How do you know when to pivot your business and go from catching the small fish to the bigger ones?

In this powerful CEO Works March 2025 session, Steven Cardinale presents Synaptic Alchemy, a framework for transforming ideas into impact by blending ancient alchemy with modern innovation. Through three phases—Destruction, Creation, and Standardization—Cardinale shows how to unlock creative potential and scale meaningful change.

Massimo Arrigoni discussed product development, customer insights, and failures, emphasizing problem-solving and user-driven innovation at CEO Works Luncheon.

In this insightful recording, Maisie Ganzler, author, speaker, corporate adviser, and former Chief Strategy & Brand Officer at Bon Appétit Management Company, delves into the intricate balance between business acumen and social responsibility.

When running a small business, effective team management is not just a nicety; it's an absolute necessity. However, many small business owners find themselves making inadvertent mistakes that can lead to poor team morale, high turnover rates, and ultimately, a less productive business.

Leadership teams and owners of small to midsize businesses frequently encounter four major obstacles that hinder their progress.

Tired of struggling to hire and retain top talent? Want to build a thriving startup or company culture that attracts and excites employees? We’ve got you!

At our monthly CEO Works Luncheon on December 13, 2023, Bill Underwood captivated us with his mastery in the art of strategic decision-making. The seminar attracted a diverse array of participants, ranging from startup founders to executives hailing from well-established companies such as Clorox.

Learn the art and science behind fostering a collaborative decision-making culture that maximizes your organization's collective intelligence.

Want to take your early-stage startup to financial success? Join us for CEO Works on June 28.

Learn about how you can use buckets and beads strategies to prioritize your business needs.

The monthly CEO Works was held on January 26 was a WOOP’er!  Ty Hammond / One Mountain Leadership and LeBaron Meyers lead an interactive session using the WOOP method.

On Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 Santa Cruz works held our first in-person CEO / C-Level Works luncheon since the start of the pandemic. CEO/C-Level luncheon is a peer-to-peer space for leaders, CEOs, and executives to meet up, connect, and troubleshoot issues.

On July 28, leaders, CEOs, and executives will meet for a catered lunch. Santa Cruz Works (“SCW”) will give a snapshot of the exciting events and programs ahead in 2021. A Celebrity Guest will be announced soon.

Oprah nabbed Meghan and Harry. So we one-upped her by inviting digitally-studded local royalty celebs to CEO Works and C-Level Works.