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The Human Side of AI: What Leaders Need to Get Right

October 28, 2026 •

11:00am MT

Drawing on new research, explore the human capabilities leaders need most as AI transforms the workplace.
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The Extraordinary Leader Facilitator Certification

November 2, 4, & 6, 2026

An intensive live online training process that provides skilled facilitators with the knowledge and tools to effectively deliver standard or customized versions of The Extraordinary Leader Workshop within their organizations.

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Coachability Essentials: The Core Skills for Becoming More Coachable

December 15, 2026

Give yourself the gift of development as you prepare to thrive in 2027. Join us for a special holiday edition of Coachability and discover how becoming more receptive to feedback can help you unlock your potential and get more out of every development opportunity.

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The Extraordinary Coach™

January 12 & 14, 2027

The Extraordinary Coach draws on research and practical experience to help leaders become more effective coaches. Develop stronger coaching skills through greater self-awareness, a flexible conversation framework, and practical application that empowers employees to discover their own solutions and take action.

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Elevating Feedback®

January 26 & 28, 2027

Elevating Feedback uses research and practical tools to help leaders make feedback more effective and impactful. Build a culture of continuous development by helping leaders deliver clear, actionable feedback and create the conditions for employees to actively seek, receive, and apply it.

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The Extraordinary Leader™

February 9 & 11, 2027

The Extraordinary Leader bridges the gap between leadership research and practical leadership development by leveraging research that identifies the differentiating behaviors of highly effective leaders. Elevate your leaders and your organization by combining personalized, powerful leader data with a distinct, data-driven, strengths-based development approach.

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The Extraordinary Leader 360 Assessment Certification

February 23 & 25, 2027

The Extraordinary Leader 360 Assessment Certification utilizes a proven process to prepare participants to have one-on-one coaching conversations by providing experienced coaches with the process, tools, and framework to leverage The Extraordinary Leader 360-degree Assessment and Development Guide with those they coach.

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The Extraordinary Leader Facilitator Certification

March 8, 10, & 12, 2027

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October 28, 2026

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October 11, 2023

Coachability—The Foundational Skill for All Development: Online Course Preview

September 27, 2023

The Uninspiring Leader: 10 Fatal Flaws That Cripple a Leader’s Effectiveness

August 30, 2023

ENCORE: ARE YOU REALLY LISTENING? A Guide to Tuning In and Asking the Right Questions

July 26, 2023

The LEARNING Zone—Cultivating Confidence, Humility, and Curiosity

June 28, 2023

COACHABILITY: The Foundational Skill for All Development

May 31, 2023

TRANSFORMING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: The Missing Pieces to Produce Change

March 28, 2023

ARE YOU REALLY LISTENING? A Guide to Tuning in and Asking the Right Questions

February 28, 2023

RISKY NOT RECKLESS—Develop the Behaviors that Support Taking Risks

January 25, 2023

The Leadership Edge: DEVELOPING YOUR COMPANY’S HIDDEN TALENT POOLS

November 16, 2022

TRANSFORM TECHNICAL and PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE into EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP

October 26, 2022

HOW LEADERS GENERATE ENERGY IN THE AGE OF QUIET QUITTING

September 28, 2022

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY—Establishing Character That Transforms Workforces

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