Purposeful Leadership

Develop the competencies you need to transform the way you lead and live in today’s world.

Purposeful leaders have a higher purpose that drives them and inspires others to give their very best. They are equipped to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and fast changing world.

The Purposeful Leadership Program is one of the most comprehensive leadership development programs available. It will help you:

    • Identify your personal strengths and challenges as a leader through a personalized 360 assessment, including feedback from peers and professional consultants
    • Push past moments of insecurity and learn to trust your strengths
    • Gain competencies and practical skills for managing difficult situations
    • Grow an ongoing support system of experienced professionals and like-minded leaders.

Contact cil@uwsummitmedina.org for more information.

Spring 2025 Dates

  • March 13: 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • March 20: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • March 21: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • April 10: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • April 30: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • May 14: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • June 4: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • June 11 (Commencement): 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dates & Applications for Fall 2025 will be announced by June. Email CIL@uwsummitmedina.org for more information.

"As a participant from Expedition 7, Fall of 2023 I have been able to settle into my purpose and lead effectively, create change, and document results. These tools are timeless and have developed a foundation for me to continue to grow as both a person and a leader."

Dr. Angela M Brake, DPS/IDL, Continuous Improvement Leader

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

"Purposeful Leadership gives you so much confidence in growing personally and as a leader. You receive so much clarity on how you are wired and how to channel that into so many good things."

Kelley Moffett, SPARK Program Supervisor

Early Childhood Resource Center

"The program provided space to reflect and learn about myself in new ways that will benefit my team and organization. Understanding how mindfulness and compassion provide tangible results was eye opening."

Heather Yannayon, Deputy Director

Summit County Department Job & Family Services

"No matter how much leadership work someone has done previously, and no matter what programs they may have already participated in, I’m confident that the Purposeful Leadership Program will offer areas of stretching and growth for anyone."

Recent Participant

Program Details

Participants for this program must be experienced leaders passionate about elevating their leadership skills and abilities to better inspire their people, organizations and community.

Participants will:

  • Deepen awareness of their purpose, values, and vision and recognize how that knowledge can strengthen their leadership presence while systemically influencing others.
  • Gain a greater understanding of their leadership strengths, underlying assumptions and motivations, and opportunities for growth and development.
  • Develop mindful leadership skills to enhance their decision-making ability, focus, clarity, creativity, and compassion in the workplace.
  • Bolster their ability to recognize and manage emotional reactions in themselves and others in order to communicate with greater authenticity and effectiveness.
  • Enhance resiliency and energy management skills to help themselves and others navigate with agility the complexities and demands of constant change.
  • Increase the capacity to appreciate and embrace inclusion and diversity that brings a richness of ideas, talents and gifts to their organization.
  • Develop a growth plan and practically apply learning to positively impact others in their homes, workplaces, and in the community.

Program Impact

The Purposeful Leadership Program takes leaders on a journey of discovery and transformation that elevates their leadership to a higher level.

Leading Self
Awareness and development of inner values, vision, purpose-driven leadership, focus on leadership presence, courage, character and authenticity.

Leading Others
Aligning inner awareness with outward abilities to inspire, encourage and connect with others — to navigate through ongoing change and engage their staff, improve performance, and is financially rewarding.

Leading in an Organization & Community
Mobilizing and committing resources to engage their organization and communities toward a shared vision and culture that benefits the greater good.

Program Cost

Program fee is $4,000 per person. Partial scholarships averaging $1500 are available. The program fee includes one intro session and six full-day training sessions, meals, materials, a 360 Leadership Circle Profile Assessment, and six hours of one-on-one coaching.

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