Leadership Academy
Join area professionals for engaging leadership development experience designed to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and create meaningful connections across industries. The Annual Leadership Academy starts September 10, 2026 and runs through April 1, 2027.
Program Highlights
- 8 monthly in-person sessions (September–April)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Team Dynamics
- Inclusive Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Disc Personality Assessment
- Professional Headshot
- Leadership Books & Materials
- Cornish Pump Museum Leadership Experience
Meeting Dates:
- September 10, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- December 10, 2026
- January 14, 2027
- February 18, 2027
- March 11, 2027
- April 1, 2027
Event Schedule
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Session
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Welcome and Introductions
- Meet fellow participants, facilitators, and organizational leaders.
- Review program goals, expectations, and schedule.
Icebreaker Activities
- Engage in team-building exercises.
- Build connections and foster a collaborative learning environment.
Professional Headshots
- Receive a professional headshot for workplace profiles, networking, and professional branding.
DiSC Assessment
- Complete and discuss the DiSC behavioral assessment.
- Explore communication styles, strengths, and strategies for working effectively with others.
Cornish Pump Museum Tour
- Tour one of the region's most significant historical landmarks.
- Learn about the Cornish Pump's role in mining history and its impact on the development of the local community and economy.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Emotional Intelligence
- Speaker: Amy Reddinger
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Economy & Community Engagement
- Speaker: Mindy Meyers
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Session
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Internal Communication
- Speaker: Mark Klossner
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Difficult Conversations
- Speaker: Bridget Kennedy
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Team Building
- Speaker: To Be Determined
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
External Communications
- Speaker: Mark Klossner
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Public Speaking Workshop
- Speaker: Mark Klossner
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Ownership & Time Management
- Speaker: Larry Smith
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
How to Run a Meeting
- Speaker: Gina Wollner
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Morning Session
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Topic To Be Determined
- Speaker: TBD
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Using AI in the Workplace
- Speaker: Justin Crown
Thursday, April 1, 2027
Session
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
Servant Leadership
- Speaker: John Jamar