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THE EXTRAORDINARY LEADER™ — Proven Science. Measurable Results.

November 18, 2026 •

11 a.m. MT

How can you develop stronger leaders and maximize the impact of your leadership development investment? Explore The Extraordinary Leader, Zenger Folkman’s research-backed, strengths-based approach to leadership development, built around a highly validated 360 assessment.
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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

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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THE EXTRAORDINARY LEADER™ — Proven Science. Measurable Results.

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