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Masterclass with Francesco Gino

Name: Masterclass with Francesco Gino
Start: 2026-12-03T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-03T21:00:00-05:00
Location: New York

Behavioral scientist Francesca Gino joins Blend to look at how leaders act with conviction when the way forward is unclear, questioning assumptions and bringing more boldness to complex decisions.

New York

December 3, 2026

to December 3, 2026

6:00 pm

- 9:00 pm

About this event

Leadership rarely unfolds according to plan. The most defining moments often arise when the path ahead is unclear, the stakes are high and the answers are far from obvious.

In this Blend session, Francesca Gino, behavioral scientist, author and expert in leadership and organizational behavior, looks at how we navigate uncertainty, challenge conventional thinking and find the confidence to act when the way forward isn’t yet clear.

Drawing on her research into human behavior, decision-making and the dynamics of organizations, Francesca invites us to rethink how we approach moments that take us offscript. She shows how leaders can embrace the unexpected, question established assumptions and bring greater boldness, curiosity and clarity to complex situations.

For Blend members, this is a chance to step beyond conventional leadership thinking, share perspectives with fellow members and consider how we can lead with greater conviction when certainty is in short supply.

Our speakers

Francesca Gino

Behavioral Scientist, Author, and Advisor to Leadership Teams

Francesca Gino is a behavioral scientist, author, and advisor who helps leaders apply behavioral science to real organizational problems. She spent 15 years on the faculty of Harvard Business School, teaching leadership, negotiation, and collaboration. She also served as head of its Negotiation, Organization and Markets unit for five years.

Francesca is the bestselling author of Rebel Talent. She has written more than 200 articles and cases on how people and teams behave at work. Thinkers50 has named her one of the world’s 50 most influential management thinkers.

Today, she works through her private practice with leaders and senior teams navigating complexity and change. Her focus areas include AI adoption, turning strategy into consistent execution, and building trust within leadership teams.

Key themes & discussion topics

Moments that take us offscript – leading when the path ahead is unclear

Decision-making under uncertainty – finding the confidence to act before the answers arrive

Established assumptions – questioning conventional thinking in complex situations

Boldness, curiosity, and clarity – leading with conviction when certainty is in short supply

Event agenda

Registration & networking

6:00-6:30 PM

Workshop & discussion

6:30-7:45 PM

Dinner

7:45 – 8:45 PM

Event wrap-up, reflection & networking

8:45– 9:00 PM

Why should you attend?

Lead with more conviction – learn how to act when certainty is in short supply.

Rethink your approach – question the assumptions that shape your decisions.

Embrace the unexpected – build the confidence to handle moments that take you offscript.

Share perspectives with peers – leave with fresh thinking from fellow members.

Event Organizer

Emily Osgood

emily@joinblend.com

Venue

New York

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