The Vanguard Network is pleased to announce a special virtual session, Seeing Around Corners: What Today’s Life Sciences CEO Needs to Know, on November 17, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EST. This session replaces the in-person Life Sciences CEO Forum originally planned for Boston.

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has released a new Substack article titled “Is Self-Awareness the Most Underrated Skill in Leadership?” published November 5, 2025.

The Vanguard Network has released the latest edition of its monthly newsletter, TVN Times, spotlighting one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s senior leaders: burnout at the top.

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has published a new Substack article titled “Why High-Performance Leaders Can’t Ignore the FDA Anymore.” Released on October 30, 2025, the piece examines how regulation has become a central leadership concern rather than a purely technical or legal one.

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has released a new Substack article titled “When the C-Suite Crosses the Line: Lessons in Leadership Risk.” Published on October 28, 2025, the article explores why ethical breakdowns at the most senior levels continue to occur and what leaders can do to prevent them.

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has released a new Substack article titled “The Human Factor: The Missing Key to High-Performance Leadership.” Published on October 26, 2025, the piece examines why leadership effectiveness today depends less on flawless strategy and more on trust, purpose, and human connection.

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, appeared on “Working on Purpose”, the acclaimed radio show hosted by Dr. Alise Cortez, to discuss “Leading in Chaos for High Performance: Wisdom Straight from the C-Suite.”

Pharmaceutical Executive magazine has published a feature article by Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, titled “Navigating the Complexities of a Global Pharma Expansion.”

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has published a new Substack article titled “Why Meaning at Work Unlocks High-Performance Leadership.” The piece explores why performance, engagement, and resilience increasingly hinge on whether leaders help people feel their work truly matters.

Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network, has published a new Substack article titled “Leadership at the Last Mile: Navigating the Crisis and Hope in Rural Healthcare.” Drawing on insights from a recent gathering centered on the documentary Doc Albany, the article examines how leadership choices directly shape access to care in rural communities across the United States.