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January 13, 2026 | 11 am PST | Free Virtual Event

Learn from top executives and thought leaders about the latest strategies being used to drive sustainable growth in 2026.

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Executives Representing Over $99 Billion in Market Value

Ron Alvesteffer

President and CEO, Service Express

Lothar Schupet

CEO, Zeekr

Billy Beane

Former Executive VP of Baseball Operations, Oakland Athletics

Jennifer H. Cunningham

Editor and Chief, Newsweek

Scott Wine

Former CEO, CNH

Meredith Kesseler

Professional Triathlete

Max Schwendner

Co-CEO, Alorica

Sam Reese

CEO, Vistage

Janna Salokangas

CEO, Mia AI

John Barrand

CHRO, State of Utah

Mike Clifton

Co-CEO, Alorica

Jim McCann

Founder & Chairman, 1-800 Flowers.com

Kristy Bryson

Chief Executive Officer, Beneco

Don’t Fly Blind Into 2026 

Most leaders are making critical decisions in a rapidly shifting environment, often without the full picture.  

The world’s top CEOs and executives, however, sit in rooms where they can see what’s coming before it hits the headlines. They spot patterns early, adjust faster, and position their organizations for growth while others are still reacting. If you’re not hearing from these leaders, you’re guessing. And in 2026, guessing comes at a cost. 

What to Expect at Surrender to Lead Summit 2026

In just a few hours, you’ll gain practical, actionable insights from leaders shaping the future of business and leadership.

Here’s what makes this experience unique:

Fully Virtual & Accessible

Attend from the comfort of your home or office. No travel required.

3+ Hours of High-Impact Content

Designed to deliver maximum value in minimal time.

Featuring Fortune 500 Leaders & Industry Trailblazers

Learn directly from those driving innovation and leading through change.

Fireside Chat–Style Conversations

Intimate, unscripted discussions that unlock deep insights and real-world strategies.

Interactive Segments

Participate in guided exercises and reflections that help you move the needle before the event is even over.

Movement Minutes

Short interactive segments to keep your energy high and attention locked in, so you don’t miss any insights.

And best of all, it’s completely free to attend!

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Surrender to Lead Summit 2026 Topics

From retention to AI to sustainable growth, today’s top leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges. Here are the issues we’ll be unpacking at the Surrender to Lead Summit 2026.

• Leading Through Uncertainty

• AI Transformation

• Talent Retention & Engagement

• Sustainable Growth

• Culture & Empathy

• Innovation & Adaptability

• Strategic Risk

• Hybrid Work Optimization

• Executive Alignment

• Organizational Agility

You can’t control what people believe.
But you can design the experiences that shape those beliefs.

SECURE YOUR SPOT AT THE SUMMIT

Enter your information, and we’ll send you everything you need to join the Surrender to Lead Summit virtually on January 13, 2026.

Meet Our Hosts

Jessica Kriegel

Jessica is a workplace culture expert, keynote speaker, and researcher. As chief strategy officer at Culture Partners, she leads research and thought leadership that challenges traditional ideas about control, power, and performance, offering bold new approaches that get results. A seasoned, dynamic speaker and host of the CEO Daily Brief and Culture Leaders podcasts, she is a frequent guest on CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, and Bloomberg. Jessica holds an MBA and a doctorate in educational leadership and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity. She is also a trained death doula, a role that deepens her approach to leading with presence and care. Her first book, Unfairly Labeled, challenges assumptions about generational stereotypes in the workplace.

Joe Terry

Joe is the CEO of Culture Partners, the leader in delivering results-driven culture transformation. For the past forty years, Joe has dedicated his life to the study and practice of optimizing human potential in sport, life, and business. As a five-time chief executive, he has successfully built, led, and grown organizations focused on serving employees, customers, and communities. In 2018 he was inducted into the HKW (Private Equity) Hall of Fame for demonstrating exceptional leadership, talent, integrity, and remarkable shareholder return. Joe is also a highly accomplished athlete, having played linebacker in the NFL and competed in fifteen (and counting) Ironman races, including three times at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

The conversations throughout the Summit will explore themes from our upcoming book, Surrender to Lead, giving you a first look at the ideas shaping this movement.

Coming soon — Surrender To Lead by Jessica Kriegel and Joe Terry.

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