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SUMMARY:Leader Collaboratory - Full Series
DESCRIPTION:The Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm is a hands-on\, high-impact leadership experience designed for managers\, supervisors\, shift leads\, and emerging leaders who want real tools\, real clarity\, and real results.\n\nLed by Ann Vote\, a dynamic speaker and culture coach known for her energy\, relatability\, and real-world approach\, the Leader Collaboratory transforms everyday leadership challenges into practical\, actionable solutions. Ann brings leadership to life through storytelling\, interaction\, and strategies that stick long after the session ends.\n\nSessions for the 2026-2027 Program will be held on the third Wednesday of the month:\n\n\n\nSeptember 16 | The Confident Leader: From Intention to Influence\n\nOctober 21| The Motivation Mindset\n\nNovember 18 | Building Trust Through Communication\n\nDecember 16 | Lead Forward: Your 2027 Vision + Action Plan\n\nJanuary 20 | Build a Culture People Want to Stay In\n\nFebruary 17 | Difficult Conversations Made Doable\n\nMarch 17 | Leading through Change\n\nApril 21 | Sustainable Leadership: Leading Without Burning Out\n\n\n\nSeries Registration Closes September 4th \n\n Collaboratory Series Participant\n\nBest value & highest impact\n\nDesigned for leaders who are ready to grow consistently and lead with intention\, the full series experience goes beyond individual sessions to create lasting transformation. As a Series Participant\, you'll attend all 8 sessions while building momentum\, accountability\, and connection along the way.\n\nIncludes:\n\n\n Full access to 8 sessions from 8:00 AM 12:00 PM\n Extended peer connection before and after each session\n Deeper discussion\, expanded tools\, and real-time implementation support\n A consistent network of fellow leaders growing alongside you\n The Leader Collaboratory Workbook\n\n\nIdeal for leaders and teams who want lasting growth\, stronger alignment\, and a meaningful return on investment.\n\nInvestment: Chamber Members $640 // Non-Members $740\n\n\n \n\n The Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm: Session Breakdown\n\n \n\nSeptember 16 | The Confident Leader: From Intention to Influence\n\nTopic: Foundational Leadership Skills\n\nFocus: Great leadership starts from within. In this session\, participants will build the foundation of confident\, intentional leadership by learning to trust themselves\, own their value\, and lead with clarity. Through guided reflection and practical tools\, leaders will identify their strengths\, assess their current workplace culture\, and uncover the internal barriers that may be holding them back. Walk away with a stronger sense of self\, a clearer leadership approach\, and the confidence to lead with purpose and influence.\n\nTakeaway: Personal leadership audit\, action steps to lead with intention and trust. \n\nOutcomes: Improved self-awareness\, stronger leadership presence and influence\, long-term mindset shift.\n\n\n \n\nOctober 21 | The Motivation Mindset\n\nTopic: Employee Motivation & Engagement\n\nFocus: Learn what truly motivates today's workforce and how to use simple\, effective strategies to increase engagement. Discover how to connect individual drivers to team goals so employees feel seen\, valued\, and inspired to bring their best each day.\n\nTakeaways: Personnel evaluation\, motivation checklist\, engagement conversation starters.\n\nOutcomes: Boosted morale\, improved productivity\, better team connection.\n\n\n \n\nNovember 18 | Building Trust Through Communication\n\nTopic: Communication & Feedback\n\nFocus: Build communication habits that foster clarity\, trust\, and growth. Learn how to give and receive feedback in ways that build connection instead of tension. Discover how intentional communication can boost team morale\, reduce misunderstandings\, and create a culture where people feel heard and valued. \n\nTakeaways: Feedback script\, communication clarity tool.\n\nOutcomes: Better communication\, stronger relationships\, culture transformation.\n\n\n \n\nDecember 16 | Lead Forward: Your 2027 Vision + Action Plan\n\nTopic: Vision & Goal Setting\n\nFocus: Step out of the daily grind and into intentional leadership. This interactive session is designed to help you reflect on where you are\, clarify where you want to go\, and create a focused\, actionable plan for the year ahead. Through guided brainstorming and strategic prompts\, you'll define meaningful personal and professional goals and\, more importantly\, map out how you will achieve them. Walk away with clarity\, direction\, and the confidence to lead your next chapter on purpose.\n\nTakeaways: Personal & professional goal map\, IMPACT planning tool.\n\nOutcomes: Clear\, aligned vision for the year ahead\, confidence in how to lead\, stronger follow-through on goals and priorities.\n\n\n \n\nJanuary 20 | Build a Culture People Want to Stay In\n\nTopic: Building Team Culture\n\nFocus: Explore the building blocks of a thriving workplace culture. Learn how to lead with values and shape an environment where people feel they belong and want to stay. Discover how small\, intentional actions by leaders at every level can create a ripple effect that strengthens connection\, trust\, and team pride.