Ross Redwoods
Immensely Human Leadership.
Mental Resilience. Resourceful Creativity.
Join us for a restorative journey in the California Redwoods at a premium retreat complete with activities, learning, networking, and tranquility. Led by subject matter experts from the faculty at Michigan Ross, we tackle conversations on leading in today’s complex landscape, and making space to give back to yourself in order to be the best leader, and person, you can be.
- Immensely Human Leadership: A strategic deep dive into the hurdles of leading effectively, i.e., achieving empathic accuracy, fostering emotionally intelligent workplace relationships, and regulating emotions optimally.
- Vulnerability & Courage in Taking on the Uncertain: Learn and practice how to overcome the vulnerability of taking on unfamiliar challenges through courage, mental bricolage, and competent humility.
- Mental Fitness & Resilience: One of the biggest challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainable thriving is understanding how to manage the inner conversations we have with ourselves.
- Mid- to senior-level leaders
- Managers seeking human-centric approaches as they prepare for their next level of leadership responsibility
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at the 1440 Multiversity in the California Redwoods, staying in a private premium balcony room for two nights.
This inclusive experience is easily accessible via Uber or other shuttle service from San Jose, CA airport (SJC). You can also fly into San Francisco (SFO) for an easy, but slightly longer drive. No car rental is needed, and if you have extra time, we highly recommend visiting nearby Santa Cruz! Both the redwoods and the ocean are good for the soul.
If you would like to stay an extra night on Thursday, we can arrange for additional evening accommodation.
Dress Code
The dress code for the event should be comfortable for learning and exploring while still maintaining a professional appearance.
Venue
The Ross Redwoods venue supports the development and improvement of best practices in corporate culture, actions, community involvement, corporate social responsibility, and individual wellness. Their aim is to support the building of better teams and leaders that are more connected and socially responsible in promoting and furthering health, wellness, and human performance by developing deeper and authentic relationships. They provide an opportunity for others to be inspired and empowered to develop individual, team, and community flourishing outcomes for self-development, enhanced learning, and personal growth for the greater public good.
Agenda Overview
Evening One:
- Arrival & Use Of Grounds Up To 5 Hours Before Kickoff
- 1:00 P.M. Kickoff Learning Session And Networking Event
- Dinner
- Entertainment
Day Two:
- Morning And Evening Signature Class
- All Day Learning
- Breaks To Enjoy The Grounds With Your Cohort
- All Meals
- Evening Entertainment
Day Three:
- Morning Signature Class
- All Day Learning
- Breaks To Enjoy The Grounds With Your Cohort
- Breakfast And Lunch
- Depart After 5:00 P.M.
The Experts
Ethan Kross| Faculty Co-Director
Professor of Management and Organizations
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks | Faculty Co-Director
William Russell Kelly Professor of Business Administration,
Professor of Management and Organizations
About Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross Executive Education was recently named the #1 North America Executive Education Provider in the Financial Times, 2022. Based on survey responses from managers around the globe, the FT ranking weighs factors from faculty to program follow-up. Among the highlights, Ross earned 9.6/10 for the overall satisfaction score for open programs and the Top 5 for Executive Education Faculty. We offer approximately 30 different open enrollment in-person and online course programs and various custom solutions annually, serving over 4,000 business executives worldwide.
Ross delivers open enrollment programs in multiple formats around the globe and custom solutions wherever our partners request. Join us for any open enrollment program offerings, or contact us to learn more about our custom solutions opportunities. We invite you to experience first-hand the Michigan Ross difference.
The program fee is payable in advance, in US dollars, and may be paid by credit card or invoice to the company if an existing partnership exists. The program includes:
- Participation in all days of the program and evening activities.
- All meals and snacks. The meals are locally sourced and of high quality.
- A private, premium balcony room for two nights.
- Daily signature classes.
- Use of the outdoor infinity hot tub among the redwoods.
- Evening entertainment on campus.
- Four miles of beautiful and peaceful forest trails.
- A restful, reflective, and memorable experience.
- A network that supports you.
- Check our website for our Cancellation, Transfer, and Substitution policy.
- No discounts are given to this program held with a 501(c)3 organization. Michigan Ross is proud to align with 1440's philanthropic mission purpose and supports giving back to the greater community.
Register by August 8, 2025. Space is limited.