Lucia Annunzio
Adjunct Associate Professor, Executive Education
Lucia Annunzio
High-Performance Leadership
Lead with authenticity. Adapt with agility. Perform with impact.
Next Session
May 4-May 8, 2026
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Location/Format
In Person
Gleacher Center, Chicago
Investment Fee (in USD)
$13,250 USD
Questions? Connect with our enrollment advisors.
Next Session
May 4-May 8, 2026
View All Dates
Location/Format
In Person
Gleacher Center, Chicago
Investment Fee (in USD)
$13,250 USD
Questions? Connect with our enrollment advisors.
High-Performance Leadership equips executives with the tools to lead with authenticity, trust, and courage. Grounded in Booth’s research-based approach, you'll discover how to align your actions with your values, build resilient and engaged teams, and foster cultures where innovation and performance thrive.
Over five transformative days—led by world-class faculty and seasoned leadership practitioners—you’ll engage in real-time practice, receive expert feedback, and apply proven frameworks to strengthen your ability to inspire others, navigate conflict, and drive meaningful impact.
This program serves as an elective to:
By attending this program, you will explore key themes in:
Authentic Leadership and Presence
- Build clarity, confidence, and presence to inspire and engage teams.
- Lead with authenticity, trust, and courage under pressure.
High-Performance Culture
- Understand the attributes that build—and erode—high performance.
- Attract, retain, and mobilize top talent to sustain team success.
Communication and Resilience
- Deliver difficult messages with confidence and authenticity.
- Navigate conflict constructively and strengthen resilience during change.
Research and Practice in Action
- Apply global, research-backed insights on leadership and culture.
- Practice new skills through interactive exercises, faculty coaching, and peer feedback.
Who Should Attend
Mid- to senior-level executives who create value for their organizations—especially those in leadership functions undergoing dynamic change, high-pressure environments, or the need to build stronger performance across their organization.
Download the brochure for in-depth insights into who should attend, participant profiles, and the ideal candidate.
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Faculty
At Booth, our distinguished faculty exemplify dedication and expertise, bringing deep passion to their teaching. Their steadfast commitment extends beyond traditional instruction, focusing on empowering every Executive Education participant, across all programs and global campuses, to achieve their professional and leadership goals.
Charles Hooper
Senior Counsel, The Cohen Group
Charles Hooper
Nicole Yelsey
Co-Founder & COO/CMO, KindWorks.AI
Nicole YelseyPractitioner Insights
Learn Directly from Leading Industry Practitioners
This program integrates the voices of accomplished executives and practitioners to bring the curriculum to life. Guest speakers from globally recognized organizations across industries such as retail, technology, consumer goods, and financial services share firsthand insights into leadership, strategy, and decision-making at the highest levels.
In addition to classroom learning, participants engage in fireside chats with senior leaders who reflect on their personal leadership journeys, offering candid perspectives on navigating complex challenges, making pivotal choices, and balancing professional and personal priorities. These sessions are designed to reinforce program concepts while providing practical lessons that participants can apply to their own organizations.
For more information about real-world applications, download our program brochure.
Program Outline
- Learn what drives—and destroys—high performance.
- Identify the attributes of high-performing work environments.
- Explore correlations between leadership styles and team behaviors.
- Identify and enable top performers.
- Attract and retain top talent.
- Discover “quick wins” that can be implemented immediately.
- Manage change effectively as a leader.
- Understand the critical role of emotion in performance.
- Apply tools such as the 20/60/20 rule, addressing “unspeakable subjects,” and making bold statements of change.
- Recognize and celebrate organizational heroes.
- Communicate effectively up, down, and across the organization.
- Deliver bad news with clarity and authenticity (“Straight Talk in Tough Times”).
- Lead under pressure with effective crisis communication.
- Recognize how employees grieve and manage stress.
- Develop your own self-care plan to sustain leadership impact.
- Clarify and act on the values you hold most dear.
- Strengthen your ability to “think like a leader.”
- Navigate leadership moments of truth with confidence.
- Develop a framework for exploring new challenges and opportunities brought by AI.
- Incorporate ethical considerations and responsible implementation.
Past Participant Insights
- “This program was life-changing, both professionally and personally. I have taken many leadership courses, but this is hands down the best and it has elevated me to a new level. HPL's Faculty Director, Susan Lucia Annunzio, was absolutely amazing—she’s a gift. She set the stage for a collaborative and engaging conversation every day, and the energy in the room was so upbeat and contagious that I looked forward to attending each day."
—Gretchen Holloway, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, ITC Holdings Corp - “The program was insightful, challenging, and fun. The experience challenged my previous assumptions about leadership and helped me grow into a transparent and authentic leader. Many of my fellow classmates are now trusted friends who I can reach out to with questions and advice as I continue my leadership journey."
—Daniel A. Neidig, Vice President, ITAMCO
Upcoming Sessions
Program dates are subject to change.
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Download the program brochure for in-depth insights on who should attend, a schedule preview, past participant profiles, location highlights, networking opportunities, and what to expect. When doing so, you’ll also receive an editable justification letter to help you make the case to your employer for your attendance.
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