8:15-9:15 a.m

46-G. How to Excel as a New C-Suite Leader

Becoming a C-suite leader can be an exciting—and daunting—career milestone. Rising leaders may have proven themselves to be exceptional and trustworthy mid-level managers. Still, they may be unfamiliar with how to carry out unique C-suite responsibilities like growing and developing their team, delegating appropriately, and nurturing relationships with horizontal colleagues. This session will offer guidance on how C-suite leaders can adopt a learning orientation that allows them to develop the social capital they need to thrive. Ty Wiggins, an expert in leadership transitions and executive onboarding, will offer session participants the advice, support, and insight they need to excel as they carry out their new C-Suite responsibilities.

• Ty Wiggins, Global Lead, CEO and Transitions Practice, Russell Reynolds Associates