\n\nTakeaways: Culture audit tool\, 4-week action plan.\n\nOutcomes: Improved team morale\, culture transformation\, better retention.\n\n\n \n\nFebruary 17 | Difficult Conversations Made Doable\n\nTopic: Conflict Resolution\n\nFocus: Gain confidence navigating tough conversations and resolving tensions before they escalate. This session helps leaders approach conflict with curiosity instead of fear\, using clear frameworks that promote honesty\, respect\, and resolution. You'll learn how to address issues directly without defensiveness so your team can move forward with greater trust and collaboration. \n\nTakeaways: Conflict response plan\, conversation frameworks.\n\nOutcomes: Healthier communication\, reduced tension\, stronger team dynamics.\n\n\n \n\nMarch 17 | Leading Through Change\n\nTopic: Managing Change\n\nFocus: Help teams navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Learn how to communicate change in ways that build buy-in and reduce resistance. You'll explore the mindset and messaging leaders need to create stability in seasons of transition and discover how to lead others with calm\, clarity\, and credibility. \n\nTakeaways: Change assessment\, change styles tool.\n\nOutcomes: Increased adaptability\, reduced resistance\, productive change management.\n\n\n \n\nApril 21 | Sustainable Leadership: Leading Without Burning Out\n\nTopic: Leader Effectiveness & Energy Management\n\nFocus: Leadership isn't just about what you do it's about how you sustain it. In this session\, participants will explore how to lead with consistency\, clarity\, and energy without sacrificing their well-being. Learn how to recognize early signs of burnout\, set boundaries that support both you and your team\, and build simple habits that create long-term leadership success. Walk away with a renewed sense of control\, focus\, and the tools to lead in a way that is both impactful and sustainable. \n\nTakeaways: Personal energy & leadership sustainability audit\, boundary-setting framework\, leadership habits for consistency and focus.\n\nOutcomes: Increased energy\, focus\, and leadership clarity\, reduced burnout and reactive leadership patterns\, stronger ability to lead self while leading others.\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the Leader Collaboratory!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The \;Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm \;is a hands-on\, high-impact leadership experience designed for managers\, supervisors\, shift leads\, and emerging leaders who want real tools\, real clarity\, and real results.
\n\nLed by \;Ann Vote\, a dynamic speaker and culture coach known for her energy\, relatability\, and real-world approach\, the Leader Collaboratory transforms everyday leadership challenges into practical\, actionable solutions. Ann brings leadership to life through storytelling\, interaction\, and strategies that stick long after the session ends.
\n\nSessions for the \;2026-2027 \;Program \;will be held on the third Wednesday of the month:
\n
\nSeptember 16 | The Confident Leader: From Intention to Influence
\nOctober 21| The Motivation Mindset
\nNovember 18 | Building Trust Through Communication
\nDecember 16 \;| Lead Forward: Your 2027 Vision + Action Plan
\nJanuary 20 \;| Build a Culture People Want to Stay In
\nFebruary 17 | Difficult Conversations Made Doable
\nMarch 17 | Leading through Change
\nApril 21 | Sustainable Leadership: Leading Without Burning Out
\n
\nSeries Registration Closes September 4th \;
\n\n💼\; Collaboratory Series Participant
\n\nBest value &\; highest impact
\n\nDesigned for leaders who are ready to grow consistently and lead with intention\, the full series experience goes beyond individual sessions to create lasting transformation. As a Series Participant\, you&rsquo\;ll attend all 8 sessions while building momentum\, accountability\, and connection along the way.
\n\nIncludes:
\n\n\n - Full access to 8 \;sessions from \;8:00 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n - Extended peer connection before and after each session
\n - Deeper discussion\, expanded tools\, and real-time implementation support
\n - A consistent network of fellow leaders growing alongside you
\n - The Leader Collaboratory Workbook
\n
\n\nIdeal for leaders and teams who want lasting growth\, stronger alignment\, and a meaningful return on investment.
\n\nInvestment: \;Chamber Members &ndash\; $640 // Non-Members &ndash\; $740
\n\n
\n \;
\n\n➡\;️\;The Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm: Session Breakdown
\n\n \;
\n\nSeptember 16 | The Confident Leader: From Intention to Influence
\n\nTopic: Foundational Leadership Skills
\nFocus: \;Great leadership starts from within. In this session\, participants will build the foundation of confident\, intentional leadership by learning to trust themselves\, own their value\, and lead with clarity. Through guided reflection and practical tools\, leaders will identify their strengths\, assess their current workplace culture\, and uncover the internal barriers that may be holding them back. Walk away with a stronger sense of self\, a clearer leadership approach\, and the confidence to lead with purpose and influence.
