practical ways you can apply AI in your business.

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes it can be challenging to keep going when things don't go as planned. Difficulties are a natural part of our journey, but what sets us apart is how we respond to them. Resilience and grit are the keys to overcoming adversity and thriving in the face of challenges. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult situations, while grit is the strength of character that allows us to persist in the face of obstacles. In this trueU Timeout, we will explore what resilience and grit are, how to cultivate them, and how they can help you lead a more fulfilling life. Brought to you by trueU community member Brand Slap! Register Here

Who doesn’t want to work in an environment where there is strong accountability? We all want peers, bosses, and team members who do what they say they will do and keep their commitments. Yet, we often hear a key concern of many leaders is a lack of accountability that leads to negative impacts on morale, productivity, and profitability. Understanding what accountability is and how to build a culture of accountability is critical for leaders at all levels. Learn: Define accountability: what is and what it is not. Identify factors that undermine accountability and what it costs. Examine best practices for building a culture of accountability. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

The future of work is here, and the dynamics of work have shifted. So, to keep or gain a competitive edge, companies need to adapt by rethinking what their company culture looks like. To stay ahead of the curve, it’s no longer an option but paramount to create a strong, authentic, and sustainable company culture, rooted in the expectations of today’s workforce. Learn: Culture is not solely the responsibility of leaders and managers. Every employee has the power to shape and influence the culture of their organization. By being aware of your impact and taking intentional actions, you can contribute to a positive and thriving culture that benefits both yourself and your colleagues. Join Amber in a conversation about what culture is and your personal impact on culture. She will be discussing the importance of your behaviors, communication, values alignment, collaboration and influence over culture that will grow your career and excel the business. Register Here

This session will walk participants through how to get results through individual and organizational accountability. We'll explore tools for holding yourself and others accountable in the workplace. Participants can also expect to learn how to cultivate a culture of extreme ownership. Learn: Define what accountability is and why it matters in the workplace. Review tools for embracing an extreme ownership mentality. Role play how to hold yourself and others capable of achieving results. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

We will review the EOS model and discuss the tools and disciplines that will help strengthen each of the components in your business. Learn: Strengthen business vision. Bring vision down to the ground and gain Traction. Develop a health leadership team. Register - In Person

If you are challenged with "doing more with less", being as efficient as possible with your time is an absolute necessity. In this session we will focus on quality rather than quantity as it relates to managing your day. Brought to you by trueU community member Brand Slap! Learn: Block Scheduling. How to prioritize daily tasks more efficiently. How to negotiate your time with others. Register Here

It's one thing to know that your talent is absolutely the key to organizational success. It's something completely different to know what steps to take to ensure your organization is proactively supporting successful talent performance. Performance Management is the collection of tools, concepts, and processes that allow us to achieve top-notch support. This session will cover what learning and development professionals need to consider in order to implement successful performance management. Learn: Recognize the value of having a competency library. Develop and implement tools needed to create a culture that values growth. Communicate the value of mapping L & D activities rather than creating standalone content/experiences. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

This session walks through principles that will help you lead more effectively in remote and hybrid work environments. Participants will walk way with a better understanding of how to foster a culture of belonging and achieve business results even when in virtual work environments. Brought to you by trueU community member Brand Slap!  Learn: Review current data on hybrid and remote work. Review tools and tactics for leading effectively. Discuss ways to practically apply tools in the workplace. Register Here

Put your trueU membership to work by creating valuable connections with other CEOs in the community and join us for an opportunity-filled networking luncheon! Bring your business cards, your business concerns and ideas, and leave with great new connections and renewed old relationships. Limited seats are available, so secure your spot today!

