Leadership in the Age of Personalization

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Leadership
in the Age of Personalization®
5^th Annual Executive Summit

Join us for a Power-Packed Day of Insightful Discussions and Networking

The Leadership in The Age of Personalization Movement is an annual executive summit that brings together a diverse group of leaders from various industries, including corporate, healthcare, and higher education.

The movement aims to shift the traditional mindset of standardization towards personalization, emphasizing the importance of honoring individuality in leadership practices. Through insightful conversations and interviews, the movement has created a content library that addresses the barriers to personalization within organizational cultures, talent management strategies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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Join us at this year's "Chasing Resilience" summit to explore industry threats and boost resilience through real-world case studies, keynote addresses, and panel discussions. Our inclusive approach fosters understanding among higher education professionals, corporate executives, and healthcare practitioners. In partnership with the University of Phoenix, this 1-day event empowers leaders for a resilient future.

Experience a Day Fueled by Thought-Provoking Conversations and Valuable Networking Opportunities!

Topics for Discussion

1. SELF

Staying Relevant for Professional Success: Exploring the Importance of Individual Resilience

In this session, we delve intothe vital role of individual resilience in maintaining relevance in anever-changing world. We explore how an open mind, adaptability, and awillingness to learn can pave the way for professional success.

We will discuss strategies thatleaders can employ to aid patients, employees, and students in boosting theirresilience, thereby helping them stay prepared for reinvention and growth.

2. TEAM

Leveraging Team Diversity: The Key to Building Cohesive and Resilient Organizations

In this segment, we delve into the critical role that diversity of thought plays in enhancing team resilience. This process is not about fostering conflict, but about creating a dynamic setting where ideas are continuously tested and explored to discover optimal solutions.

We will investigate how team resilience is amplified when diversity of thought is embraced, sparking novel ideas and fostering a sense of value and respect among team members.

3. Operating Unit

Rallying the Workforce for Change: Overcoming Identity Crises to Bolster Resilience

This session of the summit delves into the intricate landscape of rallying the workforce towards a shared vision of resilience and adaptation, while acknowledging and addressing potential identity crises. An identity crisis occurs when individuals or teams feel compelled to conform to outdated norms or expectations, thereby stifling their unique strengths and capabilities.

Our discussion will dissect how business units can boost resilience to effectively eliminate such crises.

4. Organization

Cultivating a Resilient Culture: The Collaborative Interplay between Individual and Organizational Strength

In this session, we delve into the intricacies of building resilience within an organization. A resilient organization is not just defined by robust systems or processes but also by the collective resilience of its individuals.

Together, we will explore strategies to create a mutually supportive environment that enhances both individual and organizational resilience.

5. Industry

Guiding the Shift: Embracing Resilience and Fostering Evolution in Your Industry Landscape

In this segment, we tackle the importance of strategic agility in driving industry evolution rather than mere substitution. Unfortunately, many industries lag in their evolution due to organizations’ lack of readiness to reinvent themselves.

This session challenges leaders to break free from traditional methods and proactively address workplace and marketplace needs before risking their organizations and the industry at large.

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Illustrative depiction of the 'Team' session, the second installment of the summit: 'Leveraging Team Diversity: The Key to Building Cohesive and Resilient Organizations.' This image captures the essence of teamwork, collaboration, and harnessing diversity for organizational strength and resilience.

Illustration for the 'Operating Unit' session titled 'Rallying the Workforce for Change: Overcoming Identity Crises to Bolster Resilience.' This image captures the spirit of transformation, unity, and organizational strength in the face of challenges, fostering resilience and growth.

Representational imagery for the 4th session: 'Cultivating a Resilient Culture: The Collaborative Interplay between Individual and Organizational Strength.' This visual encapsulates the harmonious relationship between personal and collective resilience, fostering a culture of adaptability, growth, and shared success.

Illustrative representation for the 5th session titled 'Guiding the Shift: Embracing Resilience and Fostering Evolution in Your Industry Landscape.' This image captures the essence of transformation, industry leadership, and adaptability, highlighting the role of resilience in driving positive change and growth within the industry.

1. SELF

Staying Relevant for Professional Success: Exploring the Importance of Individual Resilience

In this session, we delve into the vital role of individual resilience in maintaining relevance in a never-changing world. We explore how an open mind, adaptability, and awillingness to learn can pave the way for professional success.

