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What is EA?

At Executive Agenda (EA), we’re built on a simple, powerful concept: bringing inquisitive, non-competing professional peers together in a confidential setting to learn from one another. What sets us apart is the addition of structured executive mentoring, led by a seasoned Group Chair—an experienced executive mentor who guides the conversation and personal growth.

Our mission is to shape members into confident leaders, critical thinkers, and resilient problem solvers. True comfort doesn’t come from always having the answers—it comes from knowing how to understand complex issues and uncover the right solutions.

EA provides a platform for executive mentoring and peer learning, where Wisconsin business leaders can elevate their thinking, improve organizational performance, and grow within the unique challenges of their roles. And it works.

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What Our Members Are Saying

“Being in a leadership role is challenging and, due to today’s fast-paced business world and constant change, I think we have an obligation to continually grow, develop and evolve as leaders. It’s difficult to do this alone, and I believe it takes a multi-dimensional approach to accomplish this including a personal desire and multiple resources. Executive Agenda can play an integral role in holding you accountable and supporting you to become a more effective leader.”


Cynthia A. Mand, Academic Affairs Administrator
Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
EA 3 (Emeritus 14-Year Member)

 

“Executive Agenda makes me a better business leader since I have a peer group to assist me by asking, what has worked? What hasn’t and what else should I be thinking about? I am able to leverage my group members between meetings, I leverage the Group Chair one-on-one, and I have developed endearing friendships that started with EA.”


Kris Best, CFO
BVK - Milwaukee, WI
EA 2 (Member since 2013)

 

“Executive Agenda has been a great example of ‘What is Right In Front of Us…We Often Don’t See.’ It is remarkable to see what happens in a room of great minds from various diversified backgrounds that are not afraid to be vulnerable, to see things from another’s point of view, and ask the tough questions that make you pause and look into the mirror.”


Jen Yakimicki Guimond, Vice President - Revenue
North Central Group - Middleton, WI
EA 17 (Member since 2010)

 

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How do I join? What are the necessary steps?

Start by completing the Become a Member form or contact the EA office at 262-821-3600 or 877-MY GROWTH (877-694-7698) or ea@executiveagenda.com. After learning a little about you and your background, you will be introduced to a Group Chair who serves your geographic area. The Group Chair will contact you to schedule an in-person discovery meeting to determine if Executive Agenda membership aligns with your professional and personal development plan.

How much time will I need to invest?

The minimum requirements are four all-day group meetings (held quarterly) and four personal One-on-Ones (up to 2 hours in length) with your Group Chair prior to each quarterly meeting.

However, EA is one of those experiences in which you get out of it what you put into it. For that reason, most members also meet informally with some of their group members to stay connected between meetings.

Are there female professionals in EA?

More than 35 percent of all EA members are women, and the number of female professionals who participate continues to increase. The general make-up of EA groups resembles the make-up of leadership in Wisconsin organizations.

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