DATE: Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
TIME: 11:30 am PST | 12:30 pm MST | 1:30 pm CST |2:30 pm EST
PROGRAM: Alumni Lightning Intros | Keynote Panel Discussion | Open Networking
LOCATION: Zoom link provided with registration

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Curiosity: The Compass for Navigating Disruption

Most leaders resist change. The best ones get curious.

In a business landscape where the only constant is disruption, the natural instinct is often to hunker down and wait for the storm to pass. But standing still is no longer a viable strategy.

On Wednesday, December 17, we invite you to join us for a special session with André van Hall ’80, the “Curiosity Instigator,” on how to stop managing change and start leading through it.

The Topic: Curiosity as a Strategic Asset

Join former hospitality executive André van Hall to discover how to find direction when the market shifts. Drawing on his 40-year career and his personal experience of losing his eyesight, Andre shares why curiosity is the ultimate tool for resilience.

This goes beyond a motivational story; it’s a masterclass in cognitive leadership. André challenges the habit of judging the unknown and provides a framework for assessing it instead.

Key Takeaways

You’ll leave with a unique perspective on turning uncertainty into opportunity and a guide for sparking innovation when the path forward isn’t clear. 

• The Compass Mindset: How to replace the fear of the unknown with the power of inquiry.
• Judgment vs. Assessment: A practical framework for removing the internal resistance that stalls decision-making.
• Strategic Agility: How to maintain your vision even when the environment around you changes drastically.

For event questions, contact CTBN.Dewey@gmail.com

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