THE ADAPTIVE & AUTHENTIC LEADER OVERVIEW
Part of the Executive Development Series
The Adaptive & Authentic Leader prepares high-performing professionals to lead with clarity, resilience and integrity in a rapidly evolving media, entertainment and technology landscape. This EDS program blends strategic leadership training with personal discovery to develop leaders who are not only effective, but also self-aware and grounded.
In an environment where stakes are high and demands are complex, technical skills and leadership frameworks matter—but they aren’t enough on their own. This experience strengthens the inner and outer capacities leaders need to stay steady amid volatility and ambiguity, and to guide individuals, teams and systems with greater agility and confidence.
2026 Program Information
Registration Fee:
- $2,850 / members
- $3,180 / non-members
Each program within the Executive Development Series stands independent of the other and may be attended in any order. Seats are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellations
Written cancellation notices received on or before April 1, 2026 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after April 1, 2026 are not eligible for a refund but substitutions are permitted.
The Adaptive & Authentic Leader: May 13-15, 2026
The Dupont Circle
1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Click here to reserve your room.
Room rate: $299 plus taxes and fees ($346.69)
Room Block Deadline: 4/21/26
- Mid-career professional at Senior Manager, Director or VP level, or equivalency thereof.
- At least 8 years of professional experience.
- Current member of The WICT Network.
Executive Development Series participants represent diverse backgrounds and are committed to strengthening their leadership skills.
Program Purpose
The goal is to develop leaders who can combine power, agility and authenticity in how they show up and make decisions. Participants deepen their self-awareness, sharpen their strategic judgment and gain practical tools to communicate clearly, mobilize stakeholders and make confident decisions in complex environments.
What You’ll Practice
- Drive clarity and decisive action: Act as an anchor for your team, making timely, well-considered decisions and maintaining focus even when circumstances are shifting.
- Use the full spectrum of power and influence: Confidently draw on both positional authority and relational influence to mobilize others, build accountability and deliver results.
- Secure critical buy-in: Navigate high-stakes dynamics and competing priorities with strategic influence that earns trust and aligns stakeholders.
Participant Outcomes
Through a mix of practical frameworks, discussion and reflection, you will leave this program with deeper insight into your leadership style and concrete strategies for using power and influence more effectively in complex situations. Specifically, you will gain:
- Mastery of modern power dynamics: A sharper understanding of how power operates in today’s organizations and how to deploy it decisively to drive decisions, secure buy-in and mobilize teams.
- Deeper authenticity in how you lead: Clarity on your core strengths and values, translated into a leadership style that feels natural to you and fosters trust, loyalty and respect.
- Grounded confidence: A healthier balance of confidence and humility, plus a clear, actionable vision and concrete strategies to align your leadership with the goals that matter most to you and your organization.
