2027 Lead Like People Matter Cohort

Leadership has a way of revealing who we are. Our habits, assumptions, fears, and intentions show up in how we communicate, make decisions, and care for the people who depend on us.

Sometimes, despite how deeply we care, the impact we're having doesn't reflect the leader we want to be. Becoming a better leader begins with the willingness to look honestly at ourselves and recognize where we have room to grow.

The Lead Like People Matter Cohort is an opportunity to do that meaningful work. To understand yourself more deeply, become curious about perspectives different from your own, strengthen the relationships that matter, and develop the courage to lead with greater intention.

It's about recognizing the patterns that shape your everyday leadership and learning how to make choices that better reflect your values, even when the demands and pressures of leadership feel overwhelming.

Imagine feeling more at peace with how you lead. Having greater confidence in difficult conversations, more meaningful connections with your team, and a stronger sense of purpose in the work you do every day.

The goal is to change how you experience leadership and how others experience you. Because the legacy you're building is shaped by the moments happening right now, and you deserve to feel proud of the leader you're becoming.

This cohort provides a protected space for a small group of senior managers and directors. We connect to have honest and vulnerable reflection, thoughtful dialogue on real life day-to-day situations, and courageous growth so you can navigate complexity without compromising who you are in the process. 

The Experience Includes:

• Six facilitated group learning and coaching sessions
• Three individualized 1:1 coaching sessions with a trained Executive Coach
• Completion of a scientifically validated development assessment with personalized 1:1 debrief and development plan 
• Guided leadership modules with structured reflection activities and tools
• Curated reading from Lead Like People Matter
• Ongoing access to the online learning platform and resources

The Lead Like People Matter Cohort is grounded in five areas of research: emotional intelligence, neuroscience, intercultural competence, psychological capital, and leadership theory. Together, these foundations help us better understand ourselves, strengthen relationships, and lead with greater intention.

About the Experience

It is all accessible virtually. 

Participants can expect to invest approximately 2-3 hours per week on readings, activities, or within individual or group coaching.

This program is qualified for graduate level credit through Doane University.