Tuesday, July 22 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM Workshops
Intent vs Impact as a Framework and Building Collective Language in Decision-Making Processes • PJ Diamond | Leadership Austin, TX
This workshop offers participants the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills by focusing on critical concepts like intent vs. impact and demystifying decision-making processes. Participants will engage in activities designed to build trust and psychological safety, enabling them to better know-how in creating work environments where individuals feel comfortable sharing ideas, taking risks, and asking questions.
Originally designed for a healthcare nonprofit leadership team, this interactive workshop will challenge participants to explore scenarios when actions may not align with intended outcomes, increasing awareness that our decisions directly affect others. This reflection will improve communication and reduce misunderstandings within teams and organizations.
A key focus will be providing language to decision-making roles, thus allowing participants to define clearer decision-making processes and identify gaps in current practices. By discussing these topics as leadership or organizational teams, leaders will be equipped to foster inclusive practices, communicate with empathy, and ensure diverse voices are heard and respected in decision-making processes, driving innovation and stronger team dynamics.
About the Speaker:
PJ Diamond is the Senior Program Manager for Leadership Austin. Starting her courageous leadership journey young as a Rotary International Exchange Student, PJ lives by the Rotary motto: Service Above Self; she is an action-oriented leader with upwards of 15 years in learning and development.
PJ has extensive experience facilitating dynamic conversations, designing curriculum, and cultivating strategic, people-centered approaches to learning. She has honed cross-cultural and multilingual communication skills while working with people all over the world, including Japan, Kuwait, Nicaragua, UAE, Qatar, India, and Nepal. PJ earned a Master's in Education and holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish with minors in Portuguese and Religious Studies, and a Certificate of Latin American Studies, all from the University of Pittsburgh (#H2P!) and is certified to Teach English as a Second or Foreign Language (Oxford Seminars).
PJ serves on two nonprofit boards based out of the Gallatin Valley in Montana, and one of which, she is the Secretary. She practices yoga as much as she can and enjoys spending time with her sisters, hiking with her niece-dog, Princesa, and golfing the local par three course.
The Power of Story: Communicate to Connect • Lisa Gerber | Big Leap Creative
In a time of so much connectivity, there is, surprisingly, very little true connection. And, in a world of diverse perspectives and populations, stories have the power to bring people together. Relationships inform business decisions, yet most leaders focus on results over relationships when, in fact, one drives the other. They aren't mutually exclusive. Stories are the currency of conversations that connect, and in today's economy, storytelling has become a vital skill for any modern-day leader.
When people share their stories into the world, everything gets better, from team engagement to customer experiences to revenue. This session sets the groundwork for conversations that get people to care. And when we care, we take action. Learning from the most iconic storytellers who are changing the world for the better, one story at a time, Lisa's session is high-energy and interactive.
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Lisa Gerber is a story strategist who empowers purpose-driven leaders to create lasting change through the art of strategic storytelling. Her training, facilitation, and mentoring programs have helped organizations across conservation, wilderness education, animal welfare, and health and wellness sectors transform their messaging, elevate their positioning, and inspire action in their communities.
She is the author of two books, The Power of Story: Connect with Purpose; Unlock Your Influence and From So What? To So Funded: How Nonprofits Use Story to Create Impact and Change the World. When not helping leaders unlock their storytelling potential, Lisa can be found skiing, trail running, or mountain biking in the mountains of Idaho with her husband and dogs - where she does her best creative work.
Real Stories of Learning and Revenue Growth Through Tech • Kristin Moorefield | Cloverleaf + Sean Comer | Leadership Cincinnati + Mark Eddy | Leadership Southern Indiana
Discover how the Cincinnati Chamber and Leadership Southern Indiana are using technology to grow non-dues revenue and amplify the impact of learning experiences - far beyond the classroom, with way less admin headache.
In this session, you’ll learn how your peers are:
- More easily facilitating group sessions through digital tools that support real-time collaboration and reduce manual prep
- Extending their brand beyond their “walls” to reach new audiences and reinforce learning far beyond the traditional CLP learning model
- Keeping alumni engaged through accessible, tech-powered touchpoints that build ongoing connection and community
Whether you're just starting to explore digital tools or ready to level up your approach, this session offers inspiration and implementation tips to take your programs to the next level. If you’re looking to boost revenue, save time, and support your people well beyond their graduation from your program - this one’s for you.
About the Speakers:
Kirsten Moorefield is the co-founder of Cloverleaf.me -- a B2B SaaS platform that provides Autonomous Coaching to tens of thousands of teams in the biggest brands across the globe – where she oversees all things Product, People, and Brand. She often speaks on the power of diversity of thought and psychologically safe cultures, from her TEDx talk to her podcast “People are Complicated” and her best-selling book “Thrive: A Collaboration Manifesto.” While building Cloverleaf, Kirsten has also been building her young family in Cincinnati, Ohio where she lives with her husband and two young kids.
Sean Comer is the Vice President of the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. He directs Leadership Cincinnati, the region’s flagship civic leadership program for seasoned leaders, and heads up the Leadership Center team that delivers a full suite of talent development programs for ongoing education for all stages of careers. Prior to this role, he taught in the Philosophy, Politics, and the Public (PPP) program at his alma mater, Xavier University, and spearheaded the campus’ government affairs efforts.
Sean believes deeply in the power of words, people, relationships, and democratic institutions. He helped launch and manage efforts aimed at communicating on difficult and charged topics at Xavier, including “Beyond Civility: Communication for Effective Governance.” Throughout his experience, the common thread is supporting the formation of more effective and reflective citizens. Sean loves to seek balance in life, spending time outdoors with his family, traveling to new places, and experimenting in the kitchen.
