Leadership Growth: From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Leadership Growth: From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
February 11, 2026
Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
In an era of unprecedented business complexity, how do leaders position themselves for C-suite success while building resilient organizations? Byron Loflin, Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq and author of the new book CEO Ready, joins us to discuss leading effectively through uncertainty, provide best practices for building high-impact leadership teams and explore succession planning strategies that work for organizations of any size. This session is for anyone looking to advance their career or strengthen their leadership effectiveness in today’s dynamic business environment.
This program is presented as part of the Travelers Institute’s Forces at Work initiative, an educational platform to help today’s leaders navigate the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace and prioritize employees and their well-being.
Speaker
Byron Loflin
Global Head of Board Advisory and Founder, Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence; Author of CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job and Keep the Job
Host

Joan Woodward
President, Travelers Institute; Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Travelers
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