Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

Big Thinking for Uncertain Times: How to Lead with Clarity and Confidence (Room Sun Shading Expo Conference Area #3219)

05 Nov 25
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Tracks: Sun Shading Expo North America (SSENA)

Speaker(s): Andrea Liebross, Founder/ CEO, Andrea Liebross Coaching, LCC

Turn unpredictability into an advantage by leading with purpose and precision. In an industry where forecasts change fast — weather, supply chains, customer budgets — it’s easy to get caught in constant reaction mode. The leaders who thrive aren’t the ones with perfect plans. They’re the ones with the perspective, confidence, and strategy to move forward when others stall. This energizing session will show you how to think bigger, decide faster, and create momentum even when the path ahead is unclear. You’ll leave with a simple decision-making filter, powerful mindset shifts, and the clarity to turn uncertainty into opportunity — so you can lead with confidence no matter what’s changing around you. Manufacturer: Gain the mindset to lead through shifting market demands, apply Michele’s strategic planning insights, and strengthen the collaborations LuAnn describes — even when the path forward is unclear. Window Treatment Retailer / Workroom: Build the leadership confidence to act on Susie’s content strategies, delegate effectively, and keep your business moving forward regardless of supply chain or customer changes. Interior Designer: Apply Big Thinking to make the most of LuAnn’s partnership strategies, turn unexpected challenges into opportunities, and execute Michele’s market adaptations with clarity and control.

Learning Outcomes:

• Adopt a leadership mindset built for change — understand how high-level thinking creates stability even in unstable conditions.
• Apply a Big Thinking Filter — a simple tool to guide decisions when clarity is lacking or risks feel high.
• Replace reactivity with strategic confidence — so you can move your business forward no matter what is shifting around you.