Rethinking Individual Development

We live, work and lead in a world where disruption is the norm. The challenge is that most change and leadership development efforts are mediocre at best or fail completely for one critical reason: They fail to care for the messiness of how humans show up in the face of change. After decades of supporting leaders and conducting a detailed analysis of five years of leader coaching and interview data, we have cracked the code on what it takes to equip people to better lead themselves and others in this age of disruption. This session will explore the first pillar of future-proofing leadership to examine:

• What the future demands from leadership
• How to structure your individual leadership development efforts to address common pitfalls
• Key components that are necessary to include in your development strategy for leaders to thrive today and in the future

SPEAKER

Rosie Ward, CEO  | Salveo Partners Dr. Rosie Ward is a fierce advocate for humanity and a leading voice on the future of leadership, culture transformation, and navigating disruption. As CEO of Salveo Partners, she helps organizations break free from outdated paradigms and rehumanize the workplace so people are freed, fueled, and inspired to thrive. With over 25 years of experience, Rosie is an award-winning author, speaker, and coach known for translating complex behavioral science into practical, transformative action. Recognized as a Top 50 Women Leader in Minnesota (2026), Business Coach of the Year (2024), and a global leadership voice, she equips leaders to future-proof their organizations in an ever-changing world.

MODERATOR

James Tuft

Vice President

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James Tuft is a Vice President for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, James is responsible for providing expert employee benefits consulting, bringing new clients on board, and servicing and retaining existing clients. He is part of a team of employee benefits-focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers.