Leadership is shaped in the moments when uncertainty meets opportunity.

Jason Cass sits down with Doug McElhaney, Chief Strategy Officer at Applied Systems, for an Executive Sessions discussion at the Applied Conference, where Doug breaks down how strategic clarity guides agencies through rapid technological change. Drawing from his years at McKinsey and his work at Applied Systems, he shares the decisions, mentors, and personal experiences that continue to influence his approach to leadership and industry impact.

Key Topics:

Understanding strategy through hard-to-reverse decisions

Top-down thinking and identifying value-producing objectives

Overcoming analysis paralysis in agency decision-making

Mentorship philosophies and leadership growth

Mindsets that shape personal and professional confidence

People-driven execution of technology and data

Navigating industry transformation and accelerating change

Insurance access, protection gaps, and real-world impact

Bold thinking and envisioning long-term industry progress

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