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SUMMARY:2026 Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Leadership Academy is a hands on leadership development experience for professionals who want to grow with intention.\n\nThis three session academy brings together experienced leaders to explore key topics including emotional intelligence\, purpose driven leadership\, communication\, career planning\, and building strong teams. Participants will learn how to better understand their leadership style\, communicate with clarity\, and move from managing tasks to leading people.\n\nEach session blends expert instruction with guided discussion\, real world examples\, and time for personal reflection. The academy is designed to help participants leave with clear next steps they can apply in their careers and in the Jamestown community.\n\n\n\nSessions will be held March 19\, March 26\, and April 2 at Dakota Central. Class size is limited to encourage meaningful conversation and connection.\n\nSession Topics and Speakers\n\nEmotional Intelligence for Emerging Leaders\n\nJodi Bruns\n\nFocuses on self awareness\, emotional regulation\, and building strong relationships at work.\n\nManaging vs. Leading: What's the Difference?\n\nMike Delfs\n\nExplores the key differences between managing tasks and leading people\, with practical workplace examples.\n\nFinding Your Why: Leading with Purpose\n\nPolly Peterson\n\nGuides participants through identifying personal values and aligning purpose with leadership decisions.\n\nThe Art of Professional Communication and Storytelling\n\nSearle Swedlund\n\nCovers clear communication\, storytelling\, and how leaders connect with teams and stakeholders.\n\nEmbracing a Growth Mindset and Building Your Career Path\n\nAmie Aesoph\n\nProvides tools for career planning\, skill development\, and advocating for professional growth.\n\nLeadership Panel Discussion\n\nFelicia Sargeant\, Riley Akervik\, and Jason Rohr\n\nPanelists share lessons from their early careers\, how they navigate pressure\, and advice for emerging leaders.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2026 \;Leadership Academy is a hands on leadership development experience for professionals who want to grow with intention.
\n\nThis three session academy brings together experienced leaders to explore key topics including emotional intelligence\, purpose driven leadership\, communication\, career planning\, and building strong teams. Participants will learn how to better understand their leadership style\, communicate with clarity\, and move from managing tasks to leading people.
\n\nEach session blends expert instruction with guided discussion\, real world examples\, and time for personal reflection. The academy is designed to help participants leave with clear next steps they can apply in their careers and in the Jamestown community.
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\nSessions will be held March 19\, March 26\, and April 2 at Dakota Central. Class size is limited to encourage meaningful conversation and connection.
\n\nSession Topics and Speakers
\n\nEmotional Intelligence for Emerging Leaders
\nJodi Bruns
\nFocuses on self awareness\, emotional regulation\, and building strong relationships at work.
\n\nManaging vs. Leading: What&rsquo\;s the Difference?
\nMike Delfs
\nExplores the key differences between managing tasks and leading people\, with practical workplace examples.
\n\nFinding Your Why: Leading with Purpose
\nPolly Peterson
\nGuides participants through identifying personal values and aligning purpose with leadership decisions.
\n\nThe Art of Professional Communication and Storytelling
\nSearle Swedlund
\nCovers clear communication\, storytelling\, and how leaders connect with teams and stakeholders.
\n\nEmbracing a Growth Mindset and Building Your Career Path
\nAmie Aesoph
\nProvides tools for career planning\, skill development\, and advocating for professional growth.
\n\nLeadership Panel Discussion
\nFelicia Sargeant\, Riley Akervik\, and Jason Rohr
\nPanelists share lessons from their early careers\, how they navigate pressure\, and advice for emerging leaders.
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LOCATION:Dakota Central 604 18th St. SW Jamestown\, ND 58401
UID:e.546.16035
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DTSTAMP:20260416T214628Z
URL:https://business.jamestownchamber.com/events/details/2026-leadership-academy-16035
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