CEO Summit was virtual in 2021, and while we missed seeing everyone, our new format offers the opportunity for additional CEOs to participate nationwide, and for us to engage an even broader, strong lineup of thought leaders. With your direct feedback, we’ve developed a series of virtual leadership seminars designed to strengthen, inspire and enrich leaders across our network with a focus on emerging stronger.
CEO Summit 2022: A Future Reimagined
January 24, 2022
CEO Summit 2022 was held virtually January 24–26, 2022.
Join us for an event where you will discover new insights, ideas and strategies to forge new paths forward.
Details about the event are available below.
Technology Trends for Nonprofits
August 1, 2022
Digital transformation is a buzzword today, but what is it, and what does it mean for your organization? Learn about technology trends and how you can apply technology to help your nonprofit thrive. From user adoption, business alignment and technology implementation to change management and overall trends, we’ll focus on digital transformation and how it can help your nonprofit succeed.
With a special focus on finance—including software applications for accounting, payroll, budgeting and forecasting—data quality, governance and analytics, this webinar will provide you with actionable items to maximize your use of technology. This webinar was hosted in partnership with the Lutheran Financial Managers Association.
LTC Heroes Live Interview with Charlotte Haberaecker and Ted Goins
July 22, 2022
Charlotte Haberaecker, Lutheran Services in America president and CEO, and Ted Goins, president and CEO of Lutheran Services Carolinas, joined LTC Heroes podcast host and Experience Care marketer Peter Murphy Lewis for a live interview about overcoming long-term care industry issues, such as staffing shortages and recruitment, and pushing Congress to make the changes that long-term care needs to thrive.
Innovative Ways to Engage Technology in Your Senior Living Community
May 5, 2022
iN2L shared their innovative and timely research on the impact of COVID-19 on social isolation and quality of life of older adults. The programming includes a live demonstration of iN2L and the ways communities are enabling seniors to share conversations and experiences with each other, their caregivers and family members, regardless of cognitive or physical ability. IN2L also shared resources on federal grant funding available to bring this technology to your skilled nursing community.
This webinar is perfect for staff and organizations looking for an on-ramp to leverage technology to improve quality of life for older adults.
Speakers
Lydia Nguyen, Ph.D., Lead Researcher
Karl Schweitzer, Enterprise Sales Executive
Susan Tournie, Director of Program Partnerships
Mission Leaders Convenings
July 11, 2022
During this session, Mission Leaders will discuss how to uphold faith-based heritage during the important process of defining the mission, vision and values of an organization. These outputs and the process itself can be guiding forces for how an organization upholds and communicates its faith-based heritage. Travis Scholl, Director of Mission Integration, will share the recent journey of Lutheran Senior Services in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Results Network is an initiative dedicated to stabilizing families in crisis so more families can remain safe, strong and together and children across the United States can thrive and grow up to be healthy, productive adults.
SESSIONS
The Results Network cohort gathers leaders from participating member organizations. As part of our Results Innovation Lab, the Results Network collaborative is designed to accelerate innovative approaches, revamping how we engage families in crisis and creating pathways to keep families together, particularly children, youth, and families who are over-represented in the child welfare system.
Cyber Ready — Is Your Organization Prepared to Combat The Next Cyber Attack?
June 14, 2022
Cyber-attacks continue to plague the health and human services industry. The board of directors and regulatory authorities expect your organization to be prepared. Join this session to learn about the latest trends in attacks, key risk management tactics, latest regulatory and insurance changes, and the playbook of incident response.
Back by popular demand, Alexandra Bretschneider, a leading expert in cybersecurity, and Rafael Haciski, Esq., an expert in risk management and insurance, will discuss what your organization needs to do NOW to defend against the inevitable cyber attacks. This webinar is designed for senior leaders, information technology and operations professionals, and any staff that want to understand how cyber attacks are impacting today’s technology, and how your organization can be better prepared to combat these crimes.
Speakers
Rafael Haciski, Esq., Vice President at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Alexandra Bretschneider, Vice President and Cyber Practice Leader at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson
Moving from Ally to Accomplice — Exploring What It Takes To Do Real Diversity Work
June 6, 2022
Join Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, author and leader as she challenges us to explore moving beyond allyship to accomplice, actively working together to institutionalize equity! In this 90-minute virtual session, Dr. Cox will lead an interactive workshop exploring:
Personal and collective approaches to engage in authentic, sustained conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion
Strategies to foster an organizational culture where all feel welcomed and included
Effective ways to retain diverse groups in your organization
Bring yourself! Bring your teams! Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and discovery.
Speaker
Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. She grew up an only child in rural southeast Alabama, where she was raised by her educator parents to persist in the face of personal and professional adversity. As a coach, she guides clients in areas of career development; business strategy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Distinguished Professor of Engineering and an entrepreneur, Dr. Cox’s inquisitive nature contributes to her passion for educating others and sharing what she has learned via her experiences.
Follow her on social media platforms @drmonicacox, and learn more about her business offerings at www.drmonicacox.com.
Navigating Choppy Waters: A Leadership Discussion on Financial Pressures & Innovative Practices
June 5, 2022
Today’s economic pressures are clearly impacting senior living provider organizations, threatening long-term sustainability. From soaring workforce costs, increased expenses for supplies, capital investments, and construction costs that are growing monthly, the rising costs of doing business are forcing many organizations to rethink their business model.
Following some initial sector updates from Dan Hermann and Lisa McCracken at Ziegler, the time during this webinar will be spent in discussion among attendees with regard to strategies for cost reduction, exploring revenue diversification, and other related topics. Chad Sneed, CFO at Lutheran Senior Services, and Jim Buckman, CFO at Lutheran Life Communities, will join the Ziegler team to offer insight. While the topics will be most relevant for CFOs, VPs of Finance, and other financial professionals, other senior leaders from within the organizations are invited to participate, and multiple representatives from organizations are welcome to attend.
Presenters
Jim Buckman, CFO at Lutheran Life Communities
Dan Hermann, President & CEO of Ziegler
Lisa McCracken, Director of Senior Living Research & Development at Ziegler
Chad Sneed, CFO at Lutheran Senior Services
Supporting Our Neighbors,
TOGETHER.
Our shared Lutheran tradition of service to our neighbor is more vital than ever.
Join us as we work to ensure our network continues delivering essential services to all in need.