Leading the Game: Connected Leadership in Business & Sports

Learn from Leaders
Who Operate at the Highest Stakes

This curated SLC47 track brings together leaders from professional sports and global business to explore what Connected Leadership looks like in practice—where culture, performance, and purpose intersect. From honoring visionary leadership at the highest level to unpacking real-world leadership challenges, this track delivers both inspiration and practical insight for anyone responsible for leading teams, organizations, and complex systems forward.

Inside High-Performance Leadership

Real-world lessons from business and sports leaders accountable for results, culture, and reputation—anchored by the Visionary Leader Award honoring Kimberly Davis of the National Hockey League.

Connected Leadership That Delivers

See how trust, communication, and culture become competitive advantages that turn values into performance.

Leadership with Visibility and Accountability

Learn how today’s leaders show up, lead transparently, and perform under scrutiny at the highest levels.

Growth, Insight, and What’s Next

Practical perspectives on women’s sports, emerging markets, and leadership strategies that scale across industries.

Why Attend This Track?

Because the future of leadership is being shaped where performance, pressure, and purpose collide.

Learn How Top Leaders Perform Under Pressure
Hear how elite business and sports executives build trust, culture, and results when the stakes—and visibility—are highest.
See Connected Leadership Applied in the Real World
Discover how leaders translate values into performance, align teams to purpose, and lead through constant change.
Gain Insight You Can Use Immediately
Walk away with practical leadership lessons from high-growth sectors shaping the future of business and sports.

Simmons Featured Hosts

Track Host

Astrid Sheil

Astrid Sheil
Dean of Simmons University
School of Management

Track Host

Justine Pouravelis

Justine Pouravelis
Professor of Practice
Simmons University School of Management