Mark Eddy is a West Virginia native whose professional journey has taken him through Tennessee, Canada, Indiana, and Kentucky, where he has gained significant experience and accomplishments in nonprofit organizations. In August 2010, Mark joined Leadership Southern Indiana as its first full-time Executive Director. In March 2019, his title changed to President/CEO to better align with the organization’s community engagement and growth initiatives. Now in his fourteenth year at Leadership Southern Indiana, Mark has transformed the organization from a single program initiative to one that serves all generations of professionals in development while diversifying funding sources to meet the organization's growing needs. Under Mark's leadership, the organization has grown to include four full-time and one part-time employee, increasing funding by 525%.
Mark and his wife, Jan, have four adult sons and their families, including four grandchildren. He cherishes time spent with his family and enjoys training his Golden Retrievers, Sawyer (a certified therapy dog) and Henry. He is also active in his church, where he teaches Bible classes.
Youth Philanthropy Board: Empowering Youth to Drive Community Change • Samantha Moss + Sara Tall | Leadership Unlimited, NE + Grand Island Community Foundation
Step into the world of youth-led philanthropy with the Youth Philanthropy Board, one of the first programs of its kind in the nation! Created through a unique partnership between Leadership Unlimited and the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, this innovative program empowers high school juniors and seniors to grant upwards of $25,000 to real local nonprofits while gaining hands-on experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and community impact.
Integrated into Leadership Unlimited's Youth Leadership Tomorrow program, the Youth Philanthropy Board enhances leadership development by teaching students about philanthropy, nonprofit giving, and economic impact. Through site visits, impact assessments, and strategic volunteerism, students acquire real-world skills in financial stewardship and nonprofit management. This workshop will showcase how leadership programs can collaborate with external organizations to empower the next generation of change-makers, enrich their curriculum, and foster meaningful community-driven change in their communities.
About the Speakers:
Samantha Moss is a dedicated leadership professional focused on empowering individuals to enhance their leadership capabilities and strengthen their community connections. Raised on a family farm near Wood River, Nebraska, Samantha developed a strong foundation in hard work, perseverance, and the importance of community - values that continue to shape her work and drive her passion for leadership development.
She holds a Bachelor of Education in Outdoor, Recreation, and Event Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Samantha is a proud graduate of Youth Leadership Tomorrow Class 20 and Discover Grand Island Class 8. Before joining Leadership Unlimited, Samantha served as the Communications & Events Coordinator for the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Now, as a leadership program coordinator, Samantha is committed to guiding individuals in refining their leadership skills and building deeper connections with their communities and fellow leaders.
Before joining the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, Sara Tall served as the executive director of the Hastings Symphony Orchestra, where she revitalized the organization through strategic planning, community engagement, and innovative fundraising solutions. She also worked as a creative freelancer with various nonprofits across the U.S., including the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in Anchorage, AK.
Sara holds dual degrees in Studio Art and Advertising/PR from Hastings College. She believes in civic engagement and supporting local businesses, a passion rooted in her upbringing working in her family's greenhouse and restaurant in San Diego, CA. Outside work, Sara enjoys reading, exercising her rescue dog, Pippa, and renovating her first home, reflecting her dedication to hard work and investing in her community.
Reimagining Leadership: How Courage, Gratitude, and Curiosity Can Transform Relationships • Chantel Schieffer | True North Leadership
In traditional leadership models, we do not always see character traits like courage, gratitude, and curiosity as top-tier skills. These attributes combine to create a powerful people-centered leader who can effectively navigate conflict, change, and challenge for themselves and their teams. Especially in times of societal division, we need more leaders who model these values in themselves and inspire them in others. In this interactive leadership lesson, participants will explore their personal relationship with courage, gratitude, and curiosity, as well as ways to build more behaviors connected to these traits. These traits working together to transform relationships at work, in our communities, and even in our families.
- Courage enables us to express our authentic emotions, more easily address conflicts, and engage in open, direct conversations. This willingness to be vulnerable helps to build trust and cultivate deeper connections with those in our lives.
- Gratitude promotes positive interactions and reinforces supportive behaviors, creating a more harmonious environment. It allows people to feel seen, heard, and valued for their roles in our lives.
- Curiosity allows for a better understanding of others' perspectives, experiences, and emotions, which enriches conversations, nurtures empathy, and deepens feelings of kindness and compassion.
Participants will leave with a clear sense of how they can incorporate more intentional focus on courage, gratitude, and curiosity to help elevate their team, grow success, and cultivate a lasting culture of strength.
About the Speaker:
Chantel McCormick Schieffer is the principal and owner of True North Leadership, a national consulting firm providing leadership and organizational development services. Her twenty-seven-year career has focused on building better communities, teams, and cultures through top positions in private industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Growing up in Kalispell, Montana, Chantel attended college at Montana State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. She holds facilitation certifications from Brenè Brown Research and Education Group, the Center for Ethical Leadership, and the Myers Briggs Foundation. Chantel has supplemented her training with coursework in Leadership and Management at Harvard University.
A student of leadership, Chantel is a graduate of Leadership Montana's Class of 2010, and Master Class of 2019 and served as the organization's President and CEO from 2014 to 2023. She has been honored internationally with the Alpha Omicron Pi Woman of Leadership Award in 2017 and, in 2018, received the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award. In 2023, at the culmination of a decade of service to Leadership Montana, she was awarded the organization's highest honor with the Tom Scott Award for Excellence in Leadership for Montana. For Chantel, her husband Dax, and their son Dax Michael, adventure is a family value. The trio can often be found playing outside, especially along the trails in their hometown of Helena, Montana.
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