Mastery isn’t a destination, it’s a continuous journey of growth, reflection, and intentional leadership. In this inaugural session of The Pursuit of Mastery series, join SHRM’s President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. alongside Bob Goodwin, Founder of Career Club, for a candid conversation on what it truly means to evolve as a leader in today’s complex workplace. Together, they’ll share insights drawn from decades of experience helping professionals—from emerging leaders to senior executives—navigate career transitions, embrace challenges, and unlock new levels of potential.
Designed for directors, VPs, and executives committed to ongoing development, this session dives into the defining moments, habits, and mindset shifts that shape exceptional leaders. Through real-world stories and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to lead with purpose, build resilience, and continuously invest in your own growth.
In this session, you will learn how to:
- Rethink mastery as a lifelong practice rooted in curiosity, humility, and continuous learning
- Navigate key career inflection points, including the transition from individual contributor to strategic leader
- Turn setbacks and career challenges into opportunities for growth and reinvention
- Build the daily habits and disciplines that drive long-term leadership success
Register for this inaugural session of The Pursuit of Mastery and start investing in your growth as a leader today. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain real-world insights that will help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Meet the Presenters
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.
As a global leader on the future of employment, culture, and leadership, Mr. Taylor is a sought-after voice on all matters affecting work, workers, and the workplace. Recognized as one of the “300 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America” for 2024 by Savoy Magazine, on the “Virginia 500: Power List” by Virginia Business, and as one of the “Most Influential People Shaping Public Policy” in our nation’s capital by Washingtonian Magazine, Mr. Taylor is frequently asked to testify before Congress on critical workforce issues and authors the weekly USA Today column, "Ask HR."
Mr. Taylor's career spans more than 20 years as a lawyer, human resources executive, and CEO in both the not-for-profit and for-profit spaces. He has held senior and chief executive roles at IAC/InteractiveCorp, Viacom's Paramount Pictures, Blockbuster Entertainment Group, the McGuireWoods law firm, and Compass Group USA. Most recently, Mr. Taylor was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
He is the author of the national bestseller, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, which immediately upon its release in September 2021, was in the top three of The Wall Street Journal’s list of best-selling hardcover business books.
Mr. Taylor is a member of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees and serves on the corporate boards of XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), Flores HR, and Guild Education. He previously served on the White House American Workforce Policy Advisory Board and as chairman of the President's Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the Trump Administration.
Women Business Collaborative (WBC) named Mr. Taylor as one of its 2023 Trailblazers in Gender Equity and Diversity for his work to achieve equal position, pay, and power for all women in business. In 2020, he received the Distinguished Executive of the Year Award from the Academy of Management, and he was named 2021 ALA Professional Society CEO of the Year by CEO Update.
He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
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Bob Goodwin
Bob Goodwin is the President of Career Club, where he works with senior executives to elevate leadership performance and align business strategy with people outcomes. He serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, authors articles for SHRM publications, and hosts Career Club Live, a podcast featuring CHROs from leading brands. Bob also is a frequent contributor to various SHRM publications including People & Strategy and the CEO Academy newsletter. With a background in commercial strategy and a passion for advancing HR’s influence, Bob brings a cross-functional perspective to executive coaching and organizational transformation.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.