The Vanguard Network

Leading Through the Age of Disruption The new U.S. administration promised disruption—and it is delivering. In just weeks, the landscape for businesses has shifted dramatically, with sweeping changes in immigration, trade, tariffs, and social policies. For General Counsels, the stakes have never been higher. GCs must decipher what’s real versus rhetoric, assess the impact on their organizations, and chart a course forward. At our upcoming forum, we’ll tackle the pressing questions facing GCs today: ✅ What changes demand immediate action? ✅ What strategies are legal teams deploying in response? ✅ What can we learn from peers navigating similar challenges? Join us for an interactive and solutions-focused discussion with fellow legal leaders. Date: April 28th Location: Debevoise & Plimpton 66 Hudson Blvd. E, New York, NY 10001 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/efnyyX7v #GeneralCounsel #LegalLeadership #CorporateLaw #PolicyChanges #BusinessResilience

In conversation with Corinne Spencer, we asked: Can ONE person change the planet? Find full article and video here https://lnkd.in/gefY7nyf

"Decoding 2025: Adapting to Disruption and Opportunity in Life Sciences." Join us for our next Life Sciences CEO Forum in Boston on June 26, 2025. We’ll focus on how CEOs need to center themselves and their teams in a context of disruptive change and one of the most challenging economic environments in several decades. The sessions will feature peer-to-peer conversations about real-world issues and how to tackle them, from pitching to Big Pharma to utilizing AI to accelerate development to reading the new FDA. https://lnkd.in/ehwaavQw

"Collaborative Goal Setting: How to Set Organizational Targets for Sustainability" - part of the Vanguard Network's C-Suite Confidential Dialogue. Join us for a C-suite Confidential conversation with Ryan McMullan, Principal at Lean Green Way and former leader in corporate sustainability at Toyota. Ryan brings a wealth of experience in helping organizations navigate the complex journey toward sustainability, emphasizing practical, effective strategies over theoretical or one-size-fits-all approaches. In this leadership discussion, we’ll delve into: - How to collaboratively set targets that integrate sustainability into core business strategies - The importance of addressing the social and organizational dimensions of sustainability - Effective ways to set achievable targets and drive real change without sacrificing business performance Learn how leaders at companies like Lockheed Martin, Walmart, and CyrusOne have benefited from authentic, actionable approaches to sustainability. This session is a must-attend for executives committed to making meaningful environmental impacts while balancing organizational needs. Event Date: April 18, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT To learn more and register, check out our website https://lnkd.in/e8mAsFUK #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #CSuiteNetwork #ExecutiveStrategies #BusinessSuccess #highperformanceleadership

"Life Sciences CEO Exchange" - part of the Vanguard Network's Life Sciences CEO Exchange. The exchange program was conceived in response to feedback from the Vanguard forums. Exchanges pick up on, and develop, discussions that began in the forums, with additional topics generated by participants.  Previous exchanges have tackled a range of crucial topics including: - Capital markets challenges - The role of AI - Succession planning - Self-awareness - Getting in front of big Pharma - And more As always: no podium, no PowerPoint, no presentations. Just confidential, candid dialogue and CEO-to-CEO networking. Event Date: January 20, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST To learn more and register, check out our website https://lnkd.in/efy8YWHx #VanguardExchange #CEOInsights #CapitalMarkets #AIFuture #SuccessionPlanning #highperformanceleadership

Looking forward to our event tomorrow in conversation with @Jeremy Collins: "From Ballet to Breakthroughs: Peak Performance & Leadership" - part of the Vanguard Network's C-Suite Confidential Dialogue series. Here's a link to learn more and register https://lnkd.in/eCH_7A58

"What's Your Brand? Companies Need More Than a Great Product": The latest episode in our Real World Leadership Podcast, where leaders open up about key aspects of leadership. In the crowded life sciences market, a great product isn’t enough—branding is the real differentiator. In this episode, Michael Watras, CEO of Straightline, unpacks why CEOs must be the chief storytellers of their companies. He makes the case for branding as a strategic imperative, weaving together product value, team culture, and sustainability to win over consumers and investors alike. - Check out more podcasts on the Vanguard Website https://lnkd.in/eRnAXr7D. Made possible by members of The Vanguard Network.

Listen to your people, and empower your team. These seemingly simple (but complex to execute) concepts are among Craig Tooman's secrets as a CEO. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFrUhcVM #ceo #seniorleaders #seniorleadership #tvn #innovation

Nominations are open for a compelling learning opportunity for high-potential deputy General Counsels and/or other future GCs in your network! During these challenging, changing, and complex times, professional capability development as a functional leader and advisor to the C-Suite is more crucial than ever. Vanguard has a program to prepare up-and-coming leaders for these responsibilities. The Next Generation General Counsel Program kicks off on June 2nd in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the Next Gen. GC program here: https://lnkd.in/gJghTQKV

Our Founder, Ken Banta, will be releasing his long-awaited book soon! Pre-order now for your own copy. Seeing Around Corners is a business book that gathers exclusive, frank, and unfettered advice, anecdotes, and insight from legendary CEOs, in-the-thick-of-it company founders, cutting-edge innovators, and industry-shaping experts to help readers navigate the most important management and leadership issues of the day. https://a.co/d/iCRSigI