\n\nTakeaway: \;Personal leadership audit\, action steps to lead with intention and trust. \;
\nOutcomes: \;Improved self-awareness\, stronger leadership presence and influence\, long-term mindset shift.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nOctober 21 \;| The Motivation Mindset
\n\nTopic: Employee Motivation &\; Engagement
\nFocus: \;Learn what truly motivates today&rsquo\;s workforce and how to use simple\, effective strategies to increase engagement. Discover how to connect individual drivers to team goals so employees feel seen\, valued\, and inspired to bring their best each day.
\n\nTakeaways: \;Personnel evaluation\, motivation checklist\, engagement conversation starters.
\nOutcomes: \;Boosted morale\, improved productivity\, better team connection.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nNovember 18 | Building Trust Through Communication
\n\nTopic: Communication &\; Feedback
\nFocus: \;Build communication habits that foster clarity\, trust\, and growth. Learn how to give and receive feedback in ways that build connection instead of tension. Discover how intentional communication can boost team morale\, reduce misunderstandings\, and create a culture where people feel heard and valued.
\n\nTakeaways: \;Feedback script\, communication clarity tool.
\nOutcomes: \;Better communication\, stronger relationships\, culture transformation.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nDecember 16 | Lead Forward: Your 2027 Vision + Action Plan
\n\nTopic: Vision &\; Goal Setting
\nFocus: Step out of the daily grind and into intentional leadership. This interactive session is designed to help you reflect on where you are\, clarify where you want to go\, and create a focused\, actionable plan for the year ahead. Through guided brainstorming and strategic prompts\, you&rsquo\;ll define meaningful personal and professional goals&mdash\;and\, more importantly\, map out how you will achieve them. Walk away with clarity\, direction\, and the confidence to lead your next chapter on purpose.
\n\nTakeaways: Personal &\; professional goal map\, IMPACT planning tool.
\nOutcomes: Clear\, aligned vision for the year ahead\, confidence in how to lead\, stronger follow-through on goals and priorities.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nJanuary 20 | Build a Culture People Want to Stay In
\n\nTopic: Building Team Culture
\nFocus: Explore the building blocks of a thriving workplace culture. Learn how to lead with values and shape an environment where people feel they belong and want to stay. Discover how small\, intentional actions by leaders at every level can create a ripple effect that strengthens connection\, trust\, and team pride.
\n\nTakeaways: Culture audit tool\, 4-week action plan.
\nOutcomes: Improved team morale\, culture transformation\, better retention.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nFebruary 17 | Difficult Conversations Made Doable
\n\nTopic: Conflict Resolution
\nFocus: Gain confidence navigating tough conversations and resolving tensions before they escalate. This session helps leaders approach conflict with curiosity instead of fear\, using clear frameworks that promote honesty\, respect\, and resolution. You&rsquo\;ll learn how to address issues directly&mdash\;without defensiveness&mdash\;so your team can move forward with greater trust and collaboration. \;
\n\nTakeaways: Conflict response plan\, conversation frameworks.
\nOutcomes: Healthier communication\, reduced tension\, stronger team dynamics.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nMarch 17 | Leading Through Change
\n\nTopic: Managing Change
\nFocus: \;Help teams navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Learn how to communicate change in ways that build buy-in and reduce resistance. You&rsquo\;ll explore the mindset and messaging leaders need to create stability in seasons of transition&mdash\;and discover how to lead others with calm\, clarity\, and credibility. \;
\n\nTakeaways: \;Change assessment\, change styles tool.
\nOutcomes: \;Increased adaptability\, reduced resistance\, productive change management.
\n\n
\n \;
\n\nApril 21 | Sustainable Leadership: Leading Without Burning Out
\n\nTopic: Leader Effectiveness &\; Energy Management
\nFocus: \;Leadership isn&rsquo\;t just about what you do&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about how you sustain it. In this session\, participants will explore how to lead with consistency\, clarity\, and energy without sacrificing their well-being. Learn how to recognize early signs of burnout\, set boundaries that support both you and your team\, and build simple habits that create long-term leadership success. Walk away with a renewed sense of control\, focus\, and the tools to lead in a way that is both impactful and sustainable.
\n\nTakeaways: \;Personal energy &\; leadership sustainability audit\, boundary-setting framework\, leadership habits for consistency and focus.
\nOutcomes: \;Increased energy\, focus\, and leadership clarity\, reduced burnout and reactive leadership patterns\, stronger ability to lead self while leading others.
\n
\nClick here for more information about the Leader Collaboratory!
\n
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URL:http://business.newulm.com/events/details/leader-collaboratory-full-series-52775
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