黑料百科

12TH ANNUAL

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Leadership, Human Flourishing and Artificial Intelligence

LOCATION
Hilton Beachfront Resort, Santa Barbara, CA

DATE
June 4-5, 2026

A Premier Leadership Conference in Santa Barbara

Develop the clarity, courage, and conviction to lead well, wherever you are. Join a distinguished gathering of leaders, thinkers, and practitioners for a focused, high-impact conference designed to shape how you lead in a complex world.

Who Should Attend

  • Executives and organizational leaders
  • Nonprofit and ministry leaders
  • Educators and administrators
  • Emerging leaders seeking formation and direction

What You'll Gain

  • A deeper framework for principled leadership
  • Practical tools for navigating complexity and decision-making
  • Renewed clarity in your personal and professional calling
  • Meaningful connections with peers across industries

Built for leaders navigating complex challenges in today鈥檚 world.

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Principled Leadership, Practically Applied

Gain actionable insight you can immediately apply across business, nonprofit, and organizational leadership.

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Distinguished Voices, Meaningful Perspective

Learn directly from bestselling authors and global thought leaders shaping today鈥檚 most important conversations.

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Space to Think, People to Connect With

Step away from the noise to engage deeply, while building relationships with leaders across industries and sectors.

Speakers

Meet the Voices Shaping Modern Leadership

Learn from bestselling authors, global executives, and influential thinkers across business, culture, and ethics.

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Gayle Beebe, President of 黑料百科

Gayle Beebe

President of 黑料百科
Author of The Crucibles That Shape Us

David Brooks, Speaking at Lead Where You Stand

David Brooks

Former NYT Columnist, Presidential Fellow at Yale University
Bestselling author of The Road to Character and How to Know a Person

Susan Cain speaks at Lead Where You Stand 2026.

Susan Cain 

Popular TED Talk Speaker
NYT Bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet

Lead Where You Stand Speaker Zack Kass

Zack Kass

Former OpenAI Leader
Author of The Next Renaissance

Robert Tucker

Robert Tucker

Innovation Strategist
Author of Build a Better Future

Tyler VanderWeele

Tyler VanderWeele

Director of the Harvard Human Flourishing Program
Author of The Theology of Health

Faculty Panelists

Blake Victor Kent

Blake Kent 

Associate Professor of Sociology at 黑料百科

Smaranda Lawrie

Smaranda Lawrie

Director of 黑料百科鈥檚 Center for Resilience and Human Flourishing

Carmel Saad

Carmel Saad

Director of 黑料百科's Carol Houston Center for Justice Reconciliation and Diversity

As machines get smarter, how do leaders get wiser?

The Human Flourishing Program

Led by Tyler VanderWeele at Harvard Human Flourishing Program, the Global Flourishing Study marks a significant shift in how we understand well-being. Rather than relying solely on economic measures like GDP, this landmark research takes a more comprehensive view of what it means to live well.

In partnership with Baylor University and Gallup, the study follows 200,000 participants across 22 countries over five years, making it the largest effort of its kind. It examines six key dimensions of flourishing: happiness, health, purpose, character, relationships, and material stability.

By identifying how these factors interact, the study equips leaders with evidence-based insights to shape stronger organizations, communities, and cultures, helping people not only navigate modern life, but truly thrive within it. 

Event Overview

Pricing

Registration Fee 
$495 per person before May 6, then $595

Each Attendee Receives

Post conference access to password-protected digital recordings and more.

Schedule

Click the links below for a carefully curated, multi-day experience:

THURSDAY, JUNE 4鈻
StartEndSessionLocation
8:00 AM  9:00 AMRegistration/Check In/Coffee in LobbyBallroom Foyer
9:00 AM  9:15 AM  Reed Sheard, Welcome and Setting the Stage for the Day. Introduce Dr. Gayle Beebe. Dr. Beebe Welcome and Introduces Tyler Vanderweele.Ballroom  
9:15 AM    10:00 AM       Tyler Vanderweele Talk 1 of 2 followed by Q&ABallroom  
10:00 AM        10:30 AM  Gayle Beebe and Tyler VanderWeele ConversationBallroom  
10:30 AM11:15 AMDavid Brooks Talk 1 of 3Ballroom  
11:15 AM11:30 AMBreak 
11:30 AM12:00 PMGayle Beebe, David Brooks and Tyler VanderWeele ConversationBallroom  
12:00 PM1:00 PMBuffet Lunch on the RotundaRotunda
1:00 PM1:15 PMWelcome Back, Reed SheardBallroom  
1:15 PM2:00 PMRobert Tucker: Leading and Flourishing in an Age of AccelerationBallroom  
2:00 PM2:45 PMDavid Brooks Talk 2 of 3Ballroom  
2:45 PM3:15 PMDr Beebe, Brooks and Tyler ConversationBallroom  
3:15 PM3:45 PMBreak 
3:45 PM4:30 PMPanel Discussion: Blake Kent, Carmel Saad, Smarandra Lawrie, Dr. Beebe, and Tyler VanderWeeleBallroom  
4:30 PM5:30 PMNetworking 
5:00 PM6:00 PMVIP receptionReagan Room
5:30 PM6:45 PMBuffet Dinner on the RotundaRotunda
7:00 PM8:00 PMDavid Brooks Talk 3 of 3Ballroom  
FRIDAY, JUNE 5鈻
StartEndSessionLocation
7:30 AM8:30 AMBreakfastBallroom Foyer
8:30 AM9:15 AMGayle BeebeBallroom  
9:15 AM9:20 AMIntroduction of Susan CainBallroom  
9:20 AM10:30 AMSusan Cain: "A Quiet Revolution: Changing How We Work, Lead and Innovate," Q&ABallroom
10:30 AM10:45 AMBreakBallroom  
10:45 AM11:30 AMSteve PorterBallroom  
11:30 AM12:15 PMLunchBallroom  
12:15 PM1:15 PMZack Kass: "The Next RenAIssance," followed by Panel Discussion with Gayle Beebe and Reed SheardBallroom  
1:15 PM2:15 PMTyler VanderWeele, Talk 2 of 2Ballroom
2:15 PM2:30 PMNext Steps with Gayle BeebeBallroom
2:30 PM Conference Concludes 

 

Sponsors and Partnerships

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Partner in Advancing Thoughtful Leadership

The Lead Where You Stand Conference is made possible through the support of organizations committed to principled leadership and meaningful impact. Our sponsors play a vital role in bringing together a distinguished community of leaders, ideas, and conversations that shape the future.

Why Become a Sponsor

Align with Purpose-Driven Leadership
Connect your organization with a conference grounded in integrity, thoughtful engagement, and lasting influence.

Reach an Influential Audience
Engage directly with executives, educators, nonprofit leaders, and emerging professionals across industries.

Elevate Your Brand Presence
Gain visibility through curated exposure across event materials, on-site experiences, and digital platforms.

We offer a range of partnership opportunities designed to align with your organization鈥檚 goals, from brand visibility to deeper engagement with attendees.

What Attendees Say

 
鈥淰ery few places offer this depth of content and caliber of speakers.鈥
 
"If you didn鈥檛 receive an invitation to Davos, the annual World Economic Forum happening now in Davos, Switzerland, don鈥檛 feel deprived....[Lead Where You Stand has become] must-attend for business and NGO leaders seeking to create greater impact..."
 
鈥淎 rare opportunity to step back and rethink how we lead.鈥

Lead Where You Stand Starts Here

Leadership is not defined by position, but by presence, responsibility, and action. This conference invites you to lead with greater intention, right where you are.

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