Rethink Blog
At CTLF, we are committed to fulfilling our mission of fostering thought leadership and empowering the leaders within our community. With ReThink, we offer thought-provoking content and unique perspectives that will expand your thinking and inspire you to become a better leader.
Gratitude and the Impact of Thankfulness
As the holiday season approaches and another year begins to draw to a close, it’s not uncommon to reflect on all that transpired since the last turn of the calendar. This intentional and periodic retrospection is an excellent practice. As business leaders, we...
Personal Development Forum—Not Your Average, Everyday PDF
Comprised of up to 12 participants that meet for two and a half hours each month, Personal Development Forums—or PDFs, as we like to call them—are a key component of CTLF’s overall programming, and a significant driver of leadership growth within our membership....
Member Spotlight: Carol Ann Bartz
Carol Ann is the Vice President of Program Management Excellence for Akima, a $1.6B holding company that owns and manages over 40 operating companies providing aviation, construction, facilities and logistics, IT and mission support, protective services and detention...
Member Spotlight: Yolanda Webb
Yolanda is an accomplished professional with a remarkably diverse background and experience. She is currently serving as the Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services. The Office of Adult, Aging and...
WiseWomen—Wisdom, Influence, and Connection for Female Executives
Originally founded over 25 years ago by Steffie Allen, as the “Wise Women Council,” the overarching mission of WiseWomen today continues to advance many of the same foundational goals: support female executives, help them grow as leaders, and provide mentoring for...
CEO Forum—Connecting Owners, Presidents, and CEOs
For more than 20 years, the CEO Forum has drawn the most influential business leaders in the region to gather, exchange ideas, and make the kind of powerful connections that propel their companies forward. Founded in 2000, and designed exclusively for leaders of...
Is A Recession Upon Us?—What You Should Be Asking Yourself Right Now!
written by Xan Pearson, CEO & President, Colorado Thought Leaders Forum Many business owners are expressing concerns and trepidation about the uncertainties surrounding a potential recession and the impact it will have on their business. CTLF recently hosted a...
Leadership Growth Experience—Designing Your Leadership to Thrive
In leadership and in life, we have the opportunity to redesign our roles to create something new at any moment we desire. That’s what Leadership Growth Experience is all about. Introduced in 2019 to support our third foundational pillar—thriving—CTLF launched the...
Strategic Connections—Growing Relationships and Expanding Influence
When you participate in Strategic Connections, you are right where you belong—alongside like-minded leaders, expanding your circles of influence and forging a powerful and influential community of peers. Strategic Connections is the ideal program to foster our first...
Our History Starts with “Community”
written by Xan Pearson, CEO & President, CTLF When I accepted the role of CEO with Colorado Thought Leaders Forum, I knew I wanted to spend the first few months meeting and talking with our community members about CTLF and what makes this...