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The Leadership Gap
Most leaders were built for a slower world. They rely on credibility and heroics instead of systems and clarity. AI demands leaders who can define who they are, communicate with precision, and develop others, not just direct them.
02
The Data Gap
50% of the work in any AI initiative is data work. Most companies have information scattered across systems, in people's heads, and in processes nobody documented. Until that's fixed, AI has nothing to work with.
03
The Workflow Gap
Your people's workflows work, and that's the problem. They work because people adjust on the fly and fill in gaps the process didn't account for. AI can't do that. It needs clear instructions, not heroics.
BUILT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
Academic Rigor + Entrepreneurial Experience
Most AI Bootcamps
Focus 90% on tools and 10% on leadership
Show you 50 tools without explaining how AI actually works
Ignore the foundational leadership skills needed to implement anything
Leave you with a list of bookmarks and zero execution capability
Don't address the people side of transformation
This Program
Develops core leadership skills first (communication, strategy, execution, influence)
Layers in AI as a strategic enhancement to your leadership capabilities
Teaches foundational principles of Generative AI and Agentic AI
Shows you how to lead teams through change and AI adoption
Focuses on results and implementation, not just knowledge acquisition
1
Series I
Lead Yourself
THEME
Influence • Brand • Clarity
AGENDA
Session 1
Developing Leadership Identity and Brand
Session 2
Building Emotional Intelligence
Session 3
Communicating with Impact
The shift:
From talking to influencing with precision.
2
Series II
Lead Your Team
THEME
Talent • Density • Potential
AGENDA
Session 4
Acquiring the Best Talent for the Right Seats
Session 5
Coaching Talent for High Performance
Session 6
Coordinating Efforts and Creating Accountability
Session 7
Retaining Talent Through Engagement
The shift:
From doing the work yourself to developing people who scale you.
3
Series III
Lead the Organization
THEME
Strategy • Speed • Scale
AGENDA
Session 8
Negotiating Internally and Externally
Session 9
Designing Workflows for Efficiency
Session 10
Using Data to Inform Decision-Making
Session 11
Innovating While Executing
Session 12
Leading Change
The shift:
From solving problems to designing the machine that prevents them.
01
Lead Yourself
Session 1: Developing Leadership Identity and Brand
Instructor:
David Nilssen
Leadership starts with clarity. This session helps participants define who they are as leaders and build a consistent leadership brand that shows up clearly in decisions, behaviors, and communication.
Session 2: Building Emotional Intelligence
Instructor:
Dr. Brooks Holtom
As responsibility increases, emotional intelligence becomes critical. This session strengthens self-awareness and empathy so leaders can navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and lead with composure under pressure.
Session 3: Communicating With Impact
Instructor:
David Hajdu
Leaders are measured by how clearly they think and communicate. This session focuses on crafting precise, persuasive messages that influence decisions and resonate with different audiences.
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Lead Your Team
Session 4: Acquiring the Best Talent for the Right Seats
Instructor:
David Hajdu
Hiring is one of the highest-leverage leadership decisions. This session builds a disciplined approach to identifying, evaluating, and selecting top talent—ensuring the right people are in the right seats as the organization grows.
Session 5: Coaching Talent for High Performance
Instructor:
David Hajdu
Great leaders develop other leaders. This session teaches high-performance coaching skills that unlock accountability, growth, and results through effective one-on-one conversations.
Session 6: Coordinating Efforts and Creating Accountability
Instructor:
David Hajdu
As teams scale, execution breaks without clarity. This session shows leaders how to translate strategy into aligned goals, clear ownership, and execution rhythms that drive consistent results.
Session 7: Retaining Talent Through Engagement
Instructor:
Dr. Brooks Holtom
David Hajdu
Retention is a leadership challenge, not an HR problem. This session helps leaders create environments where high performers stay engaged, motivated, and committed to the organization.
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Session 8: Negotiating Internally and Externally
Instructor:
Dr. Brooks Holtom
Senior leaders negotiate every day—with peers, teams, and external stakeholders. This session develops the ability to align interests, manage trade-offs, and create durable agreements that move the business forward.
Session 9: Designing Workflows for Efficiency
Instructor:
David Hajdu
As organizations grow, inefficiency compounds. This session teaches leaders how to design scalable workflows that reduce friction, eliminate waste, and improve operational efficiency.
Session 10: Using Data to Inform Decision-Making
Instructor:
David Nilssen
Strong leaders make better decisions faster. This session focuses on using data and structured analysis to evaluate trade-offs, reduce uncertainty, and communicate decisions with confidence.
Session 11: Innovating While Executing
Instructor:
David Nilssen
As teams scale, execution breaks without clarity. This session shows leaders how to translate strategy into aligned goals, clear ownership, and execution rhythms that drive consistent results.
Session 12: Leading Change
Instructor:
Dr. Brooks Holtom
The program concludes with a capstone session on leading change. This chapter-wide event focuses on aligning stakeholders, managing resistance, and driving adoption during periods of transformation, and will feature a surprise keynote speaker joining the session.
Core Leadership Skills
Master crucial conversations that drive results
Build high-performance teams
Lead strategic planning with confidence
Navigate organizational transformation
Strategic AI Integration
Deep understanding of Generative AI
Agentic AI principles and applications
Tool evaluation framework
Team AI adoption strategy
Real Business Impact
3 implemented improvement projects
Documented ROI improvements
Process optimizations (5-10 hrs/week savings)
Successful change initiative led
Perfect If You're:
Your organization's members scaling businesses $500K to $5M+ in revenue.
Director-level and above.
People who are ready to commit 2 hours bi-weekly for 6 months
High-potential executives from member companies also thrive in this program.
NOT For You If:
Looking for quick fixes or magic bullets
Want AI tools without leadership fundamentals
Won't show up consistently
Think AI alone solves leadership challenges
Estimated Investment
per participant
* Final pricing varies based on the number of participants.
What's Included:
12 bi-weekly 2-hour sessions
360-degree feedback
All materials and resources
AI Fundamentals layer
Personal Brand Portfolio
Quarterly coaching check-ins
Online community access
Core leadership curriculum
Leadership + AI Certification
If This Program Helps Each of Your People:
Avoid one costly miscommunication
$10K+ saved
Retain one key team member
$100K+ saved on replacement
Make one better strategic decision
$50K+ impact
Implement one process improvement
5-10 hours saved per week
The program has already paid for itself 20x over.
TESTIMONIALS
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