The Connector: Edition 149
Aug 26th, 2026 | The Connector
It has been a busy summer at TOC! Our team has been meeting throughout the season, sharing ideas, aligning on priorities, and gearing up for what we anticipate will be an exciting and busy fall.
We hope you’ve had a chance to slow down, recharge, and enjoy everything summer has to offer. As we soak up the final weekends of the season, hopefully with a little more time at the shore. We’re feeling refreshed and ready for all that’s ahead.
So, grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy this edition of The Connector!
Learning is the New Competitive Advantage
As AI reshapes how work gets done, organizations need to rethink employee development. Discover how continuous, practical learning can help teams build critical skills, adapt faster and succeed alongside AI.
Read the article from McKinsey & Company
The Changing Face of HR Leadership
CHRO turnover is rising, but organizations are increasingly looking within for their next people leader. Explore the trends shaping HR leadership, succession planning and the evolving path to the C-suite.
AI Opportunity is Growing, but Not Equally
AI roles are expanding quickly and commanding significantly higher salaries, but access to these opportunities remains uneven. This report examines the gender, education and generational divides shaping who benefits from the growing AI economy.
TOC's 2026 Executive Summit
Most companies are chasing AI. The winners are leading with it.
At our Executive Summit, Patrick Laughlin, founder of Elite Workflow and author of "Stop Chasing AI" will reveal the methodology he has used with more than 200 companies to transform AI from a distraction into a durable competitive advantage.
His keynote, “Stop Chasing AI. Start Leading With It,” goes beyond the latest tools and trends. You’ll leave with a practical framework you can put to work immediately.
Join us on November 12 to learn how your organization can stop reacting to AI and start leading with it. Do you want to put your brand in front of CEOs, founders, executives, and business leaders from across the region?
We're proud to be partnering with our Happy Hour Sponsor, Birch Benefits, Platinum Sponsors, Conner Strong & Buckelew, Duane Morris LLP, EOS Worldwide, and ProCFO Partners, as well as our Silver Sponsor, ProLiant.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact our team today to learn more!
Register now to take advantage of our Early Bird registration rate:
🎟️ Early Bird Registration:
$175 each with promo code: EARLYBIRD before 08.31.2026
$295 each starting 09.01.2026
Let's Get Local
Make the most of summer’s final holiday weekend! Greater Philadelphia is packed with events, including fireworks at Longwood Gardens and Sesame Place, Phillies games, outdoor festivals, live music and family-friendly fun.
Explore 40+ things to do across the region this Labor Day weekend and start planning!
Wellness Wednesday
A new school year is the perfect time to refresh healthy routines for the whole family. Easing back into consistent sleep schedules, planning nutritious meals, staying active and setting screen-time boundaries can help everyone feel more focused and energized.
Explore these six back-to-school health tips for a healthier start to the school year.