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Strong Leader Series™ 2026

Build Confidence. Strengthen Connections. Lead with Clarity.

Session 1 Communication & Influence, October 8

8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lake Michigan College, 125 Veterans Blvd., South Haven

Lead conversations that create connection and commitment.

Learn how to adapt your communication style, strengthen your credibility, and turn conversations into action. Discover how your strengths shape your influence and practice skills that build trust and drive collaboration. Key Objectives:
  • Understand how communication styles and strengths shape influence
  • Practice adaptive communication for different audiences and situations
  • Learn how to give and receive feedback that builds trust and accountability

Session 2 Strategic Thinking & Decision Making, October 15

8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lake Michigan College, 125 Veterans Blvd., South Haven

Think bigger. Decide smarter.

Develop a stronger strategic mindset and learn to balance intuition and analysis. Explore frameworks that help you move from reactive to proactive, and gain tools for making confident, strengths-aligned decisions that keep your team focused and aligned. Key Objectives:
  • Explore how different strengths inform the way we see problems and possibilities
  • Practice frameworks for analyzing, prioritizing, and communicating decisions
  • Learn to balance intuition and evidence when making strategic choices

Session 3 Motivating & Developing Others, October 22

8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lake Michigan College, 125 Veterans Blvd., South Haven

Unlock potential. Build stronger teams.

Understand what drives individual motivation and learn how to coach and develop others through their strengths. Create an environment where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to perform at their best. Key Objectives:
  • Use Emotional Intelligence to recognize what motivates different individuals
  • Approach performance conversations with a strengths-based lens
  • Create a development culture that fosters growth, accountability, and engagement
The 2026 Strong Leader Series™ is your opportunity to invest in yourself and your future as a leader. Get ready for a transformative experience that will refine your skills, expand your network, and empower you to lead with greater confidence and impact. Are you excited to take the next step in your leadership journey? The deadline to register for the Strong Leader Series™ is September 24, 2026

Join the Strong Leader Series™

Invest in your growth and your organization’s future.

Learn how to lead with clarity, confidence, and connection—leaning into your unique strengths.

The deadline to register for the Strong Leader Series is September 24, 2026

Register here

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: If Lake Michigan College South Haven’s campus is closed due to weather or other circumstances at the time of the Startup Series (typically 6 p.m.), then the session will either be rescheduled or offered virtually. You will receive notification in your inbox at the email you used to register.

All South Haven Regional Business Hub programs or co-sponsored events are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Arrangements for persons with disabilities are made when requested two weeks in advance.