Charles Gregory, Author

Global Leadership Network: Growing Leaders and Providing Leadership Growth for a Higher Purpose

Since 1992, the Global Leadership Network has inspired, challenged, and equipped leaders to become the sort of individuals who will positively impact their respective organizations, communities, and countries. Today, the Global Leadership Network continues to be a readily available resource providing invaluable leadership tools for leaders around the world in every sphere of life including but not limited to pastors, business leaders, and the marginalized. By way of the annual Global Leadership Summit, the Global Leadership Network connects leaders all around the world with notable individuals, concepts, and ideas that will hopefully provide the wisdom they need to lead, innovate, and influence their world for the better. Since its inception, The Global Leadership Summit has reached tens of millions of people throughout the world in more than 120 countries speaking a total of sixty languages, making it ‘the longest-running, most pervasive leadership event in world history’.

 

What is in Store for Global Leadership Summit 2024: An Exciting Assortment of Speakers

Scheduled to take place in South Barrington, IL from August 8-9, 2024, the Global Leadership Summit will feature some of the brightest and most diverse minds of our time, offering memorable and inspiring wisdom, from leaders such as:

 

• Erwin Raphael McManus, an artist and visionary known for integrating creativity and spirituality. Erwin has written many great books on personal growth including ‘The Last Arrow’, ‘The Way of the Warrior’ and ‘Mind Shift’.

 

• Craig Groeschel, founder and senior pastor of Life Church, one of the first ‘postmodern’ megachurches to employ technology in evangelism. Craig is widely known for creating the YouVersion Bible app, which has been downloaded in every country throughout the world. Craig is also highly regarded as a visionary leader whose writings and speeches offer practical, transformative insights on leadership and Christian living, accepted widely both within and beyond the church community.

 

• Marcus Buckingham, an author and researcher on strengths and leadership, and co-author of Now, Discover Your Strengths (2007) and First, Break All the Rules (1999). These books, which are widely read in organizational, business, and leadership circles, are renowned for their groundbreaking insights on strengths-based success and productivity. The material and best practices from Marcus’ books have transformed organizational practices and boosted employee engagement worldwide.

 

• Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic from an early age is an advocate for those with disabilities through her organization, Joni and Friends. She provides wisdom from a position of non-dominant leadership. Joni is also a speaker, author, and painter inspiring many with her faith walk and resilient journey in overcoming adversity.

 

• Jo Saxton, author, speaker, and leadership coach, who helps women and underrepresented groups live up to their true potential. Jo provides practical tools and strategies, inspiring personal and organizational growth.

 

• Kindra Hall, a bestselling author, and expert in strategic storytelling. Kindra shows how storytelling can become a phenomenal tool for business and personal success. Through the power of storytelling, individuals can become empowered, and organizations can learn to connect on a deeper level, drive engagement, and inspire call-to-action.

 

• Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy, who uses her flight experiences to develop strategies for how to build high-performing teams.

 

• Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K is a legendary Duke University basketball coach, sharing leadership lessons from his illustrious career. His leadership style was built on integrity, respect, and an unwavering dedication to his players’ growth on and off the court.

 

• Michael Jr., a comedian who brings laughter with a transformational message, which resonates deeply with audiences leaving a lasting positive impact on their lives.

 

• Amy C. Edmondson, a distinguished Harvard Business School professor specializing in organizational learning and leadership. Amy’s pioneering research on psychological safety and team dynamics has revolutionized organizational approaches to innovation and teamwork, emphasizing the importance of a supportive work environment for enhanced performance and learning.

 

• Will Guidara, a restaurateur and hospitality expert who has built his reputation on the philosophy of ‘unreasonable hospitality’, which is going above and beyond traditional standards with the service industry and offering truly amazing and memorable experiences to customers.

 

• Molly Fletcher, dubbed the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, a trailblazer in sports agency. Hailing from a profession where negotiation tactics are hardcore and the stakes are high, Molly will be sure to offer insights on leadership, resilience, and fully unlocking one’s potential.

 

• Arthur C Brooks, a Harvard professor, social scientist, and columnist who studies happiness and the art of flourishing. The audience can look forward to Brooks sharing his wisdom on how leaders can achieve success while fostering deep personal fulfillment as well as contributing positively to society.

 

• Dan Owolabi, an enthusiastic community leader and motivational speaker dedicated to youth empowerment and leadership development. Dan has an engaging style and is committed to positively impacting individuals to achieve greater success.

 

The 2024 summit will be an inspiring and energy-filled event with wisdom from every corner of leadership. Whether from the world of sports, hospitality, academia or entertainment, each speaker will bring a unique flavor and experience to the stage, making it a year to be a part of or even watch online.

