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Leadership in a Polarized Climate

The Yardstick Institute is not just another leadership event—it’s an exclusive think tank designed for visionary leaders. This private sanctuary provides 40-50 select leaders with the time and space to think freely, exchange bold ideas, and redefine the future of leadership in an increasingly polarized world. It’s the room you need to be in to build connections that matter and gain insights that will drive change in 2025 and beyond.

Be part of the future of leadership.

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Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories: Voices of Success

Despite improving professional advancements for women, many of their successful stories remain untold. Women’s History Month was created to recognize women and provide an opportunity to celebrate their unique roles in society. Each year, we recognize the powerful voices of women by spotlighting phenomenal women leaders with triumphant stories of achievement to share with the world.

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Navigating AI and New Tech for a Diverse & Responsible Tomorrow

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies is essential for creating a sustainable and inclusive future. The conference will delve into the intersections of AI, diversity, reskilling, and access, fostering discussions on how to harness innovation while prioritizing ethics, equity, and empowerment.

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Black Resistance: A Journey of Race and Resilience

Black History Month was created by Carter G. Woodson, an American historian and scholar known as the father of Black History. Woodson fervently believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and all Americans should understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans. In honor of this year’s national theme, Black Resistance, prominent Black leaders across industries will join our virtual series to share relevant personal stories of resilience and perspective on factors that inadvertently impacted the success of their professional career journeys.

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The Great Rebalancing. Achieving Stability • Sustaining Change • Leveraging Resiliency

This Summer, the Yardstick Management Institute is embarking on a journey with our speakers and attendees, as we travel to St. Martin, French West Indies. With its breathtaking beaches, picturesque views, burgeoning food scene, and population of 120 nationalities, St. Martin is often referred to as the “Friendly Island” and “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.” Its rich history, multicultural landscape, and natural beauty make St. Martin the perfect location for Executive Leaders to share, discuss, collaborate, and reflect on topics related to this Summer’s theme – The Great Rebalancing: Achieving Stability • Sustaining Change • Leveraging Resiliency.

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People, Purpose, and Productivity: Redesigning Workplaces & Investing in Sustainability

This Fall 2022, the Yardstick Management Institute embarked on a journey with our speakers and attendees, as we traveled to Nevis, West Indies. With its lush landscape and majestic views, Nevis is often referred to as the gem of the Caribbean. Its rich history, kind people, and natural beauty made Nevis the perfect location for Executive Leaders to share, discuss, collaborate, and reflect on topics related to this Fall’s theme – People, Purpose, and Productivity: Redesigning Workplaces and Investing in Sustainability. 

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Transforming Obstacles into Success: Stories of Hispanic Leadership

Hispanic influence in American history is widely prominent, yet its value has been unsung. In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was established to recognize the overlooked history of Americans with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central & South American ancestry. This eye-opening episode will spotlight some of today’s most outstanding Hispanic professionals who have achieved admirable success. Join the conversation as these leaders inspire us with their stories of resilience that form part of the Hispanic Heritage of America.

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Accelerating Change to Achieve Transformative Success

Yardstick Management Institute was launched in January 2022 in St. Simons Island, GA. It’s inaugural success led to a second Institute this past summer, 2022, where a group of leaders representing some of the most prominent global companies (including Meta, Netflix, The Coca-Cola Company, Reddit, Ralph Lauren, Amazon, UPS, Pfizer, Whirlpool, Mailchimp, Jobcase, and Indeed) came together to explore the power of vulnerability. The retreat was an eye-opening, unforgettable experience with key takeaways for a more diverse, equal, and inclusive corporate America.

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Say It Loud & Proud: Breaking Industry Stereotypes

It’s 2022 and gender/sexuality is still a barrier for leadership representation across industries, especially for LGBTQI+ people. In this thought provoking conversation, fearless LGBTQI+ leaders share their journey of getting to the top in their respective fields and provide insight to decision-makers to help increase access, promotion and inclusivity in the workplace.

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Honoring Outstanding Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders in the Workforce

The impact of Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders is so deeply embedded in our daily lives that most of us tend to overpass its importance. In fact, one of the reasons why May was chosen to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month is because the Transcontinental Railroad, built almost entirely by Chinese immigrants, was completed on May 10, 1869. This railroad connected the east coast to the west and played a major role in the development of the western United States. This is only one of the infinite cases in which AAPIs have played a major role in shaping today’s America. In this episode, we will spotlight prominent AAPI leaders who continue making a mark on our culture, society, and politics, and learn about the challenges they have faced in doing so.

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Soaring to the Top: Raising Women Higher in Leadership

Despite the slow progress brought by equality movements, the harsh truth is that women still have a significant disparity in representation across leadership. During this DEI in Action series, prominent female changemakers will provide unique insights into how they have challenged the system and soared to the top by accelerating change in the corporate gender landscape.

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[Fund]amentally Black: Promoting Economic Freedom in the Black Community

Long existing racial wealth disparities within America have inhibited Black-led solutions from building generational wealth and further promoting the imbalance of financial power within the community. In this session, we’re connecting with dedicated Black innovators to unpack the cause of this economic gap and identify bridges to spark change and invest in Black prosperity.​

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Leadership & Vulnerability: A Journey of Awareness, Reflection, and Commitment

During this recurring retreat-style event, a cohort of the nation’s top leaders gather in picturesque St. Simons Island, Georgia (at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort) to explore the connections between Leadership and the Power of Vulnerability.

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Out in Tech Atlanta Amplifying LGBTQ+ in Tech

This two-part panel event will discuss that. OIT will leverage influential tech executives, corporate owned channels, culture makers, press, and members of our community to elevate Atlanta’s tech workforce. Hear from leaders at Reddit, LinkedIn, Mailchimp, WarnerMedia, and more!

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