Fast-paced overview of key topics that are critical to organizations in a time of disruptive change

IMS LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS

 

IMS Leadership Conversations are designed to provide quick and actionable insights to improve your effectiveness as a leader.

  • Monthly 60-minute virtual-live programs allow you to fit in the ongoing development you need, despite your busy schedule.
  • Complimentary for all employees of supporting IMS member organizations.
  • Interactive programs are taught by bestselling authors and professors from the world’s top business schools.
  • Follow-up resources are available after the program to continue learning and reinforce the content.
  • View live or watch recording - a recording of each program will be sent to all registrants.

UPCOMING COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAMS

Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference

January 16, 2025 with Guy Kawasaki
The goal of this program is to help you make the leap from average to exceptional and start living the remarkable life you were meant to lead. Legendary tech leader and New York Times best-selling author Guy Kawasaki will share invaluable knowledge from more than 40 years of working with game-changing organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, Mercedes Benz, and Wikipedia.
Book by Guy Kawasaki
Book by Guy Kawasaki

Becoming a Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind

February 06, 2025 with Dr. Jonah Berger
Everyone has something they want to change. Successful change agents know that it's not about pushing harder or providing more information; it's about being a catalyst. Catalysts remove roadblocks and reduce the barriers to change. Instead of asking, "How could I change someone's mind?" they ask a different question: "Why haven't they changed already? What's stopping them?" Overcoming resistance by reducing friction and lowering the hurdles to a...
Book by Dr. Jonah Berger
Book by Dr. Jonah Berger

The Miracle Morning: Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am)

March 06, 2025 with Hal Elrod
Hal Elrod's "The Miracle Morning" is a riveting journey into the transformative power of intentional morning routines. With charisma and insight, Hal captivates audiences as he shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving extraordinary success through the simple yet profound practice of starting each day with purpose. Drawing from his bestselling book The Miracle Morning, Hal presents a compelling framework known as the "SAVERS...
Book by Hal Elrod

Smart, not Loud: How to get Noticed at Work for all the Right Reasons

April 08, 2025 with Jessica Chen
Join global communication expert and Emmy-Award Winner, Jessica Chen at this high-impact leadership program where she will teach you how to communicate with clarity and confidence at work. Drawing from her book, "Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons," she will teach you how to get into a communication confidence mindset.
Book by Jessica Chen

Cultivating Mental Agility in a Complex World

May 01, 2025 with Dorie Clark
In today's rapidly changing business environment, the ability to adapt to new circumstances and anticipate what's coming next is more critical than ever. Executives are constantly faced with shifting market dynamics, disruptive technologies, and evolving customer expectations.
Book by Dorie Clark
Book by Dorie Clark

The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life

June 03, 2025 with Leslie Zane
Award-winning Fortune 500 brand consultant and behavioral expert Leslie Zane shatters conventional wisdom, showing attendees how to tap into the hidden brain where instinct prevails, creating a powerful network of connections that drive people to buy your product, company, or vision.
Book by Leslie Zane

Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results

July 01, 2025 with Chester Elton
This program unveils groundbreaking research demonstrating how mastering key leadership skills can significantly enhance employee engagement and reduce turnover. He will also explore the surprising science behind why many managers struggle with—or outright avoid—something as straightforward as expressing gratitude.
Book by Chester Elton
Book by Chester Elton

Leading Yourself: Finding More Joy, Meaning and Opportunity in the Job You Already Have

August 05, 2025 with Elizabeth Lotardo
Even if you're not in your dream job, self-leadership gives you the power to elevate your work experience. Will work ever be perfect? No. Can it be better? Absolutely. Through real-life examples, actionable takeaways, and funny stories, bestselling author Elizabeth Lotardo will teach you ways to get the most enjoyment and productivity from the job you have.
Book by Elizabeth Lotardo

Embracing the Future of Work in a Rapidly Evolving World

September 04, 2025 with Dr. Jake Sotiriadis
In this insightful one-hour conversation, Dr. Jake Sotiriadis, a globally recognized expert in strategic foresight and innovation, will delve into the profound changes reshaping the future of work. As technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and generational expectations collide, the modern workplace is undergoing rapid transformation. Jake will share foresight-driven strategies to help individuals and organizations navigate these shifts,...

ALL IN: How High-Performance Teams Lean In & Level Up

November 25, 2025 with Brent Gleeson
In today's volatile, unpredictable, and complex business environment, organizations can find themselves in an almost constant state of change. In this highly engaging presentation, Brent Gleeson shows the audience how to apply the same leadership, mindset, behavior, and culture principles that forge the most elite special operations units in the world to build high-performing, resilient, and adaptable teams.
Book by Brent Gleeson
Book by Brent Gleeson

Motivating Excellence: The Science Of Fostering Passion, Loyalty And Top Performance

December 16, 2025 with Dr. Ron Friedman
How do you motivate others to produce their best work? For generations, leaders have received conflicting advice. But now, thanks to groundbreaking new research, we have clear, data-driven insights into the factors that generate employee engagement and sustain performance over the long term.
Book by Dr. Ron Friedman
Book by Dr. Ron Friedman
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