LEAD: Leadership Excellence and Development Series

Build Strategic Leaders Who Drive Results

The LEAD 2: Strategic Leadership Development Program empowers leaders to amplify their impact and drive organizational success. This program strengthens strategic planning capabilities by exploring critical areas such as organizational strategy, talent planning, and future business vision—equipping leaders to navigate and shape long‑term success.

Schedule Tuesdays, Feb 3 – Mar 10, 2026 Live webinar • 90 minutes each Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m. CT	Capacity & CE Maximum of 25 registrants No CE
Program Pricing Members $499 $240 member savings	Non-members $739

Individual sessions are not available for purchase.

Register for All 6 Sessions

Live, instructor‑led, virtual workshops
90 minutes of practical, skill‑based learning
Realistic scenarios & group problem‑solving

Powered by New Level Partners • Nancy Langton

LEAD 2: Strategic Leadership Development Program

What You’ll Learn (6‑Part Series)

1. Human Resources Essentials

   February 3rd
   9 -10:30 a.m. CT

   Topics Include:

   - Interviewing and Selection

   - Essential HR Policies and Laws to Know

   - Conflict Resolution

2. Navigating Change: Tools for Leaders and Teams

   February 10
   9 -10:30 a.m. CT

   Topics Include:

   - The Psychology of Change

   - Understanding Change Management Models and Framework

   - Communication Strategies

   - Change Leadership Principles

3. The Strategy Playbook: From Planning to Execution

   February 17th
   9 -10:30 a.m. CT

   Topics Include:

   - Strategic Planning Core Components

   - SWOT and SOAR Analysis Output

   - Strategic Vision and Goals

   - Action Plans and Implementation

4. Performance Goals and Evaluations

   February 24th
   9 -10:30 a.m. CT

   Topics Include:

   - Performance Goals and Talent Growth Plans

   - Performance Management Options

   - The Evaluation and Conversation

   - 1:1 Essentials

5. Anticipating Workplace Change and Evolution

   March 3rd
   9 -10:30 a.m. CT

   Topics Include:

   Drivers of Workplace Change:
   - technological advancements/AI

   - workforce demographics

   - organizational structure

   - policy/regulatory changes

   - building a resilient and agile team

6. Executive Presence and Stakeholder Connections

   March 10th
   9 -10:30 a.m. CT

   Topics Include:

   - The Pillars of Executive Presence

   - Stakeholder Identification and Relationship Building

   - Strategies to Strengthen Executive Presence

   - Stakeholder Management

“Being able to collaborate with other leaders from different business spectrums was a great way to get varying opinions.“ LEAD Graduate, 2024

Why LEAD?

LEAD is designed to empower leaders to amplify their impact and drive organizational success. This program strengthens strategic planning capabilities by exploring critical areas such as organizational strategy, talent planning, and future business vision, equipping leaders to navigate and shape long-term success.

Who's it for:

Whether you're a seasoned leader or starting on your leadership journey, there's something for everyone in this dynamic workshop. If you attended LEAD Part 1, we highly encourage you to join Part 2. However, Part 1 is not a prerequisite—you’re welcome to jump into Part 2 even if you didn’t attend the first one!

Empower yourself to lead with confidence!

6 live virtual workshops from Feb 3 – Mar 10, 2026 (Tuesdays). 90 minutes each, Max 25 participants, and No CE

Ready to LEAD

“One of my biggest challenges as a manager is being able to effectively communicate and mentor to younger generations I struggle to understand. The LEAD program addressed this issue, and I enjoyed hearing how other agencies handle the same challenges.“ LEAD Graduate, 2024