Leverage the Power of Team-Based Courage Building

High-performing teams yield better business results. Yet what constitutes a high-performing team is deeply human. After all, transformation happens within relationships; it’s not a solo journey. This is why effective peer-based development is an important part for both individual and organizational effectiveness. When teams lean on common tools and language to boost their individual and collective effectiveness and show up more courageously, they can reset quicker and support one another when their humanity inevitably gets the best of them. This session will explore the second pillar of future-proofing leadership to examine:

• Why team-based courage building is an essential companion to individual development efforts
• The human-centric leadership skills that are critical for engagement and retention – and can only be developed in relationship with other people
• Key considerations for building and nurturing courageous, high-performing teams

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 As CEO of Salveo Partners, she helps organizations break free from outdated paradigms and rehumanize the workplace so people are freed, fueled, and inspired to thrive.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.