Leadership Webinar Series: Build Trust, Grow Talent & Leverage AI - March 2026

Next-Level Leadership:
Build Trust, Grow Talent & Leverage AI

The mindset & methods to drive performance across your organization

March 2, 4, 6 | 1-2 p.m. ET

About The Series

Become the Leader Your Organization Needs - Now and in the Future

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, effective leadership requires more than technical expertise. It demands self-awareness, the ability to develop others, and the strategic insight to harness emerging technologies. This three-part webinar series brings together leading scholars and practitioners to deliver a research-backed, actionable roadmap for elevating your leadership impact at every level of your organization.

Across three focused sessions – Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading the Firm – you’ll gain tools to strengthen your influence, inspire high-performing teams, and leverage AI to drive strategic advantage. Whether you aim to enhance your personal leadership, reduce turnover by building a thriving talent pipeline, or prepare your firm for the next wave of innovation, this series delivers the practical insights you need to lead with confidence and clarity. 

 Join us and invest in the skills that empower leaders to excel today and shape tomorrow.

Session 1

High Involvement Leadership (Leading Self)

When: March 2
Time: 1-2 p.m. ET
Unlock your leadership potential with a proven framework for self-awareness, influence, and intentional growth. This session equips leaders with actionable strategies to build trust, foster engagement, and drive results – empowering you to inspire and deliver value in every interaction.


Session 2

Developing and Retaining Talent (Leading Others)

When: March 4
Time: 1-2. ET 
Discover the secrets to building and sustaining a high-performing, loyal team in today’s competitive marketplace. This webinar will deliver evidence-based tools for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, helping you reduce costly turnover and create a culture where people thrive and excel.


Session 3

AI for Strategic Leadership (Leading the Firm)

When: March 6
Time: 1-2 p.m. ET 
Step into the future of executive leadership by harnessing the strategic power of artificial intelligence. Learn how top leaders are using AI to sharpen decision-making, maximize productivity, and drive organizational transformation – no technical background required. Position your team and your firm at the forefront of innovation and competitive advantage.


    Presenters

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    Dr. Craig Wallace, Clemson University

    Dr. Craig Wallace is an organizational psychologist and “Original Pracademic” with more than 25 years of experience bridging research and practice to improve leadership, high-performance teams, motivation, talent management, and organizational change. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Georgia Tech, is a Fellow of the Society for I/O Psychology, and serves on the faculty at Clemson University’s Powers College of Business. An accomplished author with over 70 scientific studies and 10,000+ citations—placing him in the top 2% of global scientific thinkers—Dr. Wallace is also a trusted voice for SHRM and Psychology Today and a sought-after advisor to organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, known for delivering practical, people-centered solutions that drive performance and well-being.

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    Dr. David Altounian, Salve Regina University

    Dr. David Altounian is a senior executive, educator, and organizational strategist with over 30 years of experience leading innovation, transformation, and growth across global technology companies and entrepreneurial ventures. A former executive at Dell, Motorola, and Compaq, and Founder and CEO of Motion Computing, he brings a rare blend of hands-on operational leadership and academic rigor to his work in executive leadership, strategic marketing, digital transformation, and organizational design. Dr. Altounian holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, is a tenured professor of Entrepreneurship at Salve Regina University, serves on the board of RIHub, mentors at Capital Factory, and is the co-author of Winning With Strategic Marketing, helping organizations align leadership, strategy, and culture to scale with confidence and build enduring success.

    Host & Moderator

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    Lisa Gudding, Ipsos

    As President of Strategic Growth at Ipsos, Lisa has over 20 years of experience in the market research industry. She oversees a portfolio of global accounts and leads a team of talented researchers and consultants, delivering insights and solutions that help clients achieve their goals and enhance their brands. Lisa and her team leverage expertise in leadership, market research, strategic thinking, and new business development to execute large-scale and complex projects across various sectors and regions, using cutting-edge methodologies and technologies.

    Build Trust, Grow Talent & Leverage AI

    The mindset & methods to drive performance across your organization.

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