Private Virtual Executive Forum
The Leadership Climate
Briefing
The Executive Playbook for
Clearer, Calmer, Faster Execution
9-10 a.m. MT
Friday, May 22, 2026
Live Virtual Event
The Fastest Way to Improve Performance?
Stabilize the leadership climate.
In today’s workplace, execution rarely breaks because strategy is wrong—it breaks because the day-to-day leadership climate gets unstable: priorities drift, decisions stall, accountability softens, and managers are left to interpret what “good” looks like.
This invitation-only Executive Forum is a confidential, high-trust discussion for executives, HR leaders, and L&D leaders in companies who want to improve execution by strengthening the leadership climate people work in every day.
Together, we’ll identify the most common “weather patterns” disrupting momentum—and translate them into practical leadership moves that increase clarity, consistency, and follow-through without launching a massive new initiative.
Facilitated by CEO Tara Powers
What We’ll Cover:
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The Execution “Weather Patterns” Slowing Momentum
Drift, stalled decisions, rework, avoidance, burnout, unclear accountability—what those patterns look like in real life, and what’s actually driving them.
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The Manager Consistency Gap
Why execution gets messy when expectations aren’t crystal clear—and how a few consistent manager behaviors can stabilize performance fast.
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The Executive Operating System
How leaders translate strategy into simple, repeatable rhythms—decision clarity, meeting cadence, 1:1 expectations, and follow-through loops—so managers aren’t guessing what to reinforce.
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90-day Traction
(Without launching a big initiative)
The smallest set of moves that creates noticeable improvement in clarity, calm, and speed—quickly, and in a way you can sustain.
THE WEATHER IS ALWAYS CHANGING;
BE PREPARED!
You’ll Leave With:
Execution Climate Snapshot: the top three patterns slowing clarity and speed in your organization—and the real cost they’re creating.
Manager Non-Negotiables for Execution: three manager behaviors to standardize—plus what “good” looks like in the moments that actually matter
90-Day Traction Plan: a simple, realistic sequence of moves to cut the noise, strengthen follow-through, and accelerate execution—without adding a massive initiative.
**Live-only takeaway: Book Prologue Preview + “Set the Forecast” Questions from Tara’s latest book The Manager Makes the Weather to help you define the three manager behaviors you want consistent across your organization and strategies for standardizing them.
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“Tara is a forward-thinking, innovative, articulate, collaborative leader who executes! She truly understands the inner-workings of business - and is one of those rare few who truly "gets it." To be a great thought leader, one must share without fear and Tara fully understands and lives this with great success - and therefore she stands among the top breed of thought leaders today.”
Louis Carter, Most Loved Workplace® Founder and CEO
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“Tara is professional and extremely knowledgeable. Her approach is engaging, and she genuinely cares about her clients and their outcomes. She has always gone above and beyond and routinely keeps the team posted about best practices and the latest white papers related to leadership, coaching and team building.”
Kathryn Barker, SPHR, Sr. Director of Human Resources
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“In addition to professional excellence, I have found Tara to be a caring and committed business partner who is fully invested in the success of her clients. Her positive energy, personable approach and deep subject matter expertise make her the ideal partner for enhancing the quality and outcomes of any team meeting.”
Scott Pettingell, Director,
Management Consulting KPMG
Who Should Attend
This forum is designed for:
Executives / senior leaders responsible for business performance and culture
HR Directors / HRBPs supporting leader effectiveness and talent outcomes
L&D / Talent leaders building manager capability and leadership development strategies