John Crossman - President

Chris Yarn

Rick Kingsland

Tim Murphy

Big Bets & Bracket Busters

Strengthening the Leaders of Today to Develop the Leaders of TomorrowThe CEO Leadership Forums bring together a purpose-driven community of CEOs, founders, and business leaders committed to growth, impact, and legacy. In partnership with Valencia College and leading Central Florida organizations, the Forums equip leaders to build thriving companies, vibrant communities, and lasting opportunities for future generations.Leadership grows through experience, reflection, and shared wisdom. Each event blends real-world learning with peer collaboration—helping leaders strengthen clarity, culture, and execution while creating pathways for students and emerging leaders to learn from those already making an impact.

CEO Leadership Forums

Get ready to dive into epic wagers and wild bracket surprises—all in one awesome live event!

Legion Place

<h2>Big Bets &amp; Bracket Busters</h2>Every March, we’re reminded how quickly certainty disappears. Brackets bust. Favorites fall. Outcomes rarely follow the script.CEOs live in that same reality every day.This CEO Leadership Forums session explores a core leadership truth: great leaders and investors are not defined by perfect outcomes, but by the soundness of their decisions.In private investing, no one expects every bet to win. What separates successful investors over time is not prediction, but disciplined decision-making, clarity of process, and the courage to act without perfect information. The same is true for CEOs.This session is designed for leaders navigating growth, uncertainty, and high-stakes decisions who want to sharpen judgment, move with conviction, and avoid waiting for certainty that never comes.

<h2>What We’ll Explore</h2> ● Why waiting for perfect information often costs opportunity● Decision quality vs. outcomes and why leaders confuse the two● How investors evaluate risk without knowing the result● When staying the course is the right call and when exiting is leadership● How disciplined decision-making compounds over time

Agenda

 Connect with fellow CEOs and business leaders before the session begins.

Registration and Networking  

A candid look at decision-making through the investor lens.

 Keynote and Investor Perspective

A peer-driven conversation on how CEOs are making and evaluating big decisions today.

 Facilitated Group Discussion

 Continue the conversation and deepen relationships with fellow leaders. 

 Networking and Connection

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