 

 

 

This is a recap of last year’s speakers from 2023:

 

Craig Groeschel on Trust as the Cornerstone of Future Leadership

‘Do you trust me?’ That question by Craig Groeschel is key to understanding leadership today. Trust is now not something granted, but something earned through transparency, empathy and consistency – in a post-trust world, a culture of trust must be created. ‘Transparency is better than just sharing the good,’ Groeschel says. ‘It is also being honest about the not-so-good.

 

David Ashcraft: Humility at the Heart of Leadership

Leadership’s ultimate value, according to David Ashcraft, is virtue. And the cardinal virtue necessary for leadership’s success is humility. Ashcraft said that humility ‘keeps us in learning mode; it keeps us alive as leaders’. If we’re humble, he adds, we can learn from everybody. We can continually mature as leaders, always developing more nuanced understandings of the mysterious art of leadership.

 

Erin Meyer: Cultivating Creativity and Innovation in Organizational Culture

Erin Meyer of Netflix described the importance of organizational structures that encourage creativity and innovation to stay competitive. Creating conditions by increasing talent density and frankness and decreasing controls is the way to go – the real risk for business is stagnation and lack of creativity.

 

Condoleezza Rice: Integrity and Trust in Leadership

Condoleezza Rice said in her interview that if you own your past, you can use it as a resource, not a liability. Integrity and trust are core attributes of leadership, and without them you will not have credibility or confidence, and your organization will not succeed.

 

Erwin Raphael McManus: The Genius Within

Erwin Raphael McManus exhorted participants to ‘find your genius and own your calling’, assuring us that ‘everyone is a genius’. He suggested that success can end up being our greatest failure because it becomes a burden to maintain, and that the real great accomplishment is not getting past the fear of failure but past the fear of success.

 

Pat Gelsinger: From Humble Beginnings to High Tech

To illustrate his point, Pat Gelsinger talked about his experience growing up on a farm, his mentors along the way, and how he cultivated a set of audacious goals and a passion to lead.  Introducing his research paper to the audience, the author encouraged his fellow technology leaders to become perpetual learners and innovators.

 

Dallas Jenkins: Authentic Leadership Through ‘The Chosen’

Dallas Jenkins took questions about leading through authenticity – how his series The Chosen, an episodic story about Jesus and his disciples, among other things, is seeking to show a real picture of who Jesus was. Jenkins shared about the value of transparency and over-communication.

 

Anita Elberse and Albert Tate: Winning Cultures and Authentic Leadership

Anita Elberse and Albert Tate talked about being a ‘culture maker’ and an ‘authentic leader’ from wherever you are, with a focus on resilience and a true ability to engage with your team.

 

James Clear: The Power of Incremental Improvements

James Clear explained how small, strategic steps can give big results over time with his philosophy of small wins and marginal gains. He also talked about the fundamentals of habit formation.

 

Henry Cloud: Building Trust Through Understanding

Henry Cloud shared the five essential components of trust, which are: 1) Understanding 2) Motive, 3) Ability, 4) Character, and 5) Track record. Cloud labels trust a precious commodity in any relationship, regardless of whether it is professional or personal.

 

Cynt Marshall: Leadership Driven by Integrity and Inclusion

Cynt shared her business views on leadership built on the bedrocks of integrity, inclusion and personal care of people. She explained how all of these cornerstones of her philosophy have intricately intertwined to lay the foundations of success within Mark Cuban’s organization.

 

Ryan Leak, Jamie Lima, and Others: Diverse Perspectives on Leadership Challenges

Panels at the summit included Ryan Leak, Jamie Lima, and others who shared multifaceted approaches to leading personally and professionally, regardless of obstacles they faced.

 

Personal Anticipation for Global Leadership Summit 2024

I am honored to be part of the leadership journey at this summit, and I strongly encourage others to participate virtually if you are unable to attend physically…which is what I am doing given my work and family commitments. This year’s line-up of leaders is incredibly insightful. I am personally excited to hear from Erwin Raphael McManus and Marcus Buckingham. Their books on personal growth and leadership have both been pivotal to my development as a leader. The Global Leadership Summit 2024 will explore the complexities of leadership, from how to execute strategy to overcoming personal and organizational challenges, and developing innovative solutions, bringing not only inspiration but practical, life-changing tools use to become a catalyst for positive change in your own sphere of influence.

 

Calls to Action:

1. Register for the Global Leadership Summit 2024 at: https://globalleadership.org/summit/
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