Substance Use Disorder affects millions of people and over 70,000 people die of overdoses each year. Unfortunately, 60% of all people who suffer from Substance Use Disorder never receive treatment for various reasons, ranging from cost to confidentiality. Substance Use Disorder is one of the most isolating and misunderstood diseases. Join your trueU Community to learn about the stigma, prevalence and myths, as well as the science behind Substance Use Disorder. Following the presentation, there will be a candid discussion between panel members involving stories of their own recovery with the disease and supporting loved ones and colleagues through the challenges of Substance Use Disorder. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

In today's fast-changing world, organizations must embrace adaptability more than ever. EcoHarmonix is a unique framework that combines ideas from nature with business dynamics to create a balanced culture of innovation and resilience. By attending the trueU Timeout event, you will gain practical strategies and tools to not just cope with change, but flourish, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. This event is a unique opportunity to equip your organization with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the face of constant change. Learn: Principles of EcoHarmonix: Understanding how natural ecosystem dynamics can inform and enhance organizational adaptability. Beyond Change Management: Transitioning from traditional change management practices to a holistic, adaptable ecosystem approach. Cultivating Resilience and Innovation: Strategies for building a resilient organizational culture that embraces change and fosters continuous innovation. Navigating Complexity: Tools for mapping and understanding your organization's ecosystem to better anticipate, adapt to, and capitalize on changes. Register Here

How do you influence in today's complicated world? This is a personalized session to help you make decisions that are confident and influential. How do you build confidence in your decisions? You need a committee. Learn: Learn how to reframe the way you handle making influential decisions by creating a "board" of inner and outer executive Committee Members. Determine the most important people and influences you need to act as advisors-even when they tell you what you don't want to hear. Get tools to master your mindset when faced with fear, anxiety, and stress as you make decisions in the business world. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

Why are resilience and adaptability important in business? Business is constantly changing, and if you want to succeed in business and life, you must have these skills. Resilience focuses on the ability to withstand and recover from challenges, while adaptability emphasizes the capacity to adjust and thrive in the face of changing circumstances. Both qualities are crucial in personal development, team dynamics, and organizational success, particularly in today's rapidly evolving and changing world. Learn: Gain a deep comprehension of the various forms of organizational change and their impact on individuals and teams. Learn techniques for building a resilient and adaptive team culture that thrives in dynamic environments. Develop effective communication skills to foster transparency, trust, and collaboration within teams during times of change. Understand the role of leadership in creating a supportive and empowering environment that encourages resilience and adaptability. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

Inflated pipeline is one of the biggest challenges sales leaders face. Your reps leave stalled out deals that don’t have a chance of closing in the pipeline. This makes accurate forecasting an impossible exercise that leaves you and your senior leadership team frustrated and with limited visibility. The way to fix this is by obsessing over processes. Bryan Neale, the creator of the Blind Zebra Sales Operating System and 25-year sales coach, shares his unique process for pipeline management. This session will be hands-on, you won’t just be staring at a slide deck. Bryan will teach 3 trademarked Blind Zebra tools to help you objectively inspect your pipeline and get clarity on what deals are actually likely to close. Be prepared to get your laptop out and work through each tool with Bryan. Learn: Deal Inspection Framework - a technique to use in 1:1 meeting with sales reps to understand where a specific deal is at and its likelihood to close. Timeline Clarity - a tool that sales leaders can bring back to their teams that helps sales reps create a mutually agreed upon timeline for a deal with their clients. Pipeline Cleanout - a methodical process for sales leaders to teach their teams to cleanout their pipeline on a regular basis based on clear criteria. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

In this keynote, we will explore the journey of transforming your employer brand into a powerhouse that consistently attracts and retains A-player talent. From aligning your brand with your organization's values to cultivating a culture of excellence, you'll discover actionable insights to elevate your employer brand to magnet status. Learn: Gain insights into the characteristics of A-player talent and how to align your employer brand to resonate with this high-caliber audience. Explore innovative strategies for showcasing your employer brand as a talent magnet, from employer value proposition (EVP) development to online branding campaigns. Learn best practices for nurturing a talent-centric culture within your organization, fostering an environment where A-players thrive and are inspired to contribute their best work. Register Here

Career Pathing seems to be the hot topic today. No surprise as it is a top reason why people leave their current roles, lack of career development and advancement. There also seems to be much scrambling around what to do about it. The real question as we focus on career pathing is: Who is responsible and what can we do to retain talent? Followed by these questions: Is it all up to the organization? What can individuals do to participate in creating their path? And, finally: How do we have the conversations and where do we start? Learn: Define career pathing Identify what we can do in partnership to contribute to our growth and development Review tools and resources to guide how to create the path Register Here

