The Executives' Club of Chicago

In our latest episode of The Executive’s Exchange, we dive into the findings of the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, uncovering the forces shaping trust in business, government, media, and beyond. Listen in as guest host, Isis Almeida (Chicago Bureau Chief, Bloomberg) sits down with Richard Edelman (President & CEO, Edelman) and Tom Wilson (Chair, President & CEO, Allstate) to explore what these insights mean for corporate leaders, policymakers, and communities navigating a quickly changing trust landscape. Listen Here: https://bit.ly/4jL4JlF #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #ExecutivesExchange #Podcast #Trust #EdelmanTrustBarometer

The Exec Club teamed with Hogan Assessments this morning to present the Talent and Culture Summit 2025, which focused on how to build future-ready leadership. A packed house was present for discussions with leading talent executives, who discussed emerging trends, strategies for addressing current talent challenges, and innovative tools to build and enhance talent pipelines. Key takeaways: • Leadership development is a $370 billion industry globally ($166 billion in the United States), with most programs including instructor-led training, assessments, and executive coaching. But the system is broken: 100 percent of the workforce say they’ve worked for an intolerable boss. Traditional approaches are failing because the three program components above are siloed instead of being used cohesively. • Businesses need to make context king when approaching leadership development. “If employees don’t understand their professional environment, they can’t adapt to it,” noted Erin Lazarus of Hogan Assessments. That includes an organization’s positions, strategies, culture, and goals, as well as its leaders’ functions and the culture they create for their teams. • Uncertainty and shifting landscapes have shortened the cycle of succession planning for businesses. Planning that was addressed annually is now being looked at quarterly and even monthly by the many businesses. The timeline for professional successions remains unchanged, however. • The most in-demand development topics are digital leadership, agility and adaptability, and emotional intelligence. Individualized programs tailored to each leader within specific companies represent a shift from a one-size-fits-all approach. They include individual reflection, luminary spotlights, peer learning and monthly pod coaching. Thank you to our speakers and moderators: Erin Lazarus (Senior Director, Business Development & Talent Solutions, Hogan Assessments), Sam Amelio (Head of Talent Management, Ferrara), Deborah Lee, PhD (Senior Director, Global Talent Management - Assessment, Culture & Engagement, PepsiCo), Meghan Moriarty (Gerrard), PhD (Senior Director, Talent Management, US Foods), Courtney Paynter (Vice President, Talent Management and Organizational Management, AbbVie), Lilly Lin, PhD (Executive Director, Russell Reynolds Associates), and David Lange (Managing Director, Global Head of Development, Russell Reynolds Associates). Explore Upcoming Exec Club Events: https://bit.ly/3RdYw5n #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #Talent #Culture #Leadership #Chicago

Conversations Shaping Chicago Business Signature Series programs connect leaders through thought-provoking conversations. Fortune 500 CEOs and global visionaries such as Satya Nadella (Chairman & CEO, Microsoft), Adena Friedman (President and CEO, Nasdaq), and Steve Forbes (Executive Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes) have shared insights on their experiences within their industry. Learn how they are reinventing their industries and what it means to be a leader. Who can attend? Signature Series events are open to all. Exec Club members receive discounted rates. Don’t miss a chance to be a part of the conversation. Learn more about upcoming Signature Series programs: https://bit.ly/4hZq8Gp Explore membership opportunities: https://bit.ly/42inXHW #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #SigSeries #Leadership #BusinessInsights #Chicago

Final Opportunity to Refer a Member! Share the Value ends on March 31. This is the last chance to refer a new Exec Club member and receive exclusive benefits. What You Receive: * Two event tickets ($200 value) * Entry into a raffle for an event table at a Signature Series event ($1,800 value) There is no limit to the number of referrals. The more you refer, the more you earn. Submit your referral before the deadline: https://bit.ly/4kGcZVj #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #ReferralRewards #Networking #ChicagoLeadership

How can leadership, succession, and technology transform the future of talent management of your organization? Join us on April 9, 2025 at this year’s Talent and Culture Summit and discover how leading executives use essential strategies to shape effective future leadership. Drawing on insights from industry experts, discover how succession planning is crucial for tackling future challenges within your organization. Start building future-ready leaders today! Register here: https://bit.ly/4hzvLeb Thank you to our Summit Sponsor, Hogan Assessments for their support. #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #Talent #Culture #Leadership #Succession #TalentPipeline

Strengthen the Exec Club Community When you refer someone in your network to Exec Club, you help expand #WhereTheFutureMeets! As a thank you, members whose referrals officially joins will receive two event tickets ($200 value) and be entered into a raffle for an event table at a Signature Series event ($1,800 value). How It Works: * The referred member must join Exec Club. * Referrals must be submitted by March 31. * There is no limit to the number of referrals from our members. The more executives who join, the more you earn! Learn more and submit a referral: https://bit.ly/4kGcZVj #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #Leadership #ChicagoBusiness #Networking #ReferralRewards

It is our pleasure to welcome Michelle Gross Kuhr (Senior Managing Director/Market Leader, Riveron) to our Board of Advisors! Michelle brings 15 years of experience in business development, account management, and various leadership roles. She is very active in her community, as she serves on numerous boards for charitable organizations. We are honored to benefit from her experience. Welcome to the team, Michelle! See the rest of the board: https://bit.ly/41uSWjK #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #Riveron #BOA #Welcome

John Challenger (CEO, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.) has joined our Board of Advisors! John has devoted much of his life to helping people achieve career success by using his voice to express business issues such as job loss in a global economy and age discrimination in the workplace. John is a prominent leader in the business world and the Exec Club is honored to learn from him. Welcome, John! See the rest of the board: https://bit.ly/41uSWjK #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #ChallengerGray #BOA #Welcome

Thank you, Margaret M. Mueller, Ph.D.! Your steadfast leadership has rebranded and revitalized the Executives’ Club of Chicago into a vibrant, inclusive hub where leaders across industries come together to connect, learn, and grow. The entire Exec Club organization – our leadership, our staff, and our members – sends our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes as you enter your next chapter. We look forward to welcoming you as a member of the community you strengthened! See you again soon #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #Chicago #BusinessCommunity

What a night! Thank you to all of your members who joined us yesterday for an unforgettable evening with the Chicago Blackhawks. The evening started with an inspiring conversation between Danny Wirtz (CEO, Chicago Blackhawks; Co-Chairman, United Center) and Darren Pang (Television Color Analyst & Former Goaltender, Chicago Blackhawks). Key Takeaways: • Danny stepped into his leadership role during COVID-19. There were many challenges but it also gave him the opportunity and space to reimagine what was possible. • The Blackhawks strive to make the charitable part of their organization less of an arm of the business but more of a heart. It goes beyond what you do on the ice to what you do in the community. • The goal of the 1901 Project is to invest in the land, be good neighbors and build connections and community. • Chicago never leaves you. It’s good to see and experience the world and come back to the glory of Chicago. Following the conversation, members joined together to watch the Chicago Blackhawks face off against the Los Angeles Kings. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, KPMG US, for making this event possible! Explore Upcoming Exec Club Events: https://bit.ly/4hM8qpP #WhereTheFutureMeets #ExecClub #Hockey #Chicago #1901Project #UnitedCenter