Opening Keynote: Thrive in Change: The WILD COURAGE to be Resilient
Monday, March 9, 2026 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM · 30 min. (US/Pacific)
Level 2 | Venetian E
Executive Summit
Executive - Leadership Strategies
Information
Note: This Summit is part of the Executive Pass option and qualification is required.
In an era of AI disruption, economic swings, and shifting markets, resilience is your team’s competitive edge. Jenny Wood—New York Times bestselling author of Wild Courage—led major operational shifts at Google as the company grew from 6,000 to 180,000 employees. Over her 18-year rise from entry-level to executive, she learned that thriving in change takes more than grit. It takes nine unexpected traits that most of us were taught to dial down. Jenny shows how to use them wisely to stay adaptable and high performing. Because inspired people don’t wait for change—they lead it.
Format
Best Practice
Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
CEO/COOCIO/CTO/CTIO/Senior ITCISO/CSO
Learning Objective #1
Steal Jenny’s 2-step playbook for keeping customers loyal—even when everything behind the scenes is in flux.
Learning Objective #2
Flip the script on setbacks using the “Truths and Tales” framework that turns obstacles into momentum.
Learning Objective #3
Copy the 3 daily habits of teams that crush change—and how to hardwire them into your culture starting tomorrow.
Session #
ES-3