Are you looking to improve your financial acumen and understand what drives profitability?  If yes, then join Greg Crabtree, a two-time author, and expert in financial management as he shares insights into setting profitability benchmarks through key metrics such as labor efficiency, contribution margin, and return on invested capital to create actionable plans to manage and lower expense and improve profitability. By implementing these proven techniques, you can fuel growth using your profits while retaining significant funds for distribution. Learn: Learn to determine Target Profit as a percentage of Gross Margin, rather than Revenue. Understand the concept of Total LER (Labor Efficiency Ratio) at Target Profit, calculated by dividing Gross Margin by All Labor. Identify your Cash Target, net of any Line of Credit (LOC) balance, required for full capitalization of your business. Register Here         

Join fellow trueU Culture Champions at your exclusive Culture Champion Luncheon! This unique event offers a valuable opportunity for Culture Champions to connect, share insights, and learn best practices from one another. Join us for an enriching experience filled with networking, collaboration, and inspiration as we collectively strive to promote positive organizational cultures through community learning. Register Here

Employee engagement not only benefits individual employees, but also strengthens the organization as a whole. In this session, you will hear how The MJ Companies is effectively engaging employees at all stages of their careers and the positive impact these tactics have on hiring, retention and performance. Learn: Understand the unique needs and motivations of employees at different career stages. Explore effective strategies for fostering engagement and retention among employees at all levels of experience and tenure. Learn actionable tactics and best practices for implementing inclusive engagement initiatives that cater to diverse career stages within the organization. Register Here

Outward Performance addresses the source of organizational dysfunction, interpersonal conflict, organizational silos, and poor morale. By enabling a fundamental mindset shift, the training and tools in this transformational program produce unprecedented levels of collaboration and innovation in your organization. This trueU timeout will introduce an approach to accountability that prioritizes vulnerability, transparency and taking ownership of our impact on others as leaders. Learn: Become accountable as leaders and assess our impact on others. Take ownership and focus on Results vs. Blame by recognizing the Challenges I Create. Create collaboration and ensure ongoing alignment. Resolve conflict and transform tension. Register Here

While stress is often viewed negatively, this session introduces a paradigm shift by exploring the concept of a "stress-can-be-enhancing" mindset. Participants will discover how redefining their relationship with stress can lead to improved health, well-being, and performance in both personal and professional spheres. By learning to leverage stress as a tool for growth and resilience, attendees will gain valuable insights to mitigate the impact of burnout and cultivate a healthier approach to navigating life's challenges. Learn: Understand the concept of a "stress-can-be-enhancing" mindset and its implications for personal health, well-being, and performance. Learn practical strategies for conducting a stress-mindset audit to assess current beliefs and attitudes towards stress, identifying areas for growth and improvement. Explore evidence-based techniques for reframing negative perceptions of stress and cultivating a more positive and resilient mindset in challenging situations. Develop an action plan for leveraging stress as a positive force to enhance resilience and promote overall health and well-being. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

Life presents us with unexpected challenges—from demanding customers and coworkers to personal circumstances and high expectations. These hurdles often pile on top of our professional responsibilities, leaving us longing for easier days. But what if we could thrive amidst adversity? Join us for an engaging and interactive session where Liesel Mertes shares her inspiring journey of overcoming loss and hardship. Through captivating stories, client experiences, and compelling case studies, Liesel will guide participants on how to "handle hard better" and discover actionable strategies to navigate challenges with grace and purpose. In this session, you'll learn how to: Cultivate resilience in the face of adversity Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth Build a supportive community and shared purpose Don't wait for life to get easier—learn to master resilience and tackle challenges head-on with confidence. Register - In Person Register - Virtual

Did you know that 95% of our daily lives are governed by subconscious habits? We often operate on autopilot, barely aware of our actions. The remaining 5% is where our conscious mind resides—the realm of choice and transformation. Join us for an enlightening session with mindfulness expert Amy Woodall as she unveils The Conscious Habit Formula. Discover how to harness the power of your conscious mind to break free from ingrained patterns and cultivate a more purposeful existence. Learn practical strategies to maximize your conscious awareness and choose deliberate responses over automatic reactions. Reclaim control of your life by mastering mindfulness. This session promises to equip you with tools to navigate the chaos of modern life with intention and meaning. Register - In Person Register - Virtual