Join us October 24-25, 2023 at San Diego State University for a unique two-day gathering of CEOs, Presidents, Business Owners, and their Senior Leaders who are committed to building and leading the best organizational cultures in the world.

Featuring learning moments from WD-40 Company’s journey to achieving 93% engagement, The Culture Forum will consist of 11 immersive sessions over two days led by culture experts, authors, and thought leaders. The Culture Forum is limited to 200 available seats, exclusively reserved for esteemed CEOs and their teams.

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Our Speakers

Garry Ridge

Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company,
Founder and Author of The Learning Moment

Davin Salvagno

FOUNDER OF PURPOSEPOINT, THE PURPOSE SUMMIT, AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FINDING PURPOSE AT WORK

Stan Sewitch

Former CHRO WD-40 Company, & Founder of Sewitch Etcetera

Dr. Chamu Sundaramurthy

Interim Associate Dean, Research and Strategic Initiatives, Lang Endowed Professor of Leadership Development

Ron Carucci

Founder of Navalent, Bestselling Author of To Be Honest, and HBR Contributor

Chester Elton

Cofounder of The Culture Works & Bestselling Author of Leading with Gratitude and 13 other books

Rachelle Snook

Global Talent Director of WD-40 Company

Jim Kouzes

Coauthor of the bestselling book The Leadership Challenge, with over 3 million copies sold

Patricia Olsem

Division President of WD-40 Company (Americas)

Ashley Virtue

Director of External Relations of The National Conflict Resolution Center

Scott Blanchard

President of blanchard

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200

Talented
Leaders

Conference Schedule

#

session

speaker(s)

01 The Freedom of Values

Jim Kouzes

02 The Power of Purpose

Davin Salvagno

03 Hiring for Fit to Culture

Rachelle Snook

04 Creating Belonging through Courageous Inclusion

Scott Blanchard

05 Creating a Culture of Accountability

Patricia Olsem

06 Coaching to Engage—Tough-minded and Tender-hearted

Garry Ridge

07 Evening Reception

#

session

speaker(s)

01 To Be Honest—Leading with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose

Ron Carucci

02 Compensation—Where Culture Meets the Road

Stan Sewitch

03 Leading to Resolve Conflict

Ashley Virtue

04 The Culture Panel

C-Suite Leaders and Faculty from the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University

05 Leading with Gratitude

Chester Elton

06 Closing Comments

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FORUM SEAT

Limited to 200

$1,500

*For CEOs, Presidents, Business Owners, and their Senior Leaders. Limited to 200 attendees.

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the culture forum

Cultivating Culture Champions

A Two-Day Gathering For CEOs, Presidents, Business Owners, and their Senior Leaders Committed to Building and Leading the Best Organizational Cultures in the World.

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About the culture forum

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Our Speakers

Garry Ridge

Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company, Founder and Author of The Learning Moment

Davin Salvagno

FOUNDER OF PURPOSEPOINT, THE PURPOSE SUMMIT, AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FINDING PURPOSE AT WORK

Stan Sewitch

Former CHRO WD-40 Company, & Founder of Sewitch Etcetera

Dr. Chamu Sundaramurthy

Interim Associate Dean, Research and Strategic Initiatives, Lang Endowed Professor of Leadership Development

Ron Carucci

Founder of Navalent, Bestselling Author of To Be Honest, and HBR Contributor

Chester Elton

Cofounder of The Culture Works & Bestselling Author of Leading with Gratitude and 13 other books

Rachelle Snook

Global Talent Director of WD-40 Company

Jim Kouzes

Coauthor of the bestselling book The Leadership Challenge, with over 3 million copies sold

Patricia Olsem

Division President of WD-40 Company (Americas)

Ashley Virtue

Director of External Relations of The National Conflict Resolution Center

Scott Blanchard

President of blanchard

+

200

For CEOs, Presidents, Business Owners, and their Senior Leaders.

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, October 24

#

session

speaker(s)

01

The Freedom of Values

Jim Kouzes

02

The Power of Purpose

Davin Salvagno

03

Hiring for Fit to Culture

Rachelle Snook

04

Creating Belonging through Courageous Inclusion

Scott Blanchard

05

Creating a Culture of Accountability

Patricia Olsem

06

Coaching to Engage—Tough-minded and Tender-hearted

Garry Ridge

07

Evening Reception

Wednesday, October 25th

#

session

speaker(s)

01

To Be Honest—Leading with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose

Ron Carucci

02

Compensation—Where Culture Meets the Road

Stan Sewitch

03

Leading to Resolve Conflict

Ashley Virtue

04

The Culture Panel

C-Suite Leaders and Faculty from the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University

05

Leading with Gratitude

Chester Elton

06

Closing Comments

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Reserve Your Seat Now

Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company,
Founder and Author of The Learning Moment

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San Diego State University