Kristine Frost Listed

Organizations spend enormous amounts of time trying to fix culture, performance, and engagement. But what happens when the biggest barrier to progress is the executive team itself?

Drawing on decades inside global organizations, I'll explore how leadership behavior, groupthink, and the absence of honest debate shape business outcomes.

We've built a leadership culture that rewards endurance, celebrates overwork, and treats vulnerability as a liability. But there's a difference between being resilient and simply surviving. I've spent decades navigating high-pressure executive roles while managing the very real challenges that don't disappear when you walk into the boardroom. I've learned that resilience isn't about pushing through everything. It's about recognizing when something needs to change, knowing when to ask for help, and understanding that your identity is bigger than your job title. This session brings an honest, practical perspective to mental health, leadership pressure, and the importance of building a life that can withstand change.

Through real stories from the plant floor, boardroom, and life’s unexpected turns, I’ll explore how shifting our perspective can change the way we approach challenges. Combining storytelling, humor, and audience discussion, we’ll challenge assumptions, consider different viewpoints, and discover practical ways to turn fresh thinking into meaningful