We will discuss strategies that leaders can employ to aid patients, employees, and students in boosting their resilience, thereby helping them stay prepared for reinvention and growth.

2. TEAM

Leveraging Team Diversity: The Key to Building Cohesive and Resilient Organizations

3. Operating Unit

Rallying the Workforce for Change: Overcoming Identity Crises to Bolster Resilience

4. Organization

Cultivating a Resilient Culture: The Collaborative Interplay between Individual and Organizational Strength

5. Industry

Guiding the Shift: Embracing Resilience and Fostering Evolution in Your Industry Landscape

Meet Our Inspiring Speakers at the 2023 Leadership Summit

Discover the accomplished industry leaders who are driving innovation and success across multiple sectors, including healthcare, higher education, and corporate domains

Opening Remarks:

Chasing Resilience in an Ever-Changing World

Glenn Llopis

Summit Host,
President, GLLG

Chris Lynne

President,
University of Phoenix

Session 1: Self

Staying Relevant for Professional Success: Exploring the Importance of Individual Resilience

Opening Keynote

Bill Hulseman

Ritual Designer,
bill hulseman rituals

Session Panelist

Cindy Finch

Licensed Therapist,
Author and Leadership Coach

Session Panelist

Dr. Joe Alvarnas

Chief Clinical Advisor, AccessHope and Vice President of Government Affairs, City of Hope

Session Panelist

Rebekah Marsh

BSN, RN, CCRN at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (UW) Medicine

Session 2: Team

Leveraging Team Diversity: The Key to Building Cohesive and Resilient Organizations

Fireside Chat

Arthur Valdez

Executive Vice President, Global Supply & Customer Solutions, Starbucks

Session Panelist

Julia Zarb

Former Program Director of the Master of Health Informatics (MHI),
University of Toronto

Session Panelist

Mel Marshall

Chief People Officer,
Banfield Pet Hospital

Session Panelist

Neil Khaund

CEO, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

Session Panelist

Shawntee Reed

Head of Inclusion and Diversity
at Block

Session 3: Operating Unit

Rallying the Workforce for Change: Overcoming Identity Crises to Bolster Resilience

Fireside Chat

Eduardo Criado

President,
Aon Puerto Rico

Session Panelist

Hoa Nguyen

COO, Volex AI

Session Panelist

Megan Fritz

Customer Vice President,
General Mills

Session Panelist

Paul Davis

Vice President, Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer, Tyson Foods

Session 4: Organization

Cultivating a Resilient Culture: The Collaborative Interplay between Individual and Organizational Strength

Fireside Chat

Shalini Vajjhala

Executive Director,
PRE Collective

Session Panelist

Debra Fields

Chief Transformation Officer,
City of Hope

Session Panelist

Santi Strasser

Manager, G-Works Venture Studio at General Mills

Session Panelist

Jamie Smith

Chief Information Officer,
University of Phoenix

Session 5: Industry

Guiding the Shift: Embracing Resilience and Fostering Evolution in Your Industry Landscape

Opening Keynote

Crystal H. Johnson

IBM Managing Director,
State Farm Insurance

Session Panelist

Ruth Veloria

Chief Strategy and Customer Officer, University of Phoenix

Session Panelist

Gyasi Chisley

Managing Director & Head of Corporate Healthcare at PNC Healthcare

Session Panelist

Shelly Sexton

Director, Customer Engineering,
Healthcare and LifeSciences,
GoogleCloud

Fireside Chat

John Parrish

Vice President, Disruptive Growth, General Mills

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Sponsorship and Attendance Inquiries

The Leadership in the Age of Personalization® Executive Summit, is proudly created by Glenn Llopis Group (GLLG®). As a renowned thought leadership and business consulting firm, GLLG is dedicated to driving personal and organizational success in the Age of Personalization. With their expertise and commitment to excellence, GLLG has curated an exceptional summit experiences that brings together influential executives and industry leaders to explore the future of personalization.
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For those interested in attending the 2023 LAOP Executive Summit in person, we invite you to contact Sandy Sickler, Director of Client Relations at GLLG. Sandy will assist you in verifying your eligibility for joining our exclusive VIP group. Please note that in-person seats are limited and subject to availability. Thanks to our host sponsor, the University of Phoenix, and our premier sponsor, City of Hope, all registrations, including virtual participation, are completely free of charge.

We value the support of our sponsors and appreciate their contribution to making the LAOP Executive Summit a success. As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to align your brand with the Age of Personalization Movement, engaging with influential executives, C-suite leaders, and futurists through authentic conversations.

For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to us using the contact details provided below:

Contact Information for Sandy Sickler:

Phone: 949-842-6204
Email:sandy@glennllopisgroup.com

Five Years of Redefining Leadership

Read the annual LAOP Executive Summaries

Embark on a knowledge-rich journey as we invite you to download and explore our meticulously curated executive summaries from the past four years of the LAOP Summit. Gain valuable insights, stay updated with our storytelling, and get a head start in preparing for the upcoming summit:

2022 Summit: Navigating Uncertainty Brochure - An illustrative image featuring the cover of the brochure for the '2022 Summit: Navigating Uncertainty,' offering a glimpse into the informative and transformative content within.

2021 Summit: Individuality Unleashed Brochure - An enticing image displaying the cover of the '2021 Summit: Individuality Unleashed' brochure, inviting viewers to explore the event's theme and contents.

2020 Summit: The Collapse of Standardization Brochure - An eye-catching image featuring the cover of the '2020 Summit: The Collapse of Standardization' brochure, providing a glimpse into the thought-provoking content and discussions held during the event.

2019 Summit: Welcome to the Age of Personalization Brochure - A captivating image revealing the cover of the '2019 Summit: Welcome to the Age of Personalization' brochure, hinting at the innovative concepts and insights explored in the event.

2022 Summit: Navigating Uncertainty

The way leaders approach uncertainty will affect whether or not they’re able to successfully pursue their goals related to ESG, DEI and wellbeing.

In October 2022, leaders gathered at the annual summit to share insights about how to navigate this world of unknowns.

2021 Summit: Individuality Unleashed

You've heard of the great resignation. Several summit participants reject that term as backward-facing.

Once again, 2021 has been a year requiring agility. Our annual Leadership in the Age of Personalization Summit was no exception.

2020 Summit: The Collapse of Standardization

In times of crisis, it is important for leaders to take stock and reevaluate what they stand for.

The 2020 Leadership in the Age of Personalization Virtual Summit was held over three days, with 46 leaders gathering to discuss how they can best navigate the new normal.

2019 Summit: Welcome
to the Age of Personalization

Embracing human dignity actually builds more efficiency – long-term efficiency – which is more valuable than short-term efficiency.

This was the main topic at the 2019 Leadership In The Age Of Personalization summit, in Southern California.

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FAQ

What is the Leadership in The Age of Personalization Movement?

Leadership in The Age of Personalization Movement is an executive grassroots movement, created by Glenn Llopis Group (GLLG), focused on restoring human dignity across corporations. Since 2019, we have been organizing yearly summits to guide leaders and their organizations in shifting their thinking from standardization to personalization. We emphasize the urgent need for leaders to acknowledge this shift and lead in a way that honors individuality.

Who should attend the LAOP Summit?

Our Executive Summit is designed to engage and inspire a diverse range of participants. The target audience includes deans, faculty, and students from higher education institutions, C-suite leaders, executives, and employees within the corporate sector, as well as physicians, administrators, and patient advocates in healthcare. This inclusive approach fosters a deeper understanding of leadership in the age of personalization.

When and where will the LAOP Summit take place?

The LAOP Summit will be held on Tuesday, October 17th, from 8am to 5pm (MT). The venue for the summit will be in partnership with the University of Phoenix. For more information about the exact location, please contact Sandy Sickler, Director of Client Relations at GLLG.

Can I attend the LAOP Summit remotely?

Yes, we will provide a live stream of the summit. Simply register on our summit website at www.2023summit.ageofpersonalization.com to stay updated with the event news and receive the live stream link on the day of the summit. By registering for the virtual experience, you'll have the opportunity to tune in to the summit from the comfort of your own space and engage with the content and other virtual attendees.

Is there a fee to attend the LAOP Summit?

All registrations, including virtual participation, are completely free of charge thanks to our host sponsor, the University of Phoenix, and our premier sponsor, City of Hope.

How can I sponsor an LAOP Summit?

By sponsoring an LAOP Summit, youalign your brand with the Age of Personalization Movement and associate yourorganization with influential executives, C-suites, and futurists throughauthentic conversations. Sponsoring allows your organization to amplify itsthought leadership not only at the event but also through various activitiesbefore, during, and after the summit. For more information on sponsorshipopportunities, please contact us directly.

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