The BLUEPRINT Leadership Summit
A meeting of top leadership minds and luminaries from across the business space. Sign up to benefit from hundreds of years of collective leadership acumen at this week-long special event.
- Hosted by Experienced Fortune 500 CEO Doug Conant
- Multiple Sessions from World Class Leaders
- Insights Inspired by the WSJ Bestseller, The Blueprint
- FREE—This Summit Is Open to All
- 5-Day Event—1 Session Per Day
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Event Starts March 8th at 1:00 PM EST
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Hosted by Doug Conant
Douglas R. Conant is the only former Fortune 500 CEO who is a NYT & WSJ bestelling author, a Top 50 Leadership Innovator, a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, and a Top 100 Most Influential Author in the World. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels–first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and then as Chairman of Avon Products.
In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century.





Session 1: Building Trust Is Foundational in Turbulent Times
Monday - March 8th - 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:

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Learn what your leadership Foundation is and why it’s essential to building trust with stakeholders.

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Get deep insight on the power of Intention and Purpose.

Discover

Featuring: Mette Norgaard
- Founder, Strategic Leadership and Learning
- Co-Creator of the Higher Ambition Leadership Institute
- Author of “TouchPoints” and “The Ugly Duckling Goes To Work”

Featuring: Stephen M.R. Covey
- Former CEO, Covey Leadership Center
- Keynote Speaker and Thought Leader
- Author of the international bestseller, “The Speed of Trust”
Session 2: Finding Your “True North”—Why the Only Way OUT Is IN
Tuesday - March 9th - 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:

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Learn why reflection—digging deep—is an essential part of building your Foundation and defining your “True North.”

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Discover
Discover the power of humility. Find out why the best leaders are expert connectors and listeners (and humility is the virtue that binds these two competencies).

Featuring: Bill George
- Senior Fellow, Harvard Business School
- Former Board Chair and CEO, Medtronic
- Author of bestsellers, “Discover Your True North” and “Authentic Leadership”
Session 3: “Hire Purpose”—Leadership Is All about the People
Wednesday - March 10th - 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:

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Featuring: Deanna Mulligan
- Former Board Chair and CEO, Guardian Life Insurance
- Rated one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business”
- Author of “Hire Purpose”
Session 4: The Power of Performance with Purpose
Thursday - March 11th - 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:

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Learn why purpose is a key feature of your leadership Foundation and gain deeper insight into how it powers high performance—for you and your organization.

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Discover

Featuring: Indra Nooyi
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Former Board Chair and CEO, PepsiCo
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Rated one of the “Best CEOs in the World”
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Rated one of the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women”
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Board of Directors, Amazon
Session 5: The BLUEPRINT Power Panel
Featuring recent graduates from The BLUEPRINT Boot Camp by ConantLeadership
Friday - March 12th - 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST
Virtual Zoom
Key Takeaways from This Session:

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Get firsthand accounts of the power of a leadership Foundation–in the best of times and the worst of times.

Discover

Melissa Tassie
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Director of Learning and
Development, NetJets -
Strategic Thought Leader

Kevin Carter
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Founder & President, Inclusion Innovates
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Principal Strategist, The Winters Group

Chris Cox
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Senior Advisor, Partnership for Public Service
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Former Senior Intelligence Officer
Who Is This Summit for?
Seasoned Executives
Leaders at the Executive and C-suite level will find inspiration here from a panel of peers. Enjoy celebrating the craft of leadership with your contemporaries.
New & Aspiring Leaders
Entrepreneurs
Running your own business requires skills across disciplines. Find actionable advice for empowering your team and winning in the marketplace by winning in the workplace.
Teachers, Coaches, Mentors, & Parents
Whether you’re teaching leadership at a university, trying to get the best from athletes on the field, or working to raise responsible kids, you’ll need leadership skills to be effective.


ConantLeadership’s Commitment to Leaders
ConantLeadership is a community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. We are committed to empowering today’s leaders to serve with greater impact. Our purpose is making meaning, not money. Our Founder, Doug Conant, does not take a salary and all profits after covering our operating costs are donated to organizations whose leadership is moving the world forward.
As part of our commitment to leaders, we offer free resources like this summit in service to our mission.
FAQ
Still Have Questions?
Will I need to show my face/use my camera?
What about if I ask a question? Will I have to show my face then?
Do I need to register for each session individually?
Can I share to my social media? Is there a hashtag for the event?
Yes, you are free and encouraged to share news, insights, and updates from the summit on social media. The hashtag for this event is #BLUEPRINTSummit and you can tag Doug in your posts—on twitter @DougConant; on Instagram @Doug_Conant; on Facebook @ConantLeadership; and on LinkedIn @Doug Conant.
Do I need to have read The Blueprint book prior to attending the summit?
No, (but it is encouraged). While you can certainly get a lot out of the summit sessions without having read the book, The Blueprint does provide extra depth and texture to the learnings and will help you deepen your understanding and hone your leadership craft. You can pick up your copy from any of the major booksellers listed here.

Buy a signed copy of the blueprint
The BLUEPRINT: 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights
Doug Conant codified over 40 years of leadership experience into his 6-step Blueprint process for reflection and model-building that he himself used to transform his own leadership trajectory and deliver top-tier results in the global food industry. Using this same 6-step process, you will embark on a practical exploration of your own values, beliefs, and competencies. Click the button below to purchase a hand signed copy!
