Dallas-Fort Worth Executive Summit

The Hidden Variable: The Mindset Shift That Transforms Relationships and Results

As a CEO or senior leader, you’re constantly navigating pressure, resistance, expectations, and the responsibility of leading others. But what if your greatest lever for performance and well-being isn’t what you do, but how you see?

In this powerful and personal keynote, Mitch Warner—author and managing partner at the Arbinger Institute—invites you to explore the often hidden mindsets that shape how you lead, connect, and perform.

Through compelling stories and practical tools, you’ll uncover how shifts in mindset can unlock new clarity, resilience, accountability and effectiveness—both in how you lead others and how you lead yourself. In this session, you’ll discover:

• The trap of self-deception: Why conflict, stress, and frustration often escalate despite good intentions and strong work ethic
• How mindset drives performance: How even the most capable leaders fall prey to self-deception, how it sabotages their effectiveness, and what to do about it
• A new lens for leadership: How to shift from managing resources and outcomes to expanding impact by seeing people (and yourself) more clearly

This isn’t about adding more to your plate, it’s about changing how you carry it. Join us to explore how leaders who lead with an outward mindset achieve dramatically better results—who transform their teams by transforming themselves.

Outlook for 2026 and Early 2027

ITR Economics’ outlook for 2026 and early 2027 offers critical insights for business leaders preparing for the next phase of the economic cycle. While early 2026 is expected to bring a mild rising trend, ITR’s leading indicators suggest that momentum may fade for some industries as the year progresses and into 2027. Understanding these shifts will be essential for strategic planning and decision-making.
We will examine expected changes in GDP and Industrial Production growth, helping leaders anticipate market turns, manage risk, and understand industry-specific impacts.

With clear guidance on how to navigate the coming landscape, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions and stay ahead of industry peers throughout the next stage of the business cycle.