Hear from leaders who have attended an Aspen Leadership Seminar—how it reshaped their thinking, sharpened their leadership, and expanded their impact.
“As CEO, taking the time to sharpen the saw is critical. The Aspen Executive Seminar is the best whetstone out there.”
— Reed Hastings
Founder and CEO of Netflix
“What attracted me to my seminar was that it wasn’t the ‘typical’ executive training where you discuss technical management skills. Instead,
the curriculum challenged you to think about your values and leadership.”
— Liz Lopez
Senior Director, Social Impact Investing & External Affairs YWCA USA
“I was really pushed and challenged that week. I still reflect often about how I was able, and at times not able, to be vulnerable in that room with a group of people who I’d met days earlier.
[These conversations are] absolutely something that I’ve brought home with me and informs how I can lead with authenticity and with the values that the seminar helped me sharpen.”
— Laura Herman
Vice President of Partnerships, Cedar
“The tactical leadership programs are a dime a dozen. You can find them on any street corner. If you want
a program that will help you see through a different lens and feel the guidance of timeless literature and timeless thinking, the insights at the Aspen Executive Seminar are profound.”
— Elise Mitchell
Founder of Mitchell, Former CEO of Dentsu Aegis Relations Network
“Thanks to the Aspen Executive Seminar… I have created an environment [on my team] where people feel safer to be critical in their thinking
and to use critical thought as a way to innovate and problem-solve.”
— Sunil Deshumkh
Managing Director, Wilson Cables Private LTD
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Leaders attend from all over the world to explore the ideas and ideals that have created the world we all share and the future we